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Shakira wins £48 million refund after Spain fails to prove tax residency

In a significant ruling, a Spanish court has mandated a £48 million reimbursement to global sensation Shakira, clearing her of allegations of tax fraud dating back to 2011. The court concluded that the tax authorities did not provide sufficient evidence to establish her residency status during that time.

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Spain keeps tilting right despite Pedro Sánchez’s progressive international agenda

A regional vote in Andalusia points to a rightward shift in Spanish politics, despite Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s international push to position the country at the centre of progressive politics.

Euronews

$Barcelona and Spain star set to miss the World Cup after suffering fractured foot$

Barcelona and Spain star set to miss the World Cup after suffering fractured foot

Spain look set to be without one of their key players at this summer’s World Cup

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Amid growing hantavirus worries, how prepared is Europe for new health threats?

Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will it be enough?

Euronews

British man dies after falling 400ft from popular beauty spot in Spain

An investigation has been launched into the incident at Mount Urgull in San Sebastian

The Independent UK

Shakira in line for €55m payout as Spanish court rules tax fines were wrong

Singer says she has faced ‘years of public shaming’, as court rules tax agency made mistake over her 2011 status

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Shakira set for huge payout after major court ruling in Spain

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Pop star Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain and set for huge reimbursement

Grammy-winning singer says eight-year ordeal impacted ‘my health and my family’s well-being’

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In the money: How much will Shakira receive after winning battle against Spain's tax authorities?

Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has published a statement in which she says "there was never any fraud".

Euronews

Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in fines and interest

The Independent UK

Europe's poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most and least at risk?

The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Europe varies not only across countries but also across capital cities and regions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these gaps.

Euronews

Shakira tax fraud case: Massive relief for Colombian singer as Spain's High Court clears her in tax evasion charges

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers and sports celebrities have also been in trouble with Spanish tax authorities.

The Economic Times

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

People’s party wins regional election but loses absolute majority, opening door to potentially months of negotiations

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Brexit thrust to centre of UK's Labour leadership showdown

Also in this newsletter: Spanish conservatives win Andalusia regional elections but will likely rely on far-right to govern, in a vote seen as litmus test of Spain's wider politics.

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Europe Today: Sánchez dealt blow in Andalusia elections — what now for Spain and Brussels?

Pedro Sánchez is facing fresh political pressure after his Socialist Party lost regional elections in Andalusia. The result is being closely watched in Madrid and Brussels, with the conservative People’s Party expected to rely on far-right support to govern.

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Spain has banned Francoist symbols. So why are there still kitsch cafes glorifying the dictator?

These unsettling and unusual places tell a vivid story about the unique way that Spain deals with its past – or fails to, says food writer and chef Abbas Asaria

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‘David de Gea was one of the goalkeepers I followed as a kid, being Spanish, playing for the national team, then going to England – I tried to follow his path’ Robert Sanchez opens up on his idol

The Chelsea stopper left Spain for England at the age of 15

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Naples: 12 thieves arrested for robbing tourists of luxury watches in Spain

Spain's National Police, with Italy and Europol, have arrested in Naples 12 members of a gang that robbed tourists of luxury watches in Marbella, Barcelona and Ibiza.

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Andalucíans vote in election seen as gauge of Spain’s wider political change

Conservatives expected to keep majority as socialists face drubbing and ballot tests trajectory of far-right Vox party

The Guardian - UK

How did Eurovision go from sequins and flares to geopolitical slugfest?

The contest is enduring the biggest boycott it has ever seen, but 2026 is far from its first year of controversy

The Independent UK

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

Euronews

Andalusia campaign marked by controversy ends ahead of key Sunday vote

Spain's most populous region ends a campaign marked by controversy, in elections followed abroad for their potential political impact.

Euronews

Spanish row over EU cash fuels north–south tensions ahead of tough budget talks

Spain is at the centre of a political storm after conservative politicians across Europe accused Madrid of using EU money to pay for pensions. Madrid denies it but the damage may be done as tough budget talks get underway.

Euronews

Spain's political showdown that nearly stopped the hantavirus ship reaching Tenerife

MV Hondius anchored off Granadilla early Sunday after a night of tension between the Canary Islands government and Madrid over evacuation flights.

Evening Standard

‘Most wanted’ British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain

The arrest comes as part of the NCA’s 20-year Operation Captura to find fugitives hiding in Spain

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