LACK of forward planning is not something Barcelona city council could be accused of – at least, not in relation to its Christmas lights.

A BRITISH resident is up for an award from the EU for inventing 'leather' from pineapple leaves – a no-kill and environmentally-friendly solution that looks just like the real thing and is suitable for shoes, belts, handbags and other hard-wearing ...

A HOSPITAL in the province of Barcelona has successfully carried out Spain's first-ever outpatient stomach reduction operation.

SPAIN has sent oxygen cannisters and ventilators to India to help the stricken sub-continent cope with its devastating Covid-19 epidemic, the European Commission has revealed.

A STATUS like 'Tourism Capital of the Year' immediately conjures up images of either big cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla, or coastal hotspots such as the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, or the Balearic and Canary Islands. But appa...

HOME-BUYING figures are starting to show signs of recovery despite the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, with sales and purchases having risen for two months on the trot, pending statistics for April.

MOST of Spain enjoys the ideal climate for two-wheeled transport, either pedal-powered or with engines, and in fact, one of the reasons young adults do not tend to rush out to get driving lessons as soon as they hit 18 is because mopeds will get them...

BOARD games and card games have undergone something of a renaissance as a result of the pandemic and other forms of entertainment outside the house limited, according to consultancy NPD.

THE BORDER between Spain and Portugal will open from Saturday, and from Monday, bars and shops in the Comunidad Valenciana will be permitted to stay open until the 22.00 curfew.

OVER a century of having to show and update your births, deaths and marriages 'passport', or Libro de Familia, has come to an end with a nationwide digital database taking its place.

A 'QUALITY of life' survey among residents in Spain's biggest cities shows attitudes have changed since the start of the pandemic, according to national consumer organisation OCU, which conducted the research.

A MIXED online and in-person awards ceremony for the 'Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain' saw everyone from Paralympic sporting greats to national politicians, artists and writers through to chief executive officers, collect trophies or find out they wer...

VIRAL footage of tennis star Rafael Nadal from 21 years ago shows his work ethic was firmly entrenched in his psyche as a little boy.

PROVINCIAL border closures in the southern region of Andalucía will be lifted on Thursday this week (April 29) for the first time in three months now that the pandemic is beginning to abate in the area.

BARCELONA Metropolitan Transport (TMB) has launched a system to help the blind and partially-sighted find their way around the rail and bus network – in fact, it is a world first.