Energy
Bottled gas price rises in Spain: this is what you should now be paying
The maximum retail price of the standard liquefied petroleum gas cylinders is regulated by the Spanish government and set every two months
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Circus
Last remaining human cannonball in Spain: the circus performer who regularly gets fired
Kevin de la Torre, 28, from Andalucía, is the only person in the country to perform this stunt in which he is shot out of a cannon at 90 km/h and 'flies' more than 25 metres
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Health
Brussels calls for smoking and vaping ban on bar and restaurant terraces, at swimming pools, in playgrounds and at bus stops
The European Commission has set itself the goal of reducing the number of smokers to just 5% of the population by 2040. In Spain, it is estimated that 23% of those aged 15 and over smoke
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Employment
Amazon puts an end to teleworking from January, affecting around 5,000 employees in Spain
The worldwide technology and retailing giant is returning to working in person five days a week to "strengthen the team spirit" while also bidding to reduce the number of middle management positions
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Tourism
With 763 steps to descend, do you have the legs for one of the most spectacularly located lighthouses in Spain?
Access to Santoña's Faro del Caballo is free, although prior booking is essential to avoid overcrowding
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Vuelta a España cycle race
Owner of dog that escaped onto professional cycle race course in Spain slapped with 2,500-euro fine
Although the cyclists managed to avoid the animal running loose in the road, authorities said it could have resulted in a nasty accident
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Retail
The are the cheapest and most expensive supermarkets in Spain, according to leading consumer group
The OCU claims households can save an average of 1,272 euros per year depending on the store chain they choose to fill their trolleys
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112 incident
This is the moment an animal escaped from a bull run in Spain and came face-to-face with a young child
The youngster, who was watching the event with his family, remained motionless for several seconds until the bull was distracted by someone on horseback
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Economy
Spanish exports now account for 39% of GDP and these are the sectors that are growing
This percentage of foreign sales is greater than in France or Italy and Spain has even closed the gap with Germany - the EU's largest exporter
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Air travel
With almost 1,000 reported so far this year, why are there so many incidents on flights to and from Spain?
Tenerife, Alicante, Mallorca and Barcelona are the most problematic Spanish routes and one nationality is "generally" responsible for the problems, according to the national aviation safety agency
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Photo gallery
The best photos from Malaga-based Unicaja basketball team's victory at Intercontinental Cup final in Singapore
This latest success adds to the side's Champions League triumph earlier this year, marking a strong start to the season for the club
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Travel
UK imposes 12-euro entry permit requirement for tourists
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is similar to that used in the United States and it is already in operation for passengers from some countries. The EU is due to roll out its own system in May next year
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Transport
Spanish government to help fund purchase of electric bikes
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced 20 million euros of aid for this purpose and another 20 million euros to expand the municipal public transport system and extend it to other cities
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Astronomy
Comet of the century expected to make appearance in skies over Spain, but will it be visible with the naked eye?
This event marks a new date in the diary for stargazers as the comet was only recently discovered by Purple Mountain Observatory
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Food and drink
International Chocolate Day: why is it celebrated every 13 September?
As well as being an essential treat for those with a sweet tooth, it can have a number of health benefits too....