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
El Norte
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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
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Olive oil prices surge 52% in a year in Spain and keep food inflation high
The average cost of basic foodstuffs has been rising significantly for almost a year and a half, at above 10% annually
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Home sales in Spain plummeted by almost a fifth year-on-year in July, report shows
The number of mortgages taken out to buy property also fell sharply by 25.7% in the same month
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March held by separatists on 'Diada' day in Catalonia
The event on 11 September was a chance for pro-independence supporters to take to the streets of Barcelona city centre
SUR |
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Crime
Jail term lowered in Spain's high-profile gang abuse case
Problems continue for ministers' 'only yes is yes' sexual aggression law as one of 'The Pack', whose trial inspired the tougher stance, ends up benefiting
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Young child dies two days after choking on a snack at a nursery in Valencia
The 22-month-old boy was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after chewing on a piece of bread with oil
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Crime
Man arrested for sexual assault after touching a news reporter's bottom while she was broadcasting live on TV in Spain
The individual walked up to journalist Isa Balado, who was reporting on a robbery, before touching her bottom and later stroking her hair
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Retail
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of Zara, sees profit jump 40% in record first half of year
The Galicia-based company, which operates over 7,200 stores in 93 markets worldwide, also saw its global sales soar by 13% to 16 billion euros
Lucía Palacios |
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Events
International Chocolate Day: why is it celebrated today, 13 September?
As well as being an almost essential food for some, it can also provide some health benefits, especially dark chocolate
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Road safety
Captured on video: DGT reveals some the most shocking traffic offences committed by motorcyclists in Spain
So far this year, 199 bikers have been killed on Spanish roads, 18 more than in the same period last year, according to the Directorate-General for Traffic authority
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World Cup controversy
Former head of Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales summoned to appear at court this Friday
After the World Cup kiss on the lips controversy, the former RFEF president will have to appear before a judge to face accusations of sexual assault and coercion of Jenni Hermosos and her family
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Health
Roll out of new Covid-19 and flu jab campaign in Spain brought forward to end of September
Health authorities are recommending those aged over 60 and anyone working in essential services to get vaccinated as the number of infections start to increase
Álvaro Soto |
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British bikers die after motorcycle crash on A-8 motorway during an afternoon of intense rain in north of Spain
The victims were a 65-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man, according to emergency services in the Asturias region of the country
Gloria Pomarada | -
Gastronomy
The results are in... these are the restaurants where you can find the best paella in Spain and the world
Forty-five chefs from 16 countries recently took part in a great gastronomic event to find the best Valencian paella, a mainstay of Spanish cuisine
Jaume Lita |