Law
Spain's Supreme Court bans banks from charging both interest and fees on same overdraft
The court states that banks can only legitimately charge fees for services that are real, necessary and distinct
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Pets
Soledad: the 'man overboard' cat that found her way home to the Canary Islands
She was travelling with her owner on a sailing boat from Fuerteventura to the Caribbean, when she fell into the sea and ended up an island castaway
J. V. Muñoz-Lacuna | -
Tragedy
Indonesia ends search for young Quique after 15 days of searching at sea
Local authorities are considering holding a ceremony of remembrance for the four Valencians who died, to mark the end of search efforts
M. G. | -
Motoring
V-16 emergency beacons: there will be a 'reasonable' grace period during which no one will be fined for not carrying one
Minister Marlaska responds to the critics: "It's visible, safer than the warning triangles and only provides geolocation data for the stranded vehicle"
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Politics
Spain's King Felipe VI says Venezuelans 'must be the sole protagonists of their own destiny'
The king calls for a 'true democratic and peaceful transition' in Venezuela
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Politics
PM joins left-wing Latin American criticism of Venezuela action by US
Spain has also reiterated its support for Denmark, along with other European nations, over Trump's desire to annex Greenland
M. Sáiz-Pardo / A. Azpiroz | -
History
Spain marks 40 years in the European Union
Four decades after its historic accession to the European community, the country has improved its socioeconomic indicators and its citizens continue to feel comfortable being part of the EU
Miguel Ángel Alfonso | -
Traffic
More cars in circulation in Spain than ever before: 34.7 million, 20% more than ten years ago
The Spanish vehicle fleet has registered an all-time high after a growth of 2.2% compared to the end of 2024, reaching the highest increase since before the pandemic
Edurne Martínez | -
Politics
Spain reiterates support for Denmark over Trump's desire to annex Greenland
Following the US president's intervention in Venezuela, the main European countries have signed a manifesto defending the sovereignty of the Arctic island
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Health and safety
Nightlife industry in Spain views fire safety regulations in the country as 'ambiguous'
Following the New Year's Eve tragedy at a Swiss nightclub, critics highlight that only Catalonia implicitly bans the use of sparklers at indoor events
R. C. | -
Property
New craze in Spain for renting out living rooms in occupied villas by the hour at up to 1,200 euros per booking
The aim of these platforms is to give homeowners the opportunity to make their often underutilised premises profitable. After capitalising on private pool rentals, users are now renting indoor spaces for up to 150 euros per hour. As one homeowner confesses: "I don't like having strangers in my home, but it's still money"
Enia Gómez | -
Courts
Sentenced to nine months in prison for leaving her two year old son alone in the car for 40 minutes in Almeria
The sentence also bans the mother from approaching within 200 metres of the child for one year and nine months
R. A. | -
Politics
Spain's PM joins left-wing Latin American governments in condemnation of intervention in Venezuela
The statement signed by the governments of Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay rejects 'unilateral military actions'
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Immigration
Latin Americans and Roma people face highest levels of racial discrimination in Spain
The most notable expressions of marginalisation or rejection occur in employment and in access to housing, health and education
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Weather
Weather warnings issued in ten Spanish regions as snow affects 50 roads
Storm Francis has covered part of Spain with a white blanket this Monday and left more than 200mm, with reservoirs at the limit of their capacity or with water being released, in provinces such as Malaga and Cadiz