Extreme hot weather and persistent drought conditions have dealt a severe blow to olive oil production in southern Europe, resulting in a significant surge in prices. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Spain’s Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil producer, says the industry needs to undergo a “profound transformation” as it grapples with one of … Read more
Extreme hot weather and persistent drought conditions have dealt a severe blow to olive oil production in southern Europe, resulting in a significant surge in prices. The effects of these adverse climate conditions have been particularly pronounced in the European Union (EU), where countries collectively account for a staggering two-thirds of global olive oil production, … Read more
Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams said he was racially abused by “stupid people” during his team’s 3-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga. Williams spoke with the referee after hearing the alleged abuse when he was preparing to take a corner in the first half, and play was held momentarily as supporters … Read more
Xavi Hernandez of Barcelona (Credit: Twitter) Xavi said the improved play of his team and the feeling he has the strength to go on were key factors in the welcome u-turn on his decision to step down as manager of his boyhood club earlier in the season. Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave … Read more
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday he would step back from public duties “for a few days” to decide whether he wants to continue leading the government after a court launched a business corruption probe into his wife’s private dealings. Sanchez, who last year secured another term for his Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party … Read more
TikTok will halt a feature that rewards its app users in France and Spain for watching videos in the wake of scrutiny from European Commission regulators. “TikTok always seeks to engage constructively with the EU Commission and other regulators. We are therefore voluntarily suspending the rewards functions in TikTok Lite while we address the concerns … Read more
THIS is the shocking moment one Ibiza tourist has a €500,000 (£430,000) watch stolen from right off his wrist. Zara McDermott’s new BBC show Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island has revealed how watch-targeting gangs take only seconds to snatch a timepiece. 5 Zara looks on as one tourist reveals how his watch was stolen … Read more
Despite being the world’s second most visited country, anti-tourism movements are multiplying, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector. Rallying under the slogan “The Canaries have a limit”, a collective of groups on the archipelago off northwest Africa are planning a slew of protests on Saturday. The Canaries … Read more
Prime minister pushes for recognition of a Palestinian state, says such a ‘just’ move would be in European Union’s interest. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called Israel’s “disproportionate response” in its war on Gaza a regional and global threat and says the recognition of a Palestinian state is in Europe’s “geopolitical interests”. “The international … Read more
THIS is the horror moment bullfighting fans are gored and tossed around the ring in a festival bloodbath. At least two people have died while eight were badly injured in the horrific bullfighting event that took place in Arjona, Columbia. 2 The raging beast attacked the fans inside the bullfighting arenaCredit: CEN 2 Moment the … Read more
