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Recovery of missing dog Boro brings hope after Spain's train crashes

After back-to-back fatal train crashes sent shock waves through Spain, some good news arrived on Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found.

2026-01-23

Barcelona commuter train crashes, 2 days after deadly train collision in Spain

A Barcelona commuter train crashed Tuesday after a retaining wall fell onto the tracks, Spanish emergency services said, just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in southern Spain and injured dozens more.

2026-01-21

At least 40 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide

At least 40 people have died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train on Sunday night in one of the worst railway accidents in Europe in 80 years.

2026-01-20

Two high-speed trains derail in Spain, broadcaster reports seven people killed

Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday in southern Spain, the rail network operator said, and state-run television channel RTVE said seven people had died, citing police sources.

2026-01-19

Police in Spain make 11 arrests over alleged smuggling of 300 foreign workers

Spanish police on Thursday said they had broken up a criminal network linked to smuggling 300 workers into the country, mostly from Nepal. The workers were placed illegally on farms in central and eastern Spain.

2025-12-05

European kimchi sauce product draws backlash over kimono, Chinese characters on bottle

Kimchi in a kimono? A Spanish brand’s kimchi sauce product showing a woman in Japan's traditional dress and Chinese lettering on the label is drawing backlash in Korea for blurring the identity of the country’s iconic dish.

2025-11-12

Assembly speaker discusses renewable energy cooperation with Spanish counterparts

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met with Spain's parliamentary speakers in Madrid to discuss ways to expand cooperation in renewable energy and strengthen bilateral ties.

2025-10-24

Hangul graffiti discovered inside Sagradia Familia prompts criticism online

Graffiti written in Korean was recently discovered inside the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks and the unfinished masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí, prompting criticism online.

2025-10-21

'No Other Choice' racking up more awards for Park Chan-wook at Sitges

Director Park Chan-wook took home the Best Director award at the 58th Sitges Film Festival for his latest film “No Other Choice,” further solidifying his reputation as one of Korea’s most acclaimed filmmakers.

2025-10-20

K-Expo in Madrid to share Korean culture, content

The Korean government will hold a K-culture expo in Madrid from Sept. 28 to 30 to introduce the charms of Korean culture and content to Spain.

2025-09-17