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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.
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...
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...
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
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'.
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
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
Whose will is it anyway?
New EU rules actually give you more control over your will, says Richard Alexander
Property legislation victory to fight Spanish home demolitions
Putting a stop to sporadic nightmare demolitions - but not in time to protect the Priors
Back to the future
Retirement planning – know where you’re heading
Spanish political parties accused of dodging the law using crowdfunding websites
Watchdog calling for legal loophole to be closed
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
Exclusive Olive Press investigation sparks changes for foreigner safety
Steps are now being taken in Marbella, and even across Spain
Spain’s anti-abortion bill campaigners hit the big screen
Nearly 80 female film-makers release hard-hitting documentary across Spain
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
Ex-king Juan Carlos nears legal immunity amid paternity suits
Legislation has been passed to the protect the ex-monarch
Former King Juan Carlos in hot water over paternity claims
But Spanish politicians are rushing to his rescue
Injunction against Andalucia’s anti-eviction laws
The Rajoy administration filed a suit against the controversial law two weeks ago
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
Gibraltar introduces ASBOs as old laws are modernised
A change-up of laws attempts to bring the Rock's crime-fighters up to speed
Europe to follow UK in banning ‘rip off’ credit card fees
Airlines hit as Europe follows the UK to ban the unpopular charges
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Hilton to open new airport hotel on Spain’s Costa Blanca: Accommodation will be the closest available to Alicante-Elche
THE FIRST stone has been laid for the construction of the closest hotel to Alicante-Elche airport with a January 2025 opening date pencilled in.
The...
