Reducing reliance on imported energy
The Cabinet has approved the PERTE renewable energy plan.
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera stated that it will help Spain to ‘transform the...
Spain bids to host 2030 World Cup
The government is stumping up €7.5 million to support the candidature of Spain, Portugal and Ukraine to host the 2030 football World Cup.
The funding...
Protection for the wolf
Ecologists have celebrated the agreement between regional and national governments to give protected status to the Iberian wolf.
The ministry for the ecological transition noted...
Red carpet for ‘La Roja’
The members of Spain’s World Cup winning side were received by acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez today at the Moncloa Palace.
The PM announced that...
Taxing times
THE TAX agency (Agencia Tributaria) and state news agency EFE have given tips and general information on the annual tax return campaign which started...
Islands lead the way to phase 3
Four islands (La Graciosa, El Hierro and La Gomera in the Canaries, and Formentera in the Balearics) will be the first areas in Spain...
Spain to declare State of Alarm
PM Pedro Sánchez has just announced that the Cabinet will declare the State of Alarm in the whole of Spain over the Covid-19 coronavirus...
Air traffic restricted over Barcelona
Civil aviation authorities have imposed air traffic restrictions on helicopters and light aircraft from today (Friday) until Monday (October 2). This is the latest...
Norwich and Cardiff get the nod from budget flyer
Budget airline Ryanair has announced nine new routes from Alicante-Elche airport as the low-cost operator carries out its promised expansion on the Costa Blanca.
Provincial...
Shining a light on lobbying
A draft of a new law to regulate the activities of lobbying groups in order to ensure their transparency has been approved by the...
PM meets Michael O’Leary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary outlined his budget airline’s €5 billion investment plan in Spain during a meeting with PM Pedro Sánchez at the Moncloa...
Protesting farmers close border motorway
The AP-7 in Girona province – which connects Spain and France – has been blocked by protesting farmers today (Tuesday).
The national traffic department (DGT)...
‘Spain will remain united’ says King
In an exceptional speech to the nation a few minutes ago, King Felipe VI has guaranteed 'the unity of Spain' and has accused the...
Plan to cut smoking to just 5% of the population by...
The government has given a detailed analysis of their ‘integral plan’ to reduce smoking – but has still not yet revealed which additional public...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
