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Say goodbye to spam calls with new regulations in SpainCold calls and spam numbers will soon be completely banned in Spain Before February is out, those annoying spam calls and cold calls from companies you’ve never heard of will be a thing of the past in Spain. The Ministry of Digital Transformation.. 07/02/2025

Is Asteroid 2024 YR4 on a collision course with Earth?Despite low odds, scientists warn the asteroid “is big enough to cause disasters” Astrophysicists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered space rock that has sparked global concern and even triggered the UN Planetary.. 06/02/2025

January 2025 breaks global temperature recordExperts now fear that this year could be one of the hottest of all time Global temperatures have been on the rise for several years now and 2024 turned out to be the third hottest 12-month period in Spain’s history. But we’re not.. 06/02/2025

Spain to reduce the working week to 37.5 hoursUnder the new law, employees in Spain will work just 7.5 hours per day Following several months of back-and-forth debate, the Spanish government has finally reached an agreement and confirmed that the legislation to reduce the working week from the current..

Pink cocaine lab busted at Irish mobster John Gilligan's Orihuela Costa homeThe drug kingpin and 8 others were arrested for manufacturing 600 kilos of drugs in an operation carried out in Murcia and Alicante Notorious Irish mobster John Gilligan, infamous for avoiding jail for the murder of organised crime investigative journalist.. 31/01/2025

Pensions, wages, transport and more: All of the social measures approved in Spain for 2025A new royal decree has been green-lighted which sets the stage for subsidies and funding in Spain this year In a turn-up for the books, the Spanish government has been forced to scrap its bumper list of social initiatives after the unpopular decree was..

Storm Herminia leaves one dead, grounds flights and causes chaos throughout SpainNorthern Spain is bearing the brunt of the bad weather but the entire country is feeling the impact The high-impact storm Herminia is coursing through Spain this week and it’s sadly claimed the life of a young man in Ourense. The destructive.. 28/01/2025

Once-in-a-lifetime planetary alignment to illuminate Spanish skiesThis unique celestial show, clearly visible from Spain, won’t be repeated again until 2492 The coming year promises to be a very exciting one for astronomy lovers, with no end of captivating celestial events to draw our eyes to the skies. One.. 16/01/2025

How to keep pets calm during New Year fireworksThroughout Spain, Christmas and New Year are celebrated with deafening firecrackers and fireworks, which can stress our pets Christmas in Spain is a time of joy and celebration, filled with family gatherings, festive decorations and the sounds of.. 30/12/2024

The cheapest and most expensive places in Spain to get an ITV testWith price differences of up to 210%, it might be worth taking a spin when your next test in Spain is due Just like the MOT test in the UK, car owners in Spain need to mark their calendars carefully to schedule their Technical Inspection of Vehicles.. 13/12/2024

The Constitution weekend explained: Why does Spain have two public holidays in early December?December 6 and 8 are both Spanish bank holidays but for very different reasons The Constitution long weekend at the beginning of December is usually one of the longest of the year in Spain, with two public bank holidays coming in quick succession. Both..

Foreign residents of Murcia care home celebrate European Day of LanguagesResidents of the International Unit enjoyed a celebration for the European Day of Languages At Caser Residencial Santo Ángel, staff believe in creating special experiences that bring joy and meaning to the lives of residents. Recently.. 14/10/2024

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain DayBusinesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Saturday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also known as the ‘Fiesta.. 10/10/2024

Bin charges set to soar throughout Spain in 2025Spain’s new waste tax will likely increase household bills by 150% Homeowners in some parts of Spain may have been surprised by an unknown charge leaving their bank accounts this week. This isn’t anything to be alarmed about, as it’s..

The rise of white: The wine scene in Spain swings away from redsMore than half of the wine produced in Spain in the last 12 months was white due to this changing trend For centuries, Spain has been synonymous with red wine. From the rich, full-bodied Riojas to the bold, fruity Tempranillos, red wine has long been.. 25/09/2024

EU visitors to the UK will need to apply for this travel permit from next yearThe Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be mandatory for tourists travelling to Britain from April 2025 If you come from Spain or anywhere else in the European Union and you’re planning a holiday to the United Kingdom next year.. 13/09/2024

Top tips for sleeping during a Spanish heatwaveNight-time temperatures over 20°C in Spain can make it almost impossible to sleep Summer in Spain can be absolutely sweltering, especially in the south of the country, and while the days can be bad enough it’s the dreaded.. 25/07/2024

This must be the sneakiest trick ever for getting extra hand luggage for freeDouble up on your luggage on the next flight to Spain without spending a penny Packing for a trip can be a daunting task, especially when faced with the dreaded baggage fees imposed by airlines, particularly those notorious low-cost carriers. &.. 09/07/2024

Bathing topless, smoking, drinking... Know your Spanish swimming pool etiquetteIt’s easy to make a splash for all the wrong reasons at public swimming pools in Spain As the Spanish sun shines bright, it's time to dive into one of summer's greatest attractions – a dip in the communal swimming pool. Whether.. 09/07/2024

10 most common - and dangerous - jellyfish found in the waters in SpainWhile most jellyfish found on the coasts of Spain are harmless, a few pose serious risks Jellyfish occupy an important rung on the food chain and like all other organisms, they’re needed to maintain a healthy balance between species. However.. 08/07/2024
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