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Jenni Hermoso challenges sexual assault penalty for 'kisser' Luis Rubiales as well as coercion rejection by judge in Spain

Jenni Hermoso challenges sexual assault penalty for ‘kisser’ Luis Rubiales as well as coercion acquittal in Spain

FOOTBALLER Jenni Hermoso will appeal a fine and restraining order given to former Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, over his controversial kiss after the

21 Feb, 2025 @ 14:59

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Revealed: How immigrants are helping repopulate ‘abandoned’ parts of Spain

THE fight against rural depopulation in Spain is taking a positive turn with a rising number of immigrants choosing to find work in ‘quiet’ areas.

20 Feb, 2025 @ 17:00

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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez to meet Zelensky in Kyiv next week in show of support after Trump ‘dictator’ comments

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez will travel to Kyiv on Monday to meet Ukraine president, Volodymir Zelensky and reaffirm ‘Spain’s support for Ukrainian democracy’. The trip

20 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

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Luis Rubiales avoids jail as judge delivers verdict on ‘non-consensual’ kiss against Jenni Hermoso

SPAIN’S National Court has convicted the former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the infamous kiss planted on Jenni Hermoso after

20 Feb, 2025 @ 14:08

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US Embassy in Spain to break ties with companies that have ‘diversity and inclusion’ policies as part of Trump executive order

THE US Embassy in Spain is insisting that its Spanish suppliers which operate in America and have ‘diversity and inclusion policies that violate American laws’

20 Feb, 2025 @ 13:00

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Bomb squad is called in Spain after local finds live grenade from the Spanish Civil War

AN ALBACETE province resident stumbled on a bizarre find when he discovered a hand grenade dating back to the Spanish Civil War. Guardia Civil bomb

17 Feb, 2025 @ 12:00

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Donald Trump announces tariffs on the EU: Bloc warns of ‘firm and immediate’ retaliation

THE European Union has promised to react immediately if US President Donald Trump introduces tariffs that match those of America’s trade partners. Trump on Thursday

14 Feb, 2025 @ 14:00

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Spain’s population soars to 49 million following immigration surge

SPAIN’S population has broken the 49 million mark for the first time- boosted by foreign arrivals as the number of people born in the country

13 Feb, 2025 @ 19:00

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Spanish airline vows to takeover ‘vital’ routes scrapped by Ryanair in Spain

SPANISH operator Volotea has become the first airline to publicly vow to take over regional routes dropped by Ryanair last month. Volotea founder and CEO,

13 Feb, 2025 @ 18:00

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Spain to crack down on phone scammers -here’s how

COMPANIES and public bodies in Spain will be banned from making spam phone calls via mobile numbers to cut down on potential scammers It’s part

13 Feb, 2025 @ 14:00

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Luis Rubiales tells Spanish court he’s ‘totally sure’ Jenni Hermoso gave consent for ‘controversial’ kiss

THE ex-Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has told a judge that Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World

11 Feb, 2025 @ 16:04

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain to crackdown on ‘parent influencers’ who ‘use their children for content’

SPAIN will clamp down on parents who publish images of their children on social media- ignorant of any future consequences for their offspring. ‘Influencer’ parents

10 Feb, 2025 @ 18:00

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Spain to paint red lines on deadly roads across the country after trial in Malaga reduced crashes

MORE of Spain’s dangerous secondary roads will have red lines painted down the middle after fatal accidents dropped on a Malaga highway that tried it

10 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·Malaga·National News

Pickpocket warning for Brits visiting Spain: These locations are among the most targeted

A BRITISH insurer has warned tourists visiting Spain to always be aware of pickpockets- especially in busy areas. Along with Italy and France, the country

10 Feb, 2025 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Why Spain’s economy will ‘keep on shining’ in 2025, according to experts at Oxford Economics

A TEAM of UK economists are forecasting that Spain will have a good 2025- in contrast to other EU countries. Experts from Oxford Economics say

7 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

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King Felipe slams Donald Trump for removing Spanish language from White House website and social media postings

KING Felipe VI has criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for scrubbing out Spanish from the White House’s official communications, website and social networks. Speaking

7 Feb, 2025 @ 11:35

Lead·Madrid·National News

Warning that tourists will pay more for hotel stays due to reduced working week in Spain

Warning that tourists will pay more for hotels due to reduced working week in Spain

THE government’s plans to cut the working week to 37.5 hours will put up hotel prices, according to a Benidorm-based hotel association. The Valencian Community

6 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

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US tourists are spending more in Spain and their numbers will rise, according to Forbes magazine

SPAIN welcomed a record number of foreign tourists last year- 94 million- with figures suggesting that US visitors spent more than ever- according to Forbes

6 Feb, 2025 @ 15:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Rubiales trial latest: Jenni Hermoso pressured to downplay controversial kiss according to her brother and Spain teammate

THE BROTHER of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a Madrid judge on Wednesday there was pressure put the player to downplay a

5 Feb, 2025 @ 17:56

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Spain sets up clash with Donald Trump as it insists ‘Palestinians must stay in Gaza’

SPAIN has rubbished US President Donald Trump’s suggestion of America seizing control of Gaza while moving Palestians to other countries like Jordan. Speaking on Wednesday,

5 Feb, 2025 @ 16:23

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Driver of 40-tonne lorry was EIGHT times over alcohol limit as motorists feared for their lives in Spain

Warning for drivers in Spain as alcohol limit is reduced to ‘practically zero’

STRICTER curbs on drink driving in Spain are expected to start this year, after Congress passed a change to slash alcohol limits to almost zero.

5 Feb, 2025 @ 15:00

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January unemployment rate in Spain is at lowest figure since 2008

January unemployment rate in Spain at lowest figure since 2008 despite seasonal falls in retail and hospitality sectors

SPAIN’S unemployment rate went up in January compared to December, but was still at the lowest figure for that month since 2008, according to government

4 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

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‘How much cash can I withdraw in Spain without raising alarms with the tax authorities?’

SPAIN’S Tax Agency has a system in place to monitor large movements of money via banks to prevent tax fraud and money laundering. Fines are

4 Feb, 2025 @ 15:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

‘Beast from the East’ is heading towards Europe: Here’s how it will affect the weather in Spain

PARTS of Spain are set for a cold blast of weather this week following a succession of Atlantic storms impacting the country. The possible thermal

4 Feb, 2025 @ 12:05

Lead·National News·Weather

‘Biggest’ illegal Botox trafficking gang busted in Spain after patients suffer severe adverse reactions

AUTHORITIES have smashed Spain’s biggest illegal Botox trafficking network that imported illegal medication from South Korea. Products not authorised for use due to safety concerns

3 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Brussels to investigate Spain’s historic fines against airlines for ‘abusive’ hand luggage rules

THE European Commission will investigate fines of €179 million imposed on five budget airlines, including Ryanair, for abusive practices. The penalties were announced last November

30 Jan, 2025 @ 17:00

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