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FACT CHECK: No sharks have ever killed people in Spain's Canary Islands 18 Sep 2024, 1:24 pm

The death of a German tourist after being attacked by a shark has been covered in national and international media as having occurred in waters near the Canary Islands. However, the truth is very different.

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Spain's plan to limit temporary accommodation rejected 18 Sep 2024, 11:53 am

Spain's left-wing government had planned to tighten its grip on temporary accommodation rentals as a potential means of making more long-term rentals available, but the country's right-wing parties on Tuesday rejected the proposal in parliament.

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Barcelona aims to keep tourist coaches out by quadrupling parking fee 18 Sep 2024, 10:47 am

Authorities in Barcelona continue to look for ways to deal with the Catalan capital's mass tourism problem, with the latest plan aiming to reduce the number of tourist buses in the city centre by charging them a lot more to park.

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Spanish Expression of the Day: En el quinto pino 18 Sep 2024, 10:25 am

What on earth do Spaniards mean when they say they're 'in the fifth pine tree'?

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Palestinian president in Madrid to thank Spain for support 18 Sep 2024, 9:00 am

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas will meet with Spain's prime minister and king during a two-day visit to the European country that begins on Wednesday, his first since Madrid formally recognised a Palestinian state in May.

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Spain's Andalusia to pass new regional housing law in 2025 18 Sep 2024, 8:50 am

The regional government in Andalusia wants more action and less bureaucracy to try and rectify the rising demand and dwindling housing supply in the southern region. Here's what we know so far about its "shock plan" for rent and property.

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EU shifts right as new team of commissioners unveiled 17 Sep 2024, 6:20 pm

After weeks of political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on Tuesday a new top team tasked with shoring up the EU's economic and military security through the next five years.

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Spain's junior govt partner wants to ban second homes in stressed rental areas 17 Sep 2024, 4:35 pm

Amid a rental housing crisis in Spain, the government's far-left junior coalition partner wants to ban the purchase of second homes in stressed rental areas and boost the number of social housing units.

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EU slams Spain over blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witness 17 Sep 2024, 1:54 pm

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday condemned Spain in a case involving a Jehovah's Witness who had received blood transfusions during an operation against her will.

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Why has Gibraltar still not reached a Brexit deal with Spain? 17 Sep 2024, 1:38 pm

With yet another round of Spain-UK negotiations set to begin more than eight years since the Brexit referendum, Gibraltar is still without a deal and a November deadline looms over any treaty. Why has it proven so hard to break the deadlock?

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EXPLAINED: How Spain's new Social Security app works 17 Sep 2024, 11:04 am

Whether you're self-employed, an artist, a student or a domestic worker, Spain's new social security app aims to simplify and streamline bureaucratic processes you might need to do when it comes to managing your working life and pension.

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The rules and small print for a rental contract for a room in Spain 17 Sep 2024, 9:28 am

Renting a room in Spain can often be easier and cheaper than trying to rent a whole apartment or house for yourself, but there are still several things you need to look out for in your rental contract and small print clauses you need to be aware of.

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First Palestinian ambassador to Spain submits credentials 16 Sep 2024, 4:32 pm

The first Palestinian ambassador to Spain presented his credentials on Monday to Spanish King Felipe VI after Madrid in May formally recognised a Palestinian state.

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Can you do your driving test in Spain with an automatic car? 16 Sep 2024, 3:50 pm

Most non-EU drivers who move to Spain need to resit their driving test in order to be able to get behind the wheel here. But is there an option to do the practical exam with an automatic vehicle in a country where most cars are manual?

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How to make money by dog walking and pet sitting in Spain 16 Sep 2024, 1:02 pm

Have you ever thought about making some extra money by dog walking or pet sitting in Spain? Here's how to go about setting yourself up, what you need to know and what you can expect to earn.

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Toma de Huellas: What to know about Spain’s fingerprinting for residency 16 Sep 2024, 11:16 am

For certain types of residency permits in Spain you will need to have your fingerprints taken in order to be officially registered. Here's what you need to know about what this process involves and how to go about it.

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Spain's Ribera gets top EU role steering climate transition 10 Sep 2024, 4:08 pm

Spain's Teresa Ribera on Tuesday was named as executive vice president in the next European Commission, tasked with overseeing the bloc's economic transition towards carbon neutrality.

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The best high-yield savings accounts in Spain in 2024 9 Oct 2023, 1:40 pm

Finding a high-interest savings account in Spain may be a little harder than in your home country, but there are numerous options available with Spanish banks that are worth considering.

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How to stay safe during this year's hunting season in rural Spain 18 Sep 2020, 2:00 pm

The hunting season is underway in Spain so this is recommended reading for anyone who likes to take a walk or lives in rural areas.

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Ten Spanish words that English should adopt right now 30 Jan 2020, 12:43 pm

Some Spanish words are so good at perfectly describing a feeling, experience or person you have to wonder why the English language hasn't adopted them yet.

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