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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Spain´s Third Wave Breaks Record But Madrid Stable
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
The Spanish government have extended the ban on arrivals from the UK until January 19th. The ban extends the measures
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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
A new era for Europe and the UK has begun with the Parliamentary ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal that
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End of Transition Period Q&A for UK Nationals living in Spain
The British Embassy has issued a Brexit Q & A for UK nationals living in Spain. The answers are correct
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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
As every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
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The King’s Speech – Felipe’s Christmas Message
Watched by an estimated 10.4 million Spaniards, this year’s traditional Christmas Eve speech by King Felipe was much anticipated. In
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Relief, Weary Cheer & Sweet Sorrow Greet Brexit Agreement
The European Union and the United Kingdom finally agreed the Brexit deal after over 4 years of extensive negotiations, yesterday
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Madrid´s Vaccine Roll Out Set To Begin As Cases Rise
The Madrid regional government has announced that it´s vaccination programme will begin this weekend with an initial run of 1,200
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Government Announces €4.2 Billion Relief For Tourist Sector & Restaurants
The Spanish government has announced an economic relief package for the tourist and retail sectors in response to the ongoing
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British Ambassador & Secretaría de Estado de Migraciones Reassure UK Nationals in Spain
With under 10 days to go until the end of the Transition Period for the UK’s departure from the EU
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Spanish Researchers Discover How A Man Was Murdered 5,000 Years Ago
Researchers have discovered how a man was killed in a prehistoric cave in Spain over 5,000 years ago after applying
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“El Gordo” – A Brief Guide To The World’s Most Celebrated Lottery
EL GORDO – Today the Spanish Christmas Lottery will award nearly 2.4 billion Euros in prize money. As the 2020
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Spain Suspends UK Incoming Flights
The Spanish government has announced the suspension of flights arriving from the United Kingdom from tomorow Tuesday 22nd December, apart
Read more Spain Mulls Banning UK Flights After Virus Mutation Spread Fear
The Spanish government has expressed deep concern over the coronavirus mutation discovered in Britain but has so far resisted banning
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Spain’s Vaccine Rollout To Start On Boxing Day
The Spanish Minister Of Health, Salvador Illa has announced that the country will begin it’s vaccine roll out programme on
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Madrid Tightens Christmas Restrictions
The Madrid regional government has announced further restrictions on movement and gatherings over the festive season. Speaking today, Madrid´s Health
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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
A staple part of Spanish economy and society is finishing the annus horibilis of 2020 with shocking figures illustrating how
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UK Residency Support For British Nationals In Spain
The UK Government has funded three organisations in Spain to provide practical support for UK Nationals who are having difficulty
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Spain Heading To Herd Immunity By The Summer
The Spanish Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, said yesterday, Sunday 13th December that “if everything goes well” 70 per cent
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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.
The repossession had been a goal of the Socialist PSOE led coalition government as part of their drive to erase the legacy of Franco’s dictatorship.
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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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Spain Relaxes PCR Entry Requirements
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
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos I is believed to be preparing his return from the United Arab Emirates where he has
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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
Today marks the official commemoration of Spain´s post dictatorship democratic constitution. Under Covid distancing protocols and conditions, political leaders gathered
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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
The Spanish government´s message this year is ” Stay Home” after the central health ministry met with regional leaders at
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Flamenco Star Rafael Amargo Arrested For Drug Smuggling
The world of Spanish flamenco is reeling today from the overnight announcement of the arrest of one of the country´s
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OECD Warns Of Uncertain Recovery For Spanish Economy
The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ) latest economic report entitled ” Turning Hope Into Reality” is far
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BBVA & Banco Sabadell Merger Called Off Early
The proposed merger between BBVA and Banco Sabadell have been scrapped less than two weeks after the tie-up was announced. The initial
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Madrid Reduces Lockdown Zones As Spain Rates Continue To Fall
The Madrid regional government has announced a further reduction in the number of the regions’s “basic health areas” that are
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Queen Letizia Steps In To Open Tourism Summit As Felipe In Quarantine
The first Spain “Tourism & Innovation” Summit was opened yesterday by Queen Letizia of Spain who stepped in for King
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It Will Be Lonely This Christmas As Gatherings Restricted And No Three Kings
The Spanish government is set to publish it’s guidelines for controlling social gatherings over the Christmas period. This is expected
Read more 100,000 British Residents In Spain Receive Brexit Transition Reassurance Mails
The British Ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott has welcomed the latest Brexit announcement to provide information and assurances for the
Read more Spain Covid Cases Halve In Last Two Weeks As Second Wave Recedes
The latest figures from the Spanish Health Ministry show a dramatic fall in the number of new Covid-19 infections in
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British Couple Raffle Off Their Tenerife Villa
A British couple from Tyne and Wear are raffling off their €430,000 Tenerife home for just €2.80 a ticket. Gina
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Sanchez Heralds 2021 Vaccines And Funding In Euro Conference
Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez heralded a successful outcome to the latest European Council meeting held last week. The virtual Council
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Brazen Theft Of Supermarket Jamon Serrano Stuns Store Security
This is the brazen moment a man drops a rope to a woman with a shopping trolley on the ground
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Rosario Porto Found Dead In Cell After Losing Depression Battle
Rosario Porto, the Spanish woman who always insisted she was innocent after being convicted of killing her adopted Chinese daughter
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BBVA And Sabadell Banks In “Possible Merger” Talks
Following the announcement in the United States of the sale of Spanish bank BBVA’s US retail operations it has also
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Covid Second Wave Weakening As Madrid´s Rate Falls Again
The Spanish Ministry of Health have released the latest coronavirus figures which show a reduced growth rate nationally and a
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BBVA Sells Up US Operation
Giant Spanish bank BBVA has sold it’s US retail arm PNC in an $11.6bn (€ 9.79bn) deal that will create
Read more Spain To Require Incoming Arrivals To Have Negative PCR Test
The Spanish government has announced that from November 23rd all travellers to Spain will be required to have taken a
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Madrid Begins To Lift Restrictions As Spain Cases Fall
Although Spain´s national average for coronavirus cases remains high the downward trend is showing signs of accelarating with the 14-day
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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
The world of Spanish antique restoration is yet again the subject of mirth and ridicule as yet another comically poor
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Civil Guard Swoop On Protected Animal Traffickers
Spanish authorities have dismantled two criminal gangs and arrested 21 people, including a British national, for the illegal trafficking of
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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
This is the chilling video that has been released of the group of terrorists responsible for killing 16 people in
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Spain Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Rolled Out In January
The Spanish Minister of Health Salvador Illa said today that he hopes that the newly released Covid-19 vaccine made by
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Government Announces New Year Speed And Traffic Regulations Penalties
The Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska has announced that the government will be reforming the Traffic Regulations Act
Read more European Commision Report More Upbeat For Spain´s Economy
The European Commission has released its Autumn 2020 Economic Forecast, which predicts further economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic for
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Undercover Operation Recovers Priceless Roman Amphora
A criminal gang who traded in stolen antiquities have been arrested when trying to sell their latest haul including a
Read more More Trouble Ahead For Former King Juan Carlos
The former king of Spain, Juan Carlos I is reported to be under further investigation by the the country´s Prosecutor
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Spanish Economy Rebounds By 16% But The Future Remains Uncertain
The Spanish economy experienced higher than expected growth in the third quarter at 16.7%. The fastest expansion on record. The
Read more Spain Covid Surge Continues But Madrid´s Rate Slackens
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
The British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, who is also the Patron of the Madrid based British Benevolent Fund has
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Spanish Parliament Approves State Of Alarm
The Spanish government on Thursday secured congressional approval for a six-month extension to the state of alarm declared last week to contain
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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
The Madrid regional government is set to implement a perimetral lockdown to cover the whole of the autonomous community which
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Doctors Find 80% Of COVID-19 Patients Deficient In Vitamin D
Doctors in Spain have found that over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have shown deficient levels of a prehormone produced
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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
Police have raided another illegal party in Madrid. This time the clandestine haul included an African prince who is also
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