/tags/spain Spain en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:56:00 GMT /2014-09-20/over-spains-objections-catalonia-plans-referendum-on-independence Now that Scotland has voted to stay in the U.K., attention is turning to another separatist movement. Emboldened by the peaceful Scottish referendum, Catalans are planning a vote in November. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:56:00 GMT /2014-09-20/over-spains-objections-catalonia-plans-referendum-on-independence Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2014-06-04/move-over-kate-middleton-for-spains-middle-class-queen The granddaughter of a taxi driver, Letizia Ortiz is an ex-TV anchor and a divorcee, and will be the first commoner ever to grace the Spanish throne. She's also more popular than her in-laws. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-06-04/move-over-kate-middleton-for-spains-middle-class-queen Lauren Frayer /2014-01-30/cowboys-in-love-brokeback-mountain-saddles-up-for-opera From a powerful short story in the New Yorker to a major motion picture, Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain now takes the stage in Madrid as a new opera, composed by Pulitzer winner Charles Wuorinen. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:29:00 GMT /2014-01-30/cowboys-in-love-brokeback-mountain-saddles-up-for-opera NPR Staff /npr-news/2014-01-23/spain-exits-bailout-in-a-sign-of-progress-not-full-recovery Spain's banking system is officially marking the end of its reliance on bailout loans from Europe — only the second eurozone country to do so. Although the banking system may be on surer footing, the overall economy — with youth unemployment pushing 60 percent — still has a long way to go. Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:47:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-01-23/spain-exits-bailout-in-a-sign-of-progress-not-full-recovery Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2013-09-18/good-samaritan-could-get-unclaimed-lotto-jackpot-in-spain The cashier found the winning $6.3 million ticket last year and turned it in. He could claim the jackpot if authorities don't find the person who purchased it. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-18/good-samaritan-could-get-unclaimed-lotto-jackpot-in-spain Lauren Frayer /arts-life/2013-09-12/loveland-museum-showcases-goyas-lasting-relevance Spanish born Francisco Goya was primarily seen by his mid-18th and early 19th century contemporaries as a masterful court painter for the aristocracy.… Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2013-09-12/loveland-museum-showcases-goyas-lasting-relevance Carrie Saldo /npr-news/2013-09-04/a-farm-to-table-delicacy-from-spain-roasted-baby-pig Cochinillo asado has appeared in literature throughout history, from Cervantes to Hemingway. The prized piglets featured in the dish are slaughtered after about a month, when they still weigh less than 10 pounds. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 21:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-04/a-farm-to-table-delicacy-from-spain-roasted-baby-pig Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2013-08-29/spains-tomato-festival-shrinks-as-town-pares-crowd-size The Tomatina Festival, the famous free-for-all in which partiers pelt one another with ripe tomatoes, was held in Bunol, Spain, Wednesday. The big party was a bit smaller this year — for the first time, the town sold tickets for 10 euros (about $13.25) to be part of the huge food fight. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-29/spains-tomato-festival-shrinks-as-town-pares-crowd-size Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-08-27/beachgoers-in-spain-face-invasion-of-jellyfish Known for its sparkling turquoise waters and white sand, Spain's Mediterranean beaches are developing a new reputation — for a growing number of jellyfish. Scientists blame overfishing and, possibly, climate change for the spike in stinging invertebrates. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-27/beachgoers-in-spain-face-invasion-of-jellyfish Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2013-08-13/row-over-the-rock-britain-and-spain-feud-over-gibraltar Tensions over fishing rights and border checks are driving a newly escalated dispute between Spain and Britain over the status of Gibraltar. In recent weeks, Spain has insisted on performing comprehensive border checks that slow traffic to Gibraltar. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:16:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-13/row-over-the-rock-britain-and-spain-feud-over-gibraltar Bill Chappell