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Extraordinary session of Spanish cabinet called for Sunday; state of emergency declaration anticipated On Saturday the Region of Valencia added its petition to those of eight other regions calling for the implementation of a state of emergency in order to permit the regions to apply further restrictive measures without the need to seek judicial agreement.. 24/10/2020

Ryanair and Easyjet expand routes and launch special offers on flights to the Canary Islands On Thursday both the German and UK governments announced that restrictions relating to the Canary islands had been lifted and no quarantines would be imposed on travellers On Thursday Jet2 also announced the resumption of flights to the Canary Islands.. 24/10/2020

Castilla y León applies 14 day curfew from Saturday onwards Hospital visits are suspended in all hospitals and patients must attend appointments alone; no companions are permitted On Friday Castilla y León reported 2,010 new cases of Covid-19, the first time the figure has exceeded 2,000 in a single.. 24/10/2020

Andalusia orders the perimeter closure of Granada and its metropolitan area as of Monday A curfew will be in place between 11pm and 6am The Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) has published the resolution of the Territorial Committee of High Impact Public Health Alert of Granada, which has decided to adopt the restrictive.. 24/10/2020

Catalonia reports 6,073 cases and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours Catalan government planning nocturnal curfew Coronavirus infections continue to grow unchecked in Catalonia and yesterday more than 6,000 new infections were reported, while the re-outbreak rate rises to 713.37 and 48 more people have died (figures.. 24/10/2020

Spain heads rapidly towards a second declaration of state of emergencyThe autonomous regions of the Basque Country, Catalonia, Asturias, Navarra, Extremadura, Cantabria, La Rioja and Melilla have requested the application of a state of alarm/emergency and Castilla La Mancha will do the same on Saturday. Update Saturday.. 23/10/2020

Covid cases in Spain increase by 19,851 and deaths by 231 in 24 hours It’s becoming increasingly likely that the Government will announce a state of emergency this weekend It’s been a difficult week for all those involved in the fight to bring the number of coronavirus cases in Spain under control, with.. 23/10/2020

The Valencia Region declares a curfew between midnight and six in the morning until December 9th This will affect the Alicante, Valencia and Castellón provinces Following the decision of the nationwide Interterritorial Council to reject the implementation of a nationwide curfew for all of Spain, the president of the Valencia region.. 23/10/2020

Basque Country recommends limited mobility in 25 municipalities with a high incidence of Covid The judiciary has prevented the regional government from imposing movement restrictions and prohibiting gatherings of more than 6 people so the government has been forced to issue a recommendation instead. The Spanish Constitution is designed to.. 23/10/2020

20,986 cases of Coronavirus in Spain on Thursday 22nd; a new record For the second day in a row, Spain breaks its record for covid-19 cases For the second day in a row, Spain broke its record for new infections on Thursday 22nd October: 20,986. This figure exceeded the previous record by just over 4,000 and brings.. 23/10/2020

Madrid closes bars and restricts gatherings between midnight and 06:00 The measures announced to replace the state of emergency also impose mobility restrictions in 37 health areas This Saturday at 4:47 p.m. the state of alarm decreed by the central government two weeks ago comes to an end in the region of Madrid and.. 23/10/2020

Balearic Islands prohibit consumption at the bar in Mallorca and IbizaCapacity in gyms and numbers of guests at weddings and social gatherings in Mallorca and Ibiza are also reduced Yesterday the Canary islands announced the re-opening of a safe travel corridor between the islands, the UK and Germany and the Balearic Islands.. 23/10/2020

Jet2 resume flights to the Canary Islands as UK Govt. removes quarantine restriction The Foreign office has confirmed that the Canary islands are now exempt from FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel. Following the announcement yesterday that the UK Government and Canary Islands have established a safe tourism.. 23/10/2020

Plan to enforce curfew across Spain rejectedThe Interterritorial Council decided to study the legal implications in depth before implementing such a stringent measure France has no such qualms and yesterday extended the mandatory curfew from Paris to cover the whole country, with 46 million.. 23/10/2020

Germany and the UK create safe travel corridors to the Canary IslandsThe level of covid cases has dropped sufficiently for the Canaries to once again be considered a safe destination The Foreign office has removed the travel warning for the Canary Islands, so travel insurance to the islands is now valid. The.. 22/10/2020

Tourism in Spain set back 25 years by the Covid-19 pandemic, say Exceltur The latest estimate is that the sector will lose 106 billion euros of revenue this year The Exceltur organization, which seeks to promote excellence and development in the Spanish tourism sector, now estimates that the amount of revenue generated.. 22/10/2020

IAG airlines group reports 83 per cent drop in third quarter turnover Operations continue to be scaled down as the second wave of the pandemic spreads The IAG Holding group, which operates the airlines Iberia, Vueling, IAG and Aer Lingus, has announced a loss during the third quarter of 2020 of 1,300 million euros.. 22/10/2020

September passenger numbers down by 80 per cent at Spanish airports 90 per cent fewer international travellers as the second wave of Covid hits air travel The collapse of the air travel sector and international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic is amply illustrated by the latest figures to be published by.. 22/10/2020

Clocks go back in Spain on Sunday morning – possibly for the last time! The debate continues over which time zone Spain ought to be in Due to the coronavirus pandemic the issue of which time zone Spain ought to belong to, one which has caused considerable debate over the last few years, has been largely forgotten, and.. 22/10/2020

Covid fatalities in Spain believed to be nearer 58,000 then the official 34,000 reported The figure is 23,000 higher than the number of deaths officially attributed to coronavirus Data published by the Spanish government’s central statistics unit (INE)this week show that so far this year the number of deaths in this country has.. 22/10/2020

2020 Barcelona Marathon to go ahead in virtual format and free of charge due to Covid Athletes from anywhere in the world are invited to complete the distance in their own time between 8th and 15th November The 2020 Barcelona Marathon, which was officially cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic in August, is to take place after.. 22/10/2020

Longest-ingressed ICU covid patient in Spain dies a month after leaving hospitalÁngel Mateos spent 172 days in intensive care with covid but has died a month later He was hailed as a great fighter, his departure from intensive care after 172 days of severe illness a testimony to the capacity of humans to overcome covid.. 22/10/2020

Valencia town reintroduces the Peseta to boost sales in local shops1.6 billion euros’ worth of pesetas must be exchanged by the end of the year before they become worthless It is now almost 19 years since the euro came into circulation in Spain and most of the rest of the European Union, but with just two.. 22/10/2020

50 per cent rent cut for businesses closed by coronavirus restrictions; Catalan Government passes new lawBars and restaurants benefit as proportional reductions apply to partial closures The regional government of Catalunya passed a law on Tuesday by which the rental of commercial properties to businesses which are unable to carry on their normal.. 22/10/2020

Spain passes the 1 million coronavirus cases mark on October 21stSpain has now diagnosed 1,005,295 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began As anticipated, on Wednesday 21st October Spain officially passed the one million coronavirus cases mark, increasing the number of cases recorded by the Ministry of Health.. 21/10/2020

Spanish cabinet approves the purchase of 31 million coronavirus vaccine dosesTwo AstraZeneca doses per patient at a total cost of 5.90 euros Approval was given on Tuesday by the Cabinet of the Spanish government for the purchase of over 31 million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine which is currently in the third.. 21/10/2020

Catalan hospital prohibits visitors and those accompanying patients No companions will be allowed to accompany patients attending appointments The Bellvitge Hospital in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) will completely restrict the entry of visitors and companions of patients from Thursday 22nd October.. 21/10/2020

The La Rioja region announces 15 day confinement of the region Entry to and departure from the region will be restricted The La Rioja region has become the second of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain to announce a voluntary perimeter confinement of the region which will begin on Friday 23rd October and conclude.. 21/10/2020

Aragón confines Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel from Thursday On Monday the region enters level 3 On Wednesday, the president of Aragon, Javier Lambán, announced that the cities of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel would be the subject of a perimeter confinement from Thursday onwards. This basically means.. 21/10/2020

Mercadona drastically reduces price of disposable masks Mask wars are raging in retail stores as millions are used every week across Spain For those who like a bargain, and prefer to use disposable masks rather than fabric, the price of masks has been a constant source of complaint since the pandemic.. 21/10/2020

Galicia bans gatherings of over 5 people from Thursday Anti-pandemic measures strengthened as case numbers continue to rise The Xunta, the regional government of Galicia in the north-west of Spain, has announced that in response to the increase in cases of Covid-19 over the last few weeks a ban is to.. 21/10/2020

Spanish government considering night-time curfew to combat coronavirus 20 million people in France are already confined to their homes from 9 pm to 6 am All over Europe national governments are coming under pressure to re-introduce restrictions on the general public in an effort to slow the spread of the second wave.. 21/10/2020

13,873 cases of coronavirus and 218 deaths in Spain on Tuesday 20th October Spain has now reported 988,322 cases and is likely to pass the million cases mark on Wednesday The Spanish Ministry of Health has reported 13,873 new positives for coronavirus on Tuesday 20th October, on a day that becomes, again, the worst Tuesday.. 21/10/2020

Migrant arrivals soaring in the Canary islands; arrivals 285 percent higher already than for all of 2019 Almost 8 times more unauthorised migrants have reached the Canaries so far this year than in the same period during 2019 The islands are struggling to cope and lack sufficient accommodation for such a large number of irregular migrants... 20/10/2020

Coronavirus causes 6th consecutive fall in Spanish exports Exports dropped 9 per cent in August while imports fell even more sharply The latest data published by Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism reveal that the economic slump brought about by the coronavirus pandemic continued in respect.. 20/10/2020

Bankia-CaixaBank merger to take effect early in 2021 Customers are unlikely to notice the effects of the change until late next year Gonzalo Gortázar, the managing director of CaixaBank, announced on Monday that the merger of the bank with the Valencia-based Bankia will take effect during the.. 20/10/2020

Lidl supermarkets across Spain withdraw goat cheese due to listeria risk Full refunds offered on a specific batch of Jermi goat cheese The Lidl supermarket chain has announced that it has withdrawn from the shelves a batch of round packages of goat cheese from the Netherlands after it was found to contain the bacterium.. 20/10/2020

Ryanair announces four new domestic routes within Spain This announcement comes just days after the airline slashed international flights, including many to Spain, angering passengers trying to get home for Christmas Low-cost airline Ryanair announced on Tuesday that it will operate four new domestic.. 20/10/2020

Granada municipality issues ban on Halloween parties and Trick n Treating due to Covid This situation is likely to be repeated all over Spain as we head towards the end of the month Normally All Saints and All Souls is a significant family celebration across Spain, as families gather in cemeteries to honour their dead, and the younger.. 20/10/2020

Region of Navarra re-imposes lockdown as second wave of coronavirus hits hard Bars and restaurants in the northern region are closed for a fortnight The level of Covid infection in Navarra is three times the national average in Spain As the effects of the “second wave” of Covid-19 continue to worsen the number.. 20/10/2020

Increase of 37,889 Covid cases in Spain between Friday and Monday The percentage of hospital beds occupied by covid patients across Spain has exceeded 10% for the first time since the "new normal" began. The Spanish Ministry of Health has communicated an increase of 37,889 coronavirus cases between Friday.. 19/10/2020

More than 1500 irregular immigrants have reached Spanish shores in the last week Most of the boats arrived this weekend and the Canary Islands has been particularly badly affected this week. The good weather and calm seas have prompted a surge in the numbers of irregular migrants attempting to enter Europe via the Spanish coastline.. 19/10/2020

Pound fluctuates on Brexit uncertainty TORFX weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.1100 €1.0960 GBP/USD .. 19/10/2020

Just under 75,000 new covid cases in Spain this week; Friday 16th October On Friday 16th the Ministry reported 15,186 new cases in a 24 hour period, the highest number yet reported for a single day On Friday 8th October the total number of cases reported to date in Spain was 861,112, but on Friday 16th October the total.. 16/10/2020

Extension to off-plan claims deadline until December 26th Anyone who paid deposits for a Spanish property which was never built has a little longer in which to make a claim This week the deadline for those who were affected by the number of bankruptcies and frauds perpetrated during the Spanish property.. 10/10/2020

Travel between UK and Spain may not require 14 day quarantine for much longer UK taskforce to examine the possibility of introducing covid testing instead of quarantining There’s no doubt that the tourism and travel sectors have been particularly badly hit by the covid crisis, and that uncertainty over the duration.. 09/10/2020

House prices up by 5.0% in the euro area and 5.2% in the EU during second quarter of 2020 In spite of coronavirus containment measures in most member states, prices continued to rise, as property completions agreed prior to the generalised lockdowns were concluded. In the second quarter of 2020, house prices as measured by the House.. 07/10/2020

Spanish house prices fell 2.8% in the third quarter due to Covid according to Gesvalt They agree with other sources that the rental market is performing better than the sales market The price of housing in Spain has fallen by 2.8% in the third quarter compared to the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the coronavirus.. 06/10/2020

Sales of domestic property in Spain recover slightly during August Domestic property sales across Spain fell 12.7% in August, the smallest decline since March, according to registrars Figures relating to the sale of all types of property, land and homes have been somewhat distorted by the coronavirus pandemic here.. 06/10/2020

Three Kings parades start to fall; Seville confirms cancellation of the grand cabalgata Semana Santa and the huge April Feria are also under threat for 2021 The thorny topic of Christmas, New Year and Three Kings is being discussed in many town halls around Spain, as difficult decisions are taken to decide whether to prioritise the.. 06/10/2020

Pound ends week fluctuating against Euro on Brexit headlines TORFX weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.1073 €1.0913 GBP/..

3.77 million unemployed in Spain at the beginning of October Jobs are being created faster than after the 2008 economic crisis but Spain still has the highest level of unemployment in the EU and Eurozone September unemployment figures were published on October 2nd and can be interpreted as good or bad depending.. 02/10/2020

Valuation Society says Spanish housing prices have risen; Tinsa says they have fallen The price of housing rises 1.1% in the first semester despite the Covid, according to the Appraisal Society but Tinsa says it has fallen in the third quarter Data published by real estate portals as a reference for the price of a house is generally.. 01/10/2020

A drop in cement consumption highights current inactivity in the construction sector Cement production will not recover until 2022 Cement consumption is always a good indicator of how the construction sector is performing and the body representing the sector, Oficemen, forecasts that demand will fall between 10% and 12% in 2020 to.. 01/10/2020

IMF says Spain will not return to pre-pandemic levels of activity until 2023 Spain will suffer the worst effects amongst the advanced economies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its conclusions following the review of Spain's economy under Article IV that governs member states. The team led by Andrea.. 01/10/2020

Spanish Government extends closure of Schengen border until October 31st A dozen countries are exempt from the order as well as EU member states The Official State Gazette (BOE) published a ministerial order this Thursday extending the temporary closure of the Schengen border decreed in July for non-essential travel.. 01/10/2020

Pound slumps as coronavirus restrictions threaten recovery momentum TORFX weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.0965 €1.0850 GBP/USD &.. 25/09/2020

Spanish government passes law establishing basis for remote working or working from home The BOE published the text on Wednesday and the law will come into force in 20 days “Distance work” or working from home will be considered as “regular work” and, therefore, will be regulated by this new law, providing it.. 23/09/2020

Flu vaccination in Spain brought forward to first half of OctoberThe Minister for Health, Salvador Illa, said the campaign will start in the care homes of Spain On Thursday a meeting of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS) between the 17 autonomous regions of Spain and Ministry.. 27/08/2020

No rental income for summer 2020 & want to sell? Following the UK confirming that those returning from overseas travel will have to Self-isolate for 14 days the Spanish Government has followed suit imposing the same restrictions. This year’s Summer Holiday season is cancelled. If you.. 18/08/2020

Foreign Mortgage? Can they chase me in the UK? Are my assets under threat? In the past few weeks we have seen a large increase in enquiries especially from people who have mortgages particularly in Cyprus and Spain. Many are concerned with some loan sales now being undertaken by Banks across Europe, as the Banks at last look to clear..

Masks must be worn in public areas when travelling to Spain A few helpful hints for visitors travelling to Spain this summer and concerned about Covid regulations here Updated 18th July due to changing info about masks. Although Spain is open for tourist visitors this summer, there is no escaping the.. 15/07/2020

No Travel No Problem! EU Property Solutions allows you to offload property without visiting SpainWE HAVE THE SOLUTIONS TO DEAL WITH SPANISH PROPERTY DEBT ISSUES. The world continues to be an uncertain place. In the UK the Government have announced their stepped plan to restore normality. One thing that has hit the headlines is a 2-week self-isolation.. 13/05/2020

Post office opening times limited to 3 hours in the morning throughout Spain Minimal services are being offered for the duration of the coronavirus crisis The 2,500 offices of Correos, the Spanish post office, are to open for only three hours a day and the number of staff on duty is to be reduced for as long as the coronavirus.. 20/03/2020

Over 17,000 cases of Covid-19 in Spain by Thursday lunchtime A rise of over 3,431 cases over the last 24 hours as the death toll rises by 169 The latest official figures produced by the Spanish government show that the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 throughout the country has risen to 17,147 with nearly.. 19/03/2020

Spain approves 20 billion euro package of economic measures to prevent the destruction of employmentCredit is made available to businesses to improve liquidity and temporary redundancies are given greater flexibility The Spanish cabinet has approved a second package of economic measures designed to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the businesses.. 17/03/2020

ERTE temporary redundancy schemes and how they affect businesses and the workforce ERTEs are likely to affect millions of employees in Spain during a prolonged coronavirus crisis As it becomes ever clearer that the coronavirus crisis in Spain and the strict measures imposed by the national government to protect the population are.. 17/03/2020

Coronavirus case totals in Murcia and Spain - official measures in place to combat the epidemic The latest updates according to official sources throughout Spain NOTE: This page will be updated as new information becomes available The latest information regarding the number of coronavirus cases detected in Spain, the number of fatalities and..

Coronavirus, the facts – and a list of WHO myth-busters Recommended precautions to reduce the risk of infection include frequent hand washing but not the use of facemasks The Covid-19 coronavirus which is rapidly spreading from China, where the current outbreak began, to all parts of the world, and while.. 02/03/2020

So Brexit is finally happening – how the transition period affects expats in SpainThe UK leaves the European Union after 47 years at 23.00 on Friday Brexit is finally upon us and at midnight on Friday (mainland Spanish time) the UK will cease to be a member of the European Union after 47 years, and on Thursday the British government.. 30/01/2020

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..

Important security alert: Protecting your system against the latest cyber threats, Spectre and Meltdown Just what are Spectre and Meltdown, the latest cyber threats, and how can you protect your device? Recently, two new cyber threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, were brought to light by cyber security researchers, who described them as the most serious..

Catalan independence: basic explanation of the Catalan referendum situationWhy has there been so much trouble in Catalunya and what are the issues? A "Spanish politics for beginners" guide to the Catalan separatist situation The events of the last few days in Catalunya have hit the headlines not only in Spain.. 06/10/2017

Experience a different side of Andalucia by living in a cave! Where to stay Andalucia Spain In a part of Spain well-known for its cave houses, Cuevas Helena Holidays is unique. The brainchild of an Edinburgh couple who have lived in Spain for years, this is ultra-contemporary living… in a cave – a totally..

Could Brexit be Guy Fawkes in disguise? Brexit article – by Keith Littlewood, Blacktower Regional Manager Costa Calida On 3rd of November The High Court ruled that Theresa May’s plan to not consult Parliament before starting the UK’s exit from the EU and then triggering Article..

PepsiCo sets targets for sugar reduction PepsiCo Inc has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change. The New York-based company will announce on Monday that by.. 17/10/2016

Guardia Civil wades into the great Spanish roundabout driving debate Spanish drivers continue to choose the wrong lane and eschew indicators at roundabouts Despite numerous attempts to clarify the rules regarding how to use roundabouts on the road network of Spain, surveys show that more than half of all drivers are unaware.. 05/09/2016

Find peace of mind with a cost-effective and practical Avalon Funeral plansIn Spain, it is the norm to plan ahead for your funeral. It’s all part of making things easier for the family and loved ones. The most common way of doing so is to take out a cost-effective and practical insurance plan. However, when thinking about..

Ipsos MORI poll shows 53 percent of Britons back Brexit A telephone poll by Ipsos MORI showed 53 percent of Britons would vote to leave the European Union in a referendum due on June 23rd, the Evening Standard newspaper said. Excluding undecided voters, 47 percent of respondents want to remain in the bloc.. 16/06/2016

EU fails to agree over withdrawal of Roundup weedkillers EU nations refused to back a limited extension of the pesticide glyphosate's use on Monday, threatening withdrawal of Monsanto's Roundup and other weed-killers from shelves if no decision is reached by the end of the month. Contradictory.. 06/06/2016

Trump draws even with Clinton in national White House poll Republican Donald Trump pulled even with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday, in a dramatic early sign that the Nov. 8 presidential election might be more hotly contested than first thought. While much.. 12/05/2016

Drawing on history, Cameron argues Britain is safer in EU Britain needs the European Union to help fight Islamic State and rebuff a "newly belligerent" Russia, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday, making a "big, bold, patriotic case" for membership of the bloc. With just over six.. 10/05/2016

Stop Trump campaign appears to have lost the battle as Trump wins again Republican front-runner Donald Trump went from long-shot contender to become the party's presumptive nominee on Tuesday with a commanding win in Indiana, and the party began to coalesce around him as top rival Ted Cruz bowed out of the race... 04/05/2016

Spain's King Felipe on Tuesday dissolved parliament and formally called a parliamentary election for June 26. "Let's hope we've all learned our lesson and that the next parliament reaches a (government) agreement as soon as possible,&.. 02/05/2016

Air strikes pound Syria's Aleppo Nearly 30 air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Saturday, killing more people in a ninth straight day of bombardments by warring sides, and a temporary "calm" declared by Syrian military took hold around Damascus.. 30/04/2016

Bulgarian town bans full-face veils worn by some Roma Muslims The central Bulgarian town of Pazardzhik banned the wearing of full-face veils in public on Wednesday in a move the local government said would prevent tension among communities and boost security. The ban, the first of its kind in the Balkan country.. 28/04/2016

Understanding the Funeral Process in Spain will help to avoid stress at a difficult time with AvalonIn Spain, it is the norm to plan ahead for your funeral. It’s all part of making things easier for the family and loved ones. The cost of a funeral in Spain continues to rise and most Spanish families take out some kind of funeral plan to cover.. 26/02/2016

Prehistoric cave paintings at Covalanas in Cantabria The paintings in Ramales de la Victoria are believed to be 22,000 years old Although the prehistoric cave paintings of Altamira are renowned worldwide, Spain has many interesting prehistoric sites amongst them the cave of Covalanas in Ramales de la Victoria.. 03/12/2015

Montefrio and Castellfolit de la Roca amongst top ten best views in the world The National Geographic chooses two small towns in Granada and Girona amongst world top ten Montefrío in the province of Granada and Castellfollit de la Roca in Girona (Catalunya) have been named by National Geographic as being among the ten.. 02/11/2015

What is a Gota Fría?Never underestimate the destructive power of the rain in Spain The Gota Fría is the name given in Spain to a meteorological phenomenon which can cause devastating flooding, especially in the south-east of the country along the Mediterranean coast, and..

Recovering stolen jewellery and other items in Spain The Policía Nacional have a virtual gallery of stolen valuables recovered The victims of burglary and theft in Spain face an uphill struggle to recover any items which have been stolen, as indeed they do in any country, but the Policía Nacional..

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Spanish living: Gas bottle basics Transporting gas bottles, prices, how many bottles and where should they be stored Most people who live in Spain or visit the country will at some point find themselves using the butane gas canisters which are sold in petrol stations and other establishments..

Staying sane in Spain requires a sense of humour Expect to encounter mindnumbing levels of pointless bureaucracy at some point It happens to all of us, even those who passionately love the good things here in Spain: at some point we will encounter the unmovable obstacle of Spanish bureaucracy. In some.. 14/08/2015

Hailstorms in Spain can be somewhat fierce There’s a good reason why garages fetch a premium price in hilltop towns If ever you see the neighbours going out into the street with armfuls of blankets which are placed carefully over their vehicles, do the same. There’s a very good reason..

Frequent scams used by supermarket handbag thieves Thieves regularly target shoppers in supermarkets Every summer supermarkets along the coast are packed with summer holiday shoppers, providing a lucrative fishing ground for "handbag dippers" who are quick to relieve visitors of purses, cash.. 22/07/2015

The Asian Tiger Mosquito in Spain Tips to help limit the spread of this Asian invader The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), which is a native of India and south-eastern Asia, has now taken up residence in several Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain and is becoming established as a resident..

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Reminder: don´t pop to the shop in your flipflops It’s tempting to pop down to the shops in your flip flops, but don´t do it The Guardia Civil have issued a reminder for all those in the holiday spirit that driving in flip flops or slip-on shoes is not only downright dangerous, but could lead.. 14/07/2015

Understanding heatstroke and heat exhaustion The mortality rate in over 75’s increases by 20,1% for every one degree increase in temperatures over 36,5 degrees. What to do if you think someone is suffering from heatstroke or heat exhaustion Those of us from the UK are not accustomed to the.. 09/07/2015

How to check flight status of flights to and from Spain Don´t turn up at the airport if there’s been a delay If you want to check the status of flights through Spanish airports, then use the flight checker on the webpage of the official Ministry of Development page. The Ministry run the Spanish.. 09/07/2015

How many cannabis plants can I grow legally in Spain? Legally none, but discretion is frequently exercised In the light of recent speculation that the Spanish government may unwittingly have legalized the growing of cannabis in one of the Articles of the controversial new Citizen Security Law – this.. 08/07/2015

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Has Spain legalised growing Marijuana for private use? This weekend social networks have been abuzz with excitement Spanish social network sites have been abuzz lately with speculation that the government may perhaps have almost unwittingly legalized the cultivation of cannabis in this country, by means of.. 06/07/2015

Its a steal: Just how easily pickpockets can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Hourly electricity rates billing in Spain: what you need to know How to benefit from hourly variations in the price of Spanish electricity On 1st July 2015 a pioneering system of hourly electricity rates came into operation in Spain, theoretically enabling consumers to take steps to reduce their electricity bills, but.. 02/07/2015

Location of speed cameras across Spain The DGT website shows where radars and cameras are located The DGT are keen to ensure motorists stay within the speed limits set by law in order to reduce road accidents, so speed radars and traffic camera locations are shown on their web page www.dgt.es...

The Cochinilla del Carmin devastates prickly pears This emblematic plant is a quintissential part of the Spanish landscape The Cochinilla del Carmin is a well-established pest in the hotter areas of the Spanish coastline, slowly destroying the emblematic prickly pears which form part of the traditional Spanish..

Basic Spanish pool and summer swimming safety advice Accidents around the pool cause more deaths than accidents in them Leaping into the cooling waters of a swimming pool or wading out into the sea is a natural response to the increased summer temperatures in Spain, but sadly for the emergency services, signals..

How to register the birth of a baby in Spain This procedure changes on October 15th 2015 At present the process of registering the birth of a baby in Spain is as follows, although the procedures are due to be simplified for hospital births as of 15th October 2015: The details included in the registration..

Watch out for Paypal scammers asking you to gift money Scammers trawl classifieds and Facebook pages looking for victims Out here in Spain many expats belong to buy/sell Facebook groups, and it’s been highlighted this week that scammers are using this form of communication to target potential scam victims.. 15/06/2015

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reptriations El Gobierno repatría a 83 españoles que estaban en Nepal 30/04/2015

"Cervantes a la luz: Imágenes del hallazgo" en el Museo de H 23/04/2015

segovia La antigua cárcel de Segovia abierta la creación artística 19/04/2015

The Muralla de Verónicas and the medieval walled city of Murcia Several parts of the original Moorish wall can still be seen today In the year 825 Abderramán II decided that the capital of the Cora of Tudmir was to be a new settlement which he named Madina Mursiya, and which was to be located in the heart of.. 27/01/2015

Will Spanish tourism gain by regulating private holiday property rentals The trend towards cheaper tourism affects Spanish hotels The review of 2014 in the Spanish tourist sector which was published this week by sector body Exceltur contains many interesting points, not least among which is the growing tendency for many visitors.. 23/01/2015

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication.. 26/10/2014

Spanish tax reforms penalise those selling property after more than twenty years The rush to sell Spanish property could accelerate between now and December Among the measures contained in the Spanish government’s tax reforms which are currently in the process of being passed by parliament is an important alteration to tax.. 23/10/2014

Fuel price comparison site for Spain A useful way to save money supplied by the Ministry of Transport Fuel prices matter and have a nasty habit of quietly creeping upwards, so it´s worth checking around for the best buys on fuel. The best way to compare prices is to use the Ministry.. 17/10/2014

12th October floral offering to Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Zaragoza Zaragoza in the Autonomous Community of Aragón, celebrates its annual fiestas patronales in honour of the Virgen del Pilar The date of 12th October is an important one for Spain, marked as it is by a national holiday to commemorate the setting.. 14/10/2014

Changing a car to Spanish registration plates: the law as it stands When is it necessary to re-register a car with Spanish plates? The new Traffic and Road Safety law which came into force in April 2014 contained one point which has a large impact for foreign nationals who own vehicles in Spain and has caused a vast amount.. 11/10/2014

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service is.. 10/10/2014

European Union rules that Spanish Inheritance Tax practices are illegal The European Court of Justice orders Spain to change inheritance tax laws The implications of this are huge for those who may already have paid inheritance tax at the “international rates”. Expats who have chosen to move to Spain are often.. 05/09/2014

Holiday rentals: a target for the Spanish Inland Revenue Any expats living in Spain must also declare pensions as income even if they are below tax paying thresholds Tax inspections are targeting 27.696 Expat pensioners and former non-residents who have not declared income Article by Interlaw: Recommended by.. 08/07/2014

The cost of buying a house in Spain What are all the costs involved when purchasing a Spanish property If you’ve been wondering about buying a house in Spain, now is the time. There is plenty of property out there and it’s on the market at a very good price. Lots of foreigners.. 08/07/2014

Almost all Spanish child pool deaths could be avoided 155 people drowned during July and August in Spain last year Lack of vigilance, inability to swim and unfenced pools cause tragedies in Spain every summer As the summer holidays are set to start and the temperatures throughout Spain begin to rise private.. 11/06/2014

Important changes to Spanish road traffic laws affect drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians The laws aim to reduce the number of road deaths in Spain Foreign owned and registered cars must now be changed to Spanish plates After months of heated debate the new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety was passed in parliament on.. 24/03/2014

EU residency certificate in Spain The Certificado de registro como residente comunitario/ Certificate of residence for EU community nationals Basic fact sheets for those living in, or moving to, Spain. Click for full list of factsheets. Living in Spain, Factsheet 5, Registering for.. 16/03/2014

Obtaining an NIE number in Spain An NIE number is essential for purchasing property or carrying out financial transactions in Spain Spanish Living Factsheets: Living in Spain 3, Obtaining an NIE number Click for full list of useful factsheets about living in, or moving to, Spain.. 15/03/2014

Voting in Spain Voting in Spain, Registering to vote in Spain, Voting in UK and European elections from Spain Living in Spain Factsheet 2. Click for full list of useful basic information factsheets about living in, and moving to, Spain. The right to vote.. 13/03/2014

Spanish national news round-up. Parliamentary Debate of the Nation This week the Debate of the Nation has occupied politicians for three days of non-stop public debate, each party given the opportunity to publicly air the topics which are.. 28/02/2014

Spanish News Today Spanish Living Factsheets Basic factsheets about everyday life in Spain This selection of basic information has been designed to help English speakers moving to Spain or those already living in Spain to find the answers to a whole range of generalised questions about everyday life..

What is the Euribor? Spanish News Today Factsheets Financial factsheets Mortgages: 1: What is the Euribor? Click for: Full list of factsheets, Click Full list of factsheets What is the Euribor? Euribor is an abbreviation for Euro Interbank..

Cédula de Habitabilidad ( Occupancy certificate) Spanish News Today Factsheets (Property) Property: 1: Cédula de Habitabilidad ( Occupancy certificate) Click for: Full list of factsheets, Click Full list of factsheets Cédula de Habitabilidad - FACTSHEET.. 15/02/2014

What is a Community of Owners, Comunidad de propietarios Spanish News Today Factsheets (Property) Property: 2: Community of Owners Click for: Full list of factsheets, Click Full list of factsheets Community of Owners - FACTSHEET What is a community? For.. 15/02/2014

British nationals living in Spain must now make passport applications online Passport applications renewals and replacements must now be made online Basic factsheets for those moving to, or living in, Spain. Living in Spain Factsheet 4, Passport applications, replacements or renewals for UK nationals living in Spain. As from.. 12/02/2014

A high percentage of Spanish rental properties don´t have energy efficiency certificates The EPC is obligatory for all properties rented for more than 4 months of the year There is still some confusion and quite a lot of misinformation regarding the need for homes in Spain to be issued with an energy performance certificate (EPC), but one.. 16/01/2014

Introduction to the Principality of Asturias This is the Celtic heart of Spain, its wet climate making it a focal point for dairy production One of the smallest of Spain’s seventeen Autonomous Communities, Asturias occupies an area of a little over 4,000 square miles on the northern Atlantic.. 05/01/2014

Basic introduction to the Province of Córdoba Córdoba is a major tourist destination and is particularly famous for its Unesco World heritage mosque Córdoba is the northernmost of the eight provinces of Andalucía, and is home to over 800,000 people, of whom around 40% live in the capital..

Basic introduction to the Region of Andalucía Basic introduction to Andalucía ( or Andalusia as it is commonly referred to in English) Andalucía is the second largest of Spain’s regions in terms of area, covering almost 34,000 square miles, in other words ten per cent more than the..

Basic introduction to the Almería province Craggy mountains, soft beaches, whitewashed villages, lunar landscape and the verdant Almanzora valley The easternmost of the eight provinces comprising the Andalucía Region is one of contrasts, from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the heights of..

Basic introduction to the Province of Cádiz The province of Cádiz, Andalucía Cádiz includes the wine, horses and flamenco of Jeréz, windsurfing beach of Tarifa and the Costa de la Luz Cádiz is located at the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and the Andaluc..

Basic introduction to the Province of Granada Granada combines Mediterranean beaches, the Sierra Nevada ski resort, the wild beauty of the Alpujarras and the cultural richness of the Alhambra. The province of Granada lies within the Andalucia region or, Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía, Autonomous..

Basic introduction to the Province of Huelva The province of Huelva From Christopher Columbus to windsurfers, this part of the coast has attracted visitors for centuries Slightly more than half a million people live in Huelva, the south-westernmost province of the Spanish mainland, and their home is..

Basic introduction to Jaén Province Jaén: 150 million olives, Renaissance architecture and Arab baths Jaén, formerly one of the four kingdoms of Andalucía, is in the north-east of the region of Andalucía, and is perhaps one of the less “glamorous” of the..

Basic introduction to Málaga Province Beach and golf developments par excellence plus a rich history and varied landscape Of the eight provinces which constitute the region of Andalucía, the province of Málaga is one of the best known in northern Europe due to it being home to the..

Basic introduction to La Rioja La Rioja is synonymous with wine, but also offers other gastronomical treats, with many natural parks and rivers Sometimes the name of a place is inevitably associated with one of the products made there: think of Cheddar, Axminster or Tequila, and the first..

AnimaNaturalis protest against fur trade in Barcelona These bodies coated in blood represent some of the 60 million animals slaughtered for their fur every year A stark and brutal protest against..

Expats beware, speed limits are different for vans with no seatsSeats in the back makes a difference of 30kph on motorways. Many of us, particularly those who have decided to work in Spain rather than just living here, have invested in light commercial vehicles, perhaps without realizing all of the consequences, or in..

Be aware, the Datura stramonium can kill This plant grows in many places throughout Spain Spanish police reported in October 2013 that a commercial cultivation of the Datura stramonium plant, also known as jimson weed, devils trumpet, stinkweed, devil´s cucumber and in South Africa as.. 30/10/2013

Propagating lavender and enjoying one of the best dry landscaping plants in Spain Early autumn is the perfect time to strike cuttings Lavender is one of the most important staples of Mediterranean gardening, the glorious vision of idyllic stone cottages drifting in an undulating sea of fragrant lavender a favourite choice.. 18/10/2013

Spanish gas scams: the facts Gas inspectors, is this a scam? Stories about gas scammers are always present in both the English and Spanish language media, as gas scammers are a common occurrence, although there is a fine line between the scammers and those who do operate as a ".. 18/10/2013

Spanish law, driving with children in Spain Seatbelt law, child restraints,whilst driving in Spain Motoring in Spain Factsheet 1. Click Spanish Living factsheets for a full list of useful basic information about everyday life in Spain When booking a rental car it is vital to make sure appropriate.. 18/10/2013

Dreaming of moving to Spain? Sensible advice to help you plan a stress free move FCO issues checklist for Brits planning a move abroad Moving abroad The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning to British nationals who are considering a move abroad, advising them to plan for the unexpected before they move to.. 20/09/2013

Día Nacional de Cataluña, Diada, 11th September What is the Diada of September 11th? In Catalunya this is an official regional holiday or, if the nationalist movement has its way, the National Day of the proposed independent state. Known as the “Diada”, or festive day, in Catalan, the.. 12/09/2013

The City of Granada and Alhambra The Alhambra continues to be one of the biggest draws in Spain Granada is only the 19th largest municipality in Spain in terms of population, but is without a doubt one of the best known internationally and attracts a large volume of visitors from all over..

Introduction to the City of Sevilla Seville combines Moorish mystery, baroque splendour and the true spirit of Spain The city of Seville is the capital of the province of Sevilla, which lies within the Region of Andalucía. It’s one of the most visited cities in Spain, combining..

Basic introduction to Seville province The capital city of the Andalucian region is Seville City Sevilla province is part of the Autonomous community of Andalucía, La Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía, along with Almería, Cádiz, Cordova, Granada, Huelva, Jaé..

How to sign on to the municipal Padron in Spain ( padrón)Spanish News Today Factsheets Living in Spain: 1 Signing on to the municipal padrón Click for: Full list of factsheets, Click Full list of factsheets A padrón certificate is essential in order to carry out basic bureaucratic procedures..

Europe Direct Information Centres in Spain These European Commission Centres exist to help EU citizens find practical information and advice on exercising their rights in the European Union Today, Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission presented the next phase of development.. 18/03/2013

Be warned, International Fraudsters take advantage of Spanish bank clearing times Fraudsters take advantage of ambiguity in bank statements Readers have contacted us to issue a warning with allegations of scams being perpetrated by fraudsters using the slowness of the cheque clearing system to extort cash from unwary expats. If the.. 01/03/2013

Obtaining planning permission for any works on your property is now more important than ever LOTUP, Ley de ordenación del territorio, urbanismo y paisaje (urban and landscape planning and zoning law) This article has been submitted by Ábaco asesores and although it contains a lot of very sensible and practical advice for anyone.. 15/02/2013

Uninsured Brits face massive medical bills if things go wrong in Spain Over-55s risk huge medical bills by failing to take out comprehensive holiday insurance The British Embassy have issued a statement asking all of those who have friends or family visiting to make sure they take out adequate travel insurance before arriving.. 13/02/2013

Be aware of changes to the law when making large cash transactions in Spain Cash limits on transactions Changes in the law continue to come thick and fast in an attempt to generate revenue. One of the most recently implemented measures as part of the Anti-Fraud laws is the cap on cash payments. At first glance, this can seem.. 18/01/2013

Spanish gas scams: the facts Gas inspectors, is this a scam? A local reader asked us to verify if the company who charged her elderly mother 140 euros for changing the gas fittings on her cooker and boiler was legitimate or if she had been ripped off by unscrupulous.. 12/12/2012

Have you got visitors coming over from the UK this year? Nearly half of the Brits travelling to Spain don´t realise they will have to pay for medical costs if they don´t have travel insurance. If we based our figures on the quantity of people who came here last year, 6.5 million people could have.. 18/07/2012

New Residency requirements for EU citizens living in Spain Important, Changes to Spanish Residency laws affect Spanish health cover arrangements. There has been a great deal of coverage given to the whole issue of medical care in Spain during the last few months, one of the biggest issues being the Spanish.. 17/07/2012

Is it cheaper to open the windows or keep the car air-con running? Temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 30s this week This week the Region is back into green temperature zones and will hover around a "comfortable" 35 degrees maximum for the rest of the week. But whilst these sort of temperatures have.. 16/07/2012

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