Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
Volcano makes history
On Sunday the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma reached the milestone of 85 days, which is the longest on record...
Severe flooding hits north of Spain
Following nearly two weeks of heavy rain and the arrival of snow melt, the longest river entirely within Spain, the Ebro, burst its banks...
Children will get Covid jab
Approval has been given by Spain’s national public health committee to vaccinate children aged five to 11 years old against Covid-19.
According to a press...
Rollercoaster electricity prices continue
The wholesale energy price in Spain continues to fluctuate wildly.
Today (Wednesday) householders signed up to the regulated tariff (PVPC) will pay an average of...
Tests for UK travel start tomorrow
People travelling to the UK from any country will need to take a pre-departure test from tomorrow (December 7).
According to the UK’s Department of...
‘Incredible’ employment figures hailed
Unemployment in Spain fell by the largest ever number for a month of November, 74,381, and the number of workers making social security contributors...
Travel requirements changed for Britons
British visitors will have to show a vaccination certificate against Covid-19 to enter Spain as the government tightens restrictions for travel from countries outside...
‘Ping pain’ for vaccinated travellers set to end
The prospect of being ‘pinged’ by the NHS Test and Trace over a close Covid contact and told to self-isolate when visiting the UK...
Booster jabs for 60s announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Wednesday that all people in their 60s will receive a booster jab to protect them against Covid-19.
Previously national...
Fairer tax for property sellers
A revised law for the municipal capital gains tax known as the ‘plusvalía’ – paid when someone sells, is given or inherits a home...
Moves afoot over the ‘180 days in Spain’ campaign
President of Alicante province Carlos Mazón met with the Spanish Ambassador in the UK, José Pascual Marco on Monday to enlist his support to...
More than a third of Britons enjoy ‘TIE time’
Just over a year after the TIE (Tarjeta Identidad de Extranjero) residency card was launched, the latest figures from the Spanish government show that...
Rich foreigners rule works for Britons wanting to live in Spain
Real estate chiefs have highlighted how Britons can beat Brexit rules by buying a property in Spain worth more than €500,000.
Legislation was introduced by...
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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...
