Finance
Caixabank issues warning about the zero-euro banknote
This banknote first appeared in France in 2015 as an initiative of a French citizen who had already obtained permission to print souvenir banknotes in 1996
Ideal
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Health
Eating more sardines and less red meat would prevent 750,000 deaths
New research has calculated how many lethal diseases could be avoided if 8% of animal intake were replaced with fish
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Migrants
First stage of people's bill passed to give 500,000 illegal migrants official residency status in Spain
A campaigner for migrant rights who came from Senegal over 20 years ago is celebrating after gathering sufficent signatures in a petition
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Road safety
Spain's DGT to install more speed cameras on secondary roads to reduce number of accident deaths
In 2023 a total of 849 people lost their lives on conventional roads, 21 more than in 2022. In contrast, on high-capacity roads, motorways and dual carriageways, the number of fatalities decreased compared to the previous year
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Crime
Sexual assaults on minors grow by 50% and are increasingly serious
The majority of victims are teenagers suffering repeat attacks, with more than half at the hands of an adult family member, according to the Anar Foundation
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Health
Mental health disorders in Spain rocket by 30% in one year and the country heads the international table for use of antidepressants
Among the most common contributing factors reported by one in three people in Spain are financial difficulties, social isolation and bereavement (all above 20%), in addition to family problems, separations or traumatic events
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Air travel
Budget airline passengers in Spain can now buy flight tickets with payment method used by 26 million people
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has introduced the Bizum payment system for the purchase of flights both on its website and via its mobile app
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Crime
Authorities in Spain warn of 'chain' theft of WhatsApp accounts: this is how it works and what to do if you fall victim
It comes after a man lost access to his account, with cybercriminals then messaging his contacts and requesting money
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112 incident
Fire brigade on the ball after woman gets hand trapped inside bowling alley machine in Spain
While waiting for the emergency services to arrive, a good samaritan attempted to dismantle the bowling ball return mechanism to try and free the victim
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Property
Government reveals why it wants to end 'golden visas' for wealthy foreigners buying properties in Spain
It has been revealed that investors from China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ukraine, Venezuela, Iran and Mexico have benefited the most from the measure, with luxury real estate investments mainly in areas such as Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Valencia
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Rail travel
Free travel on local and medium distance trains in Spain: this is how to apply for latest release of season tickets
The new batch of passes for regular passengers using Renfe services allow the government subsidised travel arrangement until 31 August
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Property
Spanish government plans to end 'golden visas' for wealthy foreigners buying property in Spain
The special visa grants residency to foreign nationals who invest at least 500,000 euros in the real estate market, and the move aims to guarantee more access to affordable housing in the country
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Energy
Consumers in Spain take advantage of plummeting electricity prices after learning to turn off the lights to save money
Electricity consumption is still not picking up due to the rise in off-grid power, improved fuel efficiency in homes and the general slowdown in the industry
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Environment
'Environmental crime comes cheap in Spain': Figures reveal the cases that don't make it to trial
One of the maxims of EU and Spanish environmental legislation is "the polluter pays". In other words, companies that cause ecological damage are liable and must repair it and bear the related costs. In practice, however, this is not the case...
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Safety alert
Serum stripped from supermarket shelves in Spain over contamination fears
The detected bacteria may pose risks for people with respiratory problems or weakened immune systems