Crime
Tarot card calls led to uncovering of sex scandal in Spanish prison involving killer of young boy
Ana María Quezada was jailed for murdering Gabriel Cruz in Andalucía's Almeria province in February 2018
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Crime
Have you been a victim of phishing? Top court rules that banks must pay back the money stolen
The law states that financial institutions are only exempt from the obligation to return the funds if they can prove that the customer acted with "gross negligence"
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Spain
Rural Spain - 'This village would be lifeless without its bar
The region of Castilla y León came to the rescue of small village bars last year with a 3,000-euro grant. Jairo’s bar brings life to the 150 residents of Bayubas de Abajo, in Soria
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Animal welfare
A Spanish vet's view on whether cats should be taken out for walks like dogs
Animal health expert Víctor Algra has clarified whether the same practice should be followed with kittens or whether it can be harmful to them
María Albert | -
Economy
The digital euro and what makes it unique from other payment methods
The European Central Bank announces the creation of an innovation platform with the participation of entities such as Bizum, CaixaBank and Iberpay, which will simulate the envisaged digital euro ecosystem
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Air travel
Court orders Ryanair to refund passenger's hand luggage charge on five flights
The judge considered that "it is an indispensable element of passenger transportation," and therefore "cannot be subject to a price supplement"
Xavier Vilaltella | -
Food and drink
A coffee with the clock ticking: the bar in Spain that charges according to time it takes to drink it
In Barceloneta, a café con leche can cost between 1.60 and 4 euros - depending on how long the table is occupied
L. G. | -
Motoring
Bananas and other foods that can affect road-side alcohol breath test results
The DGT's new drink-drive limit in Spain allows a small permissible margin for this type of situation
C. L. | -
Energy
Spanish energy giant Endesa doubles profits and calls for review of nuclear taxation
The company made a profit of 583 million in the first quarter of the year, double that of the same period in 2024, after the 'tax increase' was eliminated: its CEO has called for "fair remuneration" for the networks
C. P. S. |
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
Complex heart rhythm disorders treated by internationally recognised specialists
SUR in English
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Traffic incident
Controversy after police shoot and kill dog on A-7 motorway in Spain for 'endangering' traffic
After five unsuccessful attempts to capture it, an officer shot the dog with his service weapon
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Security
Government approves 1.1-billion-euro budget to strengthen cybersecurity just one week after nationwide electricity blackout in Spain
Last year around 100,000 attacks were detected and every three days there was an incident considered "very serious"
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Weather
Aemet warns of arrival of new 'Dana' in Spain with heavy rain and storms in these areas
The month of May is turning out to be wetter and colder than usual for the season in many parts of the country
Marina Ortiz | -
112 incident
Man dies after plunging eight floors from hotel rooftop terrace while taking selfie
Eye witnesses confirmed that he had climbed onto the terrace railing to take a photo
Laura Bautista |
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Crime
Police rescue three children confined to 'house of horrors' for four years by German couple in north of Spain
Authorities believe the youngsters, aged between 8 and 10, had been kept locked up by their parents in squalid conditions following the sixth wave of the coronavirus pandemic in 2021
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Economy
Chinese man living in Spain explains why so many bazaars in the country are closing down: 'There are two main reasons'
On a TikTok video that been viewed almost 7 million times, David Yao has revealed the real reasons for this phenomenon, at least according to his experience
M. O. |