Spain sees sixty degrees: Heatwave conditions continue into the weekend
The deadly heat wave spreading across Spain has caused ground temperatures in some areas to exceed a deadly 60C. Satellite imaging showed certain areas on
Spain’s airports report record total of passengers for first half of 2023
SPAIN’S airports operated by Aena closed the first six months of 2023 with 129,447,124 travellers, a total which represents an increase of 23.4% compared with
Greenpeace calls for faster action to save Spain from ravages of climate change
A NEW REPORT from Greenpeace has highlighted the effects of climate change on Spain and has called for tough action soon to counter its impact.
Fresh blow for ex-Catalan separatist leader trying to dodge extradition to Spain
THE EUROPEAN UNION Court of Justice has confirmed that the former Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont and two other Catalan separatist Members of the European Parliament,
Rights group says at least 951 migrants died in dangerous sea crossings to Spain in first half of 2023
AT LEAST 951 migrants have died while trying to reach Spain by sea in the first half of 2023 according to a Spanish migrant rights
Spain’s Council of Ministers ends final Covid restrictions involving mask wearing
SPAIN is waving farewell to the last remaining restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic dating back to the spring of 2020. Tuesday’s meeting of the
Spain breaks monthly tourist record- yet again- as visitors continue to flood back
THE BIG return of foreign tourists is continuing unabated with May joining the first four months of the year to record all-time high international visitors.
Energy firm Endesa gets €500 million loans to fund solar and wind projects in Spai
ENERGY company Endesa has secured loans totalling €500 million to fund solar and wind projects in Spain. The deals will help Endesa deliver on its
Over five million people live on their own in Spain according to housing census
THE NUMBER of people living on their own in Spain has gone up significantly in a decade according to a National Institute of Statistics(INE) study.
Home grocery delivery service Getir to dismiss entire workforce in Spain
HOME grocery delivery company Getir has announced that it plans to get rid of its entire workforce in Spain- barely two years after the Turkish
Inflation in Spain falls below 2% for first time since March 2021
INFLATION in Spain has dipped to below 2% for the first time since March 2021 according to provisional June figures released on Thursday by the
End of first summer heatwave in Spain could bring rain and hail to some areas
A TROUGH of cooler air is expected to move across Spain on Thursday bringing to an end the first heatwave of the summer. Forecasters predict
Bogus holiday rental scam captures victims in Spain and the UK
THE GUARDIA CIVIL in Valencia has brought down a group of scammers offering holiday home rentals in Spain to domestic and United Kingdom customers. Two
Spain to offer tax breaks to people who buy an electric car
SPAIN will pay back up to 15% of income tax to people who buy an electric vehicle before the end of the year in a
Compulsory face mask wearing to end in health centres, pharmacies, and hospitals in Spain
THE COMPULSORY wearing of face masks could be abolished this week in Spain’s health centres, dentists, pharmacies and hospitals. Masks will still have to worn
Pedro Sanchez admits controversial rape law was ‘biggest mistake’ of his government in Spain
SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has admitted to a controversial new rape law being ‘the biggest mistake’ of his government. In a Sunday interview with
Most tax cuts on essential foods expected to be extended this week in Spain as election looms
SPAIN’S Economy Minister Nadia Calviño has said that she expects the Council of Ministers to extend on Tuesday some of the anti-crisis measures that are
Spain’s government says economy has returned to pre-pandemic growth rates
SPAIN’S economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the previous three months according to figures published on Friday by the
Almost 40% of workers in Spain do not receive overtime compensationÂ
FOUR out of 10 workers in Spain receive no compensation for their overtime work. A study carried out by Infojobs and Adecco exposed businesses in
Rising interest rates cause big fall in new mortgages for house buyers in Spain
NEW HOME mortgages granted in April fell by 18.3% compared to a year earlier according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics published on
First heatwave of the summer coming to Spain with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees
SPAIN’S State Meteorological Agency(Aemet) has warned about the first heatwave of the summer arriving this weekend which could last until the middle of next week.
Big success for 2022 Youth Cultural Bonus in Spain as applications are invited for 2023
SPAIN’S Youth Cultural Bonus for 2022 which provided €400 per head to invest in culture to young people who reach 18 years has distributed more
Beer consumption reaches all-time high in Spain
BEER drinking reached a record-high in Spain in 2022 helped by hospitality recovering after the pandemic and larger number of tourists. Figures released by the
Bank of Spain improves its economic forecast for remainder of 2023
THE BANK OF SPAIN has raised its economic growth forecast for 2023 to 2.3% from 1.6% in March as activity picked up more than expected
Spain’s banks told to pay out more to savers as interest rates climb
BANKS in Spain have been told to start paying clients better rates for their savings as interest rates continue to climb. The call has come
Police in Spain offer tips to stop holiday rental booking scams
THE POLICIA NACIONAL has issued a scam warning to tourists ahead of the summer season looking to book vacation homes in Spain. There have been