SPANISH NEWS

Volcano deniers appear on social media questioning La Palma eruptionFrom government plots to space age satellites, the deniers have thought of every conceivable explanation for the volcanic eruption on the Canary Island of La Palma It might seem incredible considering at least 100 homes were completely destroyed.. 21/09/2021

Spain slaughters 910 million animals for meat exportsAccording to animal welfare groups, Spain has fewer free-range animals than any country in the European Union The number of animals killed last year in Spanish slaughterhouses soared to 910 million, 6.3% more than in 2019. Overall, there are 2.5.. 21/09/2021

Property buyers in Spain move away from the coastExperts suggest that the coronavirus pandemic has led to homeowners in Spain wanting more space than coastal homes allow While the world is seeing a light at the end of the tunnel after the latest wave of the coronavirus pandemic, potential property.. 21/09/2021

Children under 12 now have highest Covid incidence rate in SpainThere is yet to be a decision on whether the younger population in Spain should be vaccinated against coronavirus As the country pushes ahead with the vaccination campaign and both new coronavirus infections and hospitalisations continue their steady.. 21/09/2021

Spain falls behind EU in electromobilityA major obstacle is the lack of electric vehicle charging points in Spain Although electromobility has been improving by leaps and bounds in Spain in recent years, it still falls far below the European average and the rate of people buying into.. 21/09/2021

Three inmates escape from Melilla prison on jet skisThe inmates fled to Morocco while on a three-day leave from the Melilla penitentiary According to a statement released by the ACAIP-UGT prison union, three inmates of Moroccan nationality who were serving sentences in the prison of Melilla managed.. 21/09/2021

Spain Covid update September 20: Lowest number of infections since August 2020The 7-day cumulative incidence rate in Spain is already below the ‘low risk’ level Spain has ended the weekend with some of the most encouraging coronavirus figures since August last year, with nearly every data point released by.. 21/09/2021

Spain vaccination update September 20: 75.9 per cent of population now fully vaccinatedMore than 36 million people in Spain have now received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine The latest data released by Spain’s Ministry of Health on Monday September 20 show that 75.9% of the population has now been fully immunised against.. 21/09/2021

La Palma volcano lava may release toxic gases when it reaches the seaExperts have warned that a chemical reaction could cause explosions and harmful emissions on the island of La Palma Lava flow from the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which erupted on the Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday afternoon after a week of elevated.. 21/09/2021

Made in Spain technology promotes renewable hydrogenThe gas will be produced in Spain and exported throughout Europe Hydrogen is a gas that is tasteless, colourless and odourless and is so light that it sits at the top of the Periodic Table. It is the most abundant chemical element in the universe.. 20/09/2021

Spain could force workers to get the coronavirus vaccineItaly has become the first country to impose mandatory vaccinations for workers, but is it possible that Spain might follow suit? Following the Italian government’s decision on Thursday September 16 to require a Covid certificate from.. 20/09/2021

The latest UK travel restriction updatesEngland’s new international travel system lifts amber list and PCR restrictions for travelling to Spain from October 4 The traffic light system is coming to an end on October 4, announced UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps. The removal of.. 20/09/2021

Spain triples the number of international tourists in AugustThe UK topped the list for the most holidaymakers arriving in Spain Spain’s tourism industry was unquestionably decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, with Covid restrictions and travel bans effectively calling a halt to international visitors.. 20/09/2021

Spanish Navy to begin using unmanned boatsAn automated vessel is already in operation in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta With the aim of increasing surveillance capabilities against illegal trafficking, immigration and piracy, amongst other criminal activities, the Spanish Navy has announced.. 20/09/2021

Thousands join protests in Barcelona, Madrid and Mallorca against expansion of airportsThe expansion of the runway at Barcelona’s El Prat airport has already been suspended Protestors turned out in droves on Sunday September 19 to demonstrate against the controversial plans to expand Madrid’s Barajas airport.. 20/09/2021

Van hangs two storeys off the ground in BarcelonaThe vehicle dangled above a pavement after crashing through a balustrade in Barcelona Onlookers in the Sarria Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona were left stunned on Friday afternoon, September 17, when a van crashed through the wall of the Cruz.. 20/09/2021

Six cases of anthrax in animals confirmed in ExtremaduraOne person in Extremadura is also being treated for the infectious disease The Animal Health Service of the Junta de Extremadura has confirmed that it has discovered six cases of anthrax in animals in the province of Badajoz. Anthrax is a serious.. 20/09/2021

Thousands attend illegal university party in MadridPolice in Madrid were still trying to clear the area of revellers at 7am the following morning More than 25,000 people congregated on Friday night, September 17 on the grounds of the Complutense University of Madrid to throw a huge illegal street.. 20/09/2021

Volcano erupts in Canary Islands, SpainThe lava flows in La Palma have forced 5,000 people to be evacuated, including 500 foreign tourists The Cumbre Vieja volcano has erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, causing 5,000 people to be evacuated from their homes. The eruption.. 20/09/2021

Spain registers 300 deaths following Covid vaccinesExperts say that in the vast majority of cases the patient was suffering from an underlying condition It has now been confirmed that up until September 5, a total of 41,751 notifications of adverse symptoms following the administration of the.. 17/09/2021