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Three soldiers die in explosion at army base in Spain

An explosion at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit at the Álvarez de Sotomayor camp in Viator, Almería, Spain has killed three soldiers and injured a further two, including a sergeant.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Spain's new S-80 class submarines sink but won't float

Madrid - Just as Spain’s Ministry of Defense has seen its budget cut by some 30% as part of recent austerity measures, it turns out they have spent some $680 million on the design of a brand new S-80 class submarine. One big problem, the darn thing won't float.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 6 comments

Photo essay: Between a rock and a hard place in Setenil, Spain Special

Setenil - The Spanish town of Setenil de las Bodegas in Cádiz Province, Spain, or Setenil for short, is an unusual place to visit, with around 3,000 inhabitants living, quite literally, under an enormous rock.

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 11 comments

Economic crisis causes surge in sales of older cars in Spain

Madrid - Due to the economic crisis, so far in 2013 one in three cars sold in Spain is over ten years old, a trend that could be of major concern for road safety.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 6 comments

Madrid — European protest capital with 1,628 demos so far in 2013

Madrid - It's only May, and already the Spanish capital has had the highest number of European street protests, surpassing even Berlin, with 1,628 street demonstrations so far in 2013.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

Spain's 15m Indignados mark second anniversary — 'Sí, se puede' Special

Fuengirola - May 12 saw the Spanish "Indignados" take to the streets "en masse" to mark the second anniversary of the 15m movement, which was born on May 15, 2011. The new theme of the protest is "From indignation to rebellion."

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

Thousands of Spanish teachers and students take to the streets

Hundreds of thousands of teachers and students joined protests yesterday in yet another revolt against austerity measures in Spain.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 2 comments

Vintage plane crashes at Madrid airfield, killing pilot (video)

Madrid - During a performance at the Cuatro Vientos airfield, a vintage Saeta stunt plane crashed into a hanger, killing the 35-year-old pilot and injuring 18 people.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 3 comments

Civil disobedience — all the way to the bank

When the government does not act in the interest of the people, and it benefits only a small minority, the people’s greatest right is to disobey and rebel against that injustice. Based on this idea, Enric Durán borrowed from banks and isn't paying back

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 10 comments

Architectural views in Hotel El Puerto, Fuengirola Special

Fuengirola - While the hotel may be something of a travel package destination, the design and architecture of the building is quite fascinating. Hotel El Puerto is situated right on the beachfront in sunny Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol in Spain.

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 7 comments