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Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:12:49
Spain to donate two million Covid vaccines to refugees
AT LEAST two million Covid vaccines will be donated for use in refugees, Spain's president Pedro Sánchez has announced.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:32:49
Shopping habits for children's Christmas gifts explored: What, why, how and where
FAMILIES in Spain will be buying an average of 43% of their children's new toys online this Christmas and 'Three Kings' – a trend the pandemic started and which shows no signs of waning at present.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:22:05
'World Turrón Day' plea to United Nations
THE BIRTHPLACE of one of Spain's most popular Christmas confectioneries is applying to the United Nations for global recognition – for November 7 to become 'World Turrón Day'.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:08:50
Two become one: Referendum on merging neighbouring towns authorised
A REFERENDUM on whether two towns in the far-western province of Badajoz should join together has been authorised by Spain's government – only the third of its type to go ahead since 1985.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 23:49:04
Ice and a slice, tap water, toilets...what can bars and restaurants charge for?
WELL-TRAVELLED people who have experienced an international range of bars and restaurants will no doubt have discovered that different countries have very disparate approaches to what they charge for, how much they charge, and what's included in indi...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:14:19
Spain and Covid: 'The Lancet' analyses nation's approach
EUROPE and, particularly Spain, have spent most of 2021 speaking about 'herd immunity' as the final breakthrough in the Covid-19 battle, which they set at 70% of the population's being vaccinated – yet outbreaks continue across the continent, and c...

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:21:38
On your bike: What you need to know before 'saddling up' in Spain
DRIVERS on Spanish roads are now all aware – or should be – that they are required to leave a 1.5-metre distance when passing cyclists, and that this is expected to increase to two metres, but cyclists themselves may not be fully conversant on th...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:32:52
World's best cheese is Spanish, too
HOME-PRODUCED foodstuffs from Spain appear to be on a roll just lately – hot on the heels of a Spanish olive oil being named number one on earth, the country can now take credit for churning out the planet's top cheese.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:34:36
World's best extra-virgin olive oil is Spanish
A SPANISH-MADE extra-virgin has been named the world's best olive oil in the most recent annual guide to the 100 highest-ranked by international experts.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:21:41
Valencia regional president: “Let Brits stay here for more than 90 days”
VALENCIA regional government president Ximo Puig has asked tourism minister Reyes Maroto to create a system allowing British nationals to stay in Spain longer than 90 days in every 180.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:25:23
Most-spoken second languages: Spain, Spanish, migrants, and the rest of the world
A MAP launched using US Intelligence service data has revealed which is the most-spoken second language of every country in the world.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:37:55
Everyday inventions you never knew were Spanish
WHAT has Spain ever done for us? Except for creating an addiction to sunlight, colour, dramatic countryside and the world's best coffee (according to seasoned inter-continental travellers, anyway), making us feel 'something is missing' if too many we...

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:06:23
Málaga province hosts FIA Karting World Championship this weekend
RACING drivers from 44 countries and five continents will be battling it out for victory this weekend in Campillos – the first time in history that a town in the Málaga province has hosted the Karting World Championship.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:00:17
British tourists wanted: Spain's off to London World Travel Market
NOVEMBER is set to open with Spaniards pouring into London – town halls and regional governments will be descending on the UK capital to show the country's residents why they should be heading for Spain.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:03:50
'Flying car' powered by drones invented in Spain
A BRAND-NEW 'aerotaxi', dubbed 'the drone of drones', has been designed, manufactured and equipped entirely in Spain and could hail the start of an eventual future 'flying car' trend.



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