Property
Real estate expert compares what you can buy in Spain or Morocco for exactly the same money
"Check this out before you decide where to invest your money," he advised
Daniel Domínguez
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Depopulation
The 25-year-old rancher who wants to bring an abandoned village back to life in Spain
Daniel González Noriega is currently the only person registered in Camposolillo in León which has been uninhabited since 1968, and now he is working on a project to revive the area by combining livestock farming and rural tourism
Ana G. Barriada | -
Crime
One of the 'most wanted' criminals in Spain arrested after five years of hiding in shed
Álvaro Pasquín, wanted for sexual abuse, was arrested in Madrid ten days before the statute of limitations on his case was set to expire
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Business
Mega rich founder of Spain's fashion giant Zara buys 49% of British group PD Ports
The UK company contributes around 1.4 billion pounds annually to the economy of the Teesside area in the north of England, with 22,000 jobs in the supply chain and direct employment for more than 1,400 people at 11 sites in the UK
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Finance
How much do the widowed receive from their partner's pension in Spain: these are the amounts and requirements
This is a contributory benefit that can be paid out following the death of a spouse
Virginia López Esplá |
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Nature
Two people rescued from sailboat off coast of Spain after encounter with pod of killer whales
The maritime rescue unit had to tow the boat to the Port of Getaria after the orcas rammed it
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Society
Mayor in Spain bans use of burkini in municipal swimming pool 'for safety reasons'
Sílvia Orriols has signed a decree to ban the use of the swimwear designed for use by Muslim women and urged other councils in the region to do the same
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Weather
Aemet puts 14 provinces in Spain on alert for meteotsunamis, storms or high temperatures today
The state agency forecasts the approach of an Atlantic low that will lead to an increase in weather instability, particularly in the north of the Spanish mainland
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Weather
Aemet warns of arrival of storms and drop in temperatures in Spain: these are the affected areas
The state weather agency has said that temperatures will be up to 10C cooler than usual for this time of year, especially today and Thursday
Patricia Marcos |
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Travel
Spain jumps on the global property exchange bandwagon, but would you swap your home for free holiday accommodation?
Two families tell us about their experience of spending the summer in other people's homes, while they are also away travelling, but would it appeal to you?
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Scams
Police warn that roadside scams are on the rise in Spain involving fake breakdowns and exorbitant payment demands
Officers have revealed the fraudsters' 'modus operandi' and encouraged motorists who have fallen victim to the scammers to report the crimes
J. Bacorelle | -
Plants
Why are these pretty oleander shrubs so common on motorways and dual carriageways in Spain?
These leafy plants serve several purposes, although they do have some downsides
Marina Ortiz | -
Economy
Spain records 2.7% deficit and reduces its debt to 103.5% of GDP
The country maintains the fifth highest debt ratio in the eurozone in the first three months of the year
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112 incident
A firefighter from Spain dies during open water swimming competition in Portugal
Alain Sainz, 53, was taking part in a 10 km race in the bay of Cascais when he suffered cardiorespiratory problems
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Crime
This is the shocking moment a woman was brutally punched and kicked during broad daylight mugging in Spain
Police officers arrested the alleged offender - a 21-year-old Moroccan man - shortly after the violent assault and following an attack on a second victim, this time an elderly woman
Carlos Hidalgo |