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Animals in Spain awarded new legal status as ‘sentient beings’ rather than things

DOMESTIC animals are now recognised as ‘sentient beings’ and no longer considered ‘objects’ in Spain, after new legislation was passed in a parliamentary vote on Thursday December 2.

7 Dec, 2021 @ 19:20

Lead·National News·Politics

Explainer: Euthanasia law in Spain comes into force

A NEW assisted suicide law came into effect on Friday, making Spain the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia. Parliament gave final approval for the bill on March 18

27 Jun, 2021 @ 16:59

Health·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

More and More US States are Proposing Sports Betting Legislations

THE news related to sports betting industry seems to be coming from all the quarters in the United States these days. Several of the states in the US are looking like pushing

5 Mar, 2019 @ 14:08

Entertainment

UK rejects Spain’s claims that it owns the land Gibraltar airport built on

Spain refuses to acknowledge the UK’s sovereignty over the strip of land in the north of Gibraltar on which the airport sits

1 Mar, 2019 @ 13:32

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

First Gibraltar, now Spain! As government draws up Bitcoin legislation

Garcia also hinted at a lack of regulation to encourage initial growth in Spain but said 'we want to set up Europe's safest framework to invest in ICOs'.

16 Feb, 2018 @ 13:44

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

The fight for mortgage justice for home owners in Spain

The abusive nature of these contractual clauses, which makes them void, stems from the description made by the Supreme Court

19 Jan, 2017 @ 13:00

Antonio Flores: Legal Problems·Lead

New law in Spain offers fewer safeguards for off-plan property buyers

Changes that come into effect from January 1, 2016, leave consumers at much greater risk of financial losses. Only banks and insurers look set to benefit

11 Nov, 2015 @ 16:54

Adam Neale: Property Insider

Whose will is it anyway?

New EU rules actually give you more control over your will, says Richard Alexander

5 Sep, 2015 @ 12:19

Richard Alexander: Road to Riches

Property legislation victory to fight Spanish home demolitions

Putting a stop to sporadic nightmare demolitions - but not in time to protect the Priors

26 Jun, 2015 @ 13:58

Lead·Property

Back to the future

Retirement planning – know where you’re heading

26 Jan, 2015 @ 09:00

Richard Alexander: Road to Riches

Spanish political parties accused of dodging the law using crowdfunding websites

Watchdog calling for legal loophole to be closed

7 Jan, 2015 @ 17:36

Lead

Spain passes anti-protest law

New anti-protest law, dubbed the 'Gag Law', is introduced in Spain

12 Dec, 2014 @ 15:31

Pro-life campaigners turn to march in Madrid as controversial abortion plans shelved

PP's controversial law delayed in the run up to 2015 general elections

22 Sep, 2014 @ 14:02

Lead·National News

Exclusive Olive Press investigation sparks changes for foreigner safety

Steps are now being taken in Marbella, and even across Spain

23 Jul, 2014 @ 12:12

Lead·Malaga

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Spain’s anti-abortion bill campaigners hit the big screen

Nearly 80 female film-makers release hard-hitting documentary across Spain

12 Jul, 2014 @ 12:00

Lead·National News

Crackdown on Magaluf pub crawls after mamading oral sex video scandal

Boss of bar crawl Carnage Magaluf refuses to apologise to sex video girl's family

11 Jul, 2014 @ 11:13

Lead·National News

Ex-king Juan Carlos nears legal immunity amid paternity suits

Legislation has been passed to the protect the ex-monarch

27 Jun, 2014 @ 10:44

National News

Former King Juan Carlos in hot water over paternity claims

But Spanish politicians are rushing to his rescue

23 Jun, 2014 @ 12:05

Lead·Malaga

Injunction against Andalucia’s anti-eviction laws

The Rajoy administration filed a suit against the controversial law two weeks ago

15 Jul, 2013 @ 17:55

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Same sex couples to get legal recognition in Gibraltar

A draft bill has been written up by government officials and is expected to become law within the next few weeks

12 Feb, 2013 @ 11:14

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar introduces ASBOs as old laws are modernised

A change-up of laws attempts to bring the Rock's crime-fighters up to speed

24 Nov, 2012 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Gibraltar

Europe to follow UK in banning ‘rip off’ credit card fees

Airlines hit as Europe follows the UK to ban the unpopular charges

23 Dec, 2011 @ 12:14

Business & Finance