Cybercrime
'Vote for my child': Spanish police warn of new scam aiming to gain access to your WhatsApp account
The scam starts with a seemingly harmless message sent by a known contact which increases the likelihood of trusting it
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Depopulation
Frenzy of phone calls and likes to acquire bar in medieval village in Spain
Monleón town hall has received thousands of calls and messages via social media and must now choose between 41 bids for the tender of the bar-restaurant with municipal housing offered for 50 euros per month
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Health and safety
Half of Spain's young doctors suffer from burnout syndrome
24-hour shifts with hardly any breaks and the overload of care have led to widespread emotional exhaustion and low self-esteem
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Animal welfare
Mercadona clarifies whether it sells 100% free-range eggs: 'We are in the midst of a transition'
The suppliers of the retail chain chaired by Juan Roig have already invested 200 million euros to adapt their facilities and processes
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Animal welfare
These are the first images captured of rare white rhino born at Bioparc Valencia in Spain
The one-week-old calf is developing well, alongside its mother, and has even been spotted clumsily running around
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Animal welfare
Government orders lockdown of all free-range poultry farms due to spread of bird flu
The Ministry of Agriculture's restrictions now affect the whole country due to the advance of the virus
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Immigration
Economic and social advisory council believes arrival of migrants boosts innovation and productivity boost in Spain
A report has found that 9.5 million inhabitants (19% of the population) were born abroad and 14% hold a nationality other than Spanish
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Health
Spain's healthcare system to start screening newborns for ten more diseases with heel prick test
All regions will include pre-eclampsia screening for pregnant women and the age limit for IVF due to ovarian failure will be removed
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Politics
Central government in Spain offers 3,000 euros to encourage people to get a bus or lorry driving licence
With this measure, the Ministry of Transport seeks to alleviate the shortage of 34,700 drivers
Extra Emotional Events
Sir Tom Jones headlines Moonlight Málaga, a new premium summer experience
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Crime
Women's football coach in Tenerife arrested for sexual harassment of teenage girls
The 47-year-old would allegedly take advantage of training sessions and matches to make advances to the players
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Animal welfare
Man arrested for killing more than 100 street cats in Toledo
The detained person would allegedly poison cat colonies by putting toxic substances into their drinking water bowls
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112 incident
Young woman dies after being struck by delivery van on pedestrian crossing in Valencia
The driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis, despite not showing obvious signs of driving under the influence of narcotic substances
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Economy
Car sales are gaining momentum and becoming the driving force behind consumer spending in Spain
A new report has highlighted how consumption patterns have changed in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, with services and durable goods now playing a more significant role in household spending
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Obituary
Angelina Torres, Spain's oldest person, dies at the age of 112
Born in 1913, the Catalan resident was described as "a wise woman, full of faith and kindness and a hard worker with great strength"
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Wildlife
Four hours and three tranquiliser darts to catch an injured deer that found its way into a car park in Spain
More than twenty personnel - including police officers, firefighters and veterinarians - worked tirelessly to capture the fully grown animal with antlers which was treated and then taken to a safe location for release
Ángela Zangróniz |