IMMUNITY to the SARS-CoV-2 virus from the very moment of administration and suitable for those who cannot tolerate the available vaccines could be the next, very valuable step in the fight against the pandemic – and clinical trials are set to start...

LEFT-WING Podemos has won its battle with coalition partners PSOE (socialists) to bring back an optional nationwide 'payment holiday' on mortgages and rent.

A GROWING trend towards working from home triggered almost by default in early 2020 means the pull of big, global cities is slackening off – but those which the world's employees remain attracted to are largely in Spain.

AN APPLICATION designed in Spain keeps track of your subscriptions and monthly payments so you can check them all in one hit and avoid paying for schemes you did not realise you had signed up to.

THE WORLD'S largest swimming pool has been built using Spanish technology – and completing just one length means being almost competition-fit.

ONE of Spain's leading consumer organisations has rated the best disposable masks currently on sale in supermarkets and revealed some of the international kitemarks to look out for.

A GLOBAL economic slowdown caused by the pandemic may in fact sound more frightening than it is – in Europe, at least: Eight in 10 Spanish workers temporarily laid off, or 'furloughed', are now back on the job, according to latest figures.

SPORTING prowess may run in the DNA if Rafael Nadal's young cousins are any indication: Joan and Toni Junior have just won their first International Tennis Federation (ITF) qualifiers as professionals.

A HUGE investment in back roads and country lanes will benefit five towns in the province of Almería in the coming year, with much-needed resurfacing, maintenance, weeding and layout changes to make driving safer.

 

PHOTOS from outer space have shown a rare image of Spain with nearly half the mainland coated in white – but it has turned out to be a useful tool for anyone travelling in the next few days as they know where to avoid.

SPAIN is one of seven countries set to receive a multi-million cash injection from the European Union to help support its industries that could be affected the most by Brexit.

A SPANISH start-up firm has launched as a book shop selling works which have been 'forgotten', censored or largely out of print in a bid to bring unknown authors back into the spotlight. 

A 'DIGITAL assistance' service for pensioners living alone has proven to be a lifeline for Fuengirola residents – and 70% of those signed up use it 'regularly', says mayoress Ana Mula.

YET another Amazon logistics centre is due to open in Spain – great news for local businesses and sole sellers who rely on the multi-national online retailer to reach a much wider customer base.