SPANISH NEWS

First Omicron case in Spain detected in MadridThe patient has recently returned to Spain from South Africa The microbiology department of the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Madrid has confirmed on Monday afternoon, November 29, that the first Spanish case of the Omicron coronavirus.. 29/11/2021

Madrid culls thousands of invasive parrotsThe exotic species is also experiencing a population boom in Andalucía The highly controversial process of culling the wild parrot population has begun in Madrid, where the city council has authorised a special team to exterminate around 13.. 29/11/2021

Hundreds of dead starlings fall from the sky in GaliciaThe birds dropped mid-flight onto pedestrians and cars in Ferrol, Spain Drivers and pedestrians in the town of Ferrol, Galicia, were astonished on Friday morning, November 19, as more than 200 dead and dying starlings rained from the sky on Calle.. 29/11/2021

Omicron Covid variant leads to wave of tourist cancellations in SpainHospitality and tourism insiders in Spain share “enormous fear” that the Christmas campaign will be affected Just as the worst of the coronavirus pandemic appeared to have past, infections have once again skyrocketed throughout Spain and.. 29/11/2021

Inflation in Spain hits highest figure in 29 yearsUnions in Spain are committed to raising wages in the face of record inflation For the ninth consecutive month, the cost of the most used consumer goods has increased in Spain this November, raising inflation by 5.6% compared to the same period last.. 29/11/2021

Hunters in Spain want their dogs excluded from animal protection lawsThe Hunting Federation in Spain insists that their dogs are not companion animals The future Law for the Protection and Rights of Animals in Spain was detailed by the government back in October, but officials appear to be dragging their feet in putting.. 29/11/2021

New DGT radars catch drivers braking before speed cameras in SpainThe traffic authorities in Spain aim to catch those who slow down at speed traps before accelerating There are many different speed limits on the roads throughout Spain depending on where you’re driving, and they can vary widely from 120km.. 29/11/2021

Natural disaster text warning service to be rolled out in SpainAuthorities in Spain will be able to warn people of emergency situations via text message Spain is no stranger to natural disasters, and the repercussions of the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma in September are still being felt, with.. 29/11/2021

How to check road conditions in Spain before travellingThe DGT has provided drivers with a number of ways to find out if it is safe to drive in Spain The weather throughout Spain has undoubtedly turned in the last week or so, with the first winter DANA quickly followed by storm Arwen blanketing much of.. 29/11/2021

Morocco bans all international flights for two weeksTravellers will be prohibited from flying from Spain to Morocco for two weeks With the new omicron coronavirus variant rapidly spreading across the globe, Spain has announced that travellers from the UK will now need to be double vaccinated in.. 29/11/2021

New emergency Covid Omicron variant UK and Spain travel rulesDay-2 PCR needed to enter the UK and Covid passport needed to enter Spain There are new “temporary” rules and restrictions for those travelling from Spain to the UK or from the UK to Spain.   In the face of the new Omicron variant.. 29/11/2021

Spain suspends travel with South Africa due to new Covid variantTravellers from other risk countries will require Covid tests as well as vaccinations to enter Spain The new variant of coronavirus, B.1.1.529, dubbed the ‘Omicron variant’, has set alarm bells ringing in the European Union, with Brussels.. 26/11/2021

DANA 2019: the most expensive natural disaster in Spanish historyMurcia and Alicante were the communities hardest hit by the Gota Fría storm Although the first DANA (an isolated depression at high levels) of the season, which arrived in Spain this week, caused widespread flooding and property and infrastructure.. 26/11/2021

Spain delays vaccinating children under 11Vaccine experts in Spain have no immediate plans to administer the Covid jab to children After months of discussions and rising coronavirus cases across Europe, the European Medicines Agency gave the go-ahead on Thursday November 25 for children aged.. 26/11/2021

Murcia transport industry recovers ahead of much of SpainSome 1,569 new truck driver contracts were signed in the Region of Murcia in October The transport sector in Spain has been hit hard in recent months: cargo has become more expensive to transport, the prices of petrol and diesel are continually rising.. 26/11/2021

Spain set for a white weekend as storm Arwen arrivesEleven communities in Spain have been put on alert for snow and storms As Spain recovers from the heavy flooding and frigid temperatures brought by polar air mass which followed the arrival of the first DANA of the winter season, storm Arwen is set.. 26/11/2021

Experts recommend eradicating goats and sheep on Canary IslandsThe invasive species are destroying the Canary Island’s native plant life A recent study conducted by the University of La Laguna has concluded that the proliferation of invasive species are driving much of the native plant life to the brink.. 26/11/2021

Almost 500 medications in short supply in SpainThe Medicines Agency in Spain assures that no patients will go without It’s been widely known for months that the global supply crisis is severely affecting the distribution of toys, alcohol and even certain food items in Spain, and last month.. 26/11/2021

How to obtain an EU Digital Covid Certificate Covid passports are being issued by health departments in each individual autonomous region in Spain The European Digital Covid Certificate, also known as the Covid passport, came into force on July 1, to allow free travel to those who have been.. 26/11/2021

Hospitality industry demands action over false Covid passports throughout SpainEntrepreneurs in Murcia have asked for greater control over detecting counterfeit documents The vaccination certificate has been imposed across much of Europe for entry into hospitality venues and many regions in Spain, such as Galicia and Catalonia.. 26/11/2021