New study: Increased diabetes risk for people previously hit with Covid-19
People who have previously been infected with Covid-19 could stand at increased risk for diabetes, according to a new study. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre
Spain’s declining birth rate hits a new historic low in 2022
THE DECLINING trend for Spain’s birth rate has been confirmed once more by the latest figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE). According to an
‘It’s a miracle’: How all 17 siblings of Turkish expat living in Spain survived horror earthquake
Turkish expat Refik Agri waited in quiet dread for five hours as he got nothing but radio silence from his family after a 7.8 magnitude
Spain’s government planning to offer temporary residency to illegal migrants who take vocational training
THE SPANISH government is planning on granting temporary residence permits to illegal migrants in the country if they sign up for vocational training, which is
Food inflation remains at over 15% in Spain despite January tax cut
FOOD inflation in Spain stayed at over 15% in January despite an IVA tax cut on some basic products. The National Institute of Statistics(INE) on
Spanish government agrees to increase minimum wage by 8% for 2023
The Spanish government has decided to increase the minimum wage by 8% for 2023. The raise will mean about 2.5 million low/salary workers will receive
Torremolinos police chase: Thieves caught after robbing 195,000 euros worth of jewelry
Crooks who stole 195,000 euros worth of jewelry have been chased through the streets of Torremolinos after a brazen robbery during broad daylight. Police spotted
While Spanish victims are forced to wait for justice, Portugal publishes report on abuses in the Catholic Church
A DEVASTATING report published this week has revealed that at least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Catholic Church in Portugal over
10 romantic (and sometimes strange) nicknames for your sweetheart in Spain
FROM honey bun to sweetie-poo, the English language has its fair share of nauseating terms of endearment. This Valentine’s day, why not mix it up
Nearly half of Spain’s families pay for children to get private lessons
ALMOST half of families in Spain paid for private lessons for their children between 2019 and 2020 according to a study from the Esade Centre
Most wanted: UK’s most dangerous fugitives hiding out in Spain revealed
Authorities have launched a renewed appeal to find seven of the UK’s most wanted criminals thought to be hiding out in Spain. Among those on
Firemen from Spain rescue woman, 50, who had spent 144 hours buried under rubble after Turkey earthquake
A TEAM of firemen from the Madrid region has taken part in the successful rescue of a 50-year-old woman who spent 144 hours buried under
Mercadona supermarkets in Spain spending €60 million on solar panels for stores
THE Mercadona supermarket chain is to spend €60 million on installing solar roof panels at its stores in Spain this year. Renewable energy currently powers
LISTED: Places face masks are still compulsory in Spain
AS of last Wednesday, February 8, wearing a face mask on public transport in Spain is no longer compulsory. The Council of Ministers approved the
Brit flies to Spain in search of English breakfast meal under five pounds
A Brit flew to Spain just to search for an English Breakfast meal that cost under five pounds. TikToker Ben Matthew Saunders documented his trip
Spain passes animal rights bill, but excludes hunting dogs from new protections
A CONTROVERSIAL new animal rights law has passed the Spanish parliament, but with an important exception: it will not cover hunting dogs or other animals
Spain offers citizenship to more than 200 political prisoners freed from jail in Nicaragua
SPAIN’S Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced on Friday that the country is offering citizenship to the more than 200 political prisoners who were freed
Movie ‘As Bestas’ cleans up at Spain’s 37th Goya Awards
THE MOVIE As Bestas (The Beasts) was the big winner at the 37th Goya Awards, which took place on Saturday night in the Andalusian city
Doing just Fine!: Family-owned firm takes on prestigious Fine & Country ‘master licence’ in Spain
EXPAT Chris Hara is shooting for the stars alongside his wife Jacqueline and Spain-born son Cristian. Chris and Jacqueline, who moved to the Costa Blanca
Largest number of companies in Spain for 27 years ceased trading in 2022
THE state of the economy in the wake of the Ukraine war and the post-pandemic period contributed to the highest number of Spanish companies folding
The Spanish town looking for someone to run a bar for 20 euros per month
The council of Cumbres de Enmedio in Andalucia, with 50 inhabitants, wants someone to rent the town’s only bar for €20 per month. The Huelva
Case of mad cow disease detected on farm in northern Spain
Spain has detected a case of mad cow disease in the country’s north on Friday. The atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was detected in a
Palma gang forged vital medical documents for anti-anxiety pills
A gang in Palma has been sentenced to a combined seven years and 10 months in prison for falsifying vital medical documents used to prescribe
Petrol thief stole 2000 litres of diesel from trucks, transport vans in Mallorca
A Mallorca man accused of stealing 2000 litres of petrol on 13 separate occasions has been arrested. The 35-year-old allegedly targeted trucks and transport vans
Spain’s top banks are rolling in cash after bumper 2022 profits
SPAIN’S biggest banks- Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank, Sabadell, Unicaja Banco and Bankinter- clocked up record profits in 2022 according to a survey from the Noevantas consultancy.
Student investigated over viral sexist video at Madrid uni hall reveals why it happened
A Mallorcan student investigated over a viral video which showed other males chanting sexist abuse at young women says it was ‘just a joke’. The