EVEN though he may still be world number one, tennis fans will perhaps never know whether Rafa Nadal's recent crown as the only man in the sport to win 21 singles Grand Slams could have gone to Novak Djoković instead.

POTENTIALLY the world's best triple-jump athlete has been given Spanish nationality – just in time, hopefully, to represent his new country at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

CUSTOMER service legislation under construction since November will force companies to give 'personalised attention' to the public and recognise their right to speak to a human being rather than a machine.

CHANGES made to travel and entry requirements within the European Union have come into force from today (Tuesday, February 1) and, for the first time in nearly two years, are now streamlined across the bloc independently of the pandemic situation in ...

MALLORCA-BORN whizz-kid Rafael Nadal is officially the best tennis player since the game was invented: At 35 and with an injured foot, he has become the first man on earth to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

BENIDORM Fest winner Chanel Terrero will represent Spain at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Torino, northern Italy, after gaining the public's and judges' votes in an extremely closely-fought final.

A MOTOR dealership owner and founder made such healthy profits in 2021 that he has just shared out €1 million of them between his employees.

'SOUVENIRS' of the La Palma volcanic eruption are now being sold, with all proceeds going towards helping those affected rebuild their lives and homes.

NATIONAL Police in Spain have given advice on their Twitter account as to how to avoid fraud when using cashpoint machines.

SHOWING a 'Covid passport' to enter bars and restaurants may soon cease to be a requirement in the vast majority of Spain's regions, although it will still be needed for travel within the European Union and for certain third countries.

A DOUBLE transplant of a heart and liver in the same operation has been carried out successfully in Spain, saving the life of a woman who was terminally ill, according to the team at Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital.

KING Felipe's sister, the Infanta Cristina may have to pay regular maintenance to husband Iñaki Urdangarín once they are finally divorced, reveals Vanitatis in the wake of the ex-Royals' shock separation announcement.

CHANGES in time lapses between vaccine doses have been made in Spain, for children and adults alike, and depending upon whether or not they have become infected with Covid recently, the health ministry has announced.

UNTIL it's warm enough to make full use of your garden, terrace or balcony, indoor plants are an option for adding greenery to your life and, indeed, introducing flora to your interior world is an oft-made – and broken – New Year's resolution.

TRENDING holiday destinations voted 'Best of the Best' in the 2022 Travellers' Choice Awards include two in Spain – one of which comes out top of the crop.