Society
Spain experiences surge in LGTB+ people coming out
A new report reveals that one in three members of the gay community has experienced homelessness due to family incomprehension and economic precariousness
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Transport
Everything you need to know about the subsidised transport pass for trains and buses that will be launched in Spain mid-January
The government is launching a scheme that it has been working on for two years and which is expected to save around two million people 60% of their monthly travel expenditure
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Motoring
Firefighter's viral video warns motorists of risks of new V-16 beacon, soon to be obligatory in Spain
The expert has warned that the emergency devices "are not visible on the crest of a hill, on bends or in daylight" and recommends drivers "to continue carrying a warning triangle"
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Politics
Lorry drivers threaten to strike again and block roads in Spain at Christmas
The group that disrupted the logistics chain in 2022 warns of new mobilisations to protest against not being included in the national road transport committee, the government's official board
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Finance
Spanish stock market closes above 17,000 points for first time ever
The Ibex has hit a new high boosted by gains in banks, IAG and Ferrovial, which is celebrating its imminent entry into the Nasdaq 100
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Politics
King Felipe of Spain calls for immigration to be managed through dialogue
The Spanish monarch said 'simple solutions are not usually lasting or supportive'
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Public transport
Spanish government to launch new unified transport travel pass in January for 60 euros per month
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced the extension of public transport subsidies throughout 2026 and the creation of a single ticket for commuter trains, regional trains and state-run buses throughout the country
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Scams
This is the WhatsApp feature you need to disable to avoid scams
It allows filtering of items entering the phone to avoid harmful files
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Gender-based violence
Five women murdered in ten days: worst December in years for gender-based violence
The number of women killed by their partners or ex-partners in 2025 rises to 46, bringing the total to 1,341 such cases since records began in 2003
Gregoria Caro |
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Politics
Spain's PM Sánchez will not call early elections: 'It is an honour to govern even in these circumstances'
The head of the central government sticks to the social agenda and takes pride in having acted with 'decisiveness' against sexism and the corruption cases within his party (PSOE)
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Catholic Church
Church weddings, baptisms and communion rates fall, and congregations rise by 0.3% in Spain
The Catholic Church's 2024 annual report reflects a growth in adult baptisms and trainee priests, and a decline in the number of priests, nuns and monasteries compared to 2023
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Consumer affairs
Stricter customer service law approved in Spain: companies must answer calls within three minutes maximum
Congreso has given final approval to the law that requires claims to be resolved within 15 days and limits automated responses
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Crime
Reduced sentence sought in Spain for fatal hit-and-run driver as he was rushing his baby daughter to hospital
The prosecutor is seeking a two-year prison sentence for reckless driving and involuntary vehicular manslaughter, with the "partial defence of mitigating circumstances" based on "necessity"
Ainhoa de las Heras |
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Health and safety
Health authorities recall famous beauty product sold in Spain
The company responsible for the product has voluntarily taken measures
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Tourism
Strength of car hire industry on Costa del Sol in the spotlight
Almost 200 companies are involved in vehicle rental, generating more than 1,900 jobs and contributing 1.38bn a year to the economy
Pilar Martínez |