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Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:47:05
No more compulsory masks outdoors from next week
OBLIGATORY mask-wearing in the open air is expected to end within the week, following an announcement by health minister Carolina Darías.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:11:20
Almodóvar's 'lockdown' film with Penélope Cruz nominated for BAFTA
BRITISH film professionals have homed in on Spanish cinema this year, with a production starring Penélope Cruz nominated for an award.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:59:27
Has Rafa Nadal's epic Oz win 'forced' Djoković to get jabbed?
EVEN though he may still be world number one, tennis fans will perhaps never know whether Rafa Nadal's recent crown as the only man in the sport to win 21 singles Grand Slams could have gone to Novak Djoković instead.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:35:52
World-class triple-jumper from Cuba gets Spanish nationality in time for next Olympics
POTENTIALLY the world's best triple-jump athlete has been given Spanish nationality – just in time, hopefully, to represent his new country at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:26:31
Game-changing customer service law on the way: How the consumer experience is set to improve in 2022
CUSTOMER service legislation under construction since November will force companies to give 'personalised attention' to the public and recognise their right to speak to a human being rather than a machine.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:58:36
How to travel between Spain and the rest of the EU: New rules explained
CHANGES made to travel and entry requirements within the European Union have come into force from today (Tuesday, February 1) and, for the first time in nearly two years, are now streamlined across the bloc independently of the pandemic situation in ...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:26:15
Rafa's '21-Grand-Slam salute': Nadal makes history...again
MALLORCA-BORN whizz-kid Rafael Nadal is officially the best tennis player since the game was invented: At 35 and with an injured foot, he has become the first man on earth to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:23:25
Stage and TV actress Chanel wins Benidorm Fest and place at Eurovision 2022
BENIDORM Fest winner Chanel Terrero will represent Spain at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Torino, northern Italy, after gaining the public's and judges' votes in an extremely closely-fought final.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:59:29
Mallorca boss shares €1m among his staff: “I'm literally in shock”
A MOTOR dealership owner and founder made such healthy profits in 2021 that he has just shared out €1 million of them between his employees.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:04:20
Volcanic ash in jars on sale to fund La Palma aid
'SOUVENIRS' of the La Palma volcanic eruption are now being sold, with all proceeds going towards helping those affected rebuild their lives and homes.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:02:57
Advice on safe cashpoint use from National Police
NATIONAL Police in Spain have given advice on their Twitter account as to how to avoid fraud when using cashpoint machines.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:43:47
End of 'Covid passports' for bar entry? Regions weigh up how far they've helped
SHOWING a 'Covid passport' to enter bars and restaurants may soon cease to be a requirement in the vast majority of Spain's regions, although it will still be needed for travel within the European Union and for certain third countries.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:53:48
First-ever simultaneous heart and liver transplant in Spain is a success 
A DOUBLE transplant of a heart and liver in the same operation has been carried out successfully in Spain, saving the life of a woman who was terminally ill, according to the team at Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:49:10
Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarín confirm separation
KING Felipe's sister, the Infanta Cristina may have to pay regular maintenance to husband Iñaki Urdangarín once they are finally divorced, reveals Vanitatis in the wake of the ex-Royals' shock separation announcement.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:28:05
Vaccine intervals revised for adults and children in Spain
CHANGES in time lapses between vaccine doses have been made in Spain, for children and adults alike, and depending upon whether or not they have become infected with Covid recently, the health ministry has announced.



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