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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Charles & Camilla Visit To Madrid On The Cards For New Year
Speculation is rife that King Charles will visit Madrid in the early part of 2024. The invitation was originally made
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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
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The Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception
Tomorow, 8th December, Spain celebrates the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. The day is a celebration of the immaculate
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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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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´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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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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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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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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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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UK Embassy Issues Last Chance Appeal For Driving Licence Swap
The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a last chance appeal as the window for exchanging UK-Spain driving licences enters
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Iniesta Deepens Winery Vanity Club Project
Football star Andres Iniesta has invested nearly 6 million Euros into a winery in his hometown despite years of losses,
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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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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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Figures Show Surge in Spain Heat Related Deaths
As the thermometers rise once more for the July and August heat, Spain´s official figures have showed that last year
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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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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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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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Young Mother Sues Hospital After Giving Birth In Hallway
A young woman who gave birth in the hallway outside her flat after she was allegedly sent home by doctors
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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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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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Ana Obregon Reveals Surrogate Baby Fathered By Dead Son
Ana Obregon, the Spanish socialite who said she became a mother aged 68 using a surrogate has told how the
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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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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
Read more 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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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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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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Spain´s Biggest Companies By Region
A new report shows the biggest companies in each of Spain´s 17 autonomous regions. The rankings of the companies are
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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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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
Read more Sanchez Eyes Elections With Minimal Wage Increase
This week the Spanish government has unveiled an 8% rise in the minimum wage, as part of the package to
Read more After 32 Months – Masks Off On Trains, Planes & Public Transport
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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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
As the first day of Spain’s Rebajas Season starts, shoppers are also making savings on every-day food items thanks to
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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
Read more Madrid Leads The Way In Spanish Job Recovery
The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.
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Two British Spain Residents In New Years Honours
Two British residents have been given awards in the first honours list since King Charles came to the throne following
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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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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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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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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week
Despite the plunging temperatures, Madrileños have been taking advantage of no school and two bank holidays to escape to pueblos
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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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Footage Shows How Life Survived La Palma Volcano Eruption
The Madrid based Spanish Oceanographic Institute, has released images that show how coral off La Palma in the Canary Islands
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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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Lidl Supermarkets Under Fire Over Shocking Footage Of Supplier Poultry Farm
These shocking images show the horrific abuse and conditions suffered by chickens on two poultry farms that are said to
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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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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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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
A dancer dressed as a giant in a horned bull headdress and a bloody apron caused terror when they fell
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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 Officially Ends Covid Travel Controls
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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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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Giant Hot Air Balloon’s Emergency Landing In City Street
This is the moment a huge hot air balloon taking part in a race caused chaos with an emergency landing
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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30
The supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers
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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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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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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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Felipe & The Sword Of The Liberator
The recent eye raising incident of King Felipe not standing during a part of the inauguration ceremony when the sword
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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 Biggest Industries In Spain
The Spanish economy is one of the largest in the world, with an overall Gross Domestic Product that stands at
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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced
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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Felipe Applauds 40th Kings Cup Sailing Regatta Finale
King Felipe has been giving out the winning prizes this weekend at the conclusion of the 40th Kings Cup Saling
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Another Goring Victim As Bull Running Fiestas Take A Heavy Toll
Another daredevil bullrunner had a terrifying close call when his manhood was almost speared by a raging beast’s horns. Miguel
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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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Horror As Botched Cosmetic Operation Causes Woman’s Death
A woman who developed a flesh-eating disease after an apparently botched cosmetic op has died in hospital. Stunning Silvia Idalia
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Tourism Rebound Boosts Jobs As Unemployment Falls
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
Read more Spain In Flames As Heatwave Leaves Scorched Earth Trail
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
Spain has taken another step in dealing with its troubled relationship with the regime of General Franco. The Spanish Congress
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Government Announces Bill To Enhance LGBTI+ Rights In Spain
In the week of Madrid Pride, the Spanish Government has announced that it will be introducing a bill named the
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Mayors Of Madrid & Kyiv Sign Twinning As “Sister Cities”
As the NATO Summit winds up in Madrid, the capital´s Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has signed an agreement with Vitali
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White-Tailed Eagles Return To Spain
Madrid’s Barajas Airport has had some unique new arrivals this week in the form of white-tailed eagles which are part
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Leaders Enjoy “Flavours Of Madrid” Dinner At The Prado
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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Cruel Bloodsucker Made Fortune From Bleeding Pets To Death
A cynical crook who bled cats and dogs to death to sell their blood to scientists and vets is facing
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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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Ignacio Echeverria: Skateboard Hero To Saint
Ignacio Echeverria, the “skateboard hero” of the 2017 London Bridge Islamic terrorist attack, is likely to be put forward in
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Abandoned Newborn Saved By Ambulance Crew
A newborn baby boy found abandoned on a street was just hours away from dying from hypothermia. A passer-by spotted
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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times
One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting
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London High Court Publishes Juan Carlos Non Immunity Ruling
The High Court in London has today, Monday 6th June, published its ruling concerning why the former king of Spain
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Furore Over Valley Of The Fallen Military Homage
The long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his
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European Police Agency Release Most Wanted Fugitives In Spain
The European police agency ENFAST, which focuses on catching the most wanted fugitives in Europe has released the latest list of criminals
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Madrid Marks 40th Anniversary Of NATO Membership
The 40th anniversary of Spain’s entry into the NATO military alliance has been marked today, Monday 30th May, at an
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Jubilant Real Madrid Fans Hail “Best Team” In The World
Real Madrid fans were back at the Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate another European Cup triumph after the team’s 1-0
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The King´s Return Divides Spain
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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Emir’s Visit Bears Gifts For Spain
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
It has been reported in Spanish media that the government has sacked the country’s spy chief, Paz Esteban, following revelations
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Real Madrid Prepare For 17th Champions League Final Despite Losing Derby
This weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda
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Rosalia Raises Eyebrows Sharing Gala Weight Loss Method
Spanish pop superstar Rosalia is facing fury after she revealed her controversial weight-loss method at the recent New York Met Gala
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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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Illegal Road Racing Craze Goes National
Madrid´s latest export to the rest of the country is illegal road racing. What started in the Madrid districts of
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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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“Operacion Salida” – The Great Easter Gettaway
The first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages
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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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Icon Not Believe It! Miraculous Return Of Churchs Stolen Saints
Astonished church leaders are celebrating the miraculous return of 16th-century panels of saints stolen from an altar more than 40
Read more Indoor Face Masks Finally Coming Off After Easter
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
Read more The Mistress´s Revenge As London Court Gives Green Light For Royal Trial
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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Wonder & Awe At Mermaid Baby Birth Moment
These incredible images show how a baby girl is born via caesarean section with the amniotic sac still intact in
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Spain´s New Driving Regulations Come Into Force Today
New traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for
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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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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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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
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Big Brother Sexual Assault Trial Suspended On First Day
The trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon
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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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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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Madrid Goes Red For King Felipe’s Birthday
The iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to
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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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January Heralds New Self Employed Rates And New Changes In Offing
This month sees the general rate for self-employed professionals increased to 30.6%. This means that self-employed persons paying on the
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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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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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