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Latest News from Spain - The Local
WEBThousands protest across Spain for shorter working hours. Thousands of people took part in union-led protests across Spain on Thursday to push for progress in talks between the government and the business sector to reduce working hours. Economy.
11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
WEBMar 8, 2022 — Clara Campoamor, María Pita, Isabelle of Castile and Penélope Cruz have also shaped Spain in different ways. Photos: various To mark International Women's Day, we celebrate 11 Spanish women who have played pivotal roles in shaping Spain's history, gender rights, science, the arts and more.
English-language jobs in spain - The Local Spain
WEBFind your next English-language job in Spain on The Local Jobs. With jobs for foreigners in every sector from teaching and translation to engineering, IT and customer service, The Local jobs is the place to come to take your career to the next level in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, or elsewhere in Spain.
EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all ...
WEBJun 8, 2021 — All international travellers, regardless of the country, have to fill in Spain's health control form. Travellers from the UK. As of July 2nd, arrivals to Spain from the United Kingdom have had to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test or proof that they have been fully vaccinated. Previously, travellers from the UK were allowed to enter ...
How Barcelona is once again Spain's pickpocket capital - The Local …
WEBAug 16, 2022 — It’s worth noting that non-violent robberies have increased by 51 percent on average across Spain in 2022, but Barcelona once again stands out as the city where pickpocketing and other forms of stealing is rife, higher than in other big cities such as Madrid and Valencia where non-violent theft is also an issue.
EXPLAINED: How strong is Spain's military? - The Local Spain
WEBDec 6, 2022 — According to the Global Firepower figures, Spain spends almost $12 billion a year on its military ($11,750,000,000 to be exact) a much lower annual spend than those countries with similar military might such as Israel ($17,800,000,000 a year) and Australia ($44,618,000,000). Unsurprisingly, these total spend rankings are dominated by the usual ...
A foreigner's guide to understanding the Spanish press in five …
WEBJan 26, 2022 — La Vanguardia. The oldest of all Spanish newspapers, La Vanguardia (Vanguard) was founded in Barcelona in 1881. Its conservative editorial line meant it was left alone during Franco’s dictatorship at a time when many other newspapers were forced to support the regime, and the paper has endured as one of Spain’s best-selling daily newspapers that focuses particularly on regional and ...
Can non-resident Brits in Spain get an extension on the 90-day …
WEBFeb 16, 2021 — What are the consequences of overstaying 90 days in Spain? Spain’s foreign ministry doesn’t mention what the consequences of overstaying 90 in 180 days in Spain are in its FAQ or its state bulletin but fines and temporary bans from the Schengen Area are widely mentioned online, without any specifics usually given.. We’ve done some digging and found that according to article 53.1.a of ...
Nine otherworldly landscapes found in Spain - The Local Spain
WEBAug 28, 2024 — Nine otherworldly landscapes found in Spain. The surreal landscapes of Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote in the Canaries, an island which is perhaps the place in Spain which is most out of this world. Photo: Josep Castells / Unsplash. Away from its popular beach resorts and historic cities, Spain is full of bizarre otherworldly landscapes ...