Travel Blogger Rebecca Labara Fights For Life After Collision
One of Spain´s most glamorous travel bloggers and her eight-month-old son are fighting for life after a horrific three-vehicle pile-up
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Green Light For High Speed Madrid – Lisbon Train Link
A new high-speed train route linking Madrid and Lisbon aims to be operational by 2030 – when the two countries
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Arbúcies Air Crash Mayor Honoured
The Mayor of Arbúcies, the village in Catalonia where a British De Havilland Comet crashed in 1970 has been honoured
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Spanish Police Dismantle “Hells Angels” Drugs Gang
The Spanish National Police have concluded a successful international operation led by Europol to dismantle a gang allegedly linked to
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Horrified Owner Finds Beloved Pet Dog’s Severed Head On Doorstep
A horrified woman who was arriving home from work found her beloved pet dog’s bloodied severed head in front of
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Young Woman In Coma For Two Years Finally Home
A young woman who suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to a pistachio milkshake is finally going home after spending more
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UK Nationals Told Green Certificate Not Recognised By Incoming EU Border Control
The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a warning to UK nationals resident in Spain that the “green certificate” that
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Earliest Human Fossils Discovered In Nothern Spain
Perhaps the oldest fragments of a newly discovered human ancestor has been has been found in northern Spain. Spanish scientists
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Central Government Aims To Eradicate Regional Government Debt
The Spanish Government announced today, that it intends to cancel €83.2 billion of debt owed by the country´s 17 autonomous
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Spain & Gibraltar Inch Closer To Deal
The illusive deal allowing for the free movement of people and goods between Gibraltar and Spain that has been on
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Sanchez Heads To Paris For European Security Summit
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, is en-route to Paris this morning to attend the emergency summit of European leaders
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Ryanair Boss Mocks Spanish “Clown” Minister In Price Promotion
Ryanair´s boss Michae O’Leary, whose eye for uncoventional marketing opportunities has been a mainstay of the Irish no frills airline
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Trump Chides Spain For Low Defence Spending Amid BRICS Confusion
US President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some
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Hollywood Hearthrob To Receive Goya Award
The Spanish Film Academy has chosen awarded the 2025 International Goya to veteran Hollywood star, Richard Gere, in recognition of
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Spain Hails Lowest Unemployment Rate In 16 Years
Official figures released this week show that the unemployment in Spain fell last year to its lowest level since the
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Footage Released Of Half Sunk Narco Sub Off Spanish Coast
This footage shows how the Spanish authorities found a narco sub half sunk and adrift off their coast. The vessel
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Greasy Fish & Chips Holy Veil Causes Consternation
A poster to celebrate Lent showing Christ as a greasy stain on a fish and chips paper has baffled worshippers
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Sanchez Unveils Housing Reforms & 100 Tax On Non EU Buyers
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled his government’s plan to address the country´s housing shortage and reverse the
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Spain Marks 50 Years Since Death Of Franco
This week the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has been hosting the first in a year-long series of events to mark 50
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Trump´s Man In Spain Announced
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed an 80-year-old Cuban-American businessman and Republican Party donor, Benjamín León Jr, to be his new ambassador to
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Madrid Leads Spanish Christmas Tourist Boom
Its a bumber Christmas for the tourism sector in Madrid and other key city destinations in Spain with international flights
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Oldest Neanderthal Remains Found In Northern Spain
One of the oldest Neanderthal remains to have been discovered have been found in the Basque Country. Scientists have dated
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King Felipe Urges Spain To Learn Lessons From Flood Response
King Felipe VI has used his traditional Christmas Eve broadcast to the Spanish people for the country to draw lessons
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Civil Guard Bag Christmas Seafood Haul
Spanish authorities have joined forces with their counterparts in Portugal and France to have bust a gang smuggling contaminated seafood
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El Gordo Brings 2.7 Billlion Euros Of Christmas Cheer
Lucky Spaniards are celebrating today as the world-famous Spanish Christmas lottery distributed winnings totalling more than €2.7 billion, some 112
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Spain’s Navantia Shipbuilder Set To Buy Harland and Wolff
Spanish state owned Navantia is set to buy a chunk of Britains´s shipbuilding sector with the buy-out of Harland & Wolff,
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Founder Of Spanish Fashion Giant Mango Killed In Accident
Isak Andic, the founder of high street fashion chain Mango, has died after a hiking accident in Spain on Saturday,
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The Economist Singles Out Spain For Special Praise
The Economist magazine has chosen Spain as a shining example of how Europe can “keep up” with America’s booming economy
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Couple Buried In Huesca Mountain Snowdrift Rescued
The Spanish weather meteorological agency AEMET has issued alerts for snow in much of central and northern Spain where Arctic
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Government´s “Big Brother” Hotel Guest Rules Take Effect
The Spanish government has introduced new stringent rules for guests staying in hotels and other accommodation platforms such as Airbnb.
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German Pensioner Pulled Over For 3 KPH Motorway Crawl
This is the roll-with-it moment an 80-year-old holidaymaker in an electric wheelchair trundles down a 80 kph motorway at walking
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Spain Cracks Down On Budget Airline “Abusive Practices” With €179 Million In Fines
The Spanish government´s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has announced that five budget airlines operating in the country have been fined
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Spanish Authorities Shut Down Spain´s Biggest Illegal Liga Streaming Network
Spain´s Civil Guard has taken down the country´s largest illegal football streaming network, ‘Cristal Azul’, in an operation that left
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Police Swoop On Swedish Murder For Hire Gang
The Spanish National Police have arrested a Swedish gang that tasked minors with assassinations and bombings with footage showing one
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Real Madrid Unveils World’s First Football Theme Park In Dubai
This week saw the enveiling of “the world’s first football club theme park,” by Spanish Liga legends, Real Madrid in
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Spain Slowly Recovers From DANA Storms
Intense rainfall and flooding have led to evacuations, road closures, and service disruptions in many parts of Spain this week
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Top Anti Money Laundering Cop Arrested After 20 Million Found At Home
Madrid´s top-ranking anti-money laundering police officer Oscar Sanchez Gil, has been arrested alongside his partner, also a police officer, after
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Spanish Tourist Rescued From Amazon
A missing Spanish tourist has been rescued after surviving for three days in the Amazonian jungle by eating oats and
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Man Sets Car Rental Company On Fire In Ibiza Resort
This is the moment a man sets a store in Ibiza on fire leading to EUR 400,000 of damage and
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Mud & Insults Hurled At King & Queen
The royal visit that was supposed to show solidarity with the victims of the Valencia region DANA ended up with
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Spanish Death Toll Passes 200 In Worst Peacetime Disaster In Memory
Rescuers have raised the death toll in Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory to 205 as the government deployed more
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Sanchez´s Coalition Partner Sumar Rocked By Sexual Resignation Scandal
Íñigo Errejón, Podemos founding member, quits politics amid series of sexual assault accusations Íñigo Errejón, one of the founders of
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Civil Guard Pulls Off Daring Helicopter Clifftop Rescue
This is the incredible moment a climber is rescued after he got stuck on a cliff hundreds of feet high
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Clocks To Go Back This Sunday 27th
The last Sunday in October and the last Sunday in March are marked in red on the calendar when the
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Missing Girl Found Crushed To Death After Bizarre Accident
A woman in Mallorca is presumed dead after she passed out in a rubbish container after a night out drinking
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Research Claims Christopher Columbus Was a Spanish Jew
New DNA research has revealed that Christopher Columbus was in fact most likely to have been a Sephardic Jew from
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Heartbroken Zoo Chimp Finally Lets Go Of Stillborn Baby
A heartbroken mother chimpanzee has finally parted ways with the mummified remains of her infant baby seven months after it
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UK Police Offer £20,000 Reward For Brit Fugitive
Detectives in Lancashire, England have issued a substantial reward for information on the whereabouts of a British fugitive believed to
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One Dead & Four Injured As Bull Slips Through Barrier In Fiesta
This is the terrifying moment a raging two-tonne bull gores a man to death and injures a four-year-old girl after
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Sea Dog: Pet Jumps Into Sea To Play With Shark….Until
This is the moment a dog jumps into the water and gives chase after spotting a shark off the Spanish
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Brad Pitt “Romantic Scammers” Arrested
The Spanish Civil Guard have arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 350,000 euros by posing as the
Read more Consumer Group Wins Payout For Ryanair Overcharge
The Spanish consumer rights association FACUA has succeeded in getting low budget airline Ryanair to refund one of its members
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Raging Bull As Festival Goer Brutally Gored
Across much of Spain, September is a busy month for fiestas including the many featuring traditional bullrunning. Inevitably there are
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Bienvenido Sir Alex – New British Ambassador Arrives In Madrid
The new British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis, has arrived in Madrid, where he has taken over from Hugh
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Spain Expects Princess Leonor To Do Her Duty
One day she will be Queen of Spain but for now the Infanta Leonor is a humble midshipman in the
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Spanish Couple Feared Dead After Waterfall Selfie In Nepal
Rescuers in Nepal are searching for a missing Spanish woman who is believed to have suffered a deadly fall while
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World´s Oldest Person Dies In Spain Aged 117
The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas has died peacefully in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, according
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Outrage As Man Avoids Prison For Domestic Abuse By “Changing” Sex
A man sentenced to 15 months in prison for assaulting his partner has avoided going to jail after changing his
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TikTok Cook Scorned As Domestic ‘Slave’ Becomes Sensation
A TikTok cook who shares videos of perfect housewife meals she prepares for her boyfriend has been branded a slave
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Mercadona´s Unwelcome “Undie” Influencer Causes Consternation
A controversial British influencer has caused outrage after taking off her underwear and dumping it next to the bread tray
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Civil Guard Apprehend Thieves After Brazen Statue Robbery
Thieves who used a tow rope and car to steal three statues worth EUR 300,000 from a fountain in Spain
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“Disastrous” Restoration Of Church Cherubs Ridiculed
The restoration of a chapel which left the centuries-old cherubs inside looking like “stunned cartoon characters” has sparked so much
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Sinister Drug Lynchpin “The Professor” Arrested
Spanish National Police have taken part in a massive international operation to break up a worldwide drug trafficking ring arresting
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Couple Recording Of Zara Changing Room Romp Goes Viral
This is the wall-banger moment a couple are caught as they squeal in ecstasy during an ear-splitting romp in a
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Weather Alert As Madrid Hit By First Heatwave
Temperatures in the Madrid region have been climbing steadily these last few days and set to touch 40 degrees on
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Gibraltar Sees Red Over Spanish Teams Victory Chant
The Spanish football team celebrations in Madrid following their victory over England in the European Cup final have been mired
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Madrid Welcomes Spanish Team After Historic European Cup Win
Tens of thousands of Madrileños thronged the streets of Madrid to welcome the Spanish team to the capital yesterday following
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Three Brits Arrested And 36 Guns Seized In Spanish Raid
Three British nationals have been arrested and 36 firearms seized as part of joint Spanish National Police and National Crime
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EU Authorities Smash Chinese Money Laundering Network
Five members of an alleged Chinese criminal network have been arrested this week in Madrid and other major cities in
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Turbulence Forces Air Europa Flight Emergency Landing
An Air Europa flight from Madrid´s Barajas Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Brazil due to to
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Government Removes Olive Oil VAT To Boost Sales
Spain is attempting to come to the aid of its beleaguered olive oil industry by removing all VAT on the
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Disgruntled Ex Employee Indentified As Top Bodega Wine Sabateur
A Spanish woman who allegedly sabotaged a high-end winery, earlier this year, by opening the taps so 60,000 litres of
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Real Madrid Star Saves Couple From Drowning
This is the moment former Real Madrid star Sergio Arribas performs the sliding tackle of his life as he leaps
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Bienvenido Mr Zelenski – Spain Opens Its Arms To Arm Ukraine
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Spain to sign a major deal with the Spanish government for a
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Suspected British Drug Dealer Arrested & Facing Extradition
A suspected British drug dealer who is believed to have fled to Spain in a desperate attempt to evade the
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War Of Words Breaks Out Between Spain & Argentina Over Milei Rally
A war of words has broken out between Spain and Argentina after the Argentinian President, Javier Milei used an appearance
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Archaeologists Discover Pre-Expulsion Synagogue Ark In Sevilla Church
Spanish archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a medieval synagogue under the church of Santa Maria la Blanca in Sevilla.
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Brits In Spain Urged To Get TIE Card Ahead Of EU Border System
The British Embassy in Madrid has launched a campaign for British residents in Spain to exchange their green certificates for
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Waitress Finds Severed Thumb After Wife Loses It In Local Bar
A man has been reunited with his severed thumb tip by police after horrified waiters found it in a bar.
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BBVA Bid To Become Banking Powerhouse Comes Under Fire
Spain’s second-largest bank, Madrid based, BBVA announced today a 12.23 billion euro hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Banco Sabadell
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Champion Boxer Takes Down Children´s Cinema Thug
This is the moment a loudmouth thug gets a lesson in manners when he’s decked by a six-time champion boxer
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Political Turmoil As Pedro Sánchez Threatens To Resign
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that he has suspended public duties and is contemplating resigning from government.
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Smitten Priest Gives Up Church For Erotic Novelist
A best-selling erotic novelist whose partner quit his calling as a Catholic bishop has told the real-life love story of
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Saved By The Tail As Bull Tries To Enter House
This is the moment a bull corners a festivalgoer in a doorway and gores him before a young man pulls
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Four Arrested In Solar Panel Scam
Four people have been arrested in Extremadura by the Spanish Civil Guard following an investigation into scams related to the
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Spain & UK Within ” Kissing Distance” Of Gibraltar Brexit Deal
The final piece of the Brexit jigsaw is hopefully in place as the UK and Spain edge towards an agreement
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Spain To Scrap ” Golden Visas”
Spain plans to scrap so-called ‘golden visas’ that allow people from outside the European Union to obtain residency permits if
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Sanchez Of Arabia Commits Spain To Palestinian Recognition
Spain is set to recognise Palestinian statehood by July in a move that it hopes will open
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Rubiales Arrested At Madrid´s Barajas Airport
The Spanish Civil Guard have arrested the former head of the Spanish football federation. Rubiales was detained at Madrid’s Barajas
Read more Spanish Economy Beats Expectations – Just
Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in 2023 according the latest figures from the INE state statistics agency,
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Madrid High Court Orders Telegram Suspension In Spain
The Spanish High Court in Madrid has ordered the “temporary suspension” of messaging app Telegram’s services in the country. The
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New British Ambassador To Spain Announced
The British Foreign Office have announced the new ambassador to Spain, replacing Hugh Elliot whose 5 year mandate is coming
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Beware “Wangiri” Phone Scam
The Spanish consumers association have issued a warning about the latest telephone call scam where criminals attempt to dupe victims
Read more Birthday Wish For World’s Oldest Person Aged 117
The world’s oldest person has posted a message to say when close to death, life has more meaning, as she
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Government Publishes Property Rental Price Check Site
The Spanish government has published an online property check list for rental price range up to the maximum that should
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Zara Remains Spain´s Leading Brand
High Street retailer Zara keeps top spot of Spain´s leading brands according to the latest Interbrand´s survey of 30 of
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Valencia Mourns Fire Victims As Fallas Suspended
The city of Valencia has been holding three days of mourning in honour of the 10 victims who died in
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Sabotage Attack At One Of Spain´s Most Prestigious Wineries
A sabotage attack carried out at one of Spain´s best known high-end wineries has left 60,000 litres of DO Ribera
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Rampaging Yob Attacks Women On Metro Platform
This is the brutal moment a man punches a woman waiting for a train so viciously that he knocks her
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Spain´s “Sluty”Eurovision Entry Gets Nil Pois From Feminists
Spain’s 2024 Eurovision entry ‘Zorra’, which can be literally translated as an anti-female slur, but it can also be interpreted
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Madrid Bracing For Tractor Protests As Farmers Block Roads
Spanish farmers have joined their European counterparts in a second day of tractor demonstrations across the country, blocking key roads
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Daily Tipple Keeps You Young & Healthy Says 107 Year-Old
A woman aged 107 in Spain’s longevity capital who believes the secret to a long life is a daily shot
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Spain´s Roman Catholics See Red Over ‘Effeminate’ Christ Poster
A poster of Jesus to promote Easter week in Seville has caused an uproar with Spanish conservatives, who have denounced
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Face Masks Back On As Spain Grapples Winter Tridemic
As Spain faces a “tridemic” combination of Covid-19, winter flu and other respiratory illnesses, the government has ordered that the
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Tourist Arrivals Breaks All Records In 2023
Figures released show that tourism has once again consolidated its position as one of the main pillars of the Spanish
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Spain´s Unemployment Lowest Since 2007 But Still Highest In EU
Unemployment in Spain has reached its lowest level since 2007, having fallen by 130,000 people (4.59%) since a year ago
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Sanchez Pays Christmas Visit To Spanish Troops In Iraq
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has reaffirmed Spain’s “commitment” to the “unity, sovereignty and stability” of Iraq during a Christmas
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Red Faces As Double Hitman Walks Out Of Madrid Prison
It’s the stuff of the movies but it appears an inexplicable security breach at Madrid’s Alcalá Meco high-security prison allowed
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Felipe Defends Constitution In Christmas Eve Speech
King Felipe VI gave his traditional Christmas Eve speech last night calling for Spain´s constitution to be respected. Putting some
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“The Fat One” Visits Madrid This Christmas
Spain´s Christmas is officially underway now that the El Gordo ( the fat one) Christmas lottery has been drawn with
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“Society of the Snow” Nominated For Golden Globe & Oscar
Spanish director J.A.Bayona’s latest film, Society of the Snow, has been nominated for best non-English language film at the Golden
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Outrage Over Vox Leader In Hanging Sanchez Remark
Politicians across the political spectrum in Spain have expressed their outrage after the leader of the far-right Vox party talked
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Spanish Royal Family Rocked By Queen Leticia Affair Claim
Spain´s royal family have been rocked by allegations from Queen Leticia’s former brother-in-law that he had an affair with her
Read more Sanchez’s Election Gamble Paid Off But Challenging Years Ahead
John Boyce takes a look at what is in store now that Pedro Sanchez has clinched another term as prime
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Latino Superstar Luis Miguel In Child Kissing Furore
Luis Miguel, one of the biggest stars in Spanish music is in hot water over a controversial kiss on the
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Police Arrest Spaniard On FBI Most Wanted List
The Spanish National Police have arrested the founder of the Spain-North Korean Friendship Association who was wanted by the United
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King Opens New High Speed Madrid-Asturias Train Line
What train line was inaugurated in Spain in 1884 by King Alfonso XII was finally opened by his great-grandson, Felipe
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Bodybuilder & Steroid Use Influencer Dies Suddenly Aged 30
A young Spanish influencer bodybuilder dubbed ‘Hero Fitness’ because of his incredible physique has died suddenly aged just 30 after
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Sanchez Calls For Two State Solution During War Visit
As part of Spain´s six month presidency of the European Union, which also coincided with his first international trip after
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Sanchez´s New Government Sworn In At Zarzuela Palace
A day after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his new Spanish cabinet, the official swearing ceremony took place today in
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Sanchez Clinches Re-Election Victory
After weeks of four months of political deadlock, Pedro Sánchez has been re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister after a tight
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Widespread Street Protests At Sanchez Amnesty Deal
Madrid was the epicentre of nationwide protests called by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and supported by far-right Vox, to
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Authorities Investigate Iranian Link To Shooting Of Spanish Politician
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former head of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia and former Vice President of the European Parliament, was shot
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Madrid Rocked By Street Protests Against Sanchez Deal
For the 6th night in a row street protests by demonstrators outside the PSOE Socialists Party HQ in Madrid have
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Police Seize $60 Million Of Ukrainian Gold Artefacts In Madrid
Five suspects have been arrested in Madrid after smuggling and trying to sell gold artefacts from Ukraine worth EUR 60
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Princess Leonor Comes Of Age
Madrid came to a halt yesterday, Tuesday 31st October, as Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her 18th birthday with an
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Government Formation In Doubt As Catalan Separatists Up The Ante
It is now more than ninety days since Spain went to the polls, yet the country is still without a
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Missing Teenager Found Dead After Being Kicked Off Train For Not Having Ticket
A missing teenage footballer who was kicked off a train for not having a ticket has been found dead next
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Teenage Spaniard Identified As Latest Hamas Terrorist Victim
The Spanish Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of two Spaniards affected by the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel has
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King Asks Sanchez To Try & Form Government
King Felipe VI has asked the minority Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to try and form the next government. If
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“Muerte Dulce” Claims Two Lives In La Rioja
The little known muerte dulce or “sweet death” struck again last week as a pair of winery workers died after
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The Return Of Spain´s Culture Wars
John Boyce reports on the latest round of the Spanish culture wars, centering on the use of co-official languages in
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Crashpoint: Police Seize Gang After Digger Used For ATM Robbery
A gang using building site diggers to smash their way into bank ATMs have been seized by police after two
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Saudis Buy In To Become Telefonica´s Largest Shareholder
The Spanish government has said it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after this week´s aquisition
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“Frankenstein” 2.0 Or Fresh Elections?
With the clock ticking on government formation, John Boyce assesses the challenges President Sanchez faces in renewing his multi-party progressive
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Gruesome Goring At Bullfighting Fiesta Leaves Tourist In Hospital
This is the gruesome moment a holidaymaker is repeatedly gored by a raging bull after trying to jump on its
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Furore Over Rubiales Resignation Defiance
The entire Spain women’s football team, have signed a statement in support of Jenni Hermoso, condemning the ‘behaviour that have
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Miguel Bose Tells Of Home Robbery Terror
Spanish superstar, Miguel Bose,67, has told how a gang of heavily-armed raiders tied him and his terrified sons up for
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Hero Cops Rescue Family From Sinking Boat
This is the dramatic moment Civil Guard officers rescue a family of five just in time as their boat sinks
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Love One To Sanchez Following Parliamentary Speaker Vote
Pedro Sánchez’s hopes of securing another term as Spain’s prime minister have received a significant boost after his Socialist Workers’
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Obligatory Pet Insurance Set To Take Effect
The latest animal welfare law is set to come into force in Spain from next month and will mean that
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Madrid Restaurant Guru Mocked For Water Bottle Charge
A Madrid restaurant guru who blew nearly EUR 1,000 on a caviar banquet has been ridiculed after moaning about the
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Ana Obregon Surrogate Furrore Continues As Socialite Wants Another
The Spanish socialite who became a mother at 68 using a surrogate and then revealed how the baby she calls
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Issue Mega Fines To Low Cost Airlines
The Spanish authorities are set to fine low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea for charging passengers extra for
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Mayhem On AP-7 Motorway As Pigs Flee Overturned Lorry
Terrified pigs caused traffic chaos with a nearly 9-mile traffic jam after they fled down a Spanish motorway when their
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Key Takeaways From Spain´s J23 Election
In the aftermath of surprising results in last Sunday’s general election, John Boyce examines the fallout from 23J After a
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Partido Popular Falls Short Of Expected Victory
Yesterday´s Spanish general election has proved a hollow victory of the conservative Partido Popular who won the most seats with
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Steady Voting Reported As Spain Goes To The Polls
Despite the blistering summer heat a steady stream of voters have been casting their vote since polling stations opened this
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Can Sumar Make A Difference In Sunday’s Snap General Eection?
With the final polls of the campaign indicating a modest right wing majority, John Boyce assesses the coalitions’ chances of
Read more Spanish General Election: Focus O J.23
With less than two weeks to go before voters head to the polls, John Boyce examines some key factors that
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Brazen Thieves Steal 20,000 EUR Worth Of Wine In Broad Daylight
This is the moment brazen thieves break into a secure glass vault for some of the world’s most expensive wines
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Scam Of God Trickster On Trial For Conning Believer Of Life Savings
A man has gone on trial in central Spain for scamming an elderly woman out of nearly a quarter of
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Enrique Iglesias Brother Lets Slip Anna Kournikova “Secret” Marriage
Enrique Iglesias’s older brother has let slip on live TV that the singer and former tennis ace Anna Kournikova secretly
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UK – Spain Education Agreement Set To Come Into Force
This week the UK and Spain completed the signing of a bilateral agreement on cooperation in matters of education and
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Spanish Authorities Seize 50 Tonnes Of Fake Pata Negro Jamon
The Spanish authorities have seized over 50 tonnes of fake luxury hams infested with worms and covered with mould. The
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Five-Storey Block Collapses In Teruel ‘Seconds’ After Evacuation
This is the terrifying moment a five-storey building in Spain collapses “seconds” after it is evacuated. A resident of the
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Sick Killer Left Flowers On Victim’s Bricked-Up Corpse
Spanish National Police investigating the murder of the missing 22-year-old woman found bricked up in an apartment have reported they
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One Of Spain´s Longest Cold Cases Ends After Murderer´s Confession
One of Spain´s longest missing person searches has ended after National Police reported they had found the body of a
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Ignoble End For Madrid Navigator´s Elcano Expedition
A Spanish ship attempting to recreate the historic first sea voyage around the world more than 500 years ago has
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Spanish Elections: Five Key Takeaways From M28
John Boyce assesses the fallout from last weekends’ municipal and regional elections in Madrid and around the country. True blue
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Sanchez Announces Early General Election
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez announced yesterday Monday 29th May that he is dissolving parliament and calling an early
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Clean Sweep For Partido Popular In Madrid Elections
The results of the Madrid regional and city elections which took place yesterday, Sunday 28th May, show that the conservative
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Twin Daughters Of Russian Exile Found Dead After “Falling From Window”
The Spanish authorities are investigating the suspicious deaths of the twin daughters who were found dead after falling from a
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Washington
All the world is a stage for Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez as he continues his high-level global diplomacy with
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Restoration Work Questions Madrid’s Medinaceli “Black Jesus”
The restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls
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Spanish Fascist Founder Primo de Rivera Exhumed From Valley Of Fallen
The body of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the Spanish fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime,
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School´s Out: Briton Denied Teaching Job Because Of Brexit
An English teacher has accused Spain’s Ministry of Education of wrongly banning her from public schools because of Brexit. Teacher
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Spanish Big Brother Contestant Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Fellow Participant
A former contestant on the Spanish edition of Big Brother has been sentenced to 15 months in jail over the sexual
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Madrileña Athlete Emerges After 500 Days In a Cave
An elite athlete from Madrid has emerged after spending 500 days isolated in a cave without any external contact. Athlete,
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Sanction Busters Busted By Spanish Authorities
The Interior Ministry in Madrid has revealed that Russian and Ukrainian nationals accused of weapons trafficking to Moscow have been
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Believers Hail Virgin Mary “Miracle” Untouched By Blaze
Believers are hailing it a holy miracle as several people ended up with burned hands after a Palm Sunday procession
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Sanchez In China Urging Peace & Prosperity
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain with a visit
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Spanish Celebrity Ana Obregon Surrogate Mother At 68
Spanish actress, television presenter, and socialite Ana Obregon, who lost her first born three years ago has become a mum
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Early-Spring Inferno Wreaks Easter Gettaway Havoc
Madrileños hoping to enjoy the unseasonally good weather might be in for a shock if they are heading to the
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Pedro Sanchez Heads To China To Meet President Xi
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will visit China this week following a formal invitation by President Xi Jinping. The
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Police Seize British Drugs Courier Gang
Police on the Costa del Sol have seized four British drugs kingpins and a haul of nearly a tonne of
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Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights
Spanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the
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Montserrat Abbey Choir To Admit Girls For First Time
The world-renowned Escolania boys’ choir, based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, will be accepting girls
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Morocco Joins Spain & Portugal For “Historic” 2030 World Cup Bid
No hard feelings as Spain officially welcomed Morocco to join a pan Iberian World Cup bid of Spain and Portugal
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Final Agreement For UK-Spain Driving Licence Exchange
The seemingly endless Brexit saga over the exchange of UK driving licences in Spain has finally come to a close.
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Sanchez Heralds Spain´s Space Arrival
Spain is set to become a major space power according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who announced that she will
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Research Shows Early Hunter Gatherers Survived Ice Age In Iberian Peninsular
A new study has revealed that only hunter-gatherers who sought refuge in the Iberian Peninsula survived the last Ice Age
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Chain Of Life Anguish As Mother Gives Birth So Baby Organs Could Be Donated
A mother-to-be who was told her baby would die in childbirth told doctors she wanted to go ahead so her
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Snooze Hard – Work Hard Formula Pays Dividends For Workers
Spain maybe the country of the siesta but it is also the European country leading the way in a productivity
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Freed Spanish Activist Speaks Of Anguish Inside Iranian Prison
The young Spanish woman who was detained in Iran for 138 days and released last week has told how she
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Spanish Infrastucture Giant Ferrovial Storm For Going Dutch
One of Spain’ biggest companies, the infrastructure group Ferrovial, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Madrid to
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Hero Ukrainian Hairdresser “El Español” Killed In Combat
A hairdresser who left Ukraine after suffering a homophobic attack before returning to fight the Russians has died in combat.
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IAG Buys Air Europa For Madrid Hub Expansion
The owner of British Airways & Iberia – IAG has announced that it will be buy its remaining stake in
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Sanchez Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine On Eve Of War Anniversary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on the eve of the anniversary of
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A Tale Of Two Cities – Madrid Strengthens Ties With Israel While Barcelona Cuts Hers
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been in Jerusalem amid the ongoing war of words between Barcelona´s Mayor,
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Montero Pushes Through Transgender Rights, Abortion Reform & Menstrual Leave
Lawmakers also gave final approval to a law that gives women paid time off if they are diagnosed with severe
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Spanish Rescue Team Find Mother & Newborn Alive In Ruins After Almost 200 Hours
Spain´s contribution to the Turkish earthquake relief effort has been remarkable – earlier this week a Madrid Rescue Team were
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Nephew Says Franco Era Nobel Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Was Poisoned
An international panel of forensic experts including those from Spain, have said that the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner
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Operacion Captura: UK Redoubles Efforts To Arrest Its Most Wanted In Spain
The UK´s National Crime Agency and partners have renewed an appeal to help trace some of the Most Wanted British
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Real Madrid Extend Unbeaten FIFA Club Final Victory Run
Real Madrid beat the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the Fifa Club World Cup final in Rabat yesterday 11th February
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Spanish Chef´s World Central Kitchen Helps Feed Turkish Victims
As the relief effort gets under way in response to the February 6th Turkish earthquake one of Spain´s best known
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Spanish Police Make First Reported Arrest In Metaverse
A teenage boy is reportedly the first person to be arrested for crimes committed in the metaverse after he posed
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Spanish Football Match Fixing Probe Leaves 23 Behind Bars
Twenty-three people, including players, have been arrested as part of an investigation into match-fixing in lower-division football matches in Spain,
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The Spanish Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, announced that the country’s obligatory use of face masks on public transport will
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Spain To Send Leopard Tanks To Ukraine
The Spanish Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, confirmed yesterday, Wednesday 25th January that Spain “ was open to providing Ukraine
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FBI Swoop On Sanction Busting Brit At Barajas Airport
Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez–Madrid Barajas was the scene of an FBI led arrest of a British national accused of facilitating a
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Sanchez Tells Global Elite To “Rise To Challenge” Of Inequality & Injustice
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez was in Davos last week to plead the global elites to play their parts to
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115 Year Old Spanish Flu & Covid Survivor Becomes World´s Oldest Person
A 115-year-old Spanish woman has become the world’s oldest person following the death of French nun Lucile Randon. Maria Branyas
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Real Madrid Head Spanish Teams In Most Valuable League
Real Madrid head the Spanish contingent in the latest Deloitte Most Valuable Football Clubs List, published today, 19th January. Real
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Guide To New Spanish Urban Low Emission “Eco Stickers”
January 1st saw the implementation of the new Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) environmental ECO car sticker which is
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Guide To Applying For Government´s “Cheque De 200 Euros”
The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria has now opened the online applictation web page for the 200 EUR grant which
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Sales & Subsidies Entice Spanish Shoppers
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Inspirational Cancer Influencer Loses Final Battle
A young Spanish woman who spent four years documenting the fight against cancer has died. The news of the death
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The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.
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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year
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Two British Spain Residents In New Years Honours
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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents
The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
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Singing Iberia Stewardess Wows Passengers On Xmas Eve Flight
A stewardess on a flight of the Spanish airline Iberia Express got a surprise after an impromptu performance of “All
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Felipe Christmas Speech Warns Of Fragility Of Democracy
King Felipe VI has used the traditional Christmas Eve speech to the nation to deliver a very politically charged address
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Migrant Lands A Winning Christmas Lottery Ticket
A migrant who nearly died crossing the Mediterranean Sea twice to get to Europe has won a fortune on the
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“El Gordo” Christmas Lottery Brings Seasonal Cheer Across Spain
The world’s oldest and most famous lottery delivered big to day with some 2.5 billion Euros won across Spain today.
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Convicted Killer Of Alcasser Girls Arrested Again
The notorious Spanish killer who was convicted for kidnapping, raping and then killing three schoolgirls in what became known as
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Family Of Madrid World Cup Fan Arrested In Iran Demonstrate Outside Embassy
The ordeal of the Madrid football fan who was arrested in Iran on his way on foot to the World
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Spanish Authorities Seize 75 Properties In Russian Money-Laundering Sting
Spanish National Police working with Europol have seized 75 properties worth over EUR 25 million in a money-laundering bust that
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Madrileño Drugs Lord Arrested In Dubai Swoop
Police in Dubai have arrested ‘The Tiger’ – the most-wanted Spanish cocaine trafficker – as a crackdown on drug traffickers
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Drug Dealing Sniper Arrested For Shooting At School And Nursery
A man has been arrested for shooting at a school and a nursery from his home using a sniper rifle.
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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week
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Spanish Scientists Reveal First-Ever Mass Produced Children’s Toy Is 5,000-Year Slate Bird
Forget Lego, Barbie or even teddy bears, the world’s first-ever kids’ toy craze was actually carved slate owls covered with
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British “Drugs Lord” Taken Down With Super Cartel
The British Embassy in Madrid has been instrumental in taking down a British drug lord who fled the Costa del
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Kicking The Habit – Singing Sensation Nun Becomes Waitress In Spain
A nun who won the Italian version of The Voice has quit serving God and moved to Spain to work
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Cristina Pedroche Gets Into Hot Water Over Naked Posts
A Love Island host has been torn off a strip for posting a saucy naked snap of herself from her
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Discovery Sheds Light On Origins Of Basque Language
Archaeologists have discovered a bronze hand dating back 2,100 years and sporting the oldest known inscription in the Basque language
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Outcry Over “Toro de Jubilo” Burning Bull Festival
This shocking video shows a terrified bull as it is pinned down and has flaming balls attached to its head
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Chef Confesses To Murdering His Girlfriend 20 Years Ago
A Spanish fast-food cook has confessed to murdering his girlfriend, who went missing nearly 20 years ago, and then burying
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Family Appeal For Missing Rugby Player
The family of missing British rugby player Levi Davis, 24, who was last seen on a night out over a
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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol
One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the
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Government Set To Test Civilian Disaster Response Communication
This week the Spanish government is set to test its disaster alert system by sending messages to mobile phones over
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Spanish World Cup Fan Walking To Qatar “Disappears” Near Iran
An ex-paratrooper and Real Madrid football fan who was walking from Spain to Qatar to watch the World Cup has
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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca
Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based
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Spain´s Fascist Founder To Be Exhumed From Valley Of The Fallen
Just days after the Spanish Senate passed the Democratic Memory Law, to finally “settle Spanish democracy’s debt to its past”,
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Albanian Underage Trafficking Gang Busted In Joint UK – Spain Operation
The Spanish Civil Guard working with Britain’s NCA say they have dismantled an Albanian crime gang that had been trafficking
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Giant Fiesta Figure Falls – Narrowly Missing Child
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Top Marks For Spanish Teacher´s Visual Stimulus Bringing History To Life
A Spanish teacher who draws these amazing whiteboard history portraits like that of the late Queen Elizabeth II says that
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Spain has officially eliminated strict Covid controls and checkpoints at its ports and airports in a bid to “favour international
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Four Monarchs Of Spain Attend Elizabeth Funeral
All four Spanish monarchs, the present King Felipe and Queen Leticia as well as the King Emeritus Juan Carlos and
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A suspect accused of multiple rapes has been seized in Madrid after a British woman reported him to police in
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The Spanish National Police have busted a huge money laundering operation linked to Ireland’s once mighty Kinahan Cartel. Footage of
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Juan Carlos To Join Felipe & Leticia For Queen Elizabeth´s Funeral
The Spanish Royal Family will be fully represented at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, due to be held at Westminster
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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30
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Spain Pays Her Respects To Queen Elizabeth
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Legendary Pacha Nightclub Group Up For Sale For €500 Million
The legendary nightclub Pacha is going up for sale with several other properties for a breathtaking EUR 500 million price
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A new mineral with a creamy white colour has been discovered on a mountain peak in northern Spain. Dubbed ‘Ermeloita’
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Emergency Team Recover Dead Bear & Cubs From Cave
The bodies of a female bear and two cubs have been recovered from a 100-foot-deep cave after a fight to
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UNESCO World Heritage Site Revealed As One Of Oldest Neanderthal Archaeological Locations
An archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage could be one of the oldest Neanderthal excavation sites in Spain
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Madrid Protests Planned After Latest Bullfighting Outcry
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Archaeologists “Exceptional Find” Reveals Secrets Of Human Origins
A newly unearthed Neanderthal skull has revealed how our ancient cousins could have been around for thousands of years longer
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Nail Biting Drive Through Wildfire Inferno Goes Viral
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Desperate Parents Launch Campaign For Rare Disease Toddler Treatment
The parents of an adorable toddler who suffers from a rare syndrome with no known cure that leaves him crippled
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“Queen Of Ronda” Drugs Gang Leader Cought
A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Madrid with 24 lbs of cocaine.
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New Spanish Study Shows Breastfeeding For Longer Could Stave Off Obesity
Breastfeeding for longer could reduce the risks of of infants developing obesity later in life, a new study has revealed.
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The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
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Spanish Scientists Claim Deep Space Flash Is Massive Star Explosion
Spanish scientists have discovered an ultra-bright phenomenon in the distant universe that could have come from a star destroyed by
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King Felipe has been giving out the winning prizes this weekend at the conclusion of the 40th Kings Cup Saling
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Thousands Lose Out In Medicinal Cannabis Ponzi Scheme
Up to 6,000 Spaniards from across the country are believed to have been scammed by a company claiming to be
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Judge Declares TV Presenter´s Husband Murdered Not Suicide
A camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit
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Spain’s unemployment rate fell in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest government data released last week. The
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Spanish Police Pursue Michelin Wine Thieves Across Europe
An international police operation has led to the arrest of a former Mexican beauty queen and her Dutch-Romanian boyfriend in
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Water Heroes As Firefighters Save Parched Deer Saved From Inferno
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The heatwave that has affected much of Spain and now spreading to northern Europe, is leaving a scorched Spanish landscape
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Commuters To Enjoy Free Train Travel From September
Commuters in Madrid are set to enjoy four months of free train travel from September after the government announced a
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The Valley Of The Fallen Tolls Franco´s Final Demise
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Former Real Madrid WAG Tells How Depression Ruined Sex
A stunning model and football WAG has told how she lost the urge for sex while she battled against depression.
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Hero Civil Guard Officer Donates Organs After Siege Slaying
A hero Civil Guard officer has donated his organs for use in transplants after he was shot in a senseless
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Sanchez Pushes Through Defence Spending Increase
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has pushed through an immediate billion Euro increase in defence spending in the wake
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Government Announces Bill To Enhance LGBTI+ Rights In Spain
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White-Tailed Eagles Return To Spain
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Some 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s
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Government Under Pressure To Launch Melilla Stampede Enquiry
The Spanish government is under international pressure to launch an urgent enquiry into the border stampede that left at least
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Air Force One Touches Down For “Decisive” Madrid Summit
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, landed today on Air Force One as one of the first western
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Sanchez Unveils Emergency Measures To Curb Soaring Cost Of Living
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a 9 billion Euro emergency package of financial measures to try to
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Madrid Takes Centre Stage For NATO Summit
Madrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on the
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A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange
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British-Style Sandwiches Come To Spain
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The blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as
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Female Bear Rescued After Falling Fending Off Male Predator
Spanish officials have confirmed that a female bear still alive after she was filmed being attacked by a male while
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Spain To Introduce “Doggy Bag” Law To Cut Food Waste
Restaurants in Spain could be required to offer customers free “doggy bags” as part of a new draft law aimed
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London High Court Publishes Juan Carlos Non Immunity Ruling
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Welsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.
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Spain’s former King, Juan Carlos I, has been spending time in his home country for the first time in nearly
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The visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.
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Spanish Government Announces Small Business Credit Line
The Spanish Cabinet has approved the first tranche of a line of guarantees for self-employed workers and small companies with
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Spain Pegasus Spyware Storm Takes Down Intelligence Chief
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Royal Flush For Queen Leticia As She Gets The Giggles
Queen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress
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King Felipe Publishes Net Wealth In Effort To Reform Royal House
In an unprecedented move, the Spanish royal house has published the net wealth of the king, Felipe VI. According to
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Pedro Sanchez Arrives In Ukraine To Meet Zelensky
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this morning, Thursday 21st April. The
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After 700 Days Spaniards Can “Show Our Faces And Our Smiles Again”.
After 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.
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Spain Has Taken In Over 110,000 Ukrainian Refugees
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has visited one the country´s reception centres for Ukrainian refugees in Barcelona, where he
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Sanchez Celebrates “Historic” Breakthrough With Morocco
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez visited Rabat on Thursday 8th April for a meeting with the Moroccan King, Mohammed
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Astonished church leaders are celebrating the miraculous return of 16th-century panels of saints stolen from an altar more than 40
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The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced a further easing on the wearing of face masks from Tuesday 19th April.
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Zelenskyy Evokes Guernica In Spanish Parliament Address
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, received a standing ovation at the Spanish Cortes yesterday, Tuesday 5th April, as he compared
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Separated Ukrainian Sisters Reunited In Spain After 20 Years Apart
Two Ukrainian sisters separated for 20 years have had an astonishing reunion when one took the other in as a
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Once Upon A Time In The West Film Set Goes On Sale
The Spanish film set used for Spaghetti Western movies by director Sergio Leone has been put up for sale. Eight
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Government Announces Emergency Aid To Tackle Energy & Fuel Inflation
The Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10
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The former king Juan Carlos´s troubles continue as the High Court in London has ruled that he could face trial
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These incredible images show how a baby girl is born via caesarean section with the amniotic sac still intact in
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Madrid Calls For “Immediate Solution” Over Haulage Strike
Over 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from
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Sanchez Visits Spain’s Front Line”Tripwire”Troops In Baltics
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has paid a flying visit to Latvia to visit Spanish troops in the NATO country
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Felipe Paves The Way For Juan Carlos’ Return Home
The decision last week by Spain’s State Prosecutor to shelve the investigation into the finances of the late king, Juan
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Spain Steps Up EU Response As Von Leyern Flies To Madrid
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has placed Spain in forefront of the European Union’s response to the Russian invasion
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Dramatic Solo Escape To Spain For 12 Year-Old Ukrainian Girl
A brave 12-year-old girl has left war-torn Ukraine alone to try to reach her foster family in Spain, to escape
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Britain’s Billion Dollar Scammer Arrested In Spain
Britain’s most wanted woman who allegedly laundered over GBP 1 billion (1.2 billion Euros) in a mobile phone tax scam
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Spain Steps Up European Support For Ukraine
The Spanish government have ramped up their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by announcing a series of further
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Cibeles Lit Up As Madrid Shows Solidarity With Ukraine
The Cibeles Palace and Fountain lit up central Madrid last night, Friday 25th February, in support of Ukraine as Russian
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Spain Condemns Russia´s “Unjustified Aggression” Against Ukraine
The Spanish Government has issued a strongly worded communique condeming the Russian attack on Ukraine, which began this morning, Thursday
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Ghost Village Emerges As Drought Brings Resevoirs To Historic Low
A long-deserted ghost village has emerged from a once deep reservoir in north-western Spain and made headlines around the world
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Court Rules Madrid´s “Rural Marbella” To Be Demolished
A luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given
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The simmering tensions within Spain’s main opposition conservative Partido Popular has erupted into full blown open warfare between the party´s
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Spain Returns To Full Sports Stadiums As Infection Rate Receeds
The Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced yesterday Wednesday 16th February that sporting and football stadiums can return to full
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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
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Ghosts Of The Past As Spain Rejects Mexican “Colonial Exploitation” Jab
The ghosts of the past have returned to haunt Spanish – Latin American relations, after Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez
Read more Spain Relaxes Covid Travel Restrictions For UK Teenagers
The Spanish government has relaxed restrictions on travellers arriving in the country from non Schengen Zone countries who are between
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Spain Minimum Wage Set To Increase To €14,000 A Year
Despite considerable opposition from employers and business associations, the left-wing coalition government of Pedro Sanchez, have succeeded in raising the
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King Felipe Tests Positive But Rate Continues To Fall
King Felipe VI, who has just celebrated his 54th birthday, has tested positive for covid-19 after experiencing mild symptoms since
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Government Announces Masks Off From This Thursday
The Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement
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Banco Santander 8 Billion Euro Profit Bounceback
Spanish mega bank, Banco Santander has announced a post pandemic bounce back recovery, posting a 8.1 billion Euro profit for
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Spanish Economy Continues Recovery As Unemployment Drops
The latest figures from the Spanish statistical agency INE show that the Spanish economy continued to recover in the final quarter of
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Pets Now “Family Members” As Animal Rights Law Takes Force
Pets, including cats, dogs and even goldfish, are now considered family members under new laws in Spain with implications regarding
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Push To Find Most Wanted Brits In Spain
Spain’s reputation as a refuge for on the run has been further dented with a new appeal to trace and
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Police Arrest “Spanish Pablo Escobar Of Heroin” In Toledo Raid
An alleged drugs overlord dubbed the ‘Spanish Pablo Escobar of Heroin’ because he is believed to be the biggest trafficker
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Madrid Takes Central Government To Court
The Madrid regional government has launched legal proceedings against the central government, in order to reverse an alleged exclusion of
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Madrid Barajas Leads Spanish Airport Recovery As Mega Hub Planned
The latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through
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Sanchez Seeks Pandemic To Endemic “Evaluation”
Despite record numbers from the latest government Covid-19 infection rate figures, released yesterday 10th January, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
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Ayuso´s Attempts To Stem Spain´s Population Fall
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and
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Supreme Constitutional Court Sides For Sex For Debt Ruling
Spain’s Supreme Constitutional Court in Madrid has rejected a woman’s appeal against a sentence that did not consider it a
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The British Embassy have announced another extension to the validity of UK licences in Spain past the December 31st deadline,
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Hope As Covid Wave Peaks & Quarantine Period Reduced
The Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias,has confirmed that the Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), which co-ordinates the
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The Kings Christmas Speech Brings Half A Cheer
King Felipe VI has delivered his annual seasonal address to the Spanish nation which was broadcast on Christmas Eve. The
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Pedro Sanchez Announces Masks Back On….But
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that the Cabinet will meet tomorow Thursday, 23rd December, in order to
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The winning number for El Gordo ( the fat one) prize in Spain’s world-famous lottery is 86148. The draw which
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MOST WANTED: Alcàsser Murder Suspect Antonio Anglés Added In Closure Bid
Nearly 30 years after the murders of Miriam García Iborra, Antonia “Toñi” Gómez Rodríguez and Desirée Hernández Folch, Europe´s top
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Both the UK and Spanish governments have announced an immediate tightening of travel restrictions due to the Omicron variant whose
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Madrid Closes Parks As First Storms Of Winter Lash Spain
The first winter storms have arrived this week with plummeting temperatures, high winds, rain and snow lashing the peninsula. Madrid’s
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On The Buses – Felipe & Leticia Celebrate 75 Years Of EMT
King Felipe and Doña Leticia made what for them was an unusual journey, yesterday, Monday 15th November – on a
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Spain Set For Slow Lane As Truckers Plan Christmas Strike
Spain’s national haulage association announced last week a three day lorry strike which if goes ahead is likely to lead
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Madrid Metropolitan Welcomes Return Of Google News In Spain
The Madrid Metropolitan has welcomed the announcement by news aggregator, Google News, that it will be returning following a 7-year
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Confusion For UK Entry Requirements For Returning Vaxed Brits In Spain
Vickie Scullard reports on how administrative confusion between Spain and the UK over vaccination requirements for travel is causing Britons
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Massive Iberdrola Cooling Tower Comes Down
Spanish multinational electricity utility company Iberdrola has carried out the destruction of a huge cooling tower which was captured on
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UK Embassy Advises Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card
Just over a year since the Withdrawal Agreement TIE (Tarjeta Identidad de Extranjero) was launched, the latest figures published by the
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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained
The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner
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Sánchez Vows To End Prostitution “Enslavement”
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has vowed to “implement” a series of laws aimed at ending the “enslavement” of
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King Felipe Presides Over Spain’s National Day
King Felipe VI, took the royal salute at the military parade marking Spain’s national day, El Dia de Hispanidad, in
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Archbishop Apologises After Raunchy Music Video In Cathedral Goes Viral
Spain’s most important Archbishop has apologised after a raunchy music video for a song called ‘Atheist’ that featured a naked
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Spanish Tourism Sector Speeds Up Recovery
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that the post pandemic recovery in Spain´s all important
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Sanchez Meets NATO Head To Prepare For Madrid Summit
The NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, visited Madrid yesterday Friday 8th October, where he met the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, at
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Spain Green Light For Winter Booster Shot As Infections Fall
The latest Covid-19 infection figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing fall in the incidence rate over the
Read more Pandora Papers Reveal Ex King Juan Carlos Link
The publication by the Washington based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) of a huge cache of confidential data, named the
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Sanchez Returns To Las Palma Pledging To Recover & Rebuild
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, yesterday, Sunday 3rd October, flew back to the Canary Island of La Palma, pledging
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Our Man In Madrid´s Understated English Humour Raises Galician Eyebrows
The English sense of humour has been quite the talk of Galicia after a recent tweet from Her Majesty´s Ambassador
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Felipe & Leticia Fly To Meet La Palma Volcano Victims
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia yesterday visited the Canary Island of La Palma, to meet emergency workers and residents
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Sánchez Flies In After Las Palmas Volcano Eruption
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, cancelled his trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York and flown instead
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Tourism Boost As Spain Optimistic For UK Travel Easing
The Spanish tourism sector, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic enduced contraction, is hopeful that the UK”s
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“Historic” €1 billion Spanish Olympic Sports Boost Announced
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced an “historic” investment into Spanish sports in to build on the success
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Spain Infection Rate Falls Again As Vulnerable Set For Third Jab
The government´s latest official figures for the number of Covid-19 infections show a continuing drop reaching a post summer low of just
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Spanish Police Arrest “Most Wanted” Venezuelan Spymaster
The Spanish National Police have announced the arrest of General Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan spymaster, wanted by
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Spain Recovers 70% of 2019 Air Capacity
The Spanish tourist industry is breathing a sigh of relief as the numbers of tourist arrivals enjoys a late summer
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New Post Brexit UK Car Sticker Rules Take Force
New driving regulations are due to take force for UK registered cars for travellers to Spain and across the European
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Spain Passes 70% Vaccination As Fifth Wave Receedes
The government has announced that it has passed the 70% milestone that was set by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez
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Sanchez Announces “Immediate” Rise In Minimum Wage
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced an “immediate increase” in the country´s minimum wage, at a special conference
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Spain Increases Toll Free Motorway System
Travelling around Spain will become significantly cheaper from the 1st September as nearly 500km of previous toll motorways become free
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Street Name Civil War As Franco´s Toughest General Wont Go Quietly
The continuing saga of the legacy of the Spanish Civil War continues in the battle over Madrid´s many streets with
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Spaniard Celebrates Becoming World’s Oldest Man
The world’s oldest man who has enough descendants to start a football team has also revealed that he did actually
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Spain Steps Up To Provide Afghans Sanctuary
The Spanish government has offered itself to be the European Union’s hub to take in Afghan refungees fleeing the Taliban’s
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Massive Surge In UK Residency TIE Card Applications
The British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for
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Spanish Air Force Begins Kabul Repatriations
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced today that the first of up to 3 A400 transport aircraft are en
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Police Issue Awareness Alert As Spanish Online Scams On The Rise
The Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud
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Madrid´s Second Heatwave Of The Summer
Temperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as
Read more Relief As Spain Stays On UK Amber Travel List
The Spanish tourist industry breathed a sigh of relief last week, as the latest UK “traffic light” system was updated
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The Billion Euro Fraud Of Spain´s Favourite Ventriloquest
Veteran Spanish entertainer, Jose Luis Moreno, once considered ” Spain´s favourite ventrilquest,” and who was arrested in Madrid on June
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Sanchez Brings Glad Tidings To The King
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez flew to Mallorca this week to brief King Felipe on the country’s much improved
Read more Larsen´s Revenge As Kings Former Lover Aims For Payout
The former alleged mistress of the King Emeritus, Juan Carlos, has filed a lawsuit for damages in a London court
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DGT Issues Dos & Donts To Avoid Summer Driving Fines
The Spanish DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic) Summer Campaign continues into August as nearly 48 million journeys are expected to be made.
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Deliveroo Eyes Leaving Spain As New Job Ruling Comes Into Force
The food delivery platform, Deliveroo said in its annual report statement that it is considering shuttering its operations in Spain.
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Spanish Economy Bouncing Back To Pre Pandemic Recovery
The Spanish economy is expected to bounce back to reach its pre-pandemic level by next year after better than expected
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Hollywood
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has concluded his whistle-top tour of the United States with a visit to Los Angeles
Read more Third Shot Mulled As Spain Covid Rate Continues Riding The Wave
The latest coronavirus official infection figures released by the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing surge in the number of cases.
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Spanish Government Turns The Screws On Franco’s Legacy
The Spanish government of Pedro Sanchez, used the 85th anniversary of the 1936 coup this week, to announce its historical
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Spain Closes In On 50% Vaccination As Delta Variant Surges
The latest Spain Health Ministry figures for the coronavirus infection rate shows a sharp spike in the number of cases throughout the
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Sanchez’s “New Generation” Reshuffled Cabinet Takes Over
Folowing the weekend cabinet reshuffle of Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, the new ministers took their oaths of office today,
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Madrid Braced For Scorched Heatwave Weekend
Spain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in
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First “Operacion Salida” Summer Gettaway Set For This Weekend
Summer has officially begun as millions of Madrileños are set to leave this weekend for the beach and family pueblos
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Government Approves Trans Gender Change Law
The Spanish government has approved a draft of a bill to allow anyone over the age of 14 to change
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Brits Need To Show Vaccine Proof Or PCR As Balearics Make Green List
The latest UK government “traffic light” system has been updated to include Spain’s Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and
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Sanchez’s “Leap In The Dark” As Catalan Seditionists Pardoned
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has said the government has issued pardons for the nine Catalan separatists who are
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Bank Of Spain Sees More Light As Ursula Flies In With EU Funds
The Bank Of Spain has released its latest report on the country’s economic outlook, which shows a slight improvement on
Read more Spain Lifts Masks As Covid Rate Falls & Vaccinations Rise
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, signalled yesterday, that masks would no longer have to be worn outdoors, from next
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Hugo & Lucia Head The Most Popular Baby Names In Spain
The latest data for new births in Spain by the country´s National Statistics Institute (INE) has been published showing the most
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Madrid To Host 2022 NATO Summit
The Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, announced yesterday, 14th June,that Madrid will host the 2022 Summit of the 30 member
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Spanish Right Mobilise In Colon Against Catalan Pardons
Up to 30,000 people protested in the Plaza de Colon yesterday, 13th June against the governments controversial plan to pardon
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Last Call For The Peseta As Spain Says Adios To Old Currency
Spain´s pre-Euro currency the venerable peseta is set for its final act as the deadline approaches to exchange them for
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Spain Takes Up EU Covid Digital Certificate Early
As of this week, Spain has started to issue and accept the EU Digital Covid Certificate which allows all European
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Spain´s New Electricty Tariffs Come Under Fire
The governments new banded tariff system for consumer electricty billing depending on the time of the day of usage has
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Cañas With The King
The King of Spain, Felipe VI, entertained the President of Portugal, Rebelo de Souza, in central Madrid this week with
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Covid Adds To El Corte Ingles Woes
Spain’s largest department store chain, El Corte Ingles reported record losses of €2.9bn for the trading period from March 2020
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Madrid Pride Set For July As Spain Voted 3rd Best LGBTQ+ Destination
The official Madrid Pride has been given the green light for a “responsible and safe” festival to celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with
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Feared Columbian Hit Man “El Nene” Arrested In Madrid
The Spanish National Police, have arrested an alleged Columbian hitman in an international operation with the Columbian authorities and Interpol.
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Madrid & Castilla La Mancha Mull No Masks As Bars Now Open Till 1
Today the five provinces of Castilla-La Mancha celebrate their regional day, as the regional premier, Emiliano García-Page, raised the prospect
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Felipe & Leticia Lead Spain´s Armed Forces Day In Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia led the Madrid commemoration of Spain´s Armed Forces Day this week. The commemoration with
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Madrid Hospitals Led Spain During Pandemic
Madrid’s hospitals continue to be at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus taking top positions as the nations
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Farewell To Arms As The Last Of The International “Brigadistas” Dies
The last surviving volunteer of the International Brigades, which enlisted foreign nationals to fight for the Second Republic against the
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Fans Return As Wanda Set For 22,000 At Spain-Portugal Match
More than 20,000 fans will be allowed into the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to watch Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against
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Spain Covid Rate Falls As Madrid Ends Basic Health Zone Restrictions
The latest Covid-19 infection rates published by the Spanish Health Ministry released this week show a further decrease to 129 cases per
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Sanchez Calls “Great National Dialogue” In “España 2050” Modernisation Plan
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has enveiled España 2050, the most ambitious modernisation plan in recent Spanish history. The
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Real Madrid Remains Richest Club In The World
Real Madrid remain the most valuable football club brand in the world for the third consecutive year, despite recording a
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Atlético Madrid Fans Celebrate 11th La Liga Title
Atlético de Madrid have won the 2020/21 La Liga title, beating Real Valladolid 2-1 away, on the last day of
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Spain “Delighted” To Welcome Back British Tourists From May 24th
The Spanish government has announced that it is lifting restrictions for travellers from the UK from Monday 24th May. Speaking
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Ceuta & Melilla Stand Off – Spain´s North African Legacy
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has vowed to “restore order” as thousands of Moroccans arrived in Ceuta – provoking an
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Macabre “King Of Cachopo” Trial Continues
The Madrid trial of César Román, known as the King of Cachopo, for his signature recipe, and who was arrested
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Spain Eyes Mask Removal In Public As Rates Continue To Fall
The latest official Spanish government´s figures for the Covid-19 infection rate shows a continuing downward trend – as of yesterday, May 17th,
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Spanish Civil Guard Celebrates 177th Anniversary
María Gámez Gámez, the first ever female Director General of Spain’s Civil Guard, presided over a ceremony in Madrid last
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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
The Spanish government has proposed a major overhaul of Spain’s autónomo system for calculating self employed workers social security contributions.
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Fans To Be Allowed Back To Football Stadiums As Infection Rate Falls Again
The Spanish Minister for Sport, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, has announced that spectators will be allowed to return to football
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Spain Waits In Amber For Summer Tourist Return
The recent decision of the European Union for the introduction of the vaccine passport scheme as well as the UK´s
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Madrid Celebrates End of Curfew & State Of Alarm
The ending of the state of alarm in Spain and the decision of the regional Madrid government not to keep
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National State Of Alarm And Madrid Curfew Ends
The state of alarm that was introduced by the Spanish government to combat the pandemic in October 2020, came to
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Judge Refuses Bride & Groom “Jack Sparrow” Wedding
A judge refused to marry a Spanish couple because the groom turned up at the registry office dressed as Captain
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Spain To Finally Say Adios To Its “Libro de Familia”
A staple part of Spanish family life is set to disappear with the replacement of the “Libro de Familia” booklet,
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Ayuso’s Political Gamble Pays Off As Populares Win Big In Madrid
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has achieved a notable victory in the elections for the Madrid regional assembly, winning nearly 45% of
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Madrid Goes To The Polls As AI Makes Its Electoral Debut
Madrid’s 5.1 million voters go to the polls today, Tuesday 4th May, for the regional assembly elections. The much awaited
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Madrid Marches To Ayuso´s Tune
The latest opinion polls indicate that regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is set to almost double the seats of her
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Storm Filomena To Blame For First Quarter Economic Contraction
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show a contraction of 0.5% in the Spanish economy for the
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Spain Infection Rate Stalls As Government Accelerates One Dose Janssen
The latest government figures released yesterday, Wednesday 28th April, show that the 14 day cumulative infection rate, appears to have stalled
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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide
April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that
Read more All Airports To Be Open By June As Tourists Prepare For Spanish Holidays
The Spanish government has announced a green light for foreign visitors and tourists to come to Spain from June, with
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Spain’s Nine UNESCO Creative Cities
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network, (UCCN) which was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities where creativity
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Madrid Electoral Candidate Pablo Iglesias Receives Death Threat
The former Deputy Prime Minister and current Unidas Podermos candidate in the Madrid regional elections, Pablo Iglesias is among several
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Madrid Worst Hit As Pandemic Causes Spain’s Population To Fall
The provisional figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) released this week show that the country’s population fell by 106,146
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CaixaBank Announces Huge Post Merger Job Losses
Spain’s largest retail bank, CaixaBank, has announced one of the largest compulsary redundancy plans in the country’s recent corporate history.
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Madrid Bucks National Trend Of Slowing Covid Rate
The latest government Covid infection rate figures released by the Ministry of Health show a slowing rise across the country with a
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A League Of Their Own: Real & Atletico Confirm European Super League Participation
Both star Madrid teams, Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid have confirmed their participation in the proposed new European Super League.
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No PCR Entry Requirement To Spain With Vaccine Passport
The much awaited Covid-19 vaccine passports, known as “Digital Green Certificates,” which will allow citizens from European Union countries to
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Queen Letizia Leads 90th Anniversary Of Women´s Suffrage Commemoration
Queen Letizia attended a commemorative event last week, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the granting of the vote for women
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Fascist Civil War Victory Dagger Given To Franco Sold For €35,000
A ceremonial dagger given by Mussolini’s foreign minister to General Franco to commemorate his victory in the Spanish Civil War
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Sanchez Hails “Generational Opportunity” As European Funding Set For Spain
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced an ambitious modernisation plan to go in tandem with the European Union´s
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UK Government Extends Support For Britons In Spain Residency Applications
The British Embassy in Madrid has announced that the Foreign Office is allocation an additional £1 million of funding for
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King Felipe Offers Prince Philip Condolences To British Ambassador
The King of Spain, Felipe VI and his wife, Queen Letizia, yesterday, 13th April, had an audience with the British
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Easter Covid Hangover Starts To Bite But Vaccinations Up
The latest government figures released this week for the Covid-19 infection rate shows a continuing rise across the country with Madrid significantly
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New Heart & New Son On Same Day “Rebirth”
A 39-year-old man went under the knife for a long-awaited heart transplant at the same moment his first son was
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IMF Upgrades Spain Growth But Unemployment To Remain High
The latest report by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF), the Spanish economy is forecast to grow by 6.4% in 2021,
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Spain Relaxes Face Mask Regulations After Outcry
The Spanish government have clarified the new regulations concerning the wearing of face masks that had been announced last month.
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Spain Blocks Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Sale
The Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
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Spanish Brewer Mahou Reports Sharp Falls In 2020
Spain´s biggest brewery, Mahou San Miguel, has reported a 98% fall in profits for 2020 compared to the previous year.
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Sanchez: “We Are Nearing The End” As State Of Alarm Set To Finish
The Spanish Prime Minister,Pedro Sánchez, has announced that the government will not extend the current state of alarm from 9th
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Spain Leads World With One Of Highest Percentage Of Female Politicians
The latest figures from United Nations and Inter Parliamentary Union show that Spain is one of only 13 countries in
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Vaccination Rate Speeds Up But Madrid’s Infection Rate Still Rising
The latest official Spanish government´s figures for the Covid-19 infection rate show that the 14 day cumulative rate shows the numbers contiunuing
Read more Civil War Exhumations Set For Valley Of The Fallen
The Spanish cabinet has approved a long held pledge to exhume the remains of victims of the Civil War with
Read more Hundreds Of Spaniards Repatriated From Morocco Due In Barajas Today
The first passengers from the estimated 3,000 Spanish nationals and residents who were stranded in Morocco after the Moroccan government
Read more Spain´s Abandoned Youth – Low Salaries & Poor Prospects
Spain´s youth umemployment remains critically high, with no solution in sight,according to the latest data released by Encuesta de Población
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New Law For Mandatory Wearing Of Face Masks In Public – Even At The Beach
The Spanish government published yesterday, 30th March a new in the BOE Official Gazette making wearing face masks mandatory in
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Deportation Scare For Post Brexit Non Resident Brits
The latest twist in the Brexit saga has taken another turn in the last few days in the run up
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Cervantes Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Princess Leonor´s First Solo Engagement
Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
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Government Covid Lifestyle Survey Show Booze & Drugs Down
The publication of the Spanish government´s OEDA-COVID 2020 Survey shows that the consumption of alcohol, marihuana and prescription drugs fell but that
Read more Madrid Passes Million Vaccined Milestone But Cases Rise
The Madrid regional health authorities have confirmed today,Sunday 28th March, that the number of people who have received the Covid-19
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Spain Lifts UK Traveller Ban As Infection Rate Stabilises
The Spanish government announced yesterday, March 23rd, that it is lifting the ban on incoming arrivals from the United Kingdom
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Spain´s National Library´s Unreported Galileo 2014 Book Theft
Spanish Authorities are investigating the theft of a 410-year-old pamphlet written by Galileo from the National Library in Madrid after
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Spain Set To Restart AstraZeneca Vaccine
The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced that it will restart it´s paused AstraZeneca vaccine use from this Wednesday 24th
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Spanish Scientists Shows Women Stressed Before Conception Twice As Likely To Have Girl
A new study by Spanish scientists show that women suffering from stress before they become pregnant and during conception are
Read more Spain Approves Euthanasia Law
The Spanish Parliament, voted yesterday to legalise euthanasia ensuring that the country becomes only the sixth in the world to
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Spain Tourism Hope As EU Plans Covid-Free Vaccine Travel Passes
Spain´s struggling tourist sector received a boost yesterday as the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen announced
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Dual Citizenship, Security & Picasso Commemoration In Franco-Spanish Summit
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez travelled to Paris this week for the 26th Franco-Spanish Summit with his opposite number
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How Madrid Will Decide Spain´s Political Future
Spain is generating more politics in a month than many countries do in a decade. Moisés Ruiz, Professor at the
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Madrid´s Covid Rate Still Highest In Spain As AstraZeneca Vaccine Suspended
The latest Covid-19 infection rate figures released yesterday, March 15th, show a continued decrease in the number of cases across the
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Pablo Iglesias Upends Madrid´s Elections
Spain´s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the left-wing Podemos Unidas group, Pablo Iglesias, has announced his resignation from the
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Madrid Tops World´s Best Hospitals Lists In Spain
Six of the eleven Spanish hospitals listed in the 200 best in the world, according to Newsweek´s World´s Best Hospitals
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Madrid Hosts European Day Of Remembrance Of Victims Of Terrorism
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia hosted the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism commemoration event, which this
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Mobdro – World´s Largest Pirate Streaming App Closed By Spanish Police
Mobdro, the world’s largest pirate streaming app, has ceased operations following raids and arrests in Spain resulting in it´s closure
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No Travel For Easter As Madrid Promotes “Home” Tourism
Spain’s Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), the body that coordinates the country’s 17 autonomous regional health authorities
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OECD Forecasts Further Improvement In Spain´s 2021 Recovery
The latest report by the OECD paints a rosier picture for the global economy with improved prospects for most of
Read more UK Travel Ban To Spain Extended Until 30th March
The Spanish goverment has extended the travel restrictions from the United Kingdom, Brazil, and several southern African countries until 30th
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Spain´s Covid Rate Continues Fall As Madrid Set To Accelerate Vaccine
The Spanish Health Ministry´s latest official figures for the Covid-19 infection rate shows a continuing fall to it´s lowest level
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Police Recover Plundered Roman Artefacts From Madrid Art Gallery
An Ancient Roman plinth and funeral urn have been recovered by Spanish authorities following a several month-long investigation into their
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2020 Pandemic Worsens Spain´s Baby Bust
According to official figures just released, Spain´s birth rate has fallen to the lowest level since records began 80 years
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Symbolic End To ETA Terrorism In Madrid Steamroller Ceremony
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez on Thursday presided over a ceremony to destroy over 1,400 guns, rifles and other
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Remains Of Spain´s First Elected Female Mayor Executed During Civil War Discovered
The remains of Spain´s first elected woman local mayor, who was murdered by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War
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High Court Rules Upholds Botin Ruling For Picasso Smuggling
An ex-banker and one of Spain’s richest men has lost a battle to avoid paying a 91.7 million fine Euro
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The King´s Sisters Heap More Misery On The House Of Bourbon
The two sisters of King Felipe VI acknowledged yesterday, Wednesday 3rd March that they had received the COVID-19 vaccine jabs
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Made In Spain – The World´s Most Expensive Bread
Spain can now boast another gastronomic feather in it´s already laden cap with the world´s most expensive bread selling at
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Spain´s Unemployed & Furlough Numbers Rise To New Levels
The number of people unemployed in Spain is now just over 4 million people representing 17% of the workforce according
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Spain´s Covid Infection Rate Falls To Six Month Low
The latest figures published by the Spanish Health Ministry show that the 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000
Read more King Juan Carlos Pays Tax Bill Amid Speculation Of Homecoming
Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, is reported to have made a 4.4 million Euro tax payment amid renewed speculation
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Sanchez Announces 11 Billion Euro Bail Out
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced yesterday that the government will approve over the coming weeks an 11 billion
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Last Statue Of General Franco Removed In Spain
Spain has finally removed the last remaining statue of the late dictator General Franco. The last remaining homage to the
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Spain Covid Rate Falls Below Critical Threshold As UK Holiday Bookings Surge
The latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show an accelerating decrease in the number of Covid-19 cases being reported.
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Felipe VI Attends 40th Anniversary Of Coup Attempt
King Felipe VI attended an event today at the Spanish Congress of Deputies to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
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Netflix´s The Queens Gambit Spurs Spanish Chessboard Maker Boom
A Spanish chessboard maker has seen demand for their high-quality products skyrocket thanks to their usage in the Netflix series
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Bank Of Spain Shows Historic National Debt Surge
The Bank of Spain has released it´s latest figures for Spain’s national debt showing a record increase of just under 122.5
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Sanchez Condemns Violence As Pablo Hasél Demonstrations Continue
Both Barcelona And Madrid have endured a fifth night of protests over the imprisonment of Spanish rapper, Pablo Hasél. Last
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Madrid Police Seize Millions Of Fake Masks In Illegal Party Raid
The Spanish authorities have seized four million KN95 and FFP2 counterfeit face masks during a party raid at a hotel.
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Madrid Embassy Steps Up For UK Residents Travelling Into Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has released updated travel information aimed at UK citizens who were officially legal residents in
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Spain Covid Infection Rate Continues Downward Trend
The latest government figures released yesterday, 16th February by the Ministry of Health show a continued decrease in the number
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Government To Bail Out Hotels And Restaurant Sector
The Spanish Deputy Prime Minister, Nadia Calviño, has indicated that the government will start to provide direct financial assistance to
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Spanish Home Sales Plummeted Nearly 18% In 2020
The Spanish National Institute ( INE) released figures today, Monday 15th February showing that house sales plummeted by 17.7% in
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Catalan Tight Race In Low Poll
The Catalan regional elections held yesterday, Sunday 14th February, have resulted in a surge of support for the Catalan Socialists
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Guide To Spain Latest Covid Restrictions For All Regions
The Spanish government´s state of alarm decree was approved by Parliament to run for a six month period until the
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RTVE Broadcaster Apologises For Comparing Princess Leonor To Juan Carlos
Spain´s main official television broadcaster has issued a public apology for comparing the young princess Leonor to her scandal-ridden grandfather,
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Spain Falls In Latest Global Democracy Standing
The latest survey by The Economist newspaper shows that Spain has fallen by six places in their global democracy index .
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European Union Economic Forecasts “Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
The European Commission has released its Winter 2021 Forecast, which show improved prospects for the block and with higher than
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Most Popular Towns By Each Spanish Province Revealed
Despite the restrictions on mobility due to Covid-19, domestic tourism within Spain experienced a notable growth in 2020. Whilst some
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Man With “2000” Tumours Fraud Exposed
A fraudster who claimed he was terminally ill with a rare type of cancer in order to net over 260,000
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UK Embassy Issues Post Brexit Guide For British Residents In Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has published a post Brexit guide aimed at the estimated 300,000 UK nationals living in
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Europol Warns Of Fake PCR Tests At Airports
With most countries making a negative COVID-19 test mandatory for passengers travelling by air, some tourists have been found with
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“Queen of Con” Woman Arrested In Property Pyramid Scheme
One of Spain´s most infamous con artists, known as the “Queen of Con” has been arrested in an operation to
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Spain Tourist Figures Plummeted 80% In 2020
The latest figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that tourist arrivals to Spain dropped by 80%% whilst Madrid
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Ministry Of Health Confirms Downward Trend Across Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Health´s latest Covid infection rate figures for the 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000
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Biggest Ever Ivory Roman Fan Discovered At Burial Site
A Roman fan made of ivory that belonged to a noblewoman in the 3rd Century AD has been found in
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105 Arrested In Spain Credit Card Scam Swoop
An international cross-border operation led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), coordinated with Europol and the US Secret Service
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Covid Outbreaks In Nursing Homes Takes Deadly Toll
Ten residents from a Madrid retirement home have died after an outbreak of Covid-19. The elderly residents in the Los
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Spanish Influencers Busted In Pyramid Scheme Andorra Raid
Six suspected fraudsters aged between 20 and 34 years, including the Youtube influencer,Gonzalo Sapiña, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding
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Mas Pais Proposes Four Day Week
The left wing party, Mas Pais has introduced a bill to the Spanish Parliament for a pilot programme to reduce
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Madrid Infection Rate Peaks But No Mardi Gras This Year
The Madrid regional health minister, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, has announced new 19 Basic Health Zones (ZBS) in the capital and
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2020 Figures Show Pandemic Unemployment Toll
Figures released by the National Institute for Statistics (INE) for the quarterly workforce survey (EPA) show the Spanish economy shedding 622,600 jobs
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Madrid Medical Team Find Skin Abrasions First Sign Of Covid
A study carried out by a specialist Spanish medical research team has concluded that abrasions in the skin could be
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Oxfam Warns Of Extreme Poverty Crisis In Spain
The NGO, Oxfam Intermón, warned in a report published today, 25th January, that the ongoing economic impact of the Covid-19
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Spanish Chief Of Defence Staff Resigns Over Vaccine Queue Jumping
Spain’s Chief of the General Staff, General Miguel Ángel Villarroya, resigned over the weekend over media reports that he and
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Real Madrid´s Zidane Tests Positive For Covid
The coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for Covid-19, the club has announced in a short press release. The release
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Michelin Chef’s Sea Odessey To Bring Superfood Marine Rice To Our Table
An Andalucian three-star Michelin chef says it could be possible now to farm fields of underwater land based “marine rice”
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Civil Guard Raid South American Cartel HQs Around Madrid
An international police operation has led to the arrest of four people in the Madrid region, suspected of running a
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The Spanish Health Ministry´s latest figures for Covid infections in the country showed a record 84,287 new cases over the
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35th Annual Goya Film Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Spanish film industry’s coverted Goya Awards have been announced for 2021. The gala ceremony will be
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Great Balls Of Fire – Meteor Lights Up Northern Spain
Central and northern Spain were treated to a rare display of heavenly light today as an intense bright light flashed
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Spanish Authorities Dismantle Speedboat “Taxi” Smuggling Ring
This is the dramatic moment the Civil Guard intercept a speedboat carrying migrants from North Africa across the Mediterranean to
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Spain´s Covid Infection Rate Reaches New High As Madrid Tightens Curfew
The Spanish Government has reported a record high of 38,869 new coronavirus cases in a single day, which is the
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Madrid’s White Wipe Out As Storm Filomena Hits
Madrid has experienced its heaviest snowfall in half a century causing chaos and disruption across the capital and region. Up
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Global Economy Report Paints Bullish Outlook For Spain
The respected thinktank the CEBR ( Centre for Economics and Business Research) has released it´s report for the global economy
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Spain Faces 3rd Wave & Slow Start To Vaccine Rollout
The Spanish Health Minister, Salvador Illa, said today that Spain´s coronavirus data “is bad” with an increased number of cases
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Spanish Tourism Sector Eyes Recovery After Abyss Of 2020
Statistics released by the National Statistics Institute’s (INE) show a catastrophic fall in tourist numbers coming to Spain in 2020.
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Extreme Weather Warning As Temperatures Plummet With More Snow Expected
The State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange weather warnings for much of central Spain including the Madrid
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UK Residents In Spain Barred From Boarding Madrid Bound Flight
British Airways and Iberia are facing a storm of critism for not allowing British nationals who are legally resident in
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Spain´s Banking Sector Consolidates With Unicaja & Liberbank Merger
Spain´s banking sector took another step towards consolidation as the boards of Unicaja and Liberbank approved the merger of the
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Spain Extends UK Flight Ban As Madrid Calls For Barajas Closure
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11th Hour Deal As Gibraltar Set To Join Schengen
An “in principle agreement” has been made between the Gibraltar government with those of the UK and Spain to maintain
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Brexit Deal Done And Gibraltar Set To Follow Today
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End of Transition Period Q&A for UK Nationals living in Spain
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Bienvenido Mr Rhodes – Spanish Nationality Granted To British Sexual Abuse Activist
The Spanish deputy prime minister, Pablo Iglesias announced today that Madrid resident, the British born pianist and child abuse activist,
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The Day Of The Innocents – Beware The Pranksters Today
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The King’s Speech – Felipe’s Christmas Message
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Relief, Weary Cheer & Sweet Sorrow Greet Brexit Agreement
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Madrid´s Vaccine Roll Out Set To Begin As Cases Rise
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Government Announces €4.2 Billion Relief For Tourist Sector & Restaurants
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British Ambassador & Secretaría de Estado de Migraciones Reassure UK Nationals in Spain
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Spanish Researchers Discover How A Man Was Murdered 5,000 Years Ago
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Spain Suspends UK Incoming Flights
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Spain’s Vaccine Rollout To Start On Boxing Day
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Madrid Tightens Christmas Restrictions
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Spanish Parliament Votes To Legalise Euthanasia
The Spanish lower house, El Congreso de Deputados has voted in favour of legalising euthanasia in a government bill passed
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Former UK Ambassador To Spain Takes Up Key WTO Post
The former British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley CMG has been appointed to be the UK´s Permanent Representative to the
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ISIS Wannabe Sniper Arrested In Madrid
Spanish authorities have arrested a man who claimed he wanted to be the best sniper in ISIS and frequently posted
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Sanchez & Regions Muse Hardening Of Christmas Measures
Speaking this week to the Spanish Congress of Deputies, the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, raised the spectre of toughening the
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Spanish Restaurant Sector Decimated In 2020
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Spain Heading To Herd Immunity By The Summer
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Relief In Spain As Brexit Talks Extended For ” Extra Mile”
The talks to agree a post Brexit trade deal have been extended again following a phone call today between the
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Spanish State Takes Possession Of Franco´s Summer Palace
The Franco family lost their appeal and this week saw the Spanish government formally take posession of the estate at a ceremony in the main house.
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Police Arrest Spanish DELE Identity Swap Exam Sitters
National Police have swooped on examination centres throughout Spain being used for official Spanish language qualification exams to check for
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Vaccine Roll Out Brings Optimism For 2021 Bank Of Spain Report
The Bank of Spain provided some pre-Christmas cheer with it´s latest report for the country´s economic performance expectations in 2021.
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The Spanish Health Ministry is to relax some of the requirements to allow travellers to enter Spain. The relaxation of
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Former King Juan Carlos Set To Return For Christmas
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Former King Juan Carlos Lawyers Seek Tax Office Settlement
Lawyers acting for former King Juan Carlos are attempting to settle the financial situation in connection with the ongoing investigation
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Real-Time Temperature Monitoring Wearable Launches In Spain
A Singapore based company has launched an innovative product to help Spain curb the spread of coronavirus. PouchNATION, a leader
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Subdued Constitution Day Commemoration In Madrid
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Sanchez Pledges 2.5 Million Vulnerable People To Be Vaccinated By February
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has announced that the government´s Covid-19 vaccine programme will be rolled out in three
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Tremors From The Past – Former Spanish Generals Call For Culling
On the eve of Spain’s Constitution Day which commemorates the restoration of democracy after 40 years of dictatorship, Spain´s military
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Spain Prepares For Stay At Home Christmas
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Flamenco Star Rafael Amargo Arrested For Drug Smuggling
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OECD Warns Of Uncertain Recovery For Spanish Economy
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BBVA & Banco Sabadell Merger Called Off Early
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Madrid Reduces Lockdown Zones As Spain Rates Continue To Fall
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Queen Letizia Steps In To Open Tourism Summit As Felipe In Quarantine
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It Will Be Lonely This Christmas As Gatherings Restricted And No Three Kings
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British Couple Raffle Off Their Tenerife Villa
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Sanchez Heralds 2021 Vaccines And Funding In Euro Conference
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Brazen Theft Of Supermarket Jamon Serrano Stuns Store Security
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Rosario Porto Found Dead In Cell After Losing Depression Battle
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BBVA And Sabadell Banks In “Possible Merger” Talks
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Covid Second Wave Weakening As Madrid´s Rate Falls Again
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BBVA Sells Up US Operation
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Madrid Begins To Lift Restrictions As Spain Cases Fall
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Woman Planning To Join Islamic State In Syria Arrested
Spanish police have arrested a woman who had been planning to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State in
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Another Bodge Restoration Work Sparks More Ridicule
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Civil Guard Swoop On Protected Animal Traffickers
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Spanish Scientists In “Revolutionary” Mars Water Discovery
Spanish Scientists have discovered living microorganisms living just 30 centimetres under the surface of the driest place on Earth which
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Chilling Video Released In Madrid Court Of Accused Preparing Barcelona Terror Attacks
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Spain Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Rolled Out In January
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Government Announces New Year Speed And Traffic Regulations Penalties
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Undercover Operation Recovers Priceless Roman Amphora
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Spanish Economy Rebounds By 16% But The Future Remains Uncertain
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The Spanish Ministry of Health have released the latest recorded cases of Covid-19 in the country. The figures for cases
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British Ambassador’s Halloween Fundraising Pumpkin Surprise
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Spanish Parliament Approves State Of Alarm
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Restaurant Owners Despair Captures Country’s Mood Facing Second Lockdown
Yesterday the Spain’s lower house approved the government’s state of alarm measures which are now in force throughout the country.
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Husband Who Assisted Ill Wife’s Death Faces Jail
The man who sparked a debate on euthanasia in Spain last year after admitting to assisting his terminally ill wife
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Madrid Region Set To Close Borders
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Doctors Find 80% Of COVID-19 Patients Deficient In Vitamin D
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Mexican Super Influencer In Madrid Halloween Pool Stunt
One of the world’s most sought after weather girls, Yanet Garcia has wowed the web with her Madrid filmed video
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African Prince & UK Parliamentary Ambassador In Clandestine Party Bust
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UK And Spanish Police Bring Down Erectile Dysfunction Drug Gang
A major distributor of erectile dysfunction drugs on the Internet has been busted in a joint operation between Spanish and
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Unholy Row Sets Heavy Metal Against Catholic Groups
A Spanish religious group is threatening legal action after a popular T-shirt being sold online to promote a British band
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Spanish Cabinet Announces Second Lockdown
The Spanish government has declared a national state of alarm in order to be able to impose lockdown measures to
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Clocks Go Back But Is This The Last Time?
Spaniards awoke this morning to another hour in bed thanks to the clocks going back by an hour in line
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Irish Mobster John Gilligan Arrested & Awaiting Extradition
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Sanchez Says Spain´s “Real Number” For Covid Infections Is 3 Million
The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the “real number” of coronavirus cases was probably more than three million. Speaking
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Madrid Curfew And Restrictions In Force
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Spain’s First Driverless Bus Crashes On Debut
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Guide To Spain’s 2021 Bank Holiday Calendar
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Spain Bets On EU Cash & Tech Investment For Recovery Programme
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Spain Worst Performing Economy In 2020 Says IMF Report
The International Monetary Fund’s latest report on the economic consequences of the coronavirus global pandemic shows Spain as the worst
Read more Spanish Airport Passenger Arrivals Fell By 75% Over Summer
The Spanish airports operator AENA has reported a 75% fall in traffic compared to the same period in 2019. The
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Spain Marks Her National Day – But No Festivities.
Spain marked her national holiday of ” El Dia De Hispanidad” yesterday October 12th with a much
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Sanchez Overides Diaz Ayuso To Impose Madrid Lockdown
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Madrid High Court Rules Against Lockdown Restrictions
The central government’s flagship order to curb the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus has been dealt a
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Police Raid Drug Supermarket In Gypsy Heartland
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Government Extends Furlough Scheme & Announces Self Employed Relief
The Spanish government has approved a further extension to the ERTE furlough scheme that has been supporting en estimated million
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Government Restrictions Set Despite Standoff With Madrid
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Crunch Week For Madrid As Government Intervention Looms
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Spanish Economy Slumps As Unemployment Looms
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Sanchez Meets Diaz But Warns Of “Difficult Weeks Ahead”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met today with the Madrid regional premier Isabel Diaz Ayuso in order to address the
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Madrid Announces Further Restrictions But No New Lockdown – Yet
The regional government of Madrid announced yesterday further measures to combat the continuing surge of coronavirus cases in the region.
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14th Century Christ Restoration Faces Derision
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Shocking Beating Of Lambs In Slaughterhouse Filmed.
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Fingerprints Reveal Identity Of Prehistoric Spanish Cave Painters
An international team of researchers have managed to deploy modern fingerprint techniques to determine for the first time the genders
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Madrid Covid Surge Continues As Spain Reports Record Infections
The Spanish Ministry of Health announced that 27,404 new Covid-19 cases and 101 deaths were registered over the weekend with
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Bullfighting Maestro Held On Sexual Abuse Charge
Spanish police have arrested a 69-year-old teacher at a bullfighting school for sexually abusing young students, including girls who he
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Fears West Nile Virus Set To Spread Across Whole Spain
Four new cases of the West Nile virus in humans have been confirmed in a second Spanish city, raising concerns
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Lorry Driver Drunk At The Wheel So To Be Fired And Get Dole
A Spanish lorry driver who intentionally got drunk at the wheel and then called the cops so he could get
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Madrid´s Return To School – So Far So Good
The apprehension over the impact of the region´s 1, 200, 000 pupils returning to Madrid´s 3.256 schools and colleges is
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Madrid Is Now Covid-19 Epicentre Of Europe
Madrid is now the epicentre of the second wave of Covid-19 infections, not only for Spain but for the whole
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Spanish Hotels Slash Prices To Survive 2020
Hotels in popular Spanish island holiday destinations are offering hefty discounts in desperate bids to fill beds and pull through
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CaixaBank And Bankia Set To Merge To Create Spanish Banking Giant
Catalan lender CaixaBank are reported to be in advance stages of a merger with Bankia which if successful would become
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La Liga Returns With Fixtures Set For 2020/21 Season
La Liga returns next week with the first fixture of the new season with Granada facing Athletic de Bilbao on
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Franco Family Set To Lose Late Dictator´s Estate
A court in Galicia has declared that the summer palatial residence used by General Francisco Franco does not belong to
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Ten Year Old Child Artist Set For International Stardom
A Spanish pre-teen prodigy has made a surprise breakthrough in the world of contemporary art, selling his works of “love
Read more Madrid Closes Public Pools Amid Continual Covid Surge
The continuing surge of coronavirus cases in the region is causing growing concern for public officials. The regional government headed
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Castilian Town Opts For Voluntary Covid Lockdown
A Castilian town has decided to voluntarily lockdown for 14 days to avoid an alleged COVID-19 outbreak. The town with
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Guardia Civil Tackle Knifeman on Spanish Ship Off African Coast
Spanish police stationed in Africa were called to tackle a knifeman running rampage on a huge Spanish flagged tanker travelling
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Study Shows Children Are Less Contagious From COVID-19 Than Adults
As Spain’s schools are set to reopen a study done in summer camps reveals that children spread less COVID-19 than
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Appalling Management Blamed For Spain OAP Covid-19 Deaths
Thousands of Spanish senior citizens died of COVID-19 because the system was poorly managed and overwhelmed, NGO Doctors Without Borders-MSF
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Madrid Covid Pilgrim Infects Walkers On St James Route
A 53-year-old woman walking the popular Way of St James – Camino de Santiago – route in Spain continued her
Read more Spain Urged to Instigate Independent Covid Response Investigation
The influential medical journal The Lancet has called for an independent investigation into the Spanish government´s response to the Covid-19
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Spain Bans Public Smoking & Nightclubs As Covid Surge Continues
Salvador Illa, the Spanish Spanish Health Minister today announced a series of public health measures in an attempt to arrest the
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Galicia & Canaries Ban Smoking In Public And It Could Go National
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Aranda Del Duero In Covid-19 Lockdown
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Did Velazquez Use Camera Obscura To Paint Las Meninas?
A small painting hidden away in obscurity for over 100 years that was thought to be a copy of Las
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The former king of Spain, Juan Carlos I is believed to have left the country after having informed his son
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Spanish Economy – Worst Figures Since Civil War
Figures released last week by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show an 18.5% contraction in the Spanish economy between April
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Spain Tourism Heading To Worst Year Ever
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UK Government Launches Spain Residents Brexit Assistance
Support for UK nationals in Spain through major information campaign and one-to-one assistance The UK Government’s Foreign Office has launched
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UK Government Reimposes Spain Travel Quarantine
The Spanish tourist industry is set to be hit again by the announcement that the UK government is reimposing quarantine
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Sanchez Hails “Brilliant” EU Recovery Deal
The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez has said that the nearly €140 billion allocated to Spain by the European Union’s
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Spain Covid-19 Spike Turns To Surge
The Spanish government have announced that the number of new cases detected has accelerated in the last week with 158
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King Leads Nation In Homage To Covid Fallen
King Felipe VI today led the Spanish nation in a solemn ceremony at the Royal Palace to pay tibute to
Read more UN Report – Spain´s Population To Halve And Economy To Plummet
A United Nations sponsored report published in the Lancet paints a bleak picture for Spain´s population size and economy over
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Spanish Road Deaths Spike By 22% Since End Of Lockdown
The number of registered fatalities on Spanish roads has risen by 22% since the end of the state of emergency
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Italian Prime Minister Flies In For Sanchez Meeting
Italy & Spain Meet Ahead Of Crucial EU Covid Recovery Fund Summit The Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, flew into
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Teen Property Heiress Drowns In Summer Camp Accident
This is the moment the Spanish authorities rescue the body of the 14-year-old great-granddaughter of real estate mogul Julian Reyzabal
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British Embassy Holding FB Live Q&A at 19:00 Today For New Spain TIE Card
Spanish Government launches new residency document for UK nationals On Monday 6 July the Spanish Government launched a new residency
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Pablo Iglesias Announces “Shield” Extention For Vulnerable
The Spanish Cabinet yesterday announced the extention of various measures to protect the vulnerable as a result of the coronavirus
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Spanish Royal Family Attend Covid Victims Mass
The Spanish Royal Family led by King Felipe VI his wife Queen Letizia and their two daughters Leonor, Princess of
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Over 1 In 10 Madrid Population Has Covid Antibodies
The Spain study into the prevalence of coronavirus in the population has been published by the Spanish Ministry Of Health
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Post Brexit Residency Applications Open From Today
The Spanish General Directorate of Immigration have published the new residency preocedure to allow British nationals who were resident in
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Spain Covid Rates Spike As Madrid Reports First New Outbreak
The Spanish Health Ministry today reported significant rise in new infections and fatalities over last 24 hours The first Madrid
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Pedro Sanchez Looks To Tax Hikes To Fill The Void
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said that a tax hike on large companies was “inevitable,” and the taxation system
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Operacion Salida Begins With Overhead Drones
The summer rush to the coast does not appear to have been too affected by the coronavirus as Madrileños join
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Spain & Portugal Re-Open Border
Spain and Portugal Re-Open Border Post Covid
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Spain Pilots Covid Track & Trace App
Spain’s has launched a pilot programme as part of it´s “Track & Trace” initiative for suspected Covid-19 carriers. It is
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Spanish Parliament Passes “New Normality” Measures
The “New Normality” is now law having been passed with cross party support for the PSOE led government´s decree. The
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16th Century Playing Cards Found Hidden In Monastery Clock
Playing cards from the 16th century have been found in the mechanism of a monastery clock that experts suspect were
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IMF Report 2020: Spain Joins Italy As World´s Worst Hit Economy
The International Monetary Fund´s latest report says the global economy will see cumulative losses of 10 trillion Euros due to
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Spanish Police Raid Arms Gang Running RPGs And Explosives
Spanish Police have dismantled a major gun-running gang and seized hundreds of weapons including rocket launchers, anti-tank mines and explosives
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King Felipe´s Nationwide Corona Tour
The King and Queen of Spain visited the Canary Islands on Tuesday to begin a tour as part of the
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Spain Replaces ‘Bloody’ Razor Fence Wire On Morrocan Border
The Spanish government is replacing razor wire with spinning metal tubes to stop illegal immigrants entering the country. The new
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Virgin On The Ridiculous – Another Art Restoration Bodge Job
An art collector in Spain has been left out of pocket and his painting ruined by a restoration work gone
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Spain´s Foreign Minister Welcomes Return Of British Tourists
Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya has given the green light for travellers from the UK to visit
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Madrid´s Two Stage Return To “New” Normality
Madrid will be joining the rest of Spain with the end of the state of emergency measures from Sunday 21st
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In today’s programme Abi Lindsay Clark interviews Carla Palafox a psychologist who´s aim in this programme is to guide and
Read more COVID TOURIST INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS TO SPAIN FROM JUNE 21st
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Barajas Airport Prepares For Traffic Return
Madrid´s Adolfo Suarez Airport will start to open the remainder of it´s 4 terminals from July 1st, the airport´s operator
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Madrid Announces “Get Fit” Plan As Swimming Pools Set To Open
The deputy premier of the Madrid Regional Goverrnment Ignacio Aguado today announced a Madrid Returns To Fitness Initiative as Madrid
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No Phase 3 As Madrid Heads To The Finish Line
The regional government has announced that Madrid will not be proposing moving to a Phase 3 stage but will continue
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Spain Corona Cases Drop But Spanish Economy Plummets
The Spanish Ministry Of Health reported yesterday the lowest numbers of registered cases since March 5th with just 48 cases
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Madrid To Move To Phase 2 On Monday
The Spanish government has signalled a continuation of the next phase of de-escalation with Madrid moving to phase 2 and
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Guide to Phase 2 In Madrid
Guide to Phase 2 In Madrid Now that Madrid residents can enjoy the relative freedom afforded by phase 2 we explore what we can do actually do.
In a nutshell what is the main change? Bigger social meetings, more freedom of movement & more time to exercise
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Sanchez Seeks Final Extention On Second Day Of No Corona Deaths
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez is seeking the sixth and final extention of the state of emergency ( estado
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The Corona Interviews – Abi Lindsay Clark Talks To Neil Tetley Headmaster Of Hastings
In today’s Radio Lifestyle corona virus story Abi Lindsay Clark interviews the principal of the prestigious Hastings School in Madrid,
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Paseo De Castellana Brought To Standstill By Vox “Caravana”
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No Phase 1 Let Out In Madrid As Central Government Says No To Monday Relaxation
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Pedro Sanchez Gets A 15 Day Extention – Just.
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BBF Launch Coronavirus Emergency Fundraising Appeal
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Sanchez Announces Phased Return To “The New Normality”
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez announced his phased plan of deescalate the state of emergency confinement measures which will
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Sanchez Announces Further Relaxation Of Confinement
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Madrid Palacio De Hielo Morgue Shuts As Virus Recedes
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British Embassy hosts virtual drop-in session for UK nationals
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HM Hospitales Launches “COVID DATA SAVE LIVES” Initiative
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Quarantine & Children – How To Mitigate The Impact
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Grief – A Survivor´s Guide To Being At Peace With Loss
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Police Band Honour Medical Staff At Makeshift IFEMA Hospital
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Getting Through The Lockdown With Hypnosis – The Top 10 Tips
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Pedro Sanchez To Extend Lockdown Until 26th April
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Covid 19 – Spanish Government Economic Bailout Begins
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Spanish Government Publishes List Of Open Authorised Hotels
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Madrid Chinese Community Step Up With Mask Donations
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The below is the official Communique: The Cabinet has approved the State of Alarm as announced yesterday. Initially for 15 days, starting
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First UK- Spain Business Awards Hosted In Madrid
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Brexit Update: UK Consular Message to Brits In Spain
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British Embassy Clarifies “No Deal” Healthcare Scare
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Outrage Grows as Expat AngloINFO goes into liquidation
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Madrid Bakes!
The heatwave that hit central Spain earlier this week continues to tighten its grip with much of the region placed
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Madrid Taxi strike brings Barajas Airport to a standstill
Madrid taxi drivers brought was was decribed as ” misery and mayhem” to the Spanish capital today in the
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Gran Via remodelling to finish early
Gran Via works and remodelling to finish early. Madrid Mayor Manuela Carmena´s promise to have the Gran Via car free
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Brit Teen Dies Falling From Balcony In Magaluf
An 18-year-old British teen has died after falling from the sixth-floor in the popular touristic city of Magaluf making it
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Mister Universe 2003 Manuel Manchado is one of 29 people arrested in a large anabolic steroids drug bust. Manchado, a
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