Nature
Thirteen people investigated for illegal trafficking of protected animal species in Spain
The Guardia Civil seized 192 live specimens and 50 items such as ivory, tusks, paws and skins during Operation Thunder
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Property
Chaos as Spain's new regulations for holiday home owners come into force
The online portal collapsed under an avalanche of new applications the day before the deadline by which they are obliged to have express authorisation from their residents' associations, raising doubts about its application
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Politics
Over 14 billion in aid to be provided by Spanish government in response to USA's new tariffs
It is a bid to soften the effects of the "unfair" trade war unleashed on Wednesday by President Donald Trump
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Crime
Spanish police re-arrest porn producer accused of sexual assault and exploitation
Ignacio Allende Fernández, who goes by the name Torbe, was detained and released with charges in February for allegedly holding a young woman against her will
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Health
Vets in Spain accuse government of 'endangering public health' by limiting antibiotic use in animals
The Ministry of Agriculture insists that the royal decree aims to reduce bacterial resistance, although vets argue that this is "ineffective"
Gregoria Caro |
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Energy prices
Study finds almost 50% of consumers in Spain may be paying too much for their electricity
The report analysed over 15,000 bills from the main suppliers over the last year
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Travel
Spanish nationals travelling to UK now need to have prior authorisation
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is now a required document for all EU citizens who plan to visit the UK for less than six months
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Vehicle theft
Which are the three most-frequently stolen makes and models of cars in Spain?
A comprehensive study by the insurance company Línea Directa has also revealed some other surprising facts and figures
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Social security
Man takes advantage of admin error allowing him to collect his deceased father's pension for 15 years
The Supreme Court in Spain has sentenced him to two years in prison, plus a fine of 400,000 euros and the payment of more than 230,000 euros to the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration
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Motoring
Spain revives scheme to boost electric vehicle sales with grants of up to 7,000 euros
The government had suspended the state aid since 1 January, but has now allocated 400 million euros to the latest Moves plan which will be backdated
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112 incident
Two firefighters dead and more than a dozen others affected by fumes during huge blaze at community garage in Spain
Investigators are probing whether the fire was sparked by an electric vehicle in a car park for residents in Alcorcón
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112 incident
Body of elderly man found partially devoured by dog at his flat in Madrid
According to the police investigation, the 70-year-old man had been dead for 15 days
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Technology
Spain rolls out new digital ID that can be downloaded to your mobile phone
It will work via an application on your smart device and will allow you to verify your identity electronically
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Weather
Storm Nuria: Spain's state weather agency activates red alert in the Canary Islands for hurricane-force winds
Aemet is forecasting gusts in excess of 130 kilometres per hour and warned that the latest round of weather instability across the country will last until Sunday
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Economy
Eurozone inflation slowed from 2.3% to 2.2% in March
Eurostat also released unemployment data for February showing Spain still leads the pack with a rate of 10.4%