PP ahead of PSOE with 80 per cent of votes counted in Spanish general election
The two main parties would have 134 and 123 seats respectively at 10.30pm, as the count continues
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Spain braves the heat to vote in summer general election
Exit polls give the victory to conservative PP, but shed doubt as to whether a deal with hard-right Vox would be enough to gain an absolute majority
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Spanish government explores new ways to pay for motorways without imposing tolls
Minister of Transport, Raquel Sánchez, said the government was "renegotiating" with the European Commission a proposal to introduce tolls on motorways by 2024, included in the last Stability Plan sent to Brussels
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Spain was third-most targeted country in world by cybercriminals in first half of year
It is estimated that one in five crimes in Spain now takes place on the web. Here is some useful advice to help you stay safe online...
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Brussels reminds Spain of its commitment to introduce tolls on motorways in 2024
The European Commission has clarified that road maintenance payments must established under the "polluter pays" principle, with the formula to be agreed before the next payment of EU funds
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Workers in Spain lose average of almost 850 euros of purchasing power in last year
Average pay sets a new record in 2022 by rising to €1,822 per month, but inflation has eaten into that 4% increase
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Postal voting queues form ahead of Spain's 'summer holiday' election
The deadline to drop off a vote at Correos offices was extended until 2pm today amid unprecedented demand
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WhatsApp suffers a major outage worldwide
The problem with the instant messaging application was detected at around 10pm Spanish time, this Wednesday 19 July
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New rules for electric scooters to come into effect from next year in Spain
From January 2024, all the electric scooter models and other personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) must be approved in accordance with the regulations published by the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT)
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Consumer group reports eight supermarket chains in Spain for hikes in staple food prices
Facua has made a formal complaint against large store chains after detecting price increases in more than 400 products, notably fruit, vegetables and olive oil after the IVA sales tax rebate came into effect
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Air Europa reaches provisional agreement with pilots in Spain after months of strikes
The airline saw more than 300 cancelled flights during the 26 days of strikes between May and July
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Guardia Civil in Spain clarifies whether or not it is allowed to drive wearing flip-flops
This is what the law says about whether it is allowed to drive with flip-flops, a question asked by many motorists every summer
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German-owned chain of stores recalls mermaid doll due to safety concerns
The product was sold in TEDi shops throughout Spain from 14 September, 2022 until recently
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Spain slaps Apple and Amazon with 194-million-euro fine
The CNMC competition watchdog found that the tech giants agreed to limit advertising space for products of other brands and restrict the number of resellers
E. Martínez |