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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:45:37
Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth buy flat in Madrid, but plan to stay living in Oz
AUSSIE actor Chris Hemsworth and his Spanish wife Elsa Pataky have bought a small flat in Madrid's Chamberí district, partly as an investment and as a pied à terre, according to latest reports from the celebrity media.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:35:36
Blas Cantó reveals his Eurovision 2021 entry song
SPAIN'S Eurovision 2021 song has been chosen by viewers after representative Blas Cantó performed both on the channel TVE – the country's answer to BBC 1 – and will be seeking votes from across the continent on May 22.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:25:51
First plane to fly from Europe to Latin America: Its 95-year journey
A FIRST for two continents, not just for Spain, this month marks the 95th anniversary of a journey that now takes place dozens of times a day without incident, celebration or welcome parties beyond those strictly family- or friend-related.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:40:50
Blue-chip US property buyers head for Costa del Sol: Sharp rise in investors from across the pond in 2020
HOMEBUYERS from the USA have sharply increased in number on the Costa del Sol's 'Golden Mile' over 2020, as a result of 'the pandemic and being unhappy with Trump's government', according to estate agencies in the area.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:25:29
Iker Casillas buys Knight Rider 'Kitt car' to celebrate wife's successful surgery
FORMER Spain football team captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has bought the legendary 'Kitt' car driven by David Hasselhoff's Michael Knight in the cult sci-fi TV show to celebrate the success of his wife's recent operation.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:35:29
Motoring fines to fund driving lessons for hard-pressed young adults
TRAFFIC fines will help fund driving lessons and tests for young adults with little or no income – it's official.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:15:33
Special offers, free delivery...what people in Spain look for when buying online
NEARLY two-thirds of people in Spain are more likely to buy a product online if delivery is free of charge, and at least four in 10 will be more attracted to a product or service if it comes at a discount, according to recent research. 

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:50:34
Zara Dogs: Great high-street gear for fashion-conscious pooches
NOT content with just dressing humans, Spain's largest and most world-famous fashion empire has started a new clothing line for pets. 

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:56:17
Formula 1 and MotoGP circuit planned for Madrid-region village
ANOTHER Formula 1 and MotoGP circuit could join the list of Spain's top-flight motorsport venues – this time in the village of Morata de Tajuña in the Greater Madrid region.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:10:40
Spain spends six hours a day online, two on social media, says global research
EIGHT in 10 people in Spain use social media every day, and are connected for a total of two hours, according to the latest worldwide research into online habits.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:15:08
Fernando Alonso out of hospital, walking unaided and due to start F1 season in March
TWICE-WORLD champion racing driver Fernando Alonso has been discharged from hospital after a serious cycling accident, and has been caught on camera walking off the premises unaided and apparently in an excellent state of health.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:35:55
Switching to solar: Grants, tax breaks and other help with the cost of 'green power'
WHEREVER you've made your home or set up a pied à terre in Spain, you're not going to be short of sunlight. 

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:55:43
Costa del Silicon: Málaga to host Europe's biggest cyber-security centre
ONCE, Spain's southern and Mediterranean coasts were predicted to become 'the California of Europe' – and now, it looks as though the former may well be in some way, thanks to a massive investment by one of the world's most dominant cyber-giants.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:40:37
Where's Wally? Roo in Roda de Ter caught on the hop
A WALLABY hopping around the streets may be nothing to write home about in parts of Australia, but it isn't generally something you'd expect to see in a village in the province of Barcelona.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:30:33
Cash, cards or mobiles, and the influence of Covid: Consumer habits explored
CONSUMERS in Spain are moving more and more towards electronic payments at the expense of cash, with mobile phones increasingly used, according to recent research.



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