Tag: Russia
Spanish fashion retailer Inditex known for brands like Zara and Bershka says prices will rise by 2%
SPANISH fashion giant Inditex says prices will go up by 2% across its domestic stores this spring and summer due to inflation.
Inditex, who are...
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...
Slava Ukraini: Let’s stage a covert mission to take La Zagaletta back from the Russians
A Marbella journalist’s life is normally deciding which restaurant, club or new development lauch I should grace with my presence. The nearest I ever...
Rising energy prices and food shortages could dent tourist recovery in Benidorm area of Spain
BENIDORM hotels and restaurants say they are concerned about rising costs brought about by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Though hotel and holiday bookings are...
Security agency warns of Russian cyber-attacks on Spain
RUSSIAN state-sponsored hacking groups have stepped up cyber-attacks on Spain in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
Spain’s National Intelligence Centre (NIC), said that a...
‘We’re not Putin’: Expat Russian in Spain speaks out against war in Ukraine
SINCE Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stories of the plight of refugees, armed service people, and citizens trapped in their besieged home cities have, rightly,...
Spain included in Russia’s ‘hostile list’ in revenge for sanctions following Ukraine invasion
SPAIN has been placed on Vladimir Putin’s list of 43 ‘unfriendly countries’’ who face economic restrictions in retaliation for imposing sanctions on Russia.
The list...
Spanish retail giant Inditex closes 502 stores in Russia over Ukraine invasion
THE Spanish fashion giant Inditex has announced that it is closing its 502 stores in Russia in protest at Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Galician...
Spain releases two million barrels of oil reserves to support Ukraine
THE Spanish government has approved the release of two million barrels of oil from its reserves to help support the Ukrainian army.
Pedro Sanchez said...
Spain braced for economic slowdown with Ukraine conflict but insists impact on tourism will be minimal
SPAIN'S Prime Minister warned that the Russian invasion in Ukraine would impact Spain’s economy and cause an increase in energy bills while the Tourism...
‘I’m terrified for my daughter’: Ukrainian expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol speaks of fear at Russian invasion
A UKRAINIAN woman living in Malaga opens her heart to the Olive Press and expresses her worries about the Russian invasion.
Halyna Surkova, 53, originally...
Grenade launchers and machines: What Spain will send to Ukraine to fight Russian invasion
SPAIN’S Defence Minister outlined the military hardware that will be sent to the Ukraine resistance to help fight against the Russian invasion.
Margarita Robles said...
EXPLAINED: How many Ukrainians and Russians are resident in Spain and where do they live?
FOLLOWING Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Olive Press takes a look at Ukrainian and Russian demographics in Spain.
There are currently 112,034 Ukrainian citizens registered...
Gibraltar bans Russian aircraft and ships in protest at Ukraine invasion
GIBRALTAR has banned Russian aircraft from its airspace and Russian boats from its port in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
The government said...
WATCH: Spain’s celebrity chef Jose Andres at Ukraine border to feed refugees fleeing Russian invasion
CELEBRATED chef Jose Andres, whose fame is as much for his humanitarian efforts as his cuisine, has made an emotional plea for peace as...
Russians in Spain struggle as sanctions bite over Ukraine invasion
RUSSIANS in Spain are facing a backlash after the invasion of Ukraine, with reports of assaults and blackmail.
And as banking sanctions start to bite,...
Pedro Sanchez announces electricity bill tax cuts will be extended in Spain
TAX cuts on electricity bills and a windfall tax on power companies will stay in place until the end of June.
IVA on bills were...
U-TURN: Spain will send weapons to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain will send ‘offensive military hardware’ to Ukraine to help battle Russia’s invasion.
Sanchez made the announcement in Spain’s...
Struggling Dia supermarket chain in Spain unfazed by EU blacklist of Russian oligarch owner
SPAIN'S Dia supermarket chain says its business as usual despite its key figure getting onto an EU Russian oligarch blacklist in wake of the...
Spain could seize superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs under sanctions against Ukraine invasion
Superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs which are currently moored in Spain could be seized by authorities under sanctions threatened by the EU in retaliation...
Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca starts collecting medical aid for Ukraine
BENIDORM council has unanimously condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and opened four collection points for medical supplies.
Monday's plenary meeting brought rare political unity as...
Spain threatens to close its ports to Russian ships over Ukraine invasion
SPAIN'S Foreign Minister said the EU-bloc should close its ports to Russian ships in the same way that airspace has been closed to Russian...
Spain’s inflation rate soars with effects of Russian sanctions still to bite
SPAIN has recorded its biggest annual inflation hike since 1989 according to figures released on Monday by the National Statistics Institute(INE).
Preliminary numbers for February...
Solidarity for Ukraine during international protest in Costa Blanca city of Torrevieja in Spain
PROTESTORS gathered outside Torrevieja's Town Hall on Sunday to show their solidarity for Ukraine in the wake of last week's invasion by Russia.
The Plaza...
Iberia and British Airways flights rerouted to avoid Russian airspace after Ukraine invasion
British Airways and Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling has said it will re-route its aircraft to avoid flying over Russian airspace.
IAG also said it...
Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress 2022 in Spain removes Russian pavilion from next week’s event due to Ukraine invasion
THE world's biggest telecoms fair, the Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona has scrapped a dedicated area to Russian exhibitors due to their country's invasion...
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Police received a call at around 4pm on Saturday, November...
