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Judge insists Spain's PM testify in person in wife's corruption probe Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:11:55 +0200 A Spanish judge on Friday rejected Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's request to testify in writing in a preliminary corruption probe into his wife's business ties.

Nine Spanish foody expressions that don't mean what you think Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:30:12 +0100 Spaniards love food, and even when they're not eating or talking about it, the chances are they're using it to describe something else. Here's the lowdown on the most amusing foody expressions in Spanish.

Spain train driver jailed 2.5 years over deadly 2013 crash Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:26:52 +0200 A Spanish court on Friday sentenced a train driver and ex-safety director to 2.5 years in prison over a 2013 crash that was the nation's deadliest rail disaster in nearly eight decades.

Why do orcas keep attacking boats off the coast of Spain? Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:36:35 +0200 After a spate of boat attacks in 2023, orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar have again been targeting small vessels in recent months. Scientists have several theories as to why the world's biggest dolphins are displaying this strange behaviour.

Record 21 million workers: Spain's unemployment rate falls as tourism booms Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:39:51 +0200 Spain's unemployment rate dropped in the second quarter, official data showed Friday, as a continued tourism boom added jobs in the services sector.

Navigating Spain's real estate market: A guide for American homebuyers Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:29:02 +0200 There are some key matters US nationals looking to buy a Spanish home should consider, from legal complexities, to tax, property inspections and the role of buyer's agents. This quick guide by an international lawyer in Spain has you covered.

The 'Vienna project' and €400 rents in big cities: Spain eyes social housing targets Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:06:34 +0200 Spain is currently facing a severe housing crisis with millions across the country not able to access appropriate accommodation due to a lack of social housing and soaring rents. Here's what the government plans to do about it.

14 scams to watch out for in Spain and how to avoid them Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:51:56 +0200 Spain is a very safe country overall but scams are far more common than violent crime. Here are 14 of the most common 'estafas' (scams) to look out for and how to not fall in the trap.

How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics on TV in Spain Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:25:20 +0200 Here are the Spanish TV channels that will broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympics live, as well as other ways to stream the global sporting event online in Spain.

Eight cooler places to escape the summer heat in Spain's Andalusia Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:33:42 +0200 Andalusia is one of Spain's hottest regions with July and August temperatures regularly hitting 40C or more, particularly in inland areas. If you're having an Andalusian summer, here are the places where it doesn't get as hot, one for each province.

KEY POINTS: What changes in Spain in August 2024 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:25:41 +0200 Dozens of festivals, heatwaves, the arrival of more migrants in the Canaries, strikes and closures, a possible new president for Catalonia, here's what's happening in Spain this August.

Spanish Word of the Day: Bochorno Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:53:17 +0200 This Spanish word describes a special kind of heat that most of us can’t stand.

15 Gaza children flown to Spain for urgent medical care Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:04 +0200 The World Health Organization said Wednesday that 15 children and one adult from war-ravaged Gaza were travelling from Egypt to Spain to receive care for complicated medical conditions.

What cancer-fighting immunotherapy does Spain offer? Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:29:37 +0200 Spain currently offers several different immunotherapy treatments for cancer, but recently there have been several developments with two new therapies approved for use in the public health system.

Ten colourful characters you're likely to spot at Spain's popular beaches Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:23:11 +0200 Anyone who's spent time in Spain in summer will know that when you hit the main tourist beaches there are certain interesting characters you'll always come across, from the kitted-out Spanish families to the sunburnt foreign holidaymakers.

How can I travel with my pet from Spain to the UK without it going in the hold? Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:47:22 +0100 As pets are not allowed to travel in the cabin of planes from Spain to the United Kingom, what alternative routes are available to pet owners who don't want their furry friends to fly as cargo down below in the aircraft's hold?

Spain's antitrust watchdog opens probe into Apple App Store Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:51:34 +0200 Spain's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it had opened a probe into the conditions Apple imposes on developers of mobile applications sold on its App Store.

EXPLAINED: How Spain has found a way to officially axe its golden visa Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:43:31 +0200 After failing in its first attempt to pass legislation that would officially end the golden visa for wealthy foreigners, Spain's government has now found a loophole they believe will work to cancel the controversial scheme once and for all.

What the end of all of Spain's golden visas means for foreigners Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:39:19 +0200 Spain has finally decided it will cancel all its golden visa schemes, both property and investment ones. What now for foreigners who want to buy a home or already own one, and the rights of wealthy non-EU nationals in Spain?

Spain to scrap all types of golden visa (including investment options) Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:37:38 +0200 The Spanish government is now planning to get rid of not just the property-based golden visa that gives residency to non-EU nationals who buy a €500,000 Spanish home, but also the visa’s other investment options.