Spanish News

Cambridge - Spaniard Iñaki Buenaposada studied English in Cambridge in the UK some 25 years ago, when he was just 16. He took some books from what he thought was garbage and kept them, but now wishes to return them.

Spain’s federal government has delivered an emergency cash boost to the country’s largest research organization, staving off closure for the time being.

Seville - 33-year-old María de Villota, former Formula One reserve driver, was found dead in her hotel room in Seville on Friday morning. There are no signs of violence but investigations continue. The world of motorsports mourns the loss.

London - The UK Telegraph newspaper was reporting that Spain was considering putting the clocks back to be in line with other countries in that time zone. They depicted a "fat and lazy Spaniard" having a siesta on their article, upsetting a Spanish local.

London - A young Spaniard who has two degrees, plus a Masters, sent out a rant on Facebook about the fact that he has ended up cleaning toilets in London. The message went viral and the Spanish media picked up on it.

Hama - According to an announcement late on Monday, Marc Marginedas, a special correspondent in Syria for Spanish newspaper El Periodico, has been kidnapped and has been held hostage since September 4 this year.

Grand Island - Salustiano "Shorty" Sánchez Blázquez, the oldest man in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, has sadly passed away at the age of 112 years and 97 days. RIP Shorty.

Saint Augustine - The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is commemorating the 1513 arrival of Ponce de León in Florida and the legend of the Fountain of Youth. The lush grounds, exotic birds, and water from the spring are sure to please modern-day adventurers.

Álvaro Bultó, daredevil and popular TV personality, died on Friday in a skydiving accident over the Swiss Alps. He "lost his life doing what he liked best," according to the Discovery Max cable network.

Los Angeles - Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro moved to the USA from Spain to work as an art director. Then she changed her career course entirely and has now founded a company supplying Spanish cuisine, which has become a smash hit in Hollywood.