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EXPLAINED: What will REALLY happen to the UK benefits of British expats in Spain after Brexit?

What will leaving the EU mean for expats with benefits, or ones planning to apply for them? Benefits specialist Kim Clarke answers your questions WHILE

22 Nov, 2018 @ 20:28

Lead·Politics

Spain will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit plan as leaked draft excludes Gibraltar details

'Gibraltar can be the strongest foundation stone for a future relationship between the UK and the EU, not a rock on the road to agreement'

22 Nov, 2018 @ 16:35

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

New leaked ‘Operacion Kitchen’ documents reveal how Spain’s Partido Popular leaders siphoned off millions for suits and a wedding

Revealed in a series of hand-written notes, kept by former PP treasurer Luis Barcenas, the documents demonstrate how the party was illegally funded on a

21 Nov, 2018 @ 15:56

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Borrell stands accused of hypocrisy because his views of Scottish Nationalism are seen by many as conflicting with Madrid's tough stance on Catalan independence

21 Nov, 2018 @ 13:04

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain doubles down on threat to ‘vote NO’ on Brexit withdrawal agreement over Gibraltar

SPAIN has doubled down on its threat to vote down the Brexit withdrawal agreement if there are no further assurances on Gibraltar. Spain’s prime minister

20 Nov, 2018 @ 11:21

Lead·Politics

Spain to BAIL on Brexit agreement unless it’s given more Gibraltar assurances

SPAIN has said it will not support the Brexit deal unless it’s given further assurances over Gibraltar. Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said Madrid needs more

19 Nov, 2018 @ 15:13

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Hunters defend shocking video of dogs and deer falling off cliff as ‘isolated incident’ as politicians call for BAN

HUNTERS have hit back after a video of dogs and a deer falling off a cliff during a hunt went viral. The footage has been

19 Nov, 2018 @ 11:04

Environment·Lead·Politics

Expat activists blast draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement for ‘failing’ millions of Brits in Europe

The3million and British in Europe feel ‘betrayed’ that Brexit negotiators have not protected expats

15 Nov, 2018 @ 16:12

Lead·National News·Politics

WATCH: Leader of far right Vox party vows ‘taking back of Spain will begin in Andalucia’ in Putin-style horse riding clip after thousands gather in Sevilla

https://twitter.com/voxnoticias_es/status/1061917901031129088 THE leader of Spain’s far right Vox party has claimed the ‘reconquering’ of Spain will begin in Andalucia. Santiago Abascal posted the message from

13 Nov, 2018 @ 11:55

Lead·Politics

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls on Theresa May for second Brexit referendum

Sanchez added that the 300,000 of British expats living in Spain will be safeguarded even in the event of a no-deal Brexit

12 Nov, 2018 @ 11:51

Lead·National News·Politics

Susana Diaz denies illegal funding of PSOE and refuses to apologise in fiery argument with PP

Diaz constantly interrupted the Senator and managed to evade the most controversial questions about corruption on Andalucia

9 Nov, 2018 @ 18:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News·Politics

Russia and Spain agree joint cybersecurity group against fake news

Russia and Spain want to gauge the extent of the problem of fake news and analyse it to prevent it from becoming a source of

9 Nov, 2018 @ 12:11

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

The 63-year-old painted himself as a martyr, writing in the WhatsApp group, 'I am willing to sacrifice myself for Spain'

8 Nov, 2018 @ 15:58

Barcelona·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

17 African migrants killed and 100 rescued in shipwreck off Spain’s Costa del Sol

The total death toll of migrants travelling to Spain now reaches 566, a UN Migration Agency report confirmed today, while the number of arrivals to

6 Nov, 2018 @ 13:33

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Politics

New British Ambassador to Spain is former Brexit chief who replaces Simon Manley CMG

"It will be a pride and a pleasure to represent the United Kingdom in Spain and take over next summer"

5 Nov, 2018 @ 14:59

Celebrity·Lead·Malaga·Politics

WATCH: Man defaces General Franco’s tomb in Madrid with red paint and is dragged away by security guards

The protest was sparked by growing tension surrounding the planned exhumation of the remains of General Franco from the Valley of the Fallen

31 Oct, 2018 @ 14:17

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain voted Europe’s MOST humble country and one of most welcoming to Muslims

The immigration of Muslims to Spain is a very current issue in the minds of Spaniards. especially as Andalucia prepares to go to the polls in

29 Oct, 2018 @ 17:19

La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

BREXIT: Gibraltar deal may still tumble

There is many a slip between cup and lip when it comes to deals like the complex Brexit one, writes Michael Doherty

29 Oct, 2018 @ 11:49

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias sign landmark deal to protect self-employed workers in Spain

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias signed the agreement into law at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid this month

25 Oct, 2018 @ 16:45

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

FLIGHT-MARE: Spain – UK flights could plummet by 95% in no-deal Brexit scenario

FLIGHTS between UK and Spain could fall by 95% if there is a no-deal Brexit. The shocking forecast comes from the International Air Transport Association

25 Oct, 2018 @ 14:06

Business & Finance·Lead·Politics·Travel News

Pedro Sanchez justifies selling Andalucia warships to Saudi Arabia, as violence and famine in Yemen continue

Foreign aid can not reach everyone who needs it in Yemen, because of the fighting, and Saudi's weapons, bought from European countries, have been used

25 Oct, 2018 @ 13:31

Business & Finance·Cadiz·Lead·National News·Politics

Gibxit: Gibraltar WILL leave EU as Spain admits it won’t veto any Brexit deal, but issues on Andalucia, tobacco and citizen’s rights still remain

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo flies to London to clarify the agreement between Gibraltar and Spain on key issues like the tobacco trade and citizens’

22 Oct, 2018 @ 14:05

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

GOING GREEN: Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias sparks controversial cannabis debate in Spain

“It’s absurd that you can buy tequila or gin from a supermarket but marijuana is illegal”

19 Oct, 2018 @ 15:18

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

MASTERGATE: How and why a fake university masters scandal has been rocking Spain’s top leaders

By Lenox Napier POLITICS in Spain has fallen to a new low – and the gloves are off. Whether it’s fabrication, secret recordings or character

14 Oct, 2018 @ 15:45

Lead·National News·Politics

‘MAKE SPAIN GREAT AGAIN’: Far right party in Spain attracts record 9,000 supporters at rally

An opinion poll suggested this week that Vox is painstakingly close to earning a seat in Congress

11 Oct, 2018 @ 13:22

National News·Politics

Susana Diaz calls snap election in Andalucia in first test for Spain’s new prime minister Pedro Sanchez

IT has been staunchly socialist since the death of Franco in the 1970s. And the Socialist party is likely to hold on to power in

11 Oct, 2018 @ 13:19

Lead·Politics

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EXPLAINED: What will REALLY happen to the UK benefits of British expats in Spain after Brexit?

Spain will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit plan as leaked draft excludes Gibraltar details

New leaked ‘Operacion Kitchen’ documents reveal how Spain’s Partido Popular leaders siphoned off millions for suits and a wedding

BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Spain doubles down on threat to ‘vote NO’ on Brexit withdrawal agreement over Gibraltar

Spain to BAIL on Brexit agreement unless it’s given more Gibraltar assurances

Hunters defend shocking video of dogs and deer falling off cliff as ‘isolated incident’ as politicians call for BAN

Expat activists blast draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement for ‘failing’ millions of Brits in Europe

WATCH: Leader of far right Vox party vows ‘taking back of Spain will begin in Andalucia’ in Putin-style horse riding clip after thousands gather in Sevilla

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls on Theresa May for second Brexit referendum

Susana Diaz denies illegal funding of PSOE and refuses to apologise in fiery argument with PP

Russia and Spain agree joint cybersecurity group against fake news

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

17 African migrants killed and 100 rescued in shipwreck off Spain’s Costa del Sol

New British Ambassador to Spain is former Brexit chief who replaces Simon Manley CMG

WATCH: Man defaces General Franco’s tomb in Madrid with red paint and is dragged away by security guards

Spain voted Europe’s MOST humble country and one of most welcoming to Muslims

BREXIT: Gibraltar deal may still tumble

Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias sign landmark deal to protect self-employed workers in Spain

FLIGHT-MARE: Spain – UK flights could plummet by 95% in no-deal Brexit scenario

Pedro Sanchez justifies selling Andalucia warships to Saudi Arabia, as violence and famine in Yemen continue

Gibxit: Gibraltar WILL leave EU as Spain admits it won’t veto any Brexit deal, but issues on Andalucia, tobacco and citizen’s rights still remain

GOING GREEN: Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias sparks controversial cannabis debate in Spain

MASTERGATE: How and why a fake university masters scandal has been rocking Spain’s top leaders

‘MAKE SPAIN GREAT AGAIN’: Far right party in Spain attracts record 9,000 supporters at rally

Susana Diaz calls snap election in Andalucia in first test for Spain’s new prime minister Pedro Sanchez

ON THIS DAY: The chilling tale of the ‘Vampire of Barcelona’ – but was she framed by wealthy Catalan elites?

Welsh singing legend Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma at Portuguese hospital after emergency intestinal surgery

Spain’s Supreme Court to rule tomorrow on whether to freeze mass migrant regularisation before June 30 deadline

Pope Leo XIV to say Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia for inauguration of new centrepiece tower on centenary of Gaudí’s death

Russian ship that mysteriously sank off Spain’s coast was ‘carrying nuclear reactor components to North Korea’