Opinion
PETER EDGERTON
If you're bored, a fun game to play from time to time involves identifying the five aspects of Spanish life that you most enjoy and appreciate. It's a healthy exercise for anyone living in this wonderful country, especially if you've fallen foul of
LifeStyle
LUCY NEWBY
On 19 July 1808, the bloody Battle of Bailén came to a close. After four days, the Spanish, led by Generals Francisco Castaños and Theodor von Reding, had, against all odds, defeated the Napoleanic troops led by General Pierre Dupont de l'Étang. Na
Local
J. CANO / Á. FRÍAS
...within the 10 days given by the judge for appeals and ahead of the six-month maximum time permitted for criminal investigations under Spain's 2015 criminal trial law. If a case is considered to be very complex, the time allowed can be extended. If the
Local
ÁLVARO FRÍAS
...admitting to all of the accusations, the defendant said that he had "remorse" for what had happened and causing "damage" to the victims. He then said that he had been going through "a bad time" which his lawyer said was characterised by drug addiction and
Local
Tony Bryant
...good to be here and I am beginning to feel settled and at home. Were you sad to leave Mallorca? In many ways I was rather sad to leave, but it seemed the right time after nearly five years serving that community. It was a lovely place to live and I ... through the work of Lux Mundi. People's attitudes have changed over the years; has the Anglican Church changed with the times? Churches can seem to take a very long time to catch up with social changes - basically because we want to think these things
LifeStyle
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...one, as well as Global Gift founder María Bravo. Eva Longoria enjoying time with her family at the beach. JOSELE After a fashion show on Thursday, the foundation's philanthropic weekend culminates in the gala this Friday, when VIP guests include
Opinion
Peter Edgerton
...arguably the greatest songwriter of the twentieth century is released and I, caught somewhere between lethargy and indifference, haven't even found the time to lend it an ear. The only explanation I can offer for this folly is that there's simply too much ... sidestepping the whole thing with a defeated shrug and a sigh, rather like when somebody stands outside an over zealous restaurant, perusing an infinite menu for ten interminable minutes before giving up and going next door for a kebab. Once there was a time
National
IGNACIO LILLO
...ago but was delayed during the world economic crisis. Despite ill-feeling between rival politicians over the length of time it has taken, this was put aside for the inaugural journey. The PM was joined by Andalusian regional president, Juanma Moreno, ... until September when direct services of around an hour and a quarter start with Avant trains. But there has been criticism that this time is not much different to the bus or car. Next year a new Antequera Centro station will shorten the Malaga-Granada
Travel
Andrew Forbes
...in Russia you must register your visa. Your hotel can typically do this for you - but, again, for a fee. So overall, the Russian visa application is time-consuming, complicated and expensive. Yet, once you have a visa, expect swift passage
Sport
JAVIER VARELA
Spain just keep making history at this year's Women's World Cup. Now, for the first time ever, they have sealed a place in the competition's knock-out phases after a 0-0 draw with China on Monday in Le Havre. Chinese keeper Peng Shimeng was