Legal
Spain's state lottery operator bans online players from outside the country
Players in Spain are warned that if they are planning to travel outside the country to subscribe in advance so that bets can continue to be placed weekly
SUR
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Three of Jenni Hermoso’s teammates to testify as witnesses in the Rubiales case
The Spanish national footballer players have been summoned to give evidence at the High Court in addition to family and friends of the victim on 25 and 28 September and 2 October
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Second incident reported of sharing of fake photos of naked classmates in Spain
In the first incident in Badajoz province, mothers urged other families with affected daughters to come forward
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Gas price drop over winter predicted to lead to lower electricity bills in Spain
An Andalusian energy consultancy has said that a combination of a late start to winter and good European reserves should keep the price down
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Spanish government's large-fortune tax collects less than planned
Ninety per cent of the 12,000 people who have paid the emergency solidarity levy are in Madrid
J. M. Camarero |
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Congreso goes multi-lingual to placate nationalists
Some 450 audio sets for translation have been given out
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Food safety
New food alert for allergy sufferers in Spain
The initial distribution of the product was made to the Spanish regions of Andalucía, Canary Islands, Catalonia, the Basque Country, Extremadura, Galicia and Murcia, although it has not been not ruled out that there may be some redistribution to other areas
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Health
Six out of ten people in Spain are satisfied with the public health system
Only 11.8% think that it works badly and needs "profound changes", four points less than in the previous Health Barometer survey
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Animal welfare
Requirement to take out pet dog insurance as part of Spain's new animal welfare law is delayed
The legal obligation for civil liability cover will not come into force on 29 September, as originally planned
Isabel Méndez |
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Animal welfare
Costa del Sol activists join anti-bullfighting protest in Madrid, calling for an end to Spain's 'national shame'
The PACMA animal rights party rally called on the European Union to "press" the Spanish government to end the activity that "is neither art nor culture"
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Events
When is the next time clocks change and do I have to set them an hour forward or back?
Autumn will officially begin throughout the northern hemisphere - including Spain - on 23 September but we will have to wait a little longer for the clocks to change
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Energy
Price of standard butane gas cylinder in Spain falls to lowest of the year to stand at 14.43 euros
The price is reviewed every two months by the Spanish government and the latest change will come into effect on Tuesday, 19 September
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Coronavirus
Back-to-school and return to work triggers a spike in Covid infections in Spain
The incidence rate has climbed, but it is not yet impacting on hospitalisations, although health authorities are bringing forward their vaccination programmes to protect those at risk
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Environment
Watch as experts rush to aid of wild brown bear in Spain with its head stuck in a plastic drum
The plastic container prevented the animal from seeing and feeding, thus endangering its life
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Employment
Cabin crew union in Spain wants same retirement rights as airline jobs held mainly by men
Flights attendants trade union Sitcpla has lodged a complaint with the EU for staff being discriminated against and not having the same rights as pilots and mechanics
Lucía Palacios |