Weather
Red 'extreme risk' alerts activated for torrential rain in Spain ahead of arrival of 'Dana' Alice
State weather agency Aemet has warned of the "extraordinary danger" of flash flooding in some areas of the country on Friday
Europa Press
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Economy
Why are used car sales soaring in Spain, surpassing pre-pandemic levels?
So far this year, some 1,596,627 second-hand vehicles have been sold across the country
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Police officer shot dead in middle of street in Spain by his father-in-law
The alleged killer, 78, handed himself in to the authorities who rushed to the scene after he alerted them
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Tourism
This is why tourism 'will cease to be the great driving force of the economy' in Spain, according to industry body
The Exceltur employers' association still expects the sector to generate 219 billion euros in 2025, that's 2.8% more than last year
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Motoring
Spain ramps up installation of electric vehicle chargers although a shocking number don't work
The public charging network continues to be dominated by 22kW points, deemed "insufficient" for the sector and the deployment of EVs
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Health
Government to pay 100 euros towards cost of glasses or contact lenses for children under 16 in Spain
The Ministry of Health estimates it could benefit at least half a million children and the financial aid will not be means tested
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Law
Why pretending to have security system at home by using fake sign can end up being costly
Fear of burglary or squatting has prompted some people to place notices around their property, without having hired the services of a security company, in a bid to scare off perpetrators
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Air travel
EU opens proceedings against Spain for fining airlines 179m euros for charging hand luggage fees
The Spanish government will have two months to resolve the issues raised by the European Commission
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Economy
Bank of Spain to closely monitor money transfers starting from this month
The financial institution is responding to a complaint about restrictive limits identified by the OCU consumers' organisation
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Search dogs help locate bodies of four people reported missing after collapse of building under construction in Madrid
Three foreign workers were amongst the deceased after a floor slab in the building, which was being renovated to become a four-star hotel, collapsed on Tuesday
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Traffic law
Pedestrians, cyclists and electric scooter users: offences that can cost you dearly
It is not only motorists on the roads in Spain who can be fined, although few are aware of this
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Politics
Correos restores full postal service between Spain and USA, making it one of the first in Europe
After adapting its technology systems and pricing, the post office operator has resumed the services suspended due to Donald Trump's tariff changes
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Several people missing and at least 10 injured after slab of building under construction collapses in Madrid
Eleven fire crews and a police dog search unit are working through the rubble in Calle Hileras, near the central Plaza de Ópera
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Law
Spanish government approves use of cannabis for medical purposes
With the new decree, 'personalised treatments' for patients with chronic pain, severe epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or undergoing chemotherapy have been approved
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Food safety
Health alert after metal fragments detected in foie confit sold in Spain
Batches of the French product were sold across Europe and they have been recalled from store shelves