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Children’s factor 50 sun cream banned in Spain after test reveals it is only SPF 15

The Government agency had previously given the creams the green light, declaring them ‘not a risk’

Matador boyfriend of the King of Spain’s niece has groin SAVAGELY pierced by a bull in Spain

The bullfighter suffered wounds some 25cm - 30cm deep.

Spain is still THE place to go following a successful January to July season – after all, 78 million...

Tourists in July were on average spending €150 a day, 4.9% more than they were at the same time last year

Driving, residency, passports… everything British expats in Spain need to know to prepare for Brexit

“Most important for Brits living in Spain are the standard things like getting the residencia and driving license.”

House sales down 20% in Spain’s Andalucia but it’s still the most popular region to sell a house

7,278 properties changed hands in the eighth month of the year, compared to 8,733 in August last year.

Spain’s ‘Hannibal Lecter’ mysteriously found dead on floor of isolated cell

The inmate, originally from Guinea Bissau, was in isolation due to the threat he posed to other prisoners and guards

Twitter Spain paid just over €100,000 in taxes despite spending MILLIONS on salaries after shifting profits to Ireland

Much like Microsoft, Google and Facebook, the company opts to base its European operations on the green isle to benefit from its low corporate tax rate of 12%

Thomas Cook rescued by Hays Travel, saving up to 2,500 jobs

Owner, John Hays, said he planned to reopen and rename the shops as soon as possible.

Monks say Spain’s government can’t exhume dictator Franco’s body because he is buried in ‘sacred place’

The Abbey of the Valley of the Fallen sits on ground under which Franco is buried.

Over 40% of people in Spain think cheating on a partner is acceptable

British people are the biggest prudes in Europe, the study also found.

Miracle baby dies after surviving heart transplant as doctors in Spain mistakenly cause overdose by giving it 10 TIMES...

The court will now investigate whether it was the doctor who prescribed the wrong dosage or the nurse who simply administered too much

‘UNACCEPTABLE’: Spain’s Pedro Sanchez hits back at Donald Trump’s tariffs on Spanish wine, cheese, olives and pork

"My responsibility as prime minister is to defend the agricultural sector in the face of any attempt to railroad us with tariffs"

New twist in ‘head in a box’ crime in Spain as cleaner may have unwittingly disposed of the body...

A CLEANER has told police she fears she may have disposed of a body without realising.  It comes as police are investigating the cleaner's boss...

New rules will ban electric scooters from pavements says Spain’s road transport chief

The new regulations will forbid scooters and bicycles from both riding and parking on pavements.

Woman stopped by police after riding electric scooter on motorway in Spain

The 36-year-old was soon approached by two members of the Guardia Civil and stopped.

THOMAS COOK: Refunds now open for Brits who booked holidays to Spain before travel giant went bust

Refunds are to be repaid within 60 days on the submission of a valid completed claim form

Expat duo create website chronicling history of Spain’s castles starring in blockbuster hits

There are around 2,500 castles in Spain and Jaen in Andalucia has the largest number, with 237, however no films have shot there.

REVEALED: The Spanish products US President Donald Trump wants to hit with HUGE 25% taxes

In 2018, wine and olive oil alone were the Spanish products most exported to the US, with the total put at just over €700 million

Three of Spain’s wines are amongst the world’s best bottles for under $20

Eric Asimov of The New York Times included the Madrid Granito de Cadalso, the Grancanario Fronton de Oro and the Cadiz Vara y Pulgar in his top 20 wines for under $20 list.

REVEALED: When the clocks will change in Spain and why

THAT time of year is fast approaching, when the sun begins to set sooner and sooner as we wave summer goodbye.  Like every year, the...

Pedro Sanchez calls for calm in Spain’s Catalunya as violence is feared in week of ‘illegal’ referendum anniversary and...

PEDRO Sanchez has warned Catalunya separatists not to encourage violence ahead of the conclusion of the trial of separatist leaders.  The prime minister's call for...

Evil stepmum who murdered little boy, 8, in cold blood in Almeria becomes first woman EVER to receive life...

Ana Julia Quezada was found guilty of murdering Gabriel Cruz, the son of her partner Angel Cruz, by a jury in Almeria last month

At least 500 hotels to shutdown imminently in Spain after Thomas Cook collapse as tourism boss begs Ryanair to...

AT least 500 hotels are facing immediate closure due to the collapse of British travel giant Thomas Cook.  That's the stark warning made by the...

REVEALED: The shockingly low salaries of doctors in Spain compared to UK, US and France

DOCTORS in Spain earn five times less than their counterparts in the US, a new study has revealed.  The latest International Report on Doctor's Salaries,...

Almost one million affected as major blackout in Tenerife leaves entire island without light

Street and traffic lights stopped working and the emergency services, who received 688 calls throughout the day, had to help around 60 people who were stuck in elevators.

Spain’s government will investigate soldiers caught drinking beer in public with guns at their feet

Normal procedure would have been for them to leave their weapons inside the guarded vehicle while they took their break.

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