Health
Whooping cough vaccination reduces hospitalisation rate of infants by 34 per cent
In Spain, this vaccine has been offered to pregnant women since 2015, and is also given to infants in their first year of life
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Night sky
April's spectacular 'Pink Moon' arrives: what is it and when can you see it?
The astronomical phenomenon can be enjoyed, clear skies permitting, during the early hours of Wednesday 24 April
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Weather forecast
Experts warn storm from Greenland will bring wintry weather back to Spain
From Thursday onwards, a high-impact storm will bring weather instability and a generalised drop in temperatures across much of the country - according to Meteored
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When abusers torture women through cruelty to pets
Cases of gender-based violence in Spain where the man punishes the woman through violence against the family pet are increasingly becoming a concern in Spain
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Rail travel
Renfe increases high-speed train offer across Spain with 24,000 more seats a week amid price war with Ouigo
After a two-year delay, the state operator has already received the first ten Avril train units of the 30 ordered from Talgo and many will operate on new Madrid-Paris connection which is expected to be operational before the end of the year
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Why is Spain the country with the highest percentage of bald-headed men in the world? Discover the full list...
According to American research, bald men are more attractive to women as they give off a greater image of masculinity, power, strength and leadership
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Crime
Sixteen-year-old boy arrested in Spain for publishing nude photos of underage girl on social media
The boy allegedly harassed the 13-year-old victim online for two months, until she finally blocked his account, but the offending didn't end there
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Health
More medicines in Spain face supply problems as another drug is added to the list
A widely-used drug used in chemotherapy treatment for multiple types of cancer can now only be administered to patients considered a 'priority'
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Nature
Jellyfish get a head start on their summer invasion of the shores in Spain, and these are the reasons why
The Costa Brava has witnessed the first big swarms of jellyfish this year, but everything points to the fact that they will also reach the other Spanish coasts soon. This is the growing trend of recent years
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Finance
Mahou-San Miguel brewing giant serves up record 1.9bn turnover
The figures also come after an investment of 543.6m, focused on the modernisation of its production centres and advances in sustainability
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Royals
Spanish royals' official Netherlands visit sees Queen take a seat
Queen Letizia was forced to sit down in the formal greeting line due to a painful foot condition, reportedly caused by wearing high heels too often in the past
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Politics
National politicians keep close eye on Basque regional election this Sunday
If EH Bildu emerges as biggest party as polls suggest, talks on regional government could prove uncomfortable for Pedro Sánchez's Socialists
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Finance
Two out of three banks lower their fixed mortgages saving customers 500 euros a year
The average rate on house loans has dipped from 3.65% at the end of 2023 to 3.15% in April
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Technology
Apple invests in the Spanish sun
The technology giant will offset its emissions with the start-up of a photovoltaic plant in Segovia
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Money
Limited edition 40-euro coins marking tenth anniversary of the proclamation King Felipe VI set to be released in Spain
One of the last issues of a similar high-value coin was the one that commemorated the coming of age of Princess Leonor, which aroused a lot of interest among collectors and the general public
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