Scottish drug lord arrested
A fugitive who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking in Scotland was tracked down by the National Police in Tenerife, according...
Two cyclists killed in road tragedy
The town hall of Rubí in Barcelona province declared three days of official mourning after a car collided with a group of eight local...
Energy saving measures ‘are working’
Spain’s efforts to save electricity have been praised by European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen, with the measures introduced last week reducing...
‘Common sense’ energy saving plan switched on
Measures designed to reduce electricity use in Spain came into force on Wednesday, with some clarifications made by the government.
While some Partido Popular (PP)...
July – hottest month on record
July was the hottest month ever recorded in Spain, according to a press release sent out by the ministry for the ecological transition on...
Strike will have minimal impact, says Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair has claimed that the marathon strike started this week by cabin crew staff in Spain – which is due to last...
Regions ordered to provide better response to forest fires
The rampant forest fires this year, which are expected to be the worst on record, have highlighted vast differences between the means and methods...
Grape harvest underway
The grape harvest is underway at La Mata – traditionally the first of the year in Spain.
However, the very high temperatures this summer mean...
Killer heat
A total of 1,900 people died in Spain in July due to the extreme heat, according to estimations from the Carlos III health institute...
Spain rubbishes UK reports on ‘punishing’ British holidaymakers
THE SPANISH government has categorically denied that British tourists are being subjected to additional checks when they enter the country – as reported by...
Air conditioning on ‘low’ – shop window lights out by 10pm
An emergency plan to save energy has been approved by the Cabinet after the EU warned of a potentially difficult winter with Russia reducing...
Ryanair cabin crew staff up the ante
Ryanair cabin crew staff in Spain have said they will strike every week until January due to the ‘refusal of the company to negotiate...
EasyJet pilots set to strike in Spain
THE SUMMER of discontent in the airline industry in Spain is set to continue with easyJet pilots calling nine days of strikes for this...
Spain set to record worst year ever for forest fires
A total of 11,000 people have been evacuated from their homes over the last 10 days due to the wave of forest fires which...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
