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Blueprint under fire: David Pisonero’s bid to rebuild Israeli handball from ground up
David Pisonero is 4,200 kilometers away from his home in Valladolid, Spain, but his mind is occupied by a singular, complex mission: leading the Israeli National Handball team.
Footballer grabs opponent's genitals. Sent off pitch
'Genocide, baby killers': Holocaust survivor, rather than harassers, kicked out of Madrid museum
I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion
Not only in Barcelona: Madrid's move against the tourists
Madrid follows Barcelona's lead in cracking down on tourists, halting new tourist apartment licenses to combat over-tourism - heavy fines for illegal rentals.
Two decades since 11M: Europe’s ongoing battle against jihadi radicalization
Since the 11M attacks two decades ago, Jihadist terrorism in Europe has evolved but is still a threat being daily addressed by the Spanish authorities and in Europe in general.
Israel says some Spanish officials align with Hamas, government rejects
The Israeli embassy in Spain said in a statement that Israel strongly condemned recent remarks by some members of the Spanish government, whom it did not specify.
Barcelona mayor who severed ties with Tel Aviv loses election
She was defeated by Xavier Trias, the right-wing candidate from the Junts party, a former mayor who Colau had previously unseated in 2015.
Two people killed, 10 hurt in Madrid restaurant blaze
The fire was started when a waiter flambéed a pizza and set fire to the walls and ceiling.
Barcelona's famous soccer team sends Israel a message of support
FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta invited representatives of the Israeli embassy in Spain to their soccer match against Manchester United.
‘Barcelona made big mistake canceling ties with Israel’ - Ayuso
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, head of the Community of Madrid, decided to visit Israel in response to Barcelona ending its ties with Tel Aviv.
Pro-Palestinian activists attack Israeli ambassador in Spain
The ambassador was evacuated by security guards while dozens of activists were swarming her - in spite of this, she finished her lecture.
Madrid offers to partner with Tel Aviv after Barcelona severs ‘twin city’ ties
Twin or sister cities typically collaborate on tourism enterprises. Barcelona launched two initiatives last year to draw Jewish and Israeli tourists.
Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth mid-flight
A young woman was having bad stomach pains, causing her to go to the restroom on the flight, where she quickly found herself holding her newborn baby.
