Spain’s Ministry of Health reports 321 Covid deaths in three days
The national cumulative incidence rate among those over 60 years of age has risen 13 points, to 856, but hospital occupancy remains stable
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Experts warn that biting black flies could cause a public health risk in Spain this summer
The regions most affected by the presence of black flies are Andalucía, Aragón, Catalonia, Madrid, Murcia and Valencia, where the insects have grown longer than ever before mainly due to the rise in temperatures in recent years
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Spanish government caps maximum gas price and pledges 'everyone will notice the difference in their electricity bills'
The measure will be in force for one year and will begin in approximately two weeks, following authorisation from Brussels
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Mediterranean diet prevents repeat heart attacks and strokes, according to Lancet report
The British medical journal has published a study by Spanish doctors who monitored over 1,000 cardiovascular patients for seven years
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Controversy as government replaces its spy chief over Pegasus hacking fallout
The decision to relieve Paz Esteban of her duties caused criticism from opposing parties
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Moroccan frontier at Ceuta and Melilla to open
The border was first closed due to Covid and then due to difficult relations between the countries
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Supermarkets in Spain call for government action in order to keep prices down
Asedas, the association whose members include Mercadona, Dia and Lidl, says costs have doubled and electricity is now the biggest expense
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Covid measures eased in Spain’s schools and colleges
Bubble groups and coronavirus social distancing measures are being dropped in Spanish educational centres
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Hyundai launches VIVe sustainable car sharing scheme in Spain's smallest village, with just four residents
Any municipality with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants can apply for this new shared, clean form of transport at their nearest dealer, who will not only make the system available but will provide support in setting it up
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Three tourists arrested in Spain for beating up a policeman after mistaking him for a thief
The plainclothes officer was actually trying to prevent the theft of a watch at the time. His attackers were later tracked down to a hotel
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Spanish government plans to approve draft of new abortion law next week
It will completely replace the 2010 Law of Time Limits and the idea is for it to come into force early in 2023
Alberto Torices | -
Europe recommends dropping mandatory use of masks on planes and at airports from 16 May
The recommendation will, however, remain in place when travelling to places where there is still a face mask requirement on public transport, as there currently is in Spain
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Spain turns to the USA, Nigeria, Egypt and Qatar to maintain its gas supplies
The gas is brought in by methane tankers and this now accounts for 75% of imports, while supplies from Algeria have dropped by one-third following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Spanish consumer organisation warns of rental car shortage this summer
Answering a survey from the OCU about their experiences of car hire in Spain, 35% of respondents said they had had a problem with the rental company
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Drivers over 65 in Spain may have to renew their licences more frequently
At the moment, licences for over-65s are valid for five years, reducing to two years once people reach the age of 70
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