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Spain’s parliament green lights energy-saving measures
CONGRESS on Thursday backed the government's energy-saving plan by 187 votes to 161 with one abstention.
The package, part of a European Union plan to...
EXPLAINER: What are the rules for expat Brits regarding voting in elections in Spain?
A NEW ruling by the European Court of Justice issued has stirred up emotions among British residents in Europe as it states that an...
‘Bittersweet’: Brits living abroad for over 15 years finally win right to vote in UK elections
CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating their victory after years of battling for the right of those who have lived abroad for more than 15years to maintain...
Spain passes labour reform in knife-edge vote thanks to opposition MP error
AN opposition MP accidentally voted ‘yes’ instead of ‘no’ thereby allowing a controversial labour reforms to pass into law.
Spain’s left-wing coalition government succeeded in...
British expats in Spain and across Europe welcome UK move to scrap 15-year voting rule
THE 15-year cut-off date that prevents an estimated one million overseas Brits from voting in UK parliamentary election is about to be scrapped, writes Sue Wilson...
Elderly woman dies at polling station before exercising her right to vote in Spain’s Andalucia
The woman, thought to be above the age of 80, died of natural causes before exercising her right to vote in Spain’s General Election.
GIBRALTAR: All the best pictures of election night as Fabian Picardo re-elected as Rock’s chief minister
Meanwhile, Together Gibraltar leader Marlene Hassan Nahon has been elected for the first time
These are the 15 polling stations OPEN for Gibraltar’s general election today
The result of these election is expected after 10pm tonight, but may not be announced until the early hours of Friday morning
Gibraltar goes to polls for general election amid Brexit chaos with GSLP/Liberals set to win
“This is not a time to change the political leadership of this nation, the same way as you wouldn't change the generals in charge of your battalions at the end game in any battle"
Andalucia is best place to have sex in Spain for fifth year in row, study finds
The study of 18-35-year-olds, conducted through online questionnaires, revealed that six out of 10 Spaniards have sex once a week or less frequently
Spain’s Sanchez fails in new PM bid, opens possibility of fresh election
Known as the 'comeback kid,' the 47-year-old has so far only managed to secure the backing of his own 123 PSOE lawmakers
Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol
THE PSOE has achieved the largest share of Andalucia’s municipal votes, continuing its upward rise.
The Socialist party achieved 37% of the region’s votes, compared...
OPINION: Expats will make all the difference in tomorrow’s elections, both as candidates and in the polling booths
Above all, ensure you vote for the local team that best understands the wealth and diversity we bring to their towns
Which? reveals WORST car rental firms British holidaymakers in Spain should avoid this summer
“One wrong turn at airport arrivals could easily make or break your holiday”
Nun in Spain faces three years in prison after changing pensioners’ election ballots from PSOE to PP
She was apparently caught red-handed inserting PP ballots into the envelopes, and documents from the time of the incident have now been handed over to the Office of the Prosecutor
Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power
Vox was narrowly elected in ahead of the governing Popular Party, with the right-wing party securing 364 votes to their conservative rival's 356
Social media giant blocks Podemos days before election in Spain
The left-wing party had been using Whatsapp to connect with tens of thousands of supporters and deliver campaign messages ahead of April 28
IN PICS: The women competing for your vote to be crowned Miss World Malaga on the same day as...
Finalists will compete in sports events, fashion, contribution to society, multimedia and other talents, as well as being judged on how they look
BREAKING: MPs fail to find a majority for ANY Brexit option
MPs voted on eight alternative options including a second referendum and revoking Article 50, with a customs union option coming closest to a consensus
Parliament takes back control as MPs seek new Brexit options
It comes after thousands of expats joined a million marchers at a massive anti-Brexit protest in London at the weekend
Pedro Sanchez calls snap general election in Spain for April 28
The electoral campaign will begin on April 13, before Spain has its third elections in less than four years
WATCH: Feminists camp outside Andalucian parliament to protest FAR-RIGHT support of new government
https://twitter.com/msoledadperez/status/1085141318429540352
HUNDREDS of feminist activists have gathered at the Andalucian parliament to protest against the far-right supported government being sworn in.
Juanma Moreno of the PP...
Gibraltar opposition BLAST government Brexit planning and call for end to ‘secret’ public finances
KEITH Azzopardi has used his new year message to criticize the Gibraltar government over its Brexit arrangements.
Speaking last night, the GSD leader said that...
ELECTION SHOCKER: Spain’s far-right party Vox win first ever seats in Andalucia as PSOE decimated
It is the first time a far-right Spanish political party has gained seats in a regional election since 1975, when General Franco's death brought the return of democracy
OPINION: Why privatising everything in Mijas simply won’t work
Bill Anderson takes a look at the history of privatisation in Mijas
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Spain’s former king Juan Carlos strikes new deal with taxman over flights to hunting trips
FORMER Spanish king Juan Carlos I has reached a new deal with Spain’s Tax Agency over hunting trips he enjoyed after he abdicated in...
