New research on cave paintings in Spain credits children for prehistoric art
MUCH modern art may look a little sketchy to the untrained eye. But new research has found that some of the world’s earliest known art
Spain to rollout taser use for officers in Policia Nacional
SPAIN’S Policia Nacional is to begin a rollout of tasers for all officers. Until now, tasers in Spain’s police forces have been relatively restricted, with
Deliveroo leaves Spain after losing €23 million in two years
FOOD delivery service Deliveroo has announced it will cease operating in Spain citing huge economic losses since the start of the pandemic. The company reported
Meet the new British diplomat in Spain blazing a trail for women in the Foreign Office
UNTIL 1972, women in the Foreign Office had to leave the service on getting married. Now, a generation later and women hold some of the
Striking lorry divers in Spain face police clampdown over violent picketing
SPAIN’S government is mobilising over 15,000 police officers to crack down on violent pickets among striking truck drivers. Protests this week have seen drivers block
New study reveals moving to Spain could be good for your mental health
A NEW report has given surprising insight into the countries whose populations have the best mental health. The contrast between the UK and Spain could
American tourist dies after being swept onto rocks while paddle surfing off San Sebastian beach in northern Spain
A holidaymaker from the USA died while paddle surfing on Tuesday after being swept away by big waves off a beach in San Sebastian in
COKE JOKE: Spanish quiz show producers apologise for asking contestants to guess the street price of drugs
SPANISH producers have been forced to issue an apology after asking contestants to guess the street price of cocaine. The off-colour question about the white
Spain suspends Golden Visas for Russian citizens wanting to buy residency
RUSSIAN nationals have been barred from getting Spanish residency permits under the Golden Visa scheme. Spain’s Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, has ordered the suspension
IN PICS: Across Spain the sky turned orange and dust fell from the Sahara
THIS week Spain has been hit by a weather phenomenon known as the calima, when a dust storm from the Sahara swept north and dumped
Celebrate spring: Six of the most beautiful places to see almond blossom in Spain
THE beginning of March welcomes the unique spectacle of almond blossom in Spain, ushering in spring and creating unmissable sights and smells. While you can
Franco fan who plotted to kill Spain’s PM over exhumation of dictator goes on trial in Barcelona
AN admirer of Franco who plotted to kill Spain’s Prime Minister over plans to exhume the fascist dictator, is facing 18 years in jail if
Facebook announced big investment in Spain as part of metaverse drive
TECH giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced big investment plans for Spain. Meta will recruit 2,000 more employees in the next five
Top optician warns of ‘permanent damage’ to eyes following three dangerous trends on social media
SOCIAL media users taking part in viral TikTok challenges are putting themselves at risk of blindness, an expert has warned. Dr Nigel Best, an optometrist
Spain cancels art loans to Russian museums in protest at Ukraine war
AN exhibition detailing the history of duelling at state-run museums in Moscow has been cancelled after a host of European countries withdrew loaned artworks in
Property: Entire abandoned village with Romanesque church for sale in rural Spain
THOSE looking for a project may be interested in an entire abandoned village for sale in Burgos in central northern Spain. It includes a Romanesque
Five Spaniards drive from Spain’s Alicante to Poland to cook paella for refugees fleeing Ukraine
FIVE friends from Spain were so moved by the situation affecting those fleeing the Ukraine that they decided to do what they did best: make
Spanish supermarket giant Mercadona criticises panic-buyers and hoarders following sunflower oil clampdown
MAJOR Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has appealed to customers to stop panic-buying and hoarding. Reporting a €47 million fall in profits last year, Mercadona president,
Two years since lockdown: What we know about the evolution of coronavirus pandemic in Spain
IT’S been two years since Spain declared a ‘state of emergency’ as the coronavirus swept across Spain and the nation was put into lockdown. The
Spain seizes Russian oligarch superyachts in Barcelona and Mallorca
A €140 million superyacht owned by an oligarch friend of Russian leader Vladamir Putin has been seized by authorities in Barcelona. Another craft has also
Lift off! Ryanair launches five more summer routes in Spain
BUDGET airline Ryanair is expanding its summer routes in anticipation of a big increase in passenger numbers as the pandemic ends. The airline, which is
14 common Spanish proverbs that you can use everyday without offending anyone
EVERY language has its own particular sayings and proverbs that are passed down generation to generation and whose origins are often lost in the annals
Spain to lower taxes for industries affected by war in Ukraine
SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced he will reduce the tax burden of the industries most impacted by the war in Ukraine. He made
TRAVELLING FROM SPAIN? UK scraps remaining Covid travel restrictions in time for Easter holidays
IT’S good news for holidaymakers looking to travel to the UK this Easter. The UK Government has confirmed that they will scrap all the remaining
Weather warnings issued across Spain as Storm Celia sweeps in bringing much needed rain
SPAIN’S meteorological agency Aemet has issued weather warnings in 11 regions across Spain as Storm Celia sweeps across the nation. The storm, named on March
EXPLAINED: How to find the cheapest petrol stations in Spain
The cost of petrol is pricing driving off the roads. Here’s where you’ll find the cheapest fuel in Spain. The price of petrol in Spain