Tourism
Sustainable tourism in Spain: How to pack your holiday bags without damaging the planet
The tourism industry is set to return to pre-pandemic figures this year, however the boom does not come without its challenges
Raquel C. Pico
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Safety and security
How to detect hidden cameras in your holiday rental accommodation
Illegal recording in tourist accommodation is on the rise with one particularly shocking case in Spain recently that raised eyebrows
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Gardening
Are mosquitoes driving you mad at home? Here are seven plants that will repel them
Some varieties, as well as looking pretty, have the ability to keep these annoying insects away
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Food and drink
Chips are down as Spanish consumer group recommends just four crispy snacks from hundreds tested
The study by the national Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) tested 331 different brands of crisps, potato sticks and nachos on sale in Spain's supermarkets
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Property
Can my neighbours stop me installing an air-conditioning unit on an exterior wall? This is what the law in Spain says...
In certain cases, its placement must have the favourable vote of three-fifths of the community of owners
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Couple out walking their baby seriously injured after being hit by a drugged driver in Spain
The victims were accompanied by the father of one of them who was pushing the newborn in a pram at the time
Carolina Muñoz | -
Tourism
Big-spending American tourist 'boom' boosts bookings for city-centre hotels across Spain
The average daily expenditure per visitor from the USA is 272 euros, more than double that of the British or French holidaymakers
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112 incident
Huge manhunt after 11-year-old boy is stabbed to death on football pitch in Spain
The child was playing with others at a sports centre when he was attacked by the man armed with a knife. "He was a very good boy, very affectionate," said the victim's family
J.M.L. | -
Politics
New head of Catalonia defends regional police over Puigdemont escape
Salvador Illa was sworn in as Catalan president against the background of criticism of the Mossos d'Esquadra force for allowing the wanted separatist to flee
Álvaro Soto |
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Social media
British influencer sparks outrage by removing her underwear and placing it on shelves in Mercadona supermarket in Spain
Internet users have expressed their disgust at this 'unhygienic' stunt and the Spanish food retail giant is now considering legal action against the young woman
El Norte de Castilla | -
Health
Children in Spain experience four times more days of extreme heat than their grandparents
The frequency of heatwaves in the country has tripled since the 1960s
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Economy
Luxury brand second-hand market booms in Spain: a growing alternative to buying fake goods
Among the online trading platforms, the most popular high-end labels are Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci, followed by Hermès, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Prada
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Health
Spain on alert as WHO declares international health emergency over monkeypox outbreak in Africa
The disease, which is spreading with a new, more transmissible variant, has already resulted 15,000 infections and 461 deaths during 2024
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Motoring
Lorry driver seven times over drink-drive limit invites police officers to have a beer on him
The heavy goods vehicle jackknifed on a slip road to the A-1 motorway in Spain forcing the road to be closed until it was cleared
El Norte de Castilla | -
Economy
Seven out of ten employed young people in Spain still live with their parents
The cost of renting a flat where most jobs are located would typically swallow up 92% of this age group's monthly paycheck