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Police in Spain ramp up spot checks to catch drink and drug drivers during the Christmas period – after 18 road deaths over the recent ‘puente’ holiday

SPAIN’S DGT traffic authority is ramping up spot checks in a bid to nab drink and drug drivers during the Christmas period. The plan, which will be presented by the DGT on

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:50

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Bank holidays in Spain: When are they in December and what shops will be open?

WHEN are Spain’s December bank holidays and will any shops open their doors? December will see Spaniards enjoy two bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to put up the tree, order

5 Dec, 2023 @ 11:39

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Holidaymakers help Spain's airports reach 'all-time' November high- better than before pandemic

Spain’s UGT union calls airport strike for key December vacation days

ONE OF Spain’s main labour unions, UGT, has called a strike for airport handling staff during key December vacation days, threatening the travel plans of thousands. The stoppage is planned for all

27 Nov, 2023 @ 16:52

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May 1 and 2: Spain’s public holidays explained

IF YOU didn’t know already, this weekend will last three days, thanks to International Workers’ Day falling on May 1. That means a bank holiday, or festivo, across the whole of Spain.

30 Apr, 2023 @ 12:00

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Major Congestion At Main Access Roads To Valencia Brings Traffic To A Standstill

Spain’s traffic authority predicts 13.5 million car journeys in next week thanks to December national holidays

A WHOPPING 13.5 million car journeys are expected to be made over the next week, as much of Spain will grind to a halt thanks to a public holiday on Tuesday December

2 Dec, 2022 @ 16:45

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The Storm Filomena Puts The Roads Of The Community Of Madrid On Red Alert

Drivers warned over road conditions during Spain’s long bank holiday with heavy snow forecast

DRIVERS have been warned to be careful when they take to the roads after the bank holiday break as heavy snow is forecast across much of the northern half of Spain. Known

6 Dec, 2021 @ 18:30

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Dead body washed up on Spanish beach

Local police were called to the scene at around 9 am today

3 May, 2016 @ 13:09

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