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Dating site scam shut down

A gang that allegedly made over a million euros by extorting people using dating websites has been disbanded by the Guardia Civil, with all...

Bid to beat the jams

The national traffic department (DGT) has launched its annual summer ‘Operación Salida’ (operation exit) campaign, with 44 million car journeys predicted for the month...

Guardia Civil issue warning over melting glacier

The poor condition of the largest glacier in Spain’s Pyrenees has led the Guardia Civil to issue a safety warning to climbers and mountain...

More strikes by Ryanair cabin crew

The USO union representing Ryanair cabin crew in Spain has called another 12 days of strikes for July. The stoppages will take place on July...

Sánchez meets Biden before NATO summit

PRIME Minister Pedro Sánchez held an hour-long meeting with Joe Biden on the US president’s first official visit to Spain, which was for the...

Better air – but not good enough

Residents in Spain are breathing the ‘cleanest air’ since records began back in 1990, according to a report published this week. The findings collated by...

Extra measures to contain inflation

Additional measures to compensate for soaring inflation and protect the most vulnerable, as well as further extensions of those already in force, were announced...

Bid to halt vast industrial farm

A protest against intensive farming practices in Spain was held in the small village of Noviercas in the province of Soria at the weekend,...

Strike causes pain for Ryanair customers

A total of 54 Ryanair flights to and from Spain were cancelled yesterday (Sunday) on the third day of strikes by cabin crew who...

VAT cut on electricity

PM Pedro Sánchez announced that his government will reduce IVA (VAT) charged on electricity bills from 10% to 5%. The measure was due to be...

Worst fire of the century under control in Zamora

A mountainous area in the north-west of Spain – famous for its wolf population – has been ravaged by the worst forest fire to...

Bear fight witnessed by naturalists

The incredible survival story of an Iberian brown bear and her cub, who were attacked by a male bear during the mating season, has...

Airlines told to cancel summer flights to prevent travel chaos

The UK government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have told airlines to cancel summer flights now which they cannot supply this summer. The move is...

Strikes announced by Ryanair crew

Ryanair cabin crew unions in Spain have announced six days of strikes. Representatives for USO and Sitcpla said the stoppages would take place on June...

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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...