Sources: BBC
Europol announces an end to an operation against synthetic drug production and trafficking in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain, resulting in the arrests of 85 people and the seizure of 1,000 metric tons of chemicals in 24 labs. 2026-01-21
Three people are killed when a mine tunnel collapses in Catalonia, Spain. 2023-03-9
Germany, Italy, France, and Spain suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of blood clots. 2021-03-15
A general strike begins in Myanmar despite warnings by the Tatmadaw that further confrontations could cost lives. 2021-02-22
In Barcelona, a water cannon is used for the first time against protesters in Spain. 2019-10-18
Pro-independent trade unions, businesses, and schools in Catalonia hold a general strike to protest Spanish police brutality during the October 1 independence referendum. 2017-10-3
The Spanish-based Proactiva Open Arms NGO rescues more than 700 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea about 17 miles north of Sabratha, Libya. The rescued, who are from Nigeria, are transferred to the Italian Coast Guard. 2016-08-28
In local and regional elections in Spain, the conservative People's Party performs well, while the ruling Socialist Party suffers heavy losses. 2011-05-22
Spaniard Fernando Alonso wins the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One race; Brazilian Felipe Massa comes in second. 2010-03-14