Food and drink
Spanish TV presenter reveals how he lost eight kilos in two months on 'sandwich diet'
The journalist resorted to the unusual weight loss method developed and endorsed by nutritionist Terica Uriol
Silvia Osorio
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Courts
Community of owners ordered to pay 12,000 euros compensation to postman who tripped over a door step in Spain
The postal worker, who was new to the area, suffered an injury to his leg which required two operations
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Gardening
Horticulturist's three top tips for preserving your poinsettia well beyond Christmas
The colourful plant is a deep-rooted festive tradition in Spain and, according to nursery owner Angel Illescas, it "can be kept in perfect condition all year round", if you follow his advice
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Man dies after choking on a pickle at a birthday party in Spain
Friends of the 37-year-old called the emergency services during the celebration at a bar, but the efforts of the paramedics to revive the man were unsuccessful
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Tourism
Chaos reigns on first day of Spain's new 'Big Brother' tourist registration system as government's web platform hit by glitches
Those in the tourism sector have warned that they have already had guests who have refused to provide some of the more than 40 pieces of personal data now required by Spanish law
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Weather
What will the weather be like during the forthcoming long 'puente' holiday weekend in Spain?
State agency Aemet has warned of some rain and the arrival of a new Atlantic front in the country, which will also coincide with a sharp drop in temperatures
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Road safety
Drivers in Spain will be hit with an average of 100 euros in fines this festive season: these are the most common offences
More than 5.6 million traffic offences are sanctioned annually. Of these, 8% result in the loss of points from the driving licence
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Travel
Ryanair agrees to refund 55 euros to around 100,000 passengers for check-in charges it imposed at airports
After reaching an settlement with the Italian competition and market authority, the Irish budget airline has also agreed to make changes to its website and app in connection with hand luggage options
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At least two people dead and 30 injured after Spanish coach crashes in French Pyrenees
The vehicle was carrying 47 people, including the driver, as part of a Black Friday shopping trip from Barcelona to Andorra
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Tourism
Hotels in Spain obliged to collect up to 42 pieces of personal information for each guest as new data rules come into force
Businesses that do not comply with the regulation, which also applies to rental properties, campsites and car rental agencies, face fines of up to 30,000 euros
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'Dana' floods
Letur old town, smashed by the recent 'Dana' floods in Spain, is sinking
A geological report reveals that the town in Albacete sinks about five millimetres a year, which may have been made worse by last month's flash flooding
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Finance
Pensions will rise by 2.8 per cent in 2025, about 500 euros more per year
This is the smallest increase since 2022 due to moderating inflation, but the maximum benefit of the system will rise by almost 100 euros per month to 3,267 euros
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Consumer affairs
Lidl warns customers about a new scam: 'It's a fake site'
A fraudulent website featuring Black Friday offers and the logo of the German supermarket chain has been reported
Alberto Flores |
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Spain
Keep calm and carry on says Spanish PM over corrupt ministers claims
Pedro Sánchez was defiant in a bad week of allegations against his leadership and when the Valencia flood response was being debated
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Consumer affairs
Dcoop, the largest olive oil producer in Spain, denounces massive fraud in the sector
Calls are being made on the Spanish authorities to investigate whether companies are blending with pomace or sunflower oil to keep prices down
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