More signs that prostitution will soon be made illegal in Spain
The two biggest political parties, PSOE and PP, are in agreement that the shady sector should be shut down
ALFONSO TORICES
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Petrol prices reach a new record high and now swallow up 75% of the discount in Spain
The average price has risen by 1.4% in a week and is now close to two euros a litre before the refund, while diesel is nearly 1.85€
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The new anti-smoking plan in Spain has already been delayed by over a year
The text, which was due to be approved in 2021, includes increased taxes on tobacco, new non-smoking zones and removing logos from cigarette packets
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Spain marks 40 years since joining Nato
Some coalition ministers with an anti-military stance did not attend the event in Madrid
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Spain receives first treatments and vaccines for monkeypox virus
The first batch of medication will be used for people who are seriously ill, although so far the only cases registered have been mild
Álvaro Soto |
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British Platinum Jubilee spirit in a corner of Madrid
Representatives from the British community in Spain attended a garden party hosted by the ambassador on Thursday evening, 2 June
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In photos: Platinum cheer for the Queen in Madrid
Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Hugh Elliott, hosted a sparkling event in Spain's capital city to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Could this be the end for fake reviews of items bought online?
The law in Spain has changed, and companies now have to confirm whether the people who leave comments about their goods or services are genuine customers. Attempts to mislead could lead to huge fines
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Spain’s anti-crisis plan is to be extended for a further three months
Prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced the measure at a meeting this morning. It was originally put into effect in March as a response to the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine
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A Galician fishing boat is adrift and on fire in Irish waters, with a heavy list to port
Another trawler, fishing nearby, has reportedly rescued the crew of eleven including Spanish, Moroccan and Ghanaian sailors
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Warning from experts that ticks are becoming an increasing health threat
The National Association of Environmental Health Companies says the number of people admitted to hospital with Lyme disease, which is transmitted by this parasite, has tripled in the past 15 years
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Spain detects “irregularities” in 22% of emergency health contracts awarded during the Covid pandemic
The Accounts Tribunal analysed 73 cases totalling more than 551 million euros and found irregularities in 11 of them
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Households in Spain spend 33.4% of their income on mortgage payments
The Euribor has risen again in May and this means mortgage loans with variable interest rates which are reviewed on an annual basis will become more expensive
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These are the most-wanted national and international criminals in Spain at the moment
Spanish police have launched a campaign asking the public for help in locating them, but warn that some are extremely dangerous. Included on the list is Derek McGraw Ferguson (top left), who is wanted for manslaughter in Glasgow
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What will be the best time that we could see "a great show" of shooting stars tonight?
Astronomers explain that the spectacular sight will be triggered as the Earth passes through a cloud of debris from a dying comet
LUIS ALFONSO GAMEZ |