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Spain's coalition party Sumar backs UN court case against IsraelThe hard-left party in Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government on Thursday backed South Africa's "genocide" case against Israel at the UN's top court, calling it a "necessary step".

Spain's coalition party Sumar backs UN court case against Israel The hard-left party in Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government on Thursday backed South Africa's "genocide" case against Israel at the UN's top court, calling it a "necessary step".

Should you take off your shoes in a Spanish person’s home?In many countries and cultures around the world it's customary to remove your shoes before you enter someone’s home, but what should you do in Spain?

Should you take off your shoes in a Spanish person’s home? In many countries and cultures around the world it's customary to remove your shoes before you enter someone’s home, but what should you do in Spain?

LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2024If you're looking to relocate to Spain in 2024 and want to increase your chances of getting a job here, these are most in-demand jobs in the country this year.

LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2024 If you're looking to relocate to Spain in 2024 and want to increase your chances of getting a job here, these are most in-demand jobs in the country this year.

How some over-65s in Spain can request €525 to help pay the rentIf you're a pensioner in Spain and meet certain requirements, there's the option of requesting an aid benefit to help you pay your rent.

How some over-65s in Spain can request €525 to help pay the rent If you're a pensioner in Spain and meet certain requirements, there's the option of requesting an aid benefit to help you pay your rent.

Madrid Metro to allow users to pay by card or mobile at the turnstilesThe underground system in the Spanish capital will have a new tap-to-pay ticket system added to the turnstiles so that commuters don’t have to queue to pay for their journeys at the separate ticket machines.

Madrid Metro to allow users to pay by card or mobile at the turnstiles The underground system in the Spanish capital will have a new tap-to-pay ticket system added to the turnstiles so that commuters don’t have to queue to pay for their journeys at the separate ticket machines.

What to do if you find an abandoned dog or cat in SpainFinding a stray cat or dog in Spain isn't uncommon, as the country has one of the highest rates of pet abandonment in Europe. Here are the steps to take if you find one, which factor in Spain's new animal welfare law.

What to do if you find an abandoned dog or cat in Spain Finding a stray cat or dog in Spain isn't uncommon, as the country has one of the highest rates of pet abandonment in Europe. Here are the steps to take if you find one, which factor in Spain's new animal welfare law.

Spain's PM hit by first parliamentary setback since re-electionSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday suffered a setback in the first key parliamentary vote of the new legislature, highlighting the extreme fragility of the parliamentary alliances that returned him to office in November.

Spain's PM hit by first parliamentary setback since re-election Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday suffered a setback in the first key parliamentary vote of the new legislature, highlighting the extreme fragility of the parliamentary alliances that returned him to office in November.

Have any Brits been expelled from Spain since Brexit?New Eurostat data suggests that even though over 1,000 UK nationals have been ordered to leave EU countries in 2023, no such expulsions were carried out in Spain. Does this really give the full picture?

Have any Brits been expelled from Spain since Brexit? New Eurostat data suggests that even though over 1,000 UK nationals have been ordered to leave EU countries in 2023, no such expulsions were carried out in Spain. Does this really give the full picture?

In Numbers: Hundreds of Britons across Europe given orders to leaveCountries across Europe ordered more than 1,000 Britons to leave their territories in 2023, according to recent data from EU stats agency.

In Numbers: Hundreds of Britons across Europe given orders to leave Countries across Europe ordered more than 1,000 Britons to leave their territories in 2023, according to recent data from EU stats agency.

Hundreds of Britons across Europe given orders to leaveCountries across Europe ordered more than 1,000 Britons to leave their territories in 2023, according to recent data from EU stats agency.

Hundreds of Britons across Europe given orders to leave Countries across Europe ordered more than 1,000 Britons to leave their territories in 2023, according to recent data from EU stats agency.

Spain following with 'concern' Ecuador crisis: SánchezSpain is following with "concern" the crisis in Ecuador, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday, a day after the Latin American country exploded in what President Daniel Noboa called an "internal armed conflict".

Spain following with 'concern' Ecuador crisis: Sánchez Spain is following with "concern" the crisis in Ecuador, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday, a day after the Latin American country exploded in what President Daniel Noboa called an "internal armed conflict".

REVEALED: The Spanish banks that overcharge pensionersSpanish banks are notorious for their hidden fees and extra charges, and a consumer watchdog report has revealed which bank accounts seniors in particular should avoid unless they want to be overcharged.

REVEALED: The Spanish banks that overcharge pensioners Spanish banks are notorious for their hidden fees and extra charges, and a consumer watchdog report has revealed which bank accounts seniors in particular should avoid unless they want to be overcharged.

REVEALED: The Spanish banks that overcharge pensionersSpanish banks are notorious for their hidden fees and extra charges, and a new consumer watchdog report has revealed which bank accounts seniors in particular should avoid unless they want to be overcharged.

REVEALED: The Spanish banks that overcharge pensioners Spanish banks are notorious for their hidden fees and extra charges, and a new consumer watchdog report has revealed which bank accounts seniors in particular should avoid unless they want to be overcharged.

Spain's food waste bill is back on the tableThe Spanish government wants to implement a long-awaited law which will punish food squandering and encourage doggy bags at restaurants after the bill was put on hold last year.

Spain's food waste bill is back on the table The Spanish government wants to implement a long-awaited law which will punish food squandering and encourage doggy bags at restaurants after the bill was put on hold last year.

Hórreos: What are those small stone houses on stilts in Spain's Galicia?If you’ve ever been to Galicia in north-western Spain, the chances are you will have seen these odd stone or wooden structures on stilts in people’s gardens and wondered what they were for.

Hórreos: What are those small stone houses on stilts in Spain's Galicia? If you’ve ever been to Galicia in north-western Spain, the chances are you will have seen these odd stone or wooden structures on stilts in people’s gardens and wondered what they were for.

Over 6,600 migrants died or disappeared at sea trying to reach Spain in 2023At least 6,618 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2023, when record numbers headed for the Canary Islands, a migrants rights group has announced..

Over 6,600 migrants died or disappeared at sea trying to reach Spain in 2023 At least 6,618 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2023, when record numbers headed for the Canary Islands, a migrants rights group has announced..

The new rules for motorcyclists in Spain in 2024After an uptick in deaths among motorcyclists on Spanish roads, Spain's traffic authorities have implemented some new rules for 2024.

The new rules for motorcyclists in Spain in 2024 After an uptick in deaths among motorcyclists on Spanish roads, Spain's traffic authorities have implemented some new rules for 2024.

Frailty of Spain's govt on show as Catalan separatists set to block new lawsIn the first major vote faced by Spain's new government, difficulties in passing a wide-ranging 'omnibus' bill highlight the fragility of the legislative coalition cobbled together by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Frailty of Spain's govt on show as Catalan separatists set to block new laws In the first major vote faced by Spain's new government, difficulties in passing a wide-ranging 'omnibus' bill highlight the fragility of the legislative coalition cobbled together by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

11 brilliant day trips from MadridLooking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the Spanish capital? These 11 nearby destinations offer everything from history to gastronomy and nature, as well as being reachable on public transport from Madrid.

11 brilliant day trips from Madrid Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the Spanish capital? These 11 nearby destinations offer everything from history to gastronomy and nature, as well as being reachable on public transport from Madrid.

Ten foreign 'colonies' thriving in the most unexpected of places in SpainYou've heard of the Brits in Alicante and the Germans in Mallorca. But how about Little Bulgaria in Segovia or Little Pakistan in La Rioja? As it turns out, Spain is also home to foreign communities in some pretty surprising places.

Ten foreign 'colonies' thriving in the most unexpected of places in Spain You've heard of the Brits in Alicante and the Germans in Mallorca. But how about Little Bulgaria in Segovia or Little Pakistan in La Rioja? As it turns out, Spain is also home to foreign communities in some pretty surprising places.

Millions of plastic pellets are spreading across Spain's northern coastA so-called 'white tide' of plastic pellets are washing up on the shores of Galicia and Asturias, polluting beaches and causing a political blame game between national and regional governments.

Millions of plastic pellets are spreading across Spain's northern coast A so-called 'white tide' of plastic pellets are washing up on the shores of Galicia and Asturias, polluting beaches and causing a political blame game between national and regional governments.

Is doing El Camino during winter in Spain worth it?With more and more people doing the famous Camino de Santiago in winter, we take a look at this new trend as well as the pros and cons of doing the famous pilgrimage over the colder months of the year in Spain.

Is doing El Camino during winter in Spain worth it? With more and more people doing the famous Camino de Santiago in winter, we take a look at this new trend as well as the pros and cons of doing the famous pilgrimage over the colder months of the year in Spain.

Spain re-imposes masks in all its hospitals as flu cases surgeWearing masks will be obligatory again in all of Spain's hospitals and other healthcare facilities from Wednesday, and not just in some regions as previously announced, the national health ministry said on Monday as the country faces a flu outbreak.

Spain re-imposes masks in all its hospitals as flu cases surge Wearing masks will be obligatory again in all of Spain's hospitals and other healthcare facilities from Wednesday, and not just in some regions as previously announced, the national health ministry said on Monday as the country faces a flu outbreak.

'Tripledemic' in Spain: Which regions have made masks mandatory in hospitals?With Covid, flu and bronchitis cases overwhelming hospital staff, Spain's health ministry is considering bringing back compulsory mask usage in medical facilities. However, some regions have already decided to make them mandatory.

'Tripledemic' in Spain: Which regions have made masks mandatory in hospitals? With Covid, flu and bronchitis cases overwhelming hospital staff, Spain's health ministry is considering bringing back mandatory mask usage in medical facilities. However, some regions have already decided to make them mandatory.

Spain recognises Kosovo passports, but not independenceSpain now accepts passports issued by Kosovar but still does not recognise it as an independent state separate from Serbia, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Monday.

Spain recognises Kosovo passports, but not independence Spain now accepts passports issued by Kosovar but still does not recognise it as an independent state separate from Serbia, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Monday.

Six essential ways to tackle winter like a true SpaniardFrom what to wear to what to order, we've got the tips to help you blend in like a true local as the mercury drops across Spain.

Six essential ways to tackle winter like a true Spaniard From what to wear to what to order, we've got the tips to help you blend in like a true local as the mercury drops across Spain.

Spain's cold snap worsens with snow and freezing temperatures on the wayThe arrival of a new cold weather front will bring snow, frost and freezing temperatures to large parts of Spain, with several regions on alert according to the country's national weather agency.

Spain's cold snap worsens with snow and freezing temperatures on the way The arrival of a new cold weather front will bring snow, frost and freezing temperatures to large parts of Spain, with several regions on alert according to the country's national weather agency.

Driving in Spain: Which cities will get low-emission zones in 2024 and what rules change?The new year brings with it new low-emission zones for many cities in Spain, as well as rule changes and tighter restrictions in others.

Driving in Spain: Which cities will get low-emission zones in 2024 and what rules change? The new year brings with it new low-emission zones for many cities in Spain, as well as rule changes and tighter restrictions in others.

Baggage 'chaos' at Spain's airports as unions threaten more strikesThe final day of strike action by ground service staff begins on Monday, and though delays haven't been as bad as first feared, several airports around Spain have suffered 'baggage chaos' as flights left behind thousands of pieces of luggage.

Baggage 'chaos' at Spain's airports as unions threaten more strikes The final day of strike action by ground service staff begins on Monday, and though delays haven't been as bad as first feared, several airports around Spain have suffered 'baggage chaos' as flights left behind thousands of pieces of luggage.

Spain wants masks worn in hospitals as viruses surgeThe Spanish government on Friday called for the wearing of masks to be obligatory in medical facilities as cases of flu and Covid-19 surge with the onset of winter.

Madrid wants masks worn in hospitals as viruses surge The Spanish government on Friday called for the wearing of masks to be obligatory in medical facilities as cases of flu and Covid-19 surge with the onset of winter.