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Who’s who in the Begoña Gomez case? All you need to know about the ‘influence peddling’ probe into wife of Spain’s PM

AS Madrid judge Juan Carlos Peinado charges ahead with his influence peddling case against the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begoña Gomez, a growing

31 Aug, 2024 @ 17:49

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Exclusive: As cases of Mpox, West Nile virus and now SLOTH fever rise in Spain – how worried we should REALLY be? Health experts give their verdict

IN a risk assessment last week, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), called the increase of imported Mpox cases from African countries

25 Aug, 2024 @ 17:00

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Spain's economy surged by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2024, official figures show

Why is Spain’s economy the best performing in Europe? All you need to know after the IMF boosted its 2024 growth forecast to 2.4%

A REPORT published by the International Monetary Fund in June revealed staggering recent growth of the Spanish economy, far outpacing that of the overall Eurozone.

28 Jul, 2024 @ 09:43

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the movement that wants to make Leon Spain’s 18th autonomous community, letting the independence genie out of the bottle as Granada watches closely

A LITTLE-KNOWN independence movement is trying to take root in Spain’s southern province of Granada. A rabble of rambunctious rebels are seeking to cleave the

27 Jul, 2024 @ 15:00

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First ever neanderthal with Down syndrome is discovered in Spain: Skull of ‘Tina’ reveals how the prehistoric community cared for the young girl

THE discovery of the remains of a Neanderthal girl dubbed ‘Tina’, in the Cova Negra site in Xativa, in Spain’s Valencia, has allowed scientists to

28 Jun, 2024 @ 17:38

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The sun and the moon are often called Lorenzo and Catalina in Spain – but do YOU know why?

IF you live in Spain, you may have come across the saying “Lorenzo el sol y Catalina la luna,” to refer to the sun and

12 May, 2024 @ 08:00

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Who was Archibald Dickinson? The British hero who defied orders to rescue fleeing families from Alicante port at the end of Spain’s brutal civil war

IN the Alicante Marina lies a metal bust of a solemn-faced man in a sailor’s hat. His eyes gaze placidly ahead, concealing the nearly forgotten

4 May, 2024 @ 08:06

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Boozed-up British tourist bites police officers at passport control in Mallorca airport in Spain

What is the passport Entry/Exit System and when will it come into force in Spain and the EU?

NOWADAYS, travellers from outside the European Union get their passports stamped upon arrival as a way of keeping track of who’s overstayed their welcome. This

14 Apr, 2024 @ 18:23

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What does ‘guiri’ mean in Spanish and is it offensive?

IF you’ve spent any significant chunk of time in Spain, particularly in Andalucia or large cities like Madrid and Barcelona, chances are you’ve heard the

25 Mar, 2024 @ 07:29

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What is the ‘tourism tax’ in Spain and where do I have to pay it?

TOURIST taxes are common worldwide. In Spain, there are currently found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Regional and municipal governments impose tourist taxes through

13 Mar, 2024 @ 07:53

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EU flag taken down from Valencia area town hall in Spain over Israel's revenge Gaza attacks 'sanctioned' by European Commission

‘I’m an EU citizen travelling to Spain for more than 90 days – can my British or US spouse stay with me?’

THE 90 in 180 day rule has had travellers scratching their heads since it began being properly enforced against Brits after Brexit. It basically states

11 Mar, 2024 @ 16:26

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What is the Beckham Law in Spain? How expats can make BIG savings on income tax

TAXES are complicated enough in your home country, but when you’re working abroad they can get even stickier. Fortunately, foreigners working in Spain can get

25 Feb, 2024 @ 15:32

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Desalination plants in Spain: How do they work and are there plans to build more amid severe droughts?

AS water woes grow in Spain and elsewhere, experts have pointed to desalination — the process of making seawater drinkable — as a possible solution

25 Feb, 2024 @ 08:01

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What are ‘chemtrails’? The conspiracy theory that persists among Brits and locals in Spain – despite scientists debunking the claims

ONE of the world’s most popular conspiracy theories, “chemtrails” alleges that contrails — the vapour that forms on the wings of aeroplanes during high altitude

17 Feb, 2024 @ 17:30

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Why Brits staying with friends or family in Spain should consider carrying THIS document: And what hosts MUST do to avoid fines of €10,000

BRITS and other non-EU residents looking to vacation in Spain may be required to show proof of accommodation — even when staying with friends or

10 Feb, 2024 @ 12:30

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Why are farmers striking in Spain and when will they stop?

FARMERS are causing chaos for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as they continue their strike for better working conditions. Roads and ports are closed

7 Feb, 2024 @ 08:26

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Save a fortune on skincare: These Mercadona creams and serums are going viral in Spain – and cost as little as €4.50

SKINCARE continues to be one of the fastest growing markets in the world of cosmetics. But as anyone who has been shopping for products knows,

1 Feb, 2024 @ 06:45

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Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia|

Renfe hacks: The many ways you can make BIG savings on high-speed train travel across Spain – and even into France

TRAVELLING by train across Spain is, for many, a much preferred option compared to flying. But while prices have been falling in recent months, flights

23 Jan, 2024 @ 14:16

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