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Mercadona, Aldi, Carrefour... Opening hours across Spain this Constitution long weekendSpain’s favourite supermarket Mercadona has also released its special Christmas opening hours The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the highly anticipated December long weekend. As Spain celebrates Constitution Day on Friday December 6..
14-year-old boy who led gang of assassins is caught by police in SpainThe boy was head of an international network of underage killers who were hired to assassinate targets A 14-year-old Swedish citizen of joint Moroccan origin has been arrested in a major police operation in Spain, orchestrated by the.. 04/12/2024
Community of owners in Spain: The job and function of the president of the community of neighboursThis article details the roles of the president, and the means by which one becomes the head of the community of neighbours The job of the president of the Community of Owners, or ‘Comunidad de Propietarios’, is an.. 02/12/2024
The Constitution weekend explained: Why does Spain have two public holidays in early December?December 6 and 8 are both Spanish bank holidays but for very different reasons The Constitution long weekend at the beginning of December is usually one of the longest of the year in Spain, with two public bank holidays coming in quick succession. Both..
Spanish pensions will shoot up by 600 euros next yearThe average monthly pension payment in Spain will increase by 2.8% Around this time each year, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) crunches the numbers to come up with what’s known as the Interannual Consumer Price Index (CPI). These.. 28/11/2024
Spain embraces money-back system to tackle plastic pollutionBy 2026, Spain will join other European countries by adopting a ‘deposit, return and refund’ system for plastic bottles In a move that’s certainly better late than never, the Spanish Government has announced plans to revive a scheme.. 28/11/2024
Geminid meteor shower: The last major spectacle of the year in SpainAs many as 120 shooting stars per hour will be visible from Spain this December 13 Every December, the Geminids light up the sky across Spain with a meteor display that is among the most impressive in the astronomical calendar. In 2024, this shower.. 28/11/2024
120,000 vehicles to be moved and cleared from Valencia after the floodsThe Department for the Environment wants to ensure that the cars and vans be removed as quickly as possible It is estimated that there have been around 120,000 vehicles affected by the floods in Valencia following the DANA, and the operation.. 26/11/2024
Only a fifth of Spanish beaches are suitable for people with reduced mobilityOf the 3,600 beaches in Spain, only around 600 are fully accessible for bathers with disabilities For so many people, a trip to the beach is a quintessential part of the Spanish experience, whether they are holidaymakers or long-term residents. However.. 25/11/2024
British family held at gunpoint in case of mistaken identity in Orihuela CostaFour armed men broke into the Lomas de Cabo Roig home and attacked the terrified expats Urbanisation in Lomas de Cabo Roig An expat family living in the Torrezenia urbanisation of Lomas de Cabo Roig in Spain’s Orihuela Costa.. 21/11/2024
British drugs gang caught carrying 1,200 kilos of hashish in SpainThe traffickers were British and were transporting the drugs in large trucks in the area of Marbella and Elche in the south of Spain 🚩Incautados a una organización dedicada al tráfico internacional de #drogas 1.200 kg de.. 18/11/2024
Golden visas in Spain could be cancelled as soon as January 2025The Spanish government is advancing legal steps to end the property-based investment residency for non-EU nationals Spain’s government has taken significant steps toward cancelling its golden visa programme, setting a potential end date of January..
Couch potato: The unbelievable item this Spanish man was filmed carrying on his electric scooterMany people have taken to social media to comment on the behaviour of the daredevil scooter rider Every other week it seems there is a news story in Spain about people riding dangerously on electric scooters – from towing a child’s pushchair.. 12/11/2024
This is how you can help the animals affected by the DANAAnimal shelters, like everything else, have been devastated by the destruction The floods caused by the DANA have left more than 2,600 buildings and 534 square kilometres devastated. Now, with more than 200 people dead and many still missing.. 06/11/2024
Why the floods in Valencia happened and who is responsibleThere’s a reason why the flooding was worst in the towns surrounding Valencia city, and the explanation goes back more than half a century... by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer To the south of the city.. 05/11/2024
I'm a British property expert in Spain. Expats coming here are the only reason the country doesn't collapseForeign immigrants in Spain are ensuring population growth and economic stability by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer Shocking statistics from the Spanish National Institute for Statistics (INE) show that.. 28/10/2024
Here are the countries in Europe that don't put their clocks back... so why does Spain?The change in time has been in place since 1980, and in Spain it will remain until at least 2026 As with every October, the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop. Many people wake up in darkness and finish work when the light.. 25/10/2024
Farewell to free public transport for all: Discounts to be scrapped from 2025From next year, only young people, frequent users and vulnerable groups will benefit from reduced fares as the government cuts back on its public transport subsidies As of December 31, 2024, the sweeping public transport discounts that have been in.. 21/10/2024
October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain DayBusinesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Saturday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also known as the ‘Fiesta.. 10/10/2024
EU proposes digital passports and ID cards to streamline travel in Schengen AreaThe new initiative aims to enhance security and speed up border crossings within the European Union and Schengen travel zone The European Commission has introduced a proposal to digitalise passports and identity cards for travellers entering or exiting.. 09/10/2024
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