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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:28:24
That epic world tour, 500 years on: When Spain became a global trailblazer
ROUND-THE-WORLD cruises are a typical 'retirement' dream, although flights following the same course generate less enthusiasm – getting from one side of the planet to the other can take over two days, allowing for stops and, although Qantas Airline...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:58:21
Junior Eurovision winner María Isabel pregnant...and 'loving her work'
EUROVISION Junior winner María Isabel is pregnant with her first child, due next spring – but in the meantime, she continues to work and 'loves what she does'.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:26:39
Pedro Sánchez welcomes 50 members of the public to 'talk about their concerns' in person
NATIONAL president Pedro Sánchez will open his 'house' to 50 members of the public, unconnected to any political or administrative body or major corporation, to discuss their main concerns.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:28:38
Nadal and Mery's 'baby news' and US Open round-up for Spain
TENNIS ace Rafael Nadal has broken his silence over wife Mery Perelló's condition after it was leaked to the national media that she had been admitted to a clinic in Palma de Mallorca.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 23:02:41
James Rhodes' wedding photos with Pablo Iglesias, Irene Montero and Benedict Cumberbatch posted
A STAR-STUDDED guest list helped British-born pianist James Rhodes celebrate his wedding to Micaela Breque, and the musical legend has now posted the official photos to Instagram.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 22:50:21
Value-added tax on gas drops from 21% to 5%
VALUE-ADDED tax (IVA) has been cut from 21% down to 5% on mains gas, meaning noticeable reductions in monthly bills for homes and industry.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:41:39
Behind the scenes at the Tomatina: What goes on at Spain's messiest festival
BACK in combat after a three-year hiatus, the world's biggest food fight has had thousands painting the town red.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:27:48
Spain is a swimming-pool paradise: One for every 37 people
OVER 1.27 million swimming pools – private and communal – mean Spain has one for every 37 inhabitants, and some towns have as many as one pool for every three, according to land registry data.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:52:18
Spain's most élite streets for home-buying...and Europe's top-priced estate
BUYING a new home – to live in, as a holiday bolthole, or an investment – normally means having to stick to a budget, and the breadth of your choice of bricks and mortar is usually dictated by the size of either your bank account or what said ban...

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:45:15
'Drought tourism': Lake dries up and underwater church becomes 'selfie fodder'
THIS SUMMER'S drought has proven a mixed blessing for a Barcelona-province town and its visitors – a swamp has completely dried up, uncovering a church that had been underwater for decades.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:24:04
'Toledo Turbo' smashes 90th world record...and 23 just this summer
SOME spend their whole lives trying to break that elusive world record, and a tiny minority achieve it, giving them bragging rights for all eternity.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:49:32
Nadal's wife Mery checks into clinic 31 weeks into pregnancy
TOP tennis ace Rafael Nadal and his wife are set to be parents some time soon – Mery Perelló has reportedly checked into a room at a private clinic in Palma de Mallorca.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:22:53
Energy-saving indoor temperatures explained (and why tourists won't 'fry')
EUROPE'S move to cut energy use in a bid to reduce its dependency on Russian gas, to curb climate change and tackle ever-increasing fuel costs has led to action affecting the high street in Spain – but, despite reports in some international press a...

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:11:08
Alicante to Galicia in five hours by direct rail – and Valencia up next
HIGH-SPEED trains will soon run from the Costa Blanca to the far north-western region of Galicia, covering 928 kilometres (577 miles) in just five hours.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:54:37
Let him entertain you! Unannounced Robbie Williams concert at Ibiza club
'SPECIAL Guest' appearing on a DJ session's flyer might make revellers think they're about to enjoy an up-and-coming band or artist, perhaps one they haven't yet heard of and will be able to brag about seeing live before they were famous – but one ...



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