Spain

Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. Segovia has a medieval castle (the Alcázar) and an intact Roman aqueduct. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical modernist landmarks like the Sagrada Família church. 

‘Considerable political gamble’: Spain PM announces pardons for 9 jailed separatists

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “‘Considerable political gamble’: Spain PM announces pardons for 9 jailed separatists” – below is their description. #Spain will pardon the jailed #Catalan separatists behind a failed 2017 #independence bid, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Monday, in a move that could turn the page on a years-long political … Read more ‘Considerable political gamble’: Spain PM announces pardons for 9 jailed separatists

In “spirit of dialogue”, Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatists

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “In “spirit of dialogue”, Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatists” – below is their description. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro #Sanchez said his government will #pardon the nine jailed leaders of #Catalonia’s failed 2017 #independence bid on Tuesday, saying that seeking reconciliation with the region was in the … Read more In “spirit of dialogue”, Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatists

“A total farce:” Catalan independence supporters heckle Spanish PM over pardons

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Global News published this video item, entitled “”A total farce:” Catalan independence supporters heckle Spanish PM over pardons” – below is their description. Catalan independence supporters protested Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s announcement of plans to pardon nine leaders of Catalonia’s failed independence bid in 2017, saying the pardon implies that the leaders were guilty … Read more “A total farce:” Catalan independence supporters heckle Spanish PM over pardons

Aidan O’Brien and Ioritz Mendizabal DOMINATING the French Classics! Joan Of Arc wins the French Oaks

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At The Races published this video item, entitled “Aidan O’Brien and Ioritz Mendizabal DOMINATING the French Classics! Joan Of Arc wins the French Oaks” – below is their description. Joan Of Arc repelled the late finish of Philomene to claim the Prix de Diane at Chantilly. The filly was providing trainer Aidan O’Brien with a … Read more Aidan O’Brien and Ioritz Mendizabal DOMINATING the French Classics! Joan Of Arc wins the French Oaks

Norway’s Afghan Sons | Al Jazeera Close Up

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Norway’s Afghan Sons | Al Jazeera Close Up” – below is their description. Javed fidgeted in his seat, perhaps because of the shards of shrapnel lodged in his body, as he listened to Pashto translation of the court proceedings. After 3 years of living in Norway, the … Read more Norway’s Afghan Sons | Al Jazeera Close Up

Euro 2020: Spain held to 1-1 draw by Poland

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Euro 2020: Spain held to 1-1 draw by Poland” – below is their description. Robert Lewandowski’s second-half header secured #Poland a 1-1 draw with #Spain in Seville on Saturday, forcing the hosts to settle for a second straight draw in Group E. #Euro2020 FRANCE 24 English YouTube … Read more Euro 2020: Spain held to 1-1 draw by Poland

Several EU countries ease Covid-19 restrictions

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Several EU countries ease Covid-19 restrictions” – below is their description. Spain will lift the legal requirement to wear a mask outdoors from June 26, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday. Norway will also lift a slew of measures to fight Covid-19 in the coming days. … Read more Several EU countries ease Covid-19 restrictions

A feminist take: The Argentinian government economist putting equality first

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “A feminist take: The Argentinian government economist putting equality first” – below is their description. In this edition, we meet one of the #women behind the new #feminist approach when it comes to drafting #Argentinian government policies; the country’s first ever director of economy, equality and gender, Mercedes … Read more A feminist take: The Argentinian government economist putting equality first

These Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe in Spain

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “These Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe in Spain” – below is their description. (AP) Beach goers on Spain’s Costa del Sol are putting their trust in technology to keep them safe. When an S.O.S. comes in, it’s not just the lifeguards who head out to sea – a … Read more These Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe in Spain

Premier League Stars at Euro 2020 | Group E | Bednarek, Dúbravka, Traoré, Lindelöf

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Premier League published this video item, entitled “Premier League Stars at Euro 2020 | Group E | Bednarek, Dúbravka, Traoré, Lindelöf” – below is their description. With Euro 2020 now underway, we take a look a the Premier League players who will be featuring in Group E (Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden) including Jan Bednarek (Southampton), … Read more Premier League Stars at Euro 2020 | Group E | Bednarek, Dúbravka, Traoré, Lindelöf

Your home is my prison: the precarious situation of domestic workers in Spain

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Your home is my prison: the precarious situation of domestic workers in Spain” – below is their description. Spain has more domestic service workers than any other European country, as many as 700,000. Nearly a third of these cleaners and home helpers live below the poverty line, according to … Read more Your home is my prison: the precarious situation of domestic workers in Spain

Spain frustrated by Sweden in goalless draw as Slovakia beat Poland.

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Spain frustrated by Sweden in goalless draw as Slovakia beat Poland.” – below is their description. Spain were unable to breakdown a resolute Sweden defence playing out a 0-0 draw. Also in Group E, Slovakia stunned 10-man Poland whereas Scottish hearts were broken against the Czech Republic on … Read more Spain frustrated by Sweden in goalless draw as Slovakia beat Poland.

Euro 2020: Spain fail to breakdown resolute Sweden defence

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Euro 2020: Spain fail to breakdown resolute Sweden defence” – below is their description. #Spain’s new team struggled with the familiar problems on Monday as a string of missed chances allowed #Sweden to hang on for a goalless draw in their #Euro2020 opener in Seville. Alvaro Morata … Read more Euro 2020: Spain fail to breakdown resolute Sweden defence

Euro 2020: ‘No excuses’, says Luis Enrique as Spain get set for Sweden

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Euro 2020: ‘No excuses’, says Luis Enrique as Spain get set for Sweden” – below is their description. #LuisEnrique has said there will be “no excuses” for #Spain at #Euro2020, despite positive Covid-19 tests derailing their preparations for Monday’s Group E opener against Sweden. FRANCE 24 English … Read more Euro 2020: ‘No excuses’, says Luis Enrique as Spain get set for Sweden

Euro 2020: Brilliant Schick sends returning Scotland to defeat ahead of Spain opener

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Euro 2020: Brilliant Schick sends returning Scotland to defeat ahead of Spain opener” – below is their description. #Scotland’s return to a major international tournament for the first time in over two decades ended in a 2-0 defeat at #Euro2020 on Monday thanks to an excellent double … Read more Euro 2020: Brilliant Schick sends returning Scotland to defeat ahead of Spain opener