An opportunity to be reborn
This article discusses the potential of Molina de Aragón in Spain, highlighting its natural and cultural assets amidst a backdrop of rural depopulation.
‘Marcelino’, by Bibiana Collado Cabrera: a novel about what men have known — or not — about women
‘Marcelino’, a novel by Bibiana Collado Cabrera, explores the perception and experience of women through the eyes of a rural man.
Voting with resignation in depopulated Castilla: 'I have no doubt, but in the end, they are all the same'
In the rural area of Tierra de Campos in Spain, traditional support for the PP is waning as resentment in the depopulated regions gives rise to alternative parties like Vox.
Following Abascal's Steps in His Struggle for Votes in Castile and León: 'I Saw Him! He Touched Me!'
Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right Vox party, is actively campaigning in rural towns of Castile and León, drawing large crowds of supporters including farmers and high school students.
The motor tax havens: municipalities where the circulation tax is up to 350 euros cheaper
In Spain, some municipalities offer significantly reduced circulation taxes, attracting a large number of registered vehicles and companies.
Miguel Ángel Llamas (Podemos): "It is reasonable for León to have its own autonomous community"
Miguel Ángel Llamas from Podemos argues for León's own autonomous community while highlighting housing access and rural public services in his campaign.
‘Walking with’: a walk in the most hopeful stage of multiple myeloma
The article discusses a project called ‘Caminando con’ that promotes hope and connection between multiple myeloma patients and their healthcare providers through shared experiences in rural Spain.
‘Blue White Village’, Memory of Injustice in Inner Spain
The article discusses Azahara Palomeque's novel 'Pueblo blanco azul', which explores the injustice experienced in rural Spain through the lens of memory and poetic expression.
Fuente el Olmo, the 'Bucharest' of Segovia that has come back to life with 400 immigrants working in strawberry fields
The small village of Fuente el Olmo in Segovia has seen a remarkable population surge due to an influx of immigrants working in local strawberry fields, now predominantly made up of foreign residents.
Neither 'feeding the beast' nor 'stepping on calluses': the keys to the Castilla y León campaign
The election campaign in Castilla y León is heavily focused on local issues and the votes of rural constituents as candidates address concerns over the Mercosur agreement.
The Last Heist of Félix 'El Flaco' and His Green Hat Sidekick
Two notorious robbers from Madrid have been arrested after stealing €154,000 from a rural bank in Mérida.
The Málaga Prosecutor's Office focuses on 'mobile homes'
The Málaga Prosecutor's Office is investigating the rise of mobile homes in rural areas, which are often installed illegally as residential properties.
Feijóo and Abascal vie for the rural vote amid negotiations in the autonomous communities: 'We will not accept lessons from those who have never governed'
Spanish political leaders Feijóo and Abascal are competing for the rural vote in Castilla y León while negotiating governance issues in other regions.
Ayuso Emphasizes Her Rural Agenda to Contain Vox in the Electoral Stronghold of the Sierra and the Western Arc of Madrid
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, is intensifying her rural agenda to connect with voters in the region's western and northern areas amidst competition with Vox.
Recovering the Countryside
The article discusses the increasing divide between urban and rural areas in Spain and the challenges faced by the agricultural sector amid a significant protest by farmers in Madrid.
The shepherd isolated for almost a month due to the storm in the Sierra de Jaén: 'I thought it was the end of the world, I had lost everything'
A shepherd in the Sierra de Jaén was isolated for nearly a month due to severe storms, leading to concerns from his family and local authorities before he was finally rescued.
He is American and bought an entire village in Spain for US$365,500
An American bought an abandoned village in Spain for US$365,500 and is seeking investors for renovations.
A woman seriously injured after being stabbed by her teenage daughter in Motril (Granada)
A woman has been seriously injured after allegedly being stabbed by her 13-year-old daughter in a rural home in Motril, Granada.
The energy that cleans the mountain and revitalizes rural life
A biomass plant in Cáceres, Spain, is contributing to rural revitalization by generating electricity from agricultural and forest waste.
The empty Spain that elbowed its way to the Pope
The mayor of Jabaloyas traveled to the Vatican to plead for the salvation of his deteriorating church.
The Basque Government warns of the impact of city dwellers moving to the countryside: 'They are bothered by sheep passing through the village and leaving marks'
The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.
‘How to Reach Heaven from Belfast’: a small masterpiece between ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Yellowjackets’
The new series from the creator of ‘Derry Girls’ combines comedy with dark secrets among friends in a bizarre rural Irish setting.
Chalet in rural Spain confirmed as work of architect Antoni Gaudí
Spanish authorities have confirmed that the renowned modernist architect Antoni Gaudí designed a building in a remote forest area of Catalonia, ending speculations about its origins.
Queen Letizia and the Future of Spanish Wool Featured in the Madrid Design Festival
Queen Letizia highlights the plight of Spanish wool at the Madrid Design Festival.
The great challenge of housing in rural Spain: "It's not just attracting people, but getting them to stay"
Rural Spain faces significant housing challenges, where the focus is shifting from merely attracting new residents to ensuring they stay long-term.
The PP fears losing rural votes due to its support for the Mercosur agreement
The Spanish People's Party (PP) is concerned about losing rural votes following its support for the Mercosur trade agreement amid protests from farmers.
Israel Merino: "Having a village is overrated. When they hate, they do it seriously"
Journalist Israel Merino discusses the harsh realities of life in rural Spain, emphasizing that the idyllic notion of small towns often overlooks serious issues.
Hot garlic, rural or vineyard, the humble recipe of the grape harvesters from Jerez
The article discusses the traditional dish 'ajo caliente' from Jerez, highlighting its simple ingredients and cultural significance during grape harvesting.
A Spanish village of 40 inhabitants offers a free house and a job to anyone who wants to move there
A small village in Spain is enticing new residents by offering free housing and employment opportunities.
Protiberia or how to convert warehouses into insect farms to produce protein
Protiberia is an innovative initiative in Spain that transforms unused rural warehouses into insect farms for protein production.
Farmers and 'influencers': promoting daily work in the field on social media now has an award
The AgroInfluye awards recognize rural content creators for their efforts in sharing the realities of agrarian life on social media.
Young People, Bulls, and Hunting: Vox's Magical Trident to Dominate Forgotten Spain: "Like When the Rich's Children Voted for the PCE"
The article discusses Vox's rising influence among young voters in rural Spain, particularly in regions like Teruel, highlighting political shifts in national and local elections.
Radiography of the 8-F of Aragon: the PP fortifies itself in the capitals, Vox triples its votes and the PSOE bleeds in the towns
In the recent regional elections in Aragon, Vox has seen a significant increase in its representation while the PSOE faces losses, particularly in rural areas.
"We play outdoors, but there is no pediatrician and we need a car for everything": this is raising children in rural environments
The article discusses the challenges and advantages of raising children in rural Spain, focusing on the experience of a single mother and farmer.
Brigitte Vasallo: "There is an extraordinary arrogance from the left towards rural people"
Brigitte Vasallo's book explores the complex emotional and historical wounds of migration and the impact of capitalism on rural societies.
A 'Rural Big Brother' in villages where hooded thieves have robbed peace: "Every time a strange car passes, they note the license plate"
Residents in rural villages are on high alert as a spate of daytime burglaries by masked thieves has shattered their sense of security, leaving them feeling unsafe even in their own homes.
Alejandro Nolasco (Vox): 'Mr. Azcón, we do want to govern. But alone'
Alejandro Nolasco of Vox reiterates his party's conditions for negotiating with the PP, focusing on illegal immigration and river clean-up, while acknowledging their significant rural electoral base.
Aragón: from the expectable to the mysterious
The article discusses the political dynamics in Aragón ahead of the elections, focusing on Azcón's strategy to win rural votes and the need to negotiate with Vox for governance amid the PSOE's decline.
The memory of David, who died after the tractor rebellion, moves the 8-F: "The threat of imprisonment overcame him"
The article discusses the memory of David, who passed away following the tractor protests in Aragon, highlighting political tensions surrounding rural votes and agricultural issues due to the EU-Mercosur agreement.
Fernando Esteso, the rural rogue who showed in cinema the unequal arrival of modernity in Spain
The article discusses how Fernando Esteso represented the impact of modernity on rural Spain through his work in cinema during the gradual opening of Franco's dictatorship to global capitalism.
The occupancy in apartments, rural houses, and campsites reached record highs in 2025 due to high hotel prices
Occupancy in apartments, rural houses, and campsites reached a record 146.3 million overnight stays in 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year, driven by high hotel prices.
The town in Spain with 150 inhabitants near Madrid perfect for tourism or starting a life away from the hustle and bustle
Prádena del Rincón is a small village in the Community of Madrid, with a population of 150, offering a tranquil lifestyle and opportunities for tourism.
Sánchez launches a generational rescue plan for the countryside amidst a crisis following the signing of the Mercosur agreement: "This is a smokescreen"
The Spanish government is mobilizing 17,000 rural properties and allocating 10% of the CAP to promote generational change in agriculture amid rising protests from farmers in Catalonia against the Mercosur agreement.
Sánchez proposes to allocate up to 17,000 public rural estates to young producers to promote generational change in the countryside
The Spanish government, led by President Pedro Sánchez, aims to allocate up to 17,000 public rural estates to young agricultural producers as part of urgent measures to promote generational renewal in the countryside.
Eva Amaral details her new life in a small village in Spain
Eva Amaral shares how her daily routine has changed after moving to a tranquil small village in Spain, describing the experience as a call from nature during an interview on James Rhodes' program.
Pilar Alegría bets on the rural world in the start of her 'impossible mission' in Aragón
Pilar Alegría is focusing on rural areas as she embarks on her mission to consolidate the PSOE party in Aragón against rival Jorge Azcón.
Colombian popular music singer Yeison Jiménez dies in a small plane accident
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez, a leading figure in the country's popular music scene, tragically died in a small plane crash in a rural area of Boyacá department.
No one can resist a sweet, about Europe: the 5 most beloved desserts in all of Lithuania
The article explores Lithuania's top five cherished desserts, showcasing the country's culinary history intertwined with rural traditions and family celebrations.
Two months waiting for transportation to go to class: the standstill in the life of the only secondary student in a Sevillian village
Carmen, the only secondary school student in a remote Sevillian village, has been unable to attend classes for two months due to a lack of transportation.
Mexico recovers phone booths in rural areas to combat the digital and generational divide
Mexico has restored classic phone booths through a public project to address the digital and generational gap in the country's rural areas.