Windfall for dependency care
The Cabinet has approved distribution of almost €1.1 billion amongst the regional governments for dependency care.
The funding is from the EU recovery plan and...
Sánchez returns as Spain’s leader
Pedro Sánchez has been voted in as Prime Minister following a tense and bad tempered debate in the Congress.
The Socialist party (PSOE) politician received...
‘Reconciliation’ in Cataluña via amnesty, says the PSOE
The Socialist party (PSOE) registered the amnesty law in the Congress on Monday.
The legislation, which will now go through the Parliamentary process, affects 309...
‘Tax-free’ shopping in Spain touted in London
Britons are being told that Spain is a ‘tax-free’ shopping destination, in a government marketing campaign.
Acting minister for tourism Héctor Gómez highlighted during a...
Amnesty awaits Catalan separatists
A law granting an amnesty to the Catalan politicians who fled Spain following the illegal independence referendum held on October 1, 2017 is due...
Princess Leanor takes centre stage
Princess Leonor swore loyalty to the Constitution on Tuesday and became the first female heir to the Spanish throne in 190 years.
The oath ceremony...
‘Robin Hood’ government slammed by the banks
Big banks and electricity giants are registering record profits – but are still up in arms over additional taxation imposed by the government to...
High speed trains reach the green coast
Tickets for high-speed trains to the Asturias region will go on sale on November 2, according to rail operator Renfe.
The new line, due to...
Employment record for Spain
More people are in work in Spain than ever before.
The figures released by the national statistics institute (INE) on Thursday morning show that 209,100...
Government deal moves closer
The Socialist party (PSOE) and Sumar have signed a pact to govern Spain – and the deal includes important infrastructure works for Alicante province.
Acting...
Wine war at the border
Unions and viticulturists are up in arms over attacks carried out by French farmers on trucks carrying Spanish wine and tomatoes.
They have accused the...
Energy giant in price fixing trial
Energy company Iberdrola is on trial at the High Court in Madrid for price fixing.
Iberdrola Generación is accused of artificially increasing tariffs back in...
Airport ‘handling’ staff to stage protests
Unions are organising protests at all airports in Spain over new licences approved by state airport operator Aena for ground handling services around the...
Granada – a declaration of intent
Heads of State laid ‘the strategic foundations for the future of the EU and addressed its enlargement’ at the informal summit held in Granada...
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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...
