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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:00:05
Rise in enquiries suggests sustained interest in Spanish holiday homes
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its implications for Brits living abroad, estate agents, real estate developers and property portals are all reporting strong interest in the Spanish property market, with enquiries already significantly...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:39:23
Millions of euros rain down across Spain for the lucky holders of winning number 19570 in the 'El Niño' lottery
The festive season has made more lucky people millionaires today thanks to the 700€ million shared out in the 'El Niño' lottery draw - the second biggest lottery prize in Spain after 'El Gordo' drawn just before Christmas.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:00:35
Extra special Christmas gifts for two of Spain's biggest tennis stars 
Spanish tennis stars Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano López have had more than most to celebrate over this festive season - both have welcomed new additions to their families.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:00:35
Espresso coffee capsules rated by Spanish consumers' association
Ever since capsule coffee makers burst onto the market in the 1990s, relegating traditional Italian espresso machines to the back shelf, numerous brands and supermarket chains have launched their own products, offering stiff competition to the origin...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:05:30
The socially distanced arrival of the Three Kings: by hot air balloon, in a convertible car, via 'livestream'
Covid-19 restrictions might have curtailed our movements this year, but they haven't been able to dampen the spirits of the youngest amongst us, who are still as excited as ever about the imminent arrival of the Three Kings. With traditional parades ...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:20:03
January sales in full swing before the Three Kings arrive
The January sales, probably those most anticipated by shoppers, have already begun in some chain stores, with discounts of up to 40% being offered on selected products. Other stores, however, are sticking to Spain's tradition of not starting the Janu...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:16:47
Vaccination delays and rise in infection rates cause widespread alarm
The delays in vaccinating people against Covid-19 are starting to generate concern and complaints in some autonomous communities, although the main focus is still on the alarming rise in the number of people testing positive across virtually the whol...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:45:00
Historic first stage in 2021 Dakar rally: epic comeback by Carlos Sainz & first stage win for Cristina Gutiérrez
Today was an historic day for Spaniards on four wheels at the Dakar rally. Two-time world champion Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz won the first stage of the Dakar rally overall car event, dealing brilliantly with the tricky terrain between Jed...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:56
Parts of Spain on high alert as snow and freezing temperatures sweep the country
14 of Spain's autonomous communities face severe weather warnings as snow, high winds, freezing temperatures and massive waves along stretches of the coast sweep in on the back of a storm that has already caused the death of a snowplough operator and...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:00:02
Logistics, agriculture and manufacturing will lead job creation in 2021
Agriculture, logistics and the manufacturing industry are the sectors most likely to create employment in Spain in 2021, according to a report by human resource consulting firm Randstad.  In their November report, these three sectors alone accou...

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:38:22
New rules for electric scooters on Spain's roads
Electric scooters are an increasingly common sight in Spanish cities and they frequently take to the pavements, zipping past pedestrians at high speed. With this global self-mobility trend growing all the time, new legislation to protect pedestrians ...

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:46:42
Yinara, Chiara and Adam – first babies of 2021
TWO girls and a boy who came into the world just as the chimes marked midnight are the first babies born in 2021, in Catalunya, Andalucía and Castilla-La Mancha.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:54:43
Spain & UK reach deal to "remove" Gibraltar border
Spain and the UK have today reached a deal to maintain free movement to and from Gibraltar once the UK formally leaves the EU on Friday.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:22
Gas, water, electricity, rail travel... what's going up and what's going down in 2021
2021 will start as 2020 ended: with the cornavirus pandemic dominating the news. The COVID-19 crisis will carry on having a knock-on effect on the economy over the coming year. There will be good news and bad, so let’s take a look at some of the ch...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:28:36
Seville cancels 2021 Easter Week processions
After the cancellation of Seville's Feria de Abril announced by the city's mayor a week ago, it was only a question of time before the famous Holy Week processions were also cancelled because of the coronavirus health crisis.



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