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The death toll from the train accident in Adamuz, Cordoba Province on Sunday has risen to 41 as of Tuesday. Oscar Puente, Minister of Transport, said that a body was found when a crane was used to lift a damaged carriage. Officials have repeatedly warned that the death count may rise, with emergency workers still looking for bodies among what …

JULIO’s lawyer is asking authorities to dismiss the complaint of two former employees alleging sexual harassment against the veteran musician. Jose Antonio Choclan filed papers on Monday at the National Court stating that its prosecutors did not have jurisdiction over the accusations. He said that any legal actions should be taken in both countries where the alleged crimes occurred. READ …

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a period of national mourning and a ‘transparent’ investigation into the crash between two high-speed trains in Cordoba province that killed at least 39 people and left dozens injured. Sanchez, who was present at the scene of last night’s tragedy, visited Adamuz near the site on Monday. The premier said that today ‘is a …

INVESTIGATORS are focusing on the heart-stoppingly short interval between which a train heading north from Malaga to Madrid derailed – and smashed into another train heading south to Huelva. These twenty seconds are the most important figure in the analysis of the deadly accident near Adamuz (Cordoba), which resulted in at least 39 deaths and scores of injuries. Renfe, Spain’s …

BRITONS travelling to Spain won’t have to apply until the end of next year and a quarter for the soon to be mandatory European travel authorization, confirmed Brussels authorities. The EU’s new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is still set to roll out in late 2026, as planned – but a six-month grace period means it will only …

This is the moment that raised eyebrows when a Spanish Carnival troupe paid tribute to late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, by zipping through the streets in Cadiz on electric wheelchairs. The impressive stunt was performed at a contest to find acts to perform in this year’s Carnival of Cadiz. It will take place around mid-February. Twelve men in gray suits …

By Norbert Suchanek Two US military aircraft collided by accident in the sky over Andalucia on 17 January 1966 at the height the Cold War. One of these bombers, the B-52, was carrying four nukes. Three of the bombs fell to the ground as flaming debris from the sky fell near the village Palomares northwest of Almeria. The impact caused …

The legendary singer Julio Iglesias of Spain has released a statement in which he denies sexually abusing his two former domestic staff who have filed criminal charges against him. This was after he denied it in a telephone call to Hola! The magazine of Wednesday The National Court of Madrid has opened an investigation into the complaint, which was made …

Two Guardia Civil police officers were injured when an Irish driver rammed their car during a 15-kilometre chase through the Murcia region. The man wanted to avoid being stopped, as he was carrying garbage bags full of drugs in the boot of his car. The pursuit took place on Saturday evening in the Lorca region when the driver refused to …

JULIO Iglesias is ‘preparing’ his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations made by two female ex-employees. The magazine celebrity spoke with the 82 year old singer on the phone Hola! Iglesias was quoted as saying that the truth would be revealed and all would be made clear, but no direct quotes were provided. READ MORE Exclusive Interview with …