Spain’s government strips notorious police torturer of medals
THE SPANISH government has ordered all of the medals and other decorations received by Franco-era police officers to be revised, including those of the notorious
Pick of the peaks for hikers in Spain, Europe’s second most mountainous country
ITS 13 mountain systems cover almost half of the land, and almost a quarter of Spain lies above 1000m. The best-known ranges include the Pyrenees,
Five of the wackiest New Year’s Eve traditions from around Europe
If you’re looking to spice up your leap into the new year, why not do what the Danish do at New year’s Eve and pick
Bank holidays in Spain 2023 – full list of dates for every autonomous community
IN Spain when bank holidays fall during the week, then they are often linked to the weekend and called a puente – a bridge. On
Two UK nationals in Spain included in New Year’s Honours list
TWO UK nationals in Spain have been named in the New Year’s Honours list. Beverley Corbett, who is a volunteer at charity Noah’s Ark, has
FOOD FIGHT FRENZY: Spain’s foody wars from Els Enfarinats in Alicante to la Tomatina in Valencia’s Buñol
PRESENT arms, take aim, fire! When it comes to food, Spain is a warring nation so watch out for that grapeshot – it really does
Mercadona supermarket chain in Spain announces staff wage rise in line with inflation
STAFF working for Mercadona supermarkets in Spain will get a 5.8% salary increase- in line with inflation- this January. Workers got a 6.5% inflation-matching rise
Spain’s inflation rate tumbles to one-year low thanks to lower fuel prices
SPAIN’S inflation rate has fallen to a one-year low of 5.8% according to preliminary December figures published on Friday by the National Statistics Institute(INE). Inflation
Number of sex offenders whose sentences have been reduced thanks to new law in Spain hits 129
A TOTAL OF 129 convicted sex offenders have now benefitted from the Spanish government’s ‘only yes means yes’ law, which was aimed at putting consent
Spain’s constitutional court backs down on opposition to four new judges put forward by government
SPAIN’S constitutional court has finally allowed the appointment of four new judges proposed by the country’s centre-left government. The PSOE-Podemos coalition in Madrid called the
Spain’s postal service ‘Correos’ raises domestic mail charges in New Year
SPAIN’S postal service Correos is putting up prices for domestic mail on January 1. The cost of sending a letter weighing up to 20 grams
Who is eligible for the government’s new €200 cash giveaway in Spain and how to claim it
A NEW anti-crisis plan has been approved that includes a one-time payment of €200 for cash-strapped families. The Social Shield initiative is aimed at families
Series of domestic violence killings set to turn December into one of the worst months on record in Spain
A SERIES of domestic violence murders of women in Spain has turned December into the month with the highest number of such deaths this year,
Supermarkets in Spain in last minute rush to change tills and price labels ahead of lower food taxes
FOOD retailers in Spain have welcomed Tuesday’s government decision to cut IVA rates on basic products from January 1, but have warned of frantic last-minute
Nephew of Spain’s King Felipe denies press reports of involvement in nightclub brawl
KING FELIPE’S nephew has made a statement to categorically deny a series of news stories that have emerged in recent days. According to online daily
Spain at worst risk of climate-related home damage, new study finds
DROUGHTS, flash floods, forest fires, torrential rain… This year has seen a series of extreme weather events not just in Spain, but in many other
All Fools’ Day: How Spain marks Dia de los Santos Inocentes
DECEMBER 28, Spain marks the Dia de los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents’ Day) which is somewhat similar to April Fools’ Day. It’s the day to
Spain has three airports ranked among the world’s best for shopping and eating
THREE airports in Spain have been named in the world’s top 100 for shops and restaurants according to the AirHelp Score 2022 rankings. Madrid came
Taxi drivers in Spain’s Pamplona to restart free trips for pensioners to see the Christmas lights
AFTER a two-year break due to Covid-19, today the taxi drivers of Pamplona will be volunteering their time to take 90 or so residents of
DOGGONE IT!: New law makes 10km a day walks for dogs compulsory
DOG owners will have to take their pets for at least 10 kilometres of walks daily from today under a controversial new animal welfare law
Pedro Sanchez suspends taxes on essential food products in Spain’s latest anti-inflation package
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced details of Spain’s latest ‘anti-crisis’ package to fight inflation in 2023. The measures were agreed at Tuesday’s meeting of
Spain’s new family law will let fathers-to-be take 10 days of paternity leave to look after pregnant partner
FATHERS in Spain should soon be able to use 10 days of their paternity leave before the birth, so that they can take care of
Spanish government will not remove the name of disgraced former monarch Juan Carlos I from warship
THE SPANISH government will not, for now, be removing the name of disgraced former monarch Juan Carlos I from any official institution, event or object.
Spain’s public prosecutor shelves probe into Melilla migrant tragedy that claimed 23 victims
SPAIN’S public prosecutor has shelved a probe into the migrant tragedy that occurred at the border fence separating the Spanish exclave city of Melilla in
Vodafone Spain to pay out €6,000 to man who received marketing calls at all hours
SINCE January 1 2022, it has been illegal in Spain for telephone operators to make sales calls to customers during ‘siesta time’. But despite this
Quieter check outs as food purchases drop by 9% over a year in Spain
FOOD shoppers in Spain are cutting down on purchases due to the rising cost of produce. Figures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food