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Sun, 30 May 2021 10:47:46Will Pablo Iglesias ever return to politics? Key ex-colleague gives his views
FORMER deputy president of Spain Pablo Iglesias gave up politics completely within hours of his party's losing the May 4 regional elections in Madrid – but one of his key ex-colleagues thinks his bowing out is only a temporary measure.
Sun, 30 May 2021 09:15:19Cruise ships can dock in Spain from June 7, subject to strict procedures
CRUISE liners will be allowed back into Spain's ports from June 7 – next Monday – which will be great news for the national tourism industry, although some restrictions or criteria will apply.
Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:13'Beach-style' home swimming pools – this summer's hottest new trend
IF YOU can't get to the beach, get the beach to come to you – at least, that's the philosophy of a growing number of homeowners in Spain with their own land.
Fri, 28 May 2021 21:55:59Spain's 16th National Park is 'born': Sierra de las Nieves, Málaga province
ANDALUCÍA has just acquired another National Park – a status that could dramatically increase tourism income and job creation, vital in the holiday industry's post-pandemic recovery.
Thu, 27 May 2021 22:50:32New ITV compulsory vehicle inspection criteria announced
VEHICLE inspection criteria is set to change again from this coming Tuesday (June 1) to update road safety requirements in line with ever-evolving new technology involved in car manufacturing.
Thu, 27 May 2021 21:40:24Royal 'balance sheet' reveals gifts of fans, masks, stuffed toys and a signed F1 helmet
TWO stuffed toys, a Buddha ornament and a Japanese-style pai pai fan are among the gifts given to the Royal family in 2020 – a total of 246 items the King, Queen and their two daughters received from members of the public last year.
Thu, 27 May 2021 04:49:38'Jack Sparrow of Vigo' wins battle to marry in Caribbean Pirate costume
A JOHNNY Depp fan has won his fight to get married in fancy dress and has now tied the knot with his fiancée – in front of the judge who initially denied them permission.
Tue, 25 May 2021 22:45:26Carla Suárez announces comeback for Roland Garros after cancer battle
SPANISH tennis star Carla Suárez set off for Paris today (Tuesday) ready for the French Open at the city's Roland Garros stadium, her first tournament in 17 months.
Tue, 25 May 2021 21:04:49Primavera Sound reveals 2022 line-up: Dua Lipa, Gorillaz, Massive Attack...
ONE of Spain's biggest and most famous music festivals has already announced its line-up for 2022, when it will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Tue, 25 May 2021 03:56:41Red Cross volunteer comforting sobbing migrant and diver rescuing baby go viral: The human side of the border crossing
A RED Cross worker has been reunited with a migrant who collapsed sobbing in her arms during the recent mass rescue operation in Ceuta, the photograph of which went viral on social media.
Mon, 24 May 2021 22:05:47Spanish team for UEFA Euro announced amid controversy over high-profile absences
TEAM manager Luis Enrique has announced his list for the UEFA Euro – due to be played a year overdue as a result of 2020's pandemic-related shutdown – and fans have reacted with everything from outrage to conspiracy theories as to why certain key...
Sun, 23 May 2021 22:35:37Spain reopens to non-EU tourism with limited restrictions from June 1
TRAVEL can now restart to Spain – as from tomorrow (Monday, May 24), visitors from 'safe' non-EU countries will be permitted entry without restrictions or requirements other than, according to the latest tweet from the ministry for tourism, the pas...
Sat, 22 May 2021 21:30:43Paella: Official 'cultural heritage', with UNESCO application on the cards
EATING a piece of UNESCO heritage might not be on your weekend to-do list – after all, biting into the Alhambra Palace or taking a nibble of the Segovia aqueduct would, at best, disappoint in terms of flavour, and probably at least knock a few teet...
Sat, 22 May 2021 16:50:01Famous politician's daughter leaves 'The Voice Kids' coaches in raptures with Amy Winehouse number
A 'BLIND' audition on The Voice Kids revealed an as-yet unknown new talent whose dad is a famous politician.
Fri, 21 May 2021 21:35:29Names in Spain explained: Trendiest, oldest, youngest...and where you fit in
ALTHOUGH the most popular girls' and boys' names for new babies have been 'Lucía' and 'Hugo' for some years now, they are far from being the most commonly-found in Spain – recent research has unearthed a much more traditional pattern.