Protests after Catalan leaders’ jail sentences announced
Supreme Court judges have sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition and misuse of public funds.
Former...
Puigdemont ambiguity continues
Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has replied evasively to central government's demand for a straight answer over whether or not he declared independency last week.
The...
Bid to bring down the government falls flat
Although far-right party Vox already knew they did not have enough support in the parliament to pass their motion of no confidence against the...
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...
Regions to curb smoking in latest Covid-19 measures
SPAIN continues to fight new flare-ups of Covid-19 with regions imposing local lockdowns and extra measures in an attempt to curb contagion.
The latest new...
Bank watchdog to be set up
The government is creating an authority to defend the interests of clients of financial institutions.
Minister for the economy, Nadia Calviño said it will have...
Pay deal set to avert strikes
Employers’ representatives and the country’s two main unions – UGT and CCOO – have come to an agreement over pay which is set to...
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...
‘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)...
Froome delighted Brits on Costa Vuelta stage
Thousands of British fans who cheered the Vuelta Ciclista a España participants as they raced from Orihuela Costa to the Cumbre del Sol in...
VAT on food slashed – motorists’ fuel discount to end
The government has brought in measures to reduce the price of basic food products – and will provide a €200 ‘cheque’ for low income...
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...
A Real celebration
Real Madrid held a spectacular celebration of thier 11th European Cup (Champions' League) title at the Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday night - with carried...
Man with knife shot at Barcelona police station
A man was shot dead by police officers at a Barcelona city police station after he pull out a knife ans should 'Allah' and...
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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...
