Transport
Spain's toll motorway prices go up, including the AP-7 on the Costa del Sol
Prices were increased by between 3.84 per cent and 5.45 per cent on 1 January, depending on the specific conditions of each concession
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Research
Spain overtakes Germany as Europe's leader in clinical trials
The studies and research involving patients make it possible to assess the efficacy and safety of new drugs, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures before they are authorised for general use
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2024 review
Questions with no answers: tragic storms and sleight of hand in politics
From tragedy in Valencia to political squabbles and corruption investigations: some of the most important stories of the year in Spain
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Motoring
Vehicle registration plates in Spain are set to change in 2025
One thing that won't change is the ban on the use of vowels in the alpha-numeric system, and this why
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Health
Lung cancer cases in women have quadrupled in last 20 years in Spain
Oncologists are now diagnosing 9,000 new cases a year, making up 29% of this type of tumour
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Support
Madrid to open Spain's first centre for male victims of sexual violence in 2025
With an annual investment of 700,000 euros, it will serve adults who were abused as minors or those who suffer violence in male prostitution
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Employment
Boom in sick leave among young people in Spain is double the rate of the over-55s
Throughout the year, around seven million workers, almost a third, have taken time off from work due to illness, according to the latest data
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Economy
Cost of living up by 2.8% in Spain with inflation not fully in check
Fuel and electricity increases have once again pushed up the prices in December, making it the most expensive month of the year
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New Year Honours List 2025
King Charles III awards British Benevolent Fund Spain treasurer Charlie Wilson with MBE
The charity’s work was especially critical during the Covid-19 pandemic, as time and time again he supported the repatriation of vulnerable British nationals to the UK via commercial flights
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New Year Honours List 2025
King Charles III awards tourist board director Elizabeth Keegan with BEM in Spain
Over 15 years, she has consistently gone above and beyond to support the British resident community and tourists in the town of Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava
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Motoring
Motorway tolls expected to rise by almost 4% in Spain, one point above inflation
The Ministry of Transport continues to compensate operating companies for the price cap it imposed in 2023 when prices were raised by just 4% instead of the 8.4% that was in line with the CPI
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Transport
High speed train travel from Spain to Portugal could be a reality by 2030
The Extremadura section of the line is practically finished and the route through Toledo has now been finalised
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Lottery
Everything you need to know about Spain's El Niño lottery
Following on from the Christmas lottery with the El Gordo jackpot, the special draw will take place on 6 January at 12 noon
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Crime
Spanish YouTuber with over a million subscribers faces illegal manufacture of explosives charges
AlbertoHRom, who started out as an influencer with popular science videos, has accumulated 106 million views on how to make napalm or demonstrating the devastating effects of thermite
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Economy
Basic food shopping basket prices up by 9% since 2023 despite IVA sales tax reduction in Spain
The subsidy expires on 1 January after being in force for two years, at a cost to the public coffers of around 1.2 billion euros but with a limited impact on the pockets of families
Edurne Martinez |