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Ancient Spanish galleon San José sparks renewed international battle over sunken treasure
More than 300 years after it sank during a naval clash, the Spanish galleon San José …
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By RegionCultureNewsSouthern Spain & Costa del Sol
Graffiti attacks raise alarm over protection of Granada’s historic sites
A wave of graffiti vandalism has sparked public outcry in Granada after several historic heritage …
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By RegionEnvironmentNewsSouthern Spain & Costa del Sol
The Doñana National Park: Europe’s vital wetland in crisis
Doñana National Park, one of Europe’s most important wetlands, is facing severe challenges. As lagoons dry …
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By RegionNewsNorthern Spain & Costa Verde
Asturian cider culture recognised as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
Asturian cider culture has been officially recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. …
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With flourishing tourism and increased attention to the environment, more and more Spanish cities are choosing …
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MADRID – UNESCO has declared transhumance, a traditional form of seasonal livestock herding in Spain, an …
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By RegionEnvironmentNewsNorthern Spain & Costa Verde
Google Doodle tribute to the Picos de Europa in Spain
CANGAS DE ONIS – On this day in 2001, the Bulnes cable car in the Picos …
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By RegionCultureNewsOrigins of SpainSouthern Spain & Costa del SolVarious
Exceptional find in Spain: Roman ‘rejas’ discovered in Merida
MERIDA – A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in the historic city of Mérida. Excavations …
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By RegionCultureEnvironmentNewsNortheast Spain Costa Brava & Barcelona
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao expanded for 40 million euros
BILBAO – The iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao will soon have a sister. There are plans …
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