Spain’s bid to become ‘climate neutral’
Spain’s first ever climate change law (Ley de Cambio Climático y Transición Energética) has been approved.
According to the objectives, the country will become ‘climate...
Making equality a legal obligation
Cabinet has been analysing the upcoming equality law, which has become known as the Ley de Paridad.
It will ‘establish the goal of having at...
Government’s new move in tax battle
The national government has moved to stymie a regional Partido Popular (PP) initiative to reduce taxes for the wealthy.
Minister for the treasury María Jesús...
Farmers march on Madrid
THE NEW left-wing coalition government between PSOE and Unidas Podemos is facing its first major conflict.
Farmers marched through main streets of Madrid and cut-off...
Two kings celebrate 40th anniversary of Spanish Constitution
A unique moment in history was snapped yesterday (Thursday) when two Spanish kings stood together (reigning King Felipe VI and his father King Juan...
PM presents ‘de-escalation’ plan
The government’s initial ‘de-escalation’ plan for lockdown was revealed by PM Pedro Sánchez this afternoon (Tuesday). after it was approved in a Cabinet...
August gloom for employment
THE NUMBER of unemployed people in Spain increased in August by 47,047 - the largest rise in that month since 2011.
The overall figure of...
Inferno strikes old people’s home
Six people have died and 18 have been injured – including members of the emergency services – in a fire at an old people’s...
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...
Cheaper cinema tickets for senior citizens
An initiative to make the cinema more accessible to senior citizens has been passed by the government.
In Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting they agreed to fund...
Game over for match fixers
A total of 23 members of an alleged betting syndicate have been arrested on suspicion of fixing football games in Spain.
Among those detained are...
Controversy over denialists rally as Covid-19 figures rocket
A fiery crossfire of accusations is underway between Madrid city hall and the central government delegate following a sanctioned protests by Covid-19 denialists in...
DGT tips for summer road trips
A total of 95 million car journeys are due to take place in Spain over the summer.
According to the national traffic department (DGT), more...
Volcano ‘still dangerous’
The volcanic eruption in the Canary Island of La Palma may be officially over after 85 days, but scientific committee PEVOLCA warned there are...
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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...
