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Time and date
When is the next time clocks change and do I have to set them an hour forward or back?
Autumn will officially start in Spain on 22 September but we will have to wait a little longer for the clocks to change
Nacho Ortega | -
Tourism
Tourist prices rise twice as much as consumer price index in Spain
The early part of the summer was marked by a rise in the cost of accommodation, flights and domestic packages in the country, while international prices dropped
Blanca Martínez Mingo | -
Health
When heatwave warnings don't tell the whole story
Spain's state weather agency (Aemet) and the national Ministry of Health issue such alerts, but they differ in the way they measure the impact of the heat on the public. So maybe it's time for unified system?
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Motoring
An ITV mechanic reveals which is the 'most indestructible' vehicle on Spain's roads
In today's automotive industry, the technological complexity of modern cars does not always translate into longevity
Jorge Herrero |
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Alicante
The hidden sea cave once visited by royalty in Spain: this is why it now has very strict access restrictions
This jewel of nature is located within the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve, between the popular tourist towns Jávea and Denia on the Costa Blanca
David Maroto | -
Consumer protection
Government to ban contracting of energy supplies by telephone, unless at the customer's request
The proposal is included in a draft royal decree in Spain that aims to "strengthen consumer protection" by tightening the regulations against unwanted commercial calls
E. Martínez | -
Retail
Spanish fashion giant to launch livestream shopping in more markets following Zara's success in China
Inditex now plans to expand this service in other regions where it operates - such as the USA, Europe and the United Kingdom
Raúl Masa | -
112 incident
A 21-year-old Spanish tourist is killed by landslide in Madeira
A spokesperson for the fire brigade on the Portuguese holiday island confirmed it happened on a hiking route that is not particularly recommended, but it has become popular due to posts on social media
Colpisa |
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Weather
Aemet warns of dramatic change to weather in Spain: heavy rain is forecast in these areas
The state agency has said the formation of storms may be accompanied by "very strong gusts of wind and hail", while other parts of the country will continue to bask in temperatures of 35C
Virginia López Esplá | -
Investment
Why is this rare coin one of the most sought-after in Spain?
The hand-crafted Segovian Centén coins are currently valued at a cool two million euros each
Jorge Herrero | -
Energy
Cepsa sells off its liquified petroleum gas business in Spain and Portugal for 275 million euros
This is the first major European investment by Abastible, a market leader for LPG in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Raúl Masa | -
Retail
Mercadona slashes price of olive oil to below 7 euros a litre
Consumer groups in Spain hope the move will spark a "liquid gold" price war and force other store chains to lower their prices as well
C. A. |
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Two Spanish mountaineers plunge to their deaths from highest mountain in the Alps after rope snaps
At the time of the accident the men were descending from the summit of Mont Blanc du Tacul. A third climber escaped uninjured but is suffering from shock
Gerard Bono | -
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Red flag flown on beach in Spain after sighting of crocodile
A night watchman raised the alarm and claimed that he had seen the reptile measuring just over 1.5 metres long. He also said it had left tracks on the sand
ABC |