Simon saves lift Spain past Swiss on penalties to reach semi-finals
July 03, 2021 | 08:00
Goalkeeper Unai Simon was the hero as Spain edged past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either Belgium or Italy.
Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers
June 07, 2021 | 13:20
Spain opens its borders to vaccinated travellers from all over the world on Monday, hoping an influx of visitors will revitalise its all-important tourism sector which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain to allow all vaccinated travellers in from June 7
May 21, 2021 | 18:36
Spain will allow all vaccinated travellers to visit the country from June 7, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Friday, as the tourism hotspot aims to revive its virus-battered travel industry.
Spain Covid-19 death toll passes 40,000
November 12, 2020 | 14:00
Spain's coronavirus death toll surged to over 40,000 on Wednesday with infections passing the 1.4 million mark, while the rate of new cases continued to grow, health ministry data showed.
Spain to unveil rescue plan for virus-hit economy
October 07, 2020 | 10:29
Facing resurgent virus infections, Spain's government will on Wednesday unveil a recovery plan aimed at yanking the country out of its worst economic slump in decades.
Spain reopens border as Latin America cases pass two million
June 22, 2020 | 08:47
MADRID: Spain reopened its borders on Sunday (Jun 21), a significant stage in Europe's gradual reopening after its battle against the coronavirus, as infections in Latin America surged past two million.
Masks to be compulsory in Spain until COVID-19 'permanently' defeated
June 10, 2020 | 08:30
MADRID: Wearing face masks will be compulsory in Spain until a coronavirus vaccine is found, with police empowered to hand out fines for non-compliance, the government said on Tuesday (Jun 9).
113-year-old Spanish woman survives coronavirus
May 14, 2020 | 08:54
MADRID: A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten the coronavirus at a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence said Tuesday (May 12).
Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as COVID-19 infection rate surges
March 29, 2020 | 11:29
ROME: Italy has logged a shocking spike in its already staggering coronavirus death toll, with officials warning the peak of the crisis was still days away, as the global infection rate surges relentlessly upwards.
Spain overtakes China COVID-19 toll with 3,434 deaths
March 26, 2020 | 11:57
Spain's coronavirus death toll overtook that of China on Wednesday (Mar 25), rising to 3,434 after 738 people died over the past 24 hours, the government said.
On the 10th day of lockdown, Madrid shaken by deaths
March 25, 2020 | 08:00
At the foot of the skyscrapers in Madrid's business district, the streets are empty as the city silently marks day 10 of lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Spain in 24 hours
March 17, 2020 | 15:01
Spain has registered nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 8,744, the health ministry said on Monday (Mar 16).
Serena in Fed Cup fourth decade
February 07, 2020 | 10:07
Serena Williams enters her fourth decade as a Fed Cup player with the United States on Friday and Saturday as the 2020 qualifiers get under way.
Xavi decides against taking Barcelona job immediately, says source
January 13, 2020 | 09:15
Ernesto Valverde will take Barcelona training on Monday (Jan 12) after Xavi told the club he would not be accepting the job of coach immediately, AFP Sport has learned.
Argentina and Nadal-led Spain sweep into ATP Cup quarters
January 09, 2020 | 09:04
World number one Rafael Nadal steered Spain into the ATP Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday (Jan 8) despite an uncharacteristically error-ridden performance, with Argentina also powering through.
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