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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:44:15
FITUR takes over Madrid: Make a Panamá hat, visit the Metaverse and plan your holidays
ONE of the world's biggest tourism trade fairs, and one of the oldest – having been running every year since 1979 – is open in Madrid until Sunday evening, and almost every city, town and village in Spain, however small, has included at least one...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:07:03
Spanish passport is third-most 'versatile' on earth, says Henley index
A SPANISH passport is now jointly in the third slot for the 'strongest' in the world, more so than many others in the European Union, allowing visa-free entry to 189 countries.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:30:15
World's oldest man, Saturnino, dies three weeks before 113th birthday
THE WORLD'S oldest man has died just three weeks before his 113th birthday, leaving 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, his family has confirmed.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:12:53
Badger finds Spain's 'biggest-ever' stash of Roman coins
PROBABLY the largest haul of Roman coins ever unearthed in Spain, the finder of an Ancient treasure trove in Asturias was not even human, historians say.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:21:04
No-frills express AVLO opens Valencia-Madrid route with tickets from €7
A SECOND low-cost, high-speed direct rail link is set to go live – the AVLO will now run between Valencia and Madrid.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:23:14
How the property market ended 2021, and what's on the cards for 2022
A HOUSING market 'boom' at a most unlikely time and one that's not expected to turn to 'bust' means the immediate future seems bright for those in the property trade or planning to rent or sell their home – and experts in the field have revealed wh...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:18:17
Spanish festive and sales shopping behaviour revealed: What and how we buy
SANTA Claus or the Three Kings? Now the festive season is finally over – Spain celebrates all 12 days – and the post-Christmas sales are into their second week, researchers into shopping habits, family traditions and other features of household e...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:59:08
'Zara Towers': Clothing magnate's shining new building is a gilt-edged investment
FASHION tycoon and Spain's richest man Amancio Ortega has just bought the iconic Royal Bank Plaza twin towers in Toronto, Canada, for a cool €800 million, according to sources from the family firm.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:48:33
Booster vaccines agreed for all adults: Here's what you need to know
THIRD or booster vaccine doses for everyone aged 18 and over have now been agreed, and the minimum period between second and third jabs decreased from six to five months.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 01:55:52
Antigen test price capped at €2.94, but no plans to sell them in supermarkets
RETAIL prices for fast-result antigen tests will be capped at €2.94 in response to popular demand, but Spain's government has ruled out selling them in supermarkets instead of or in addition to high-street pharmacies.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:18:19
'Financial Times' falls in love with Madrid plaza
A SQUARE in a Madrid suburb has captivated writers at The Financial Times and been named one of their favourite places for enjoying the fresh air once the pandemic is under control and the public can go back to a restriction-free life.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:24:27
Almodóvar's first full-length film in English to star Cate Blanchett
CULT film director Pedro Almodóvar is about to produce his first-ever full-length feature film entirely in English, starring Australian double-Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:15:40
Mercadona and SuperCor announce blanket pay rises
TWO key national supermarkets have reviewed their pay-scales in light of the sharp rise in retail prices inflation across Europe in the past few months.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:11:39
Google Street View snap shows Sicilian mafia fugitive missing for 20 years
A SICILIAN mafia 'godfather' who had been on the run for 20 years was captured in Madrid thanks to a photo on Google Maps, police say.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:46:10
Why CNN thinks Valencia is one of 'the best destinations' for 2022
A GLOBAL television channel based in the USA has recommended 21 international destinations for travel in 2022, including a Spanish city which it claims is 'better than Barcelona'.



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