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Spain and Portugal suffering the worst third waves of the pandemic in Europe Incidence rates have levelled off or fallen in all other European countries since the New Year In most of Europe the start of 2021 has heralded a gradual decrease in coronavirus incidence rates, with the upward curve of the second wave having been.. 22/01/2021

42,885 new Covid-19 diagnoses and 400 deaths during the last 24 hours across SpainThis is the third time this week that new cases have exceeded 40,000 a day The Spanish Ministry of Health has reported 42,885 new infections and 400 new deaths for the latest 24 hour period, a slight fall when compared to the 44,357 announced yesterday.. 22/01/2021

British variant expected to become the dominant form of coronavirus in Spain by March On Friday afternoon the British Prime Minister said new evidence is emerging that this strain may be more deadly The health authorities in Spain are gradually accepting that unfortunately the “British strain” of coronavirus is likely.. 22/01/2021

Pound fluctuates on UK vaccination rollout and economic optimism TORFX Weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. Information provided by TorFX – 5 year winner of the Moneyfacts Consumer ‘International Money Transfer Provider of the Year&.. 22/01/2021

Spanish mink breeders under pressure again after Covid outbreak at Galicia farm 3,100 mink are to be culled but calls for a halt to all mink farming meet with resistance Calls for a halt to all mink farming in Spain are likely to be intensified this week following another outbreak of coronavirus at an establishment in Galicia.. 22/01/2021

Spanish Prime Minister says tourism does not face lack of demand but lack of mobilityThe Prime Minister says tourism begins with vaccination Any hopes that the Spanish tourist industry might be able to enjoy a semblance of normality this summer were flattened somewhat this week when Pedro Sánchez, the President of the national.. 22/01/2021

Over-80s next on the list to receive the Covid vaccine in Spain 1.1 million doses have so far been administered to medical staff and those in homes for the elderly As the coronavirus vaccination campaign gathers momentum gradually in Spain it has been confirmed that the third group of the population to be offered.. 22/01/2021

First Spanish Covid vaccine achieves 100 per cent success rate in animal testing The Spanish vaccine is highly unlikely to become available before 2022 As doubts begin to emerge over the effectiveness of existing vaccines against the new Brazilian and South African strains of Covid-19 there is at last news of significant progress.. 22/01/2021

Second successive daily pandemic record in Spain with 44,000 new cases Hospitals under extreme stress as admissions continue to reach record levels The daily coronavirus updates published by Spain’s Ministry of Health continue to provide bleak news and on Thursday the figure of 44,357 confirmed new cases marked.. 22/01/2021

Property sales to non-Spaniards in Murcia down by 18 per cent in 2020 Pandemic travel restrictions take their toll as any Brexit effect is hidden by the coronavirus crisis Professionals working in the residential property market in Spain are in general optimistic that the sector will begin to recover from the effects.. 21/01/2021

Spanish property market showing resilience to the pandemic Falls in sales figures and market prices are manageable as Covid alters buyer preferences Expectations in the Spanish property market for 2021 depend, like so much else at the moment, on how the situation develops regarding the pandemic which has.. 21/01/2021

Spanish government refuses to authorise earlier curfew or full lockdown 15 of 17 regional governments are reported to have demanded stricter night-time lockdowns The Spanish government once again stood firm on Wednesday in refusing to bow to the pressure being exerted by regional administrations to allow the start of.. 21/01/2021

New daily high in coronavirus case numbers in Spain with 41,000 more infections The 14-day incidence rate has also reached unprecedented levels since the festive season A fortnight has now passed since Three Kings Day signalled the end of the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Spain but the latest coronavirus data continue.. 21/01/2021

ERTE pandemic furlough schemes in Spain prolonged until the end of May The jobs of workers affected are protected for six months after unions and employers agree to the government proposal It has finally been agreed this week that the ERTE pandemic furlough scheme in Spain will be prolonged until 31st May, as proposed.. 20/01/2021

404 deaths in 24 hours and 34,921 new covid cases; Spain Tuesday 19th January The Ministry of Health has notified 34,291 new Covid infections and 404 deaths this Tuesday. This latest set of data brings the total number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants across the last 14 days to 714,21 (accumulated incidence rate) The.. 19/01/2021

Second case of Spanish court ordering compulsory covid vaccination of carehome resident The son of an elderly woman in Sevilla had refused permission for his mother to receive the jab It is under a week since the first case was reported in Spain of a judge ruling in favour of a patient compulsorily receiving the coronavirus vaccine.. 19/01/2021

Irregular migrants continue to target Canary Islands with triple the 2019 total already Last year traffic on the Canaries route was 756% up on the previous year Official figures published by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior show that during the first fortnight of this year 1,069 unauthorized migrants arrived on the beaches of.. 19/01/2021

Valencia region closing down bars and restaurants and amplifying restrictions The new measures come into effect in Alicante province, Valencia and Castellón from Thursday 21st The Generalitat Valenciana has decided to incerase the restrictions in the three provinces of Alicante, Castellón and Valencia due to.. 19/01/2021

Unauthorized migrants transferred to field camps in the Canaries A government scheme will enable up to 7,000 migrants to be moved out of tourist accommodation A total of 41,861 iregular migrants arrived in Spain by land and sea between January 1st and December 31st, 2020, 29% more than the previous year, when.. 19/01/2021

The national debt of Spain has risen by 10.5 per cent in a year Public sector debt is at 114 per cent of GDP and still rising The extent of the economic downturn in Spain which has been caused in large part by the cost of implementing measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic and reduced income as a result.. 19/01/2021

Alicante field hospital opens 80 additional beds for coronavirus patients A similar field hospital has opened in Valencia following a huge increase in cases across the Valencia region So sharp has been the recent increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 reported in and around Alicante that beds in an emergency field.. 19/01/2021

Spanish vaccination programme gathers momentum; almost 130,000 doses administered over the weekend The regional health services have administered 78.5 per cent of all doses received so far When the mass coronavirus vaccination campaign began in Spain last month there was some concern over the slow start to the inoculation program, but it now.. 19/01/2021

Record weekend with 84,000 new cases in Spain reported Incidence rates over 1,000 in 3 regions as hospital resources are stretched to the limit The latest coronavirus update issued by Spain’s Ministry of Health on Monday reports that over the weekend a record high figure of 84,287 cases of Covid.. 19/01/2021

Murcian Government requests that curfew time be brought forward The regional president also wants the state to put measures in place so that the regional government can apply full lockdowns where it is deemed to be necessary. Throughout last week a topic which surfaced several times across Spain was that of.. 18/01/2021

Madrid president asks Spanish Government to suspend flights from South Africa and Brazil due to mutations A country that does not protect its borders does not protect its citizens she said after a visit to a hospital in the region The president of the Region of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has requested that the national government suspend Spain.. 18/01/2021

Alicante suspends new vaccinations and will use allocation of Pfizer vaccine for second doses This is in line with other regions of Spain The Valencian health authorities are following the same course as many other regions of Span and have chosen to only use their allocation of the Pfizer vaccine to give second vaccinations to those who.. 18/01/2021

Spain began to administer second dose of Pfizer vaccine on Sunday As of Sunday, 768,950 first vaccines had been administered The Ministry of Health in Spain has opted to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and give full immunity rather than try to vaccinate more people when there is still a risk that.. 18/01/2021

Pound Strengthens on Covid-19 vaccine rollout optimism TORFX Weekly exchange rate newsRead our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. Information provided by TorFX – 5 year winner of the Moneyfacts Consumer ‘International Money Transfer Provider of the Year.. 18/01/2021

Is there anything more important than HEALTH?Society is more and more interested in looking after their health because a good well-being means a better lifestyle. We see information on a daily basis on social media, television, newspapers etc. In order to have a healthy lifestyle, it is very important..

Over 40,000 new cases in 24 hours; highest Covid figures for Spain since pandemic began The accumulated incidence rate also hit a record high at 575 per 100,000 inhabitants Friday was not a good day for Spain, with a second day of record-breaking Covid-19 detection as the total of new cases diagnosed hit 40,197 cases within a 24 hour.. 15/01/2021

Spanish Health Ministry carrying out survey to determine spread of the British Covid variant Madrid says it has 48 confirmed cases and is also studying a possible case of the “South African “ variant The latest central government coronavirus data issued on Thursday confirm the detection of 88 cases in Spain of the “British.. 15/01/2021

Spanish Government continues to refuse permission for full regional lockdownsThe Government maintains that the regional authorities have sufficient powers now to bring down cases without the need for a full lockdown The Spanish government continues to resist calls for regional governments to be allowed to confine residents.. 15/01/2021

Body of lonely old lady who died in Galicia partially eaten by her own dogsThe dogs are thought to have fed on the body of their owner for weeks after she died The local police in Narón, in the Galicia province of A Coruña, report finding the dead body of a 59-year-old woman which had been partially eaten by her.. 15/01/2021

Pfizer will reduce deliveries of Covid vaccine to Europe from next week Spain is currently receiving around 350,000 doses a week and this will now be cut All around the world there is a scramble to obtain further supplies of coronavirus vaccines, and in Europe several countries have been criticised for the slow roll.. 15/01/2021

EasyJet cancels all package holidays until March This week both Ryanair and Jet2 have also announced dozens of cancelled flights and holidays British airline EasyJet announced today that it will cancel all holiday packages (flights and hotel) until the end of March as a result of the restrictions.. 15/01/2021

BBVA says third wave will delay economic recovery in SpainBBVA predict a bounce back in the economy later this year once vaccinations increase The third wave of coronavirus infection which is sweeping across Spain and many other countries in Europe will further delay this country’s eventual economic.. 15/01/2021

35,878 new Covid cases and 201 more deaths in Spain on Thursday Hospital and intensive care patient numbers continue to increase alarmingly The latest daily coronavirus update published on Thursday by Spain’s Ministry of Health reports a further 35,878 confirmed cases of Covid, the second highest figure.. 15/01/2021

International tourism decimated in Spain last year; 90 per cent drop in November UK tourists spent 88% less in the first 11 months of 2020 than in the same period during 2019 Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic early last year the tourism sector in Spain had enjoyed a prolonged period of growth, accounting for.. 15/01/2021

Covid pandemic causing Spaniards to delay having children, survey concludes Three quarters of young adults do not consider that having children is a priority at the moment A survey carried out by The Family Watch appears to provide evidence that the coronavirus pandemic is causing couples in Spain to delay any decision.. 14/01/2021

17 residents at Navarra care home test positive for Covid after receiving first vaccine dose The residents received their first jab on 5th January The Social Services department of the regional government of Navarra has reported an outbreak of coronavirus infection involving 17 positive tests returned by residents of a home for the elderly.. 14/01/2021

Cantabria believes 13 per cent of all current cases involve British variant of Covid 82 cases in Cantabria are suspected to involve the strain of coronavirus first detected in England As the spread of the “British variant” of Covid-19 continues to be held partly responsible for the increase in coronavirus case numbers.. 14/01/2021

Neighbouring Portugal announces month-long lockdown as the British Covid variant spreads Schools are to remain open but non-essential activities face forced closure starting on Friday The spread of the “British variant” of Covid-19 continues to cause concern throughout Europe and in Portugal it is reported that at least.. 14/01/2021

Covid death toll in Spain could be as high as 80,000 says National Statistics Institute Spain registered 20 per cent more deaths from all causes in 2020 than in 2019 The latest daily Covid bulletin published yesterday by Spain’s Ministry of Health reported a further 195 fatalities concerning patients diagnosed with Covid-19.. 14/01/2021

Spanish government rejects calls for full lockdown again The government refuses to endorse a single nationwide set of pandemic restrictions Regional governments continue with different approaches to curb the third wave of contagion As regional governments throughout Spain tighten up their pandemic.. 14/01/2021

Galicia judge orders the first compulsory Covid vaccination in Spain The case concerns an elderly woman who is not in a fit state to decide for herself There has been some controversy in Spain, as in other parts of the world, over whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be made obligatory, with the government in this.. 14/01/2021

Six regions of Spain tighten restrictions and Andalusia requests a total confinement On Wednesday Spain reported the highest total of Covid cases for a single day since the pandemic began There is no doubt that the huge surge in new coronavirus cases is unsettling the regional governments of Spain, and throughout the day on Wednesday.. 13/01/2021

First doses of the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 arrive in Spain35,700 doses have arrived in this first delivery The first vaccines developed by the Moderna company against COVID-19 arrived in Spain on Tuesday and during Wednesday and Thursday, are being distributed equally amongst the 17 autonomous health authorities.. 13/01/2021

Spain extends ban on non-Spanish residents entering Spain from UK until 2nd February Spain’s borders are open to European Union and Schengen-area countries Only British nationals with residency in Spain or Spansih nationals returning home to Spain will be admitted. The Spanish Government has announced that the ban on.. 12/01/2021

Jet2 extends flights and holidays suspension until 25th March: Spain, Region of Murcia, Alicante Choices for flying to Spain are becoming increasingly limited as Jet2 confirms that all holidays and flights are suspended until 25th March, when it’s hoped that the coronavirus pandemic may have eased off a little. This week Ryanair has.. 12/01/2021

Pupils and teachers shiver in freezing classrooms across Spain to comply with covid measures Covid protocols require open windows in classrooms across Spain The situation in Murcia is better than in other areas of the country where temperatures are below zero. The return to school after the Christmas and New Year holidays has never.. 12/01/2021

British variant not yet impacting in Spain; soaring Covid cases due to Christmas socialising The government Health Emergencies director insists that increased socializing has caused the third wave of infection The Director of Spain’s Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies, Fernando Simón, stated on Monday that.. 12/01/2021

Ryanair cancels dozens of UK to Spain flights between January and March The company blames the UK and Irish governments for their handling of coronavirus vaccine roll-outs and the latest batch of lockdowns. Ryanair has been highly critical of the manner in which the British and Irish Governments have handled the coronavirus.. 11/01/2021

Pre-agreement between Spanish Government, unions and employers to extend ERTE until May 31stIn December, 8,000 more workers were put on the temporary redundancies scheme and many more lay-offs are expected in the weeks to come due to the anticipated closures associated with a third wave of coronavirus. The Spanish government, unions and.. 08/01/2021

Travellers from Spain will have to provide PCR before entering UK from next week Those travelling back to the UK from Spain must now provide a negative PCR test in order to enter the UK Travelling internationally is becoming increasingly difficult as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies around the world and those who are non.. 08/01/2021

Pound Edges Higher as UK Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Intensifies TORFX weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. Information provided by TorFX – 5 year winner of the Moneyfacts Consumer ‘International Money Transfer Provider of the Year&rsquo..

COVID-19 left 754,532 additional unemployed in Spain during 2020; the biggest increase since 2009 Registered unemployment rises in Spain for the first time in 2020 after seven consecutive years of decline Total of people employed in Spain at the end of 2020: 19,048,433, a fall of 1.86% representing 360,105 less contributors to the Social Security.. 05/01/2021

EHIC cards may be used in Spain until they expire and will be replaced by the GHIC card The British Government maintains that travellers should also contract travel insurance One topic which has been a big worry for many travellers planning to visit European countries post-Brexit is whether there will be a scheme in place to replace.. 29/12/2020

Spanish parliament passes landmark voluntary euthanasia law Terminally ill patients may be allowed to request euthanasia by April 2021 Landmark legislation allowing voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients enduring extreme physical or mental suffering was passed in the Spanish parliament on Thursday.. 18/12/2020

December 31st Tax Deadline For Second Home Owners In SpainIf you are non-resident in Spain but own a second home here which you do not rent out, you are still liable to pay tax on your property. The deadline for these Modelo 210 submissions is now looming – as returns and payments must be completed by..

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021 There is help available from official sources to help you make your move The UK Government basic information webpage will answer the majority of questions and direct you to the correct information produced by the Spanish Government It's.. 16/12/2020

Could Brexit lead to less Brits buying properties in Spain?Will enthusiasm for a retirement in the sun diminish as the automatic right to freedom of movement throughout Europe ends for British nationals? Brexit negotiations are still ongoing as the UK continues its attempts to achieve a last-minute deal.. 09/12/2020

Tinsa report gradual pandemic-induced fall in Spanish property values The sharpest decrease over the last year has been in the Balearic and Canary islands The leading Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa has published its latest batch of monthly data regarding the market value of housing across the country, reporting.. 09/12/2020

Social security contributions rise for the self-employed in Spain at the end of a disastrous year 620,000 of Spain’s 3.2 million autónomos are currently not working and 85 per cent report a drop in income In general terms 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for the more than 3.2 million self-employed workers in Spain, and.. 03/12/2020

Avalon wins award for Best Funeral Plan Provider for the second year in a row at this year’s Personal Finance AwardsAvalon Funeral Plans is celebrating a coveted award win after being named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2020/21 Personal Finance Awards for the second year running. Now in its 23rd year, the Personal Finance Awards has long been recognised..

Spanish waters face the threat of becoming massive plastic traps More pressure on the Spanish Government is needed to limit the manufacture and sale of plastic products in the first place, particularly in our supermarkets A study carried out by the ocean conservation group Oceana, has found that certain areas.. 26/11/2020

Galician fishermen design devices to save turtles caught by longline boats The fishermen worked with a local blacksmith to design two devices which could save the lives of sea turtles. The fishermen are members of OR.PA.GU, an organisation comprising 36 fishing vessels which works to support and develop the long-line fishing.. 10/11/2020

Save time and money by paying your Modelo 210 property tax with Spanish Taxes OnlineThe December 31st tax deadline is looming but Spanish Taxes Online are on hand to help. Anyone who owns a property in Spain which they do not rent out is liable to pay the Modelo 210 property tax if they are not resident in Spain for tax purposes and the..

Outrage among customers as Spanish banks increase bank charges BBVA, Santander and CaixaBank charge customers for withdrawals at manned cash desks There has been considerable concern among members of the public in Spain recently (and in the community of foreign residents!) over increases in charges which are.. 29/10/2020

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

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

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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