Spain considers extending monkeypox virus vaccine to at-risk groups
At present, the vaccination is only given to people who have been exposed to the virus and are at high risk of suffering severe symptoms if they catch it
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Spain's PM Sánchez announces new measures in first state of the nation debate
In addition to more taxes on financial institutions and energy companies, there will be 100% discounts for travellers on some rail services. “This government will not allow a lot of people to suffer for the benefit of a few others,” he said
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Over 1,000 stolen vehicles have been recovered and 230 people arrested in massive police operation
National Police officers in Spain were involved in the international operation in which cars, lorries and motorbikes - worth over 35 million euros - were recovered
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Claims there are not yet enough charging points for electric cars hired by tourists in Spain
Holidaymakers who have opted for this type of vehicle are finding it difficult to plan outings because of the lack of charging facilities, say industry insiders
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Spain exceeds 2,000 cases of monkeypox virus
So far, those affected by the infection have ranged between the ages of 3 to 76 years old
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New week of strikes at Ryanair and easyJet bases in Spain: these are the days affected
After the failure of the negotiations between the companies and the cabin crew unions, the nightmare returns for thousands of passengers who fear that their long-awaited summer holidays will get off to a turbulent start
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Scientists design a method based on artificial intelligence to detect Covid from a patient's voice or cough
The technique, which has been developed by researchers in Granada, Murcia and France, has proven effective in 77 per cent of cases so far
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Spanish scientists help harness artificial intelligence to detect Covid from a patient's voice or cough
The technique, which has been developed by researchers in Granada, Murcia and France, has proven effective in 77 per cent of cases so far
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Europe recommends a fourth Covid jab for the over-60s now, and proposes a fifth in the autumn
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency argue that this group "continues to have the highest risk of serious illness"
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Several batches of Covid antigen tests withdrawn in Spain due to presence of bacteria in the kits
The warning has been issued by the Spanish Medications and Health Products Agency who said Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in the extraction solution of an imported product on the market
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Eight arrested for selling fake driving licences to people in 16 Spanish provinces
The Guardia Civil operation is ongoing as they believe others could also have fallen prey to this fraud and another in which the gang offered online loans which never materialised
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Spanish tourism sector believes this summer is going to be profitable
Hotels have put their prices up and travelling by car will be much more expensive, but tourists appear to be prepared to put up with the extra costs
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Coalition partners look to smooth a deal over defence spending to present a united front
An apparent crisis between members of the government seemed to wither away over the course of the week
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Bed occupancy rate of Spanish hospitals by coronavirus patients doubles in a month
The national average Covid-19 incidence rate in those over 60 years of age has risen again and now stands at 1,225, while official Ministry of Health data has recorded another 471 deaths in the last three days
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Transport operation to get North Africans home for the holidays is hit by border delays
July saw the return of the special arrangements by authorities to speed up journey to North Africa
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