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🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Clandestine Shipyards: The Other Lucrative Business of the Narcos in Galicia

Clandestine shipyards in Galicia are gaining notoriety as a significant facet of the drug trafficking industry, collaborating with networks supplying cocaine.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Altri will never be a reality in Ulloa because we have all decided so

Ulloa Viva celebrates the cancellation of the Greenfiber project in Galicia but demands a definitive end to the proposal.

Feb 21 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'island' of Rueda, the only baron of the PP without the risk of Vox: strengthened halfway through his term with housing and healthcare for the final exam

Alfonso Rueda maintains a strong position in Galicia's political landscape without competition from Vox, focusing on stability in governance as he approaches the midpoint of his term.

Feb 21 • 00:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Xunta begins the filing of the Altri pulp macrofactory project in Lugo

The Xunta de Galicia has initiated the process to file the project for a pulp and textile fiber macrofactory by Altri in Lugo due to lack of guaranteed energy connection.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

More mothers over 40 than those under 25: Galicia leads births of older mothers in 2025 and Ceuta those of young mothers

In Spain, for the first time, more babies are being born to mothers over 40 than to those under 25, with Galicia having the highest proportion of older mothers.

Feb 18 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The storm 'Pedro' will bring strong winds and rains to northern Spain

The storm 'Pedro' is expected to bring heavy winds and rain to northern Spain, particularly affecting Galicia and areas with orange warnings for severe weather.

Feb 18 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"If there is a Galician on the Moon, he will have a can of our grelos": Luis de Lorenzo, director of A Rosaleira, the first vegetable canning factory in Galicia

Luis de Lorenzo, director of A Rosaleira, discusses the unique history and significance of the first vegetable canning factory in Galicia and its association with the region's notable produce, grelos.

Feb 18 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Repsol Guide 2026: the restaurants A Tafona, Ramón Freixa Atelier, and Voro conquer three suns from Galicia, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands

The Repsol Guide 2026 has awarded its highest honors, three suns, to three prestigious Spanish restaurants, showcasing the diversity and richness of Spanish cuisine.

Feb 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The week begins with persistent rains in the northern peninsula

The week starts with continuous rainfall in northern Spain, particularly affecting Galicia and Tarragona, where strong winds are also expected.

Feb 16 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Galicia Starts War Against Vaping and Energy Drinks for Minors with Fines of Up to 3,000 Euros: "We Still Don't Know What Effects They Will Have in 20 Years"

Galicia is implementing strict regulations against vaping and energy drink consumption among minors, including fines for violations.

Feb 15 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court confirms that the Xunta and the Government are responsible for livestock contamination of the As Conchas reservoir and the Limia River

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled that both the Xunta de Galicia and the central government are liable for livestock-related pollution affecting the As Conchas reservoir and the Limia River, highlighting the negligence of authorities in managing industrial farming's environmental impact.

Feb 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fantasy Returns, or How Galicia Has Always Been There

The article discusses the resurgence of fantasy literature, particularly focusing on Nerea Pallares's debut novel 'Punto de araña', and its reflections on societal issues through gothic themes.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Toledo Provincial Council manages to sell the boat it acquired to navigate the Uso River and that had remained stranded in a port in Galicia

The Toledo Provincial Council has successfully sold a boat that was bought in 2015 for tourism purposes but was never used, resulting in continuous harbor fees.

Feb 12 • 14:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

You Will See That Everything Is a Lie: Romería is Elegant, Poetic, and Exposes the Internal Conflicts of a Family

The film "Romeria" by Spanish director Carla Simón presents a poetic narrative about a young woman's search for her familial roots in Galicia, exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Feb 12 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The University of Santiago elects the first rector in the history of Galicia

The University of Santiago in Galicia elects its first-ever female rector amid a predominantly female student body.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Can a cheese defend a territory? In Galicia, one has been crafted to confront the Altri factory

A new cheese project in Galicia aims to protect the natural environment against the Altri cellulose factory by highlighting local stories and community efforts.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The air hijacking to flee Cuba that still unites Daviel ('free' in Galicia) and Leudis (in the dungeons of Havana)

The article highlights the story of Daviel Gaínza, a former Cuban prisoner, who recounts his experiences to shed light on the dire conditions in Cuban prisons and seek help for political prisoners.

Feb 11 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The storm 'Nils' prolongs instability in the Peninsula, with a red alert in Galicia starting tonight

The storm 'Nils' continues to bring instability to the Iberian Peninsula, leading to a red alert in Galicia due to extreme weather conditions.

Feb 11 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Complications in Galicia due to the severe weather while orange alert remains in several communities

Galicia, along with Andalucía and the Comunidad Valenciana, is under an orange alert for severe weather conditions including heavy winds and rain, prompting government response efforts.

Feb 10 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Is mpox back? Everything you need to know to stay protected

A notable rise in mpox cases in Galicia, Spain has prompted health authorities to call for heightened precautions and vaccinations.

Feb 8 • 00:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

I can't wait to fulfill it...: The Argentine who won 2.7 million euros on Spain's Pasapalabra revealed what she will do with the prize

Rosa Rodríguez, an Argentine resident in Galicia, became the largest winner in the history of the Spanish game show Pasapalabra, taking home a prize of €2.7 million after correctly answering 25 words.

Feb 7 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe maintains suspension of half the Galician railway network for the third consecutive day

Renfe has suspended half of the Galician railway network for three consecutive days due to extreme flood risk.

Feb 7 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ‘Marta’ storm causes very heavy rains in already affected southern areas

Storm Marta is expected to bring heavy rainfall and unstable weather to southern regions of the Iberian Peninsula, following a week of persistent rains that saturated the soils and filled water reserves.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Three atypical wines from Burgos, Seville, and Galicia to discover in 2026

This article encourages wine enthusiasts to explore three unusual wines from Burgos, Seville, and Galicia in 2026, emphasizing the adventurous aspect of wine tasting.

Feb 7 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The storm Leonardo bids farewell with wind and waves

The storm Leonardo is causing strong winds and ocean waves across nearly all of the Spanish coast, with warnings in place for various regions including Andalucía and Galicia.

Feb 6 • 23:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Who is Rosa Rodríguez, the Argentine who won the largest jackpot in Pasapalabra history in Spain

Rosa Rodríguez, an Argentine who moved from Buenos Aires to Galicia 25 years ago, became the champion of the Spanish version of the TV show Pasapalabra after completing the show's challenging puzzle.

Feb 6 • 14:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Leonardo Storm Continues, but the Rain Will Be Less Intense Than in Previous Days

The Leonardo storm persists, with less intense rains expected than in the previous days, but many regions are under alert for weather-related phenomena.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The winning 'Rosco': the words that have given the million-dollar jackpot

Rosa, a contestant from Galicia, won the highest prize in the history of the Antena 3 quiz show 'Pasapalabra' by completing 25 correct answers, taking home €2.7 million.

Feb 6 • 03:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Different regulations for the same can: the clampdown on energy drinks advances in communities due to a lack of national regulation

In Spain, various communities are implementing their own regulations on energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster, leading to inconsistencies in access for minors based on location amidst the absence of a national policy.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

More wallet competition to be banks abroad: Banco Galicia wants to join Ualá and Mercado Pago in Mexico

Grupo Financiero Galicia is seeking formal permission for its fintech wallet Naranja X to operate as a bank in Mexico, joining competitors Mercado Pago and Ualá who have already obtained banking licenses there.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Jorge Flores, father of 'El Tortas', former leader of the Anti-Unión Tepito, arrested during operation in Mexico City

Jorge Flores Galicia, the father of 'El Tortas', was apprehended by authorities during a coordinated security operation in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs.

Feb 5 • 03:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Filloa or freixó with anise. The traditional Galician sweet

The article provides a recipe for 'filloas' or 'freixós,' a traditional Galician sweet made with anise, often prepared during Carnival celebrations.

Feb 3 • 23:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Baiona, the royal town of the guild of sailors

Baiona is a historic coastal town in Galicia known for its legends and unique architecture, serving as a significant point on the Portuguese Way of St. James along the coast.

Feb 3 • 22:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rueda invites companies to join the Xacobeo 2027 to achieve a "historic" milestone

Galician President Alfonso Rueda has called for active participation from businesses and cultural and sports agents to make the upcoming Xacobeo 2027 a historic event.

Feb 3 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aemet activates warning for intense and persistent rains for Wednesday due to the arrival of the storm 'Leonardo'

The Aemet has issued a warning for intense and persistent rains expected on Wednesday due to the approaching storm 'Leonardo', with continued precipitation across regions, particularly in Galicia and Andalusia.

Feb 3 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Galicia registers seven cases of monkeypox with unclear origin

Galicia has reported a cluster of seven monkeypox cases in A Coruña, with the source of the outbreak remaining uncertain.

Feb 3 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The resounding report to protect the eel: 'There is a widespread consensus on its critical state'

A scientific committee warns about the critical status of the eel in Spain, highlighting overfishing, though regions like Galicia and Asturias oppose a ban on its capture.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"When we set up the hamburger restaurant, not even Estrella Galicia dared to put the tap for us, but we sold 2,700 sandwiches the first weekend": Sindo Pose, from Argentinos Burguer

Sindo Pose reflects on the success of Argentinos Burguer, which gained national recognition by winning the Spanish Hamburger Championship in 2024 after its humble beginnings in Galicia.

Feb 3 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Aemet issues a special warning for adverse weather due to storm Leonardo starting on the 4th

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a special warning for adverse weather conditions due to the arrival of storm Leonardo, expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential landslides from Wednesday onward.

Feb 2 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Galicia cries out against the sexist crime in Mos: 'Report it, don't suffer, don't endure'

Galicia expresses outrage over a recent sexist crime, emphasizing the importance of reporting such incidents and supporting victims.

Feb 2 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Galicia on orange alert for severe sea and wind storm

An Atlantic storm is causing heavy rains, storms, and snow across various regions in Spain, including Galicia under an orange alert and 11 other areas with yellow alerts.

Feb 2 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

In the hands of a collector linked to Nazism, after housed in a museum and now in Galicia, its true owner

The Marès Museum in Barcelona is returning two Romanesque sculptures stolen from a Galician monastery after a historian's investigative work.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Judith Fernández, actress of 'Rondallas': 'I am happy getting up at seven and going to bed at eight'

Judith Fernández, a rising actress from Galicia and now based in Scotland, emphasizes the importance of consistency in the entertainment industry while balancing her modern lifestyle.

Jan 31 • 04:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Six meter waves and snow in the Galician mountains: Aemet issues orange and yellow alerts

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued an orange alert for the Galician coast due to combined northwest seas with waves reaching up to six meters and a yellow alert for the Ourense mountains due to expected snow accumulations.

Jan 16 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The week ends with unstable weather, rain, and covered skies in most of the country

The week concludes with unstable weather, featuring rain and overcast skies across much of Spain, with warnings issued by Aemet for rough seas in Galicia and a forecasted storm in the Mediterranean.

Jan 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Graffiti to Bronze: Moncho Reboiras, Shot to Death During Franco's Agony, Will Have a Sculpture Through Public Fundraising

Moncho Reboiras, a young Galician unionist and nationalist who was killed by police three months before Franco's death, will be commemorated with a sculpture funded by public donations in Praza Roxa, Santiago.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The miracle of nature: The 'super wild boar' that can reach 200 kilograms

The population of wild boars in Galicia has increased recently, featuring impressive specimens known as 'vakamulos' which can weigh up to 200 kilograms.

Jan 15 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain remains stagnant at the bottom of the EU in English proficiency: Galicia is the region with the highest level and Castilla-La Mancha, with the lowest

Spain continues to languish at the bottom of the EU in English proficiency, with no significant progress over the past decade.

Jan 15 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The victims of sexual harassment in the PSOE of Galicia will go to the Prosecutor's Office for the party's inaction

Victims of sexual harassment within the PSOE of Galicia plan to report the party's inaction to the Prosecutor's Office, detailing which leaders were aware of the situation.

Jan 15 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Xunta defends hunting as 'necessary' after extending the free permit to minors: 'It is our culture'

The Xunta of Galicia defends hunting as an essential part of its culture while announcing the extension of free hunting permits for minors and individuals with disabilities.

Jan 12 • 12:50 UTC

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