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Bottled gas in Spain drops to lowest price of the yearAn average butane gas cylinder in shops throughout Spain has fallen to 14.43 euros Now that the winter is setting in, people living in Spain will be turning their minds away from heatwaves and endless sunshine and towards ways to keep the house cosy.. 20/09/2023

Catalan, Galician and Basque languages granted parliamentary status in SpainSpain still faces an uphill battle to convince the EU to officially recognise the languages In a historic move to recognise linguistic diversity in Spain, the government has voted in favour of granting parliamentary status to the Catalan, Basque and.. 20/09/2023

Camposol private hospital to open earlier than anticipatedCompany brings forward opening of new hospital to the first quarter of 2024 In the first quarter of next year the Guadalentín health area within the Region of Murcia will have a new private hospital complex offering A&E 24 hours a day, 365..

Health Alert: Popular deodorant withdrawn from Spanish supermarketsMedical experts in France and Spain fear the hygiene product causes underarm cysts The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) ordered the urgent withdrawal on Friday September 15 of the Nuud BV brand of cream deodorant. A week ago.. 19/09/2023

Are personalised number plates legal in Spain?The Traffic authorities in Spain have strict regulations when it comes to licence plates In many countries, including the UK, private or personalised licence plates are very popular. Bespoke number plates are also perfectly legal in Spain, although as..

Ryanair comes under fire in Spain for unfair check-in practicesSpain’s leading consumer group has accused the airline of malpractice and “abuse” Ryanair has once again been called to task in Spain over its unfair treatment of passengers. This week, the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU.. 19/09/2023

Summer 2023: the second warmest in history in the Region of MurciaThe average temperature throughout the high season in the Region hit 26.1ºC It’s no secret that Spanish summers are becoming warmer and the Region of Murcia has sweltered through a succession of heatwaves this year. As a result, 2023 is.. 19/09/2023

Driving up prices: Cost of new and used cars in Spain shoots upNew passenger vehicles in Spain are 4% more expensive than this time last year Since the cost of pretty much every consumer product has skyrocketed in Spain in the last twelve months or so, it comes as no surprise that vehicles – both new and.. 18/09/2023

Spanish government admits Animal Welfare Law is not ready to be enforcedSeveral rules, including insurance for dogs, need further work before they become law in Spain Pet owners in Spain can take a bit of a breather since the Spanish government has admitted that several regulations included in the new Animal Welfare Law.. 18/09/2023

Covid infections skyrocket in Spain and EuropeSales of antigen tests in pharmacies across Spain have increased by 556% A study carried out by consultancy firm IQVIA on 6,500 pharmacies across Spain has revealed that the sale of antigen tests to detect Covid-19 has increased by 556% between August..

Free TV arrives in Region of Murcia hospital roomsBefore now, patients had to pay to watch television in hospitals in Murcia For those unlucky enough to be admitted to hospital, the time can pass very slowly, and before now patients in Murcia looking for a little distraction by switching on the TV.. 15/09/2023

Mortgage repayments increase in Spain following yet another rate hikeThe latest increase means that home loans in Spain have become 35% more expensive There were hopes that the European Central Bank (ECB) would forego another rate hike this month as inflation slowly stabilises, but in a further bid to strengthen economic.. 15/09/2023

Green gold crisis: olive oil prices go through the roof in SpainThe cost of oil in supermarkets in Spain has more than doubled since 2021 Used as a salad dressing, for cooking and as a satisfying dip for bread, olive oil is a staple in most households in Spain, widely acknowledged for its versatility and numerous.. 13/09/2023

14 Murcia hotels await their new ownersThere are more than double the number of licenced hotels up for grabs in the Region than this time last year Running a hospitality establishment in Spain is the dream of many expats but years of financial hardship brought on by the pandemic, the war.. 12/09/2023

Brussels predicts Spanish economy will grow twice as much as EU neighbours France and ItalyDespite the positive outlook, food in Spain is still a staggering 10.5% more expensive than this time last year There’s some good news for consumers this week as the European Commission has again revised upwards its economic growth projections.. 12/09/2023

Number of pets in the home limited by new Animal Welfare Law in SpainThe Animal Welfare Law comes into effect in Spain on September 29 Most pet owners in Spain will be keenly aware that the revolutionary new Animal Welfare Law will come into effect on September 29 and for many, radically change the way in which we.. 12/09/2023

Important announcement from cancer support group MABS Costa CalidaMABS Costa Calida announce important changes in the translation services for patients from September 18 MABS Costa Calida Cancer Support Fundación, the well known and much appreciated cancer support group who provide practical help and support..

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football FederationRubiales has been accused of sexual assault after kissing a female player following Spain’s win at the Women’s World Cup After staunchly refusing to give up his position for the last three weeks, Luis Rubiales shocked the world of soccer when.. 11/09/2023

What to do if you find an abandoned dog in SpainSpain is the leading European country in animal abandonment Animal abandonment is a growing problem in Spain and last year, rescuers and shelters picked up 288,457 dogs and cats from the streets – that’s 790 dumped pets each day and doesn.. 08/09/2023

5 pets that are banned in Spain from SeptemberSeveral species will be prohibited in Spain when the new Animal Welfare Law comes into effect on September 29 On Friday September 29, six months after its publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE), the new Animal Welfare Law will come into effect.. 07/09/2023
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