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Why Spaniards' habit of drinking alcohol every day is surprisingly healthy

Why Spaniards' habit of drinking alcohol every day is s...

Everyone knows that Spaniards love a drink. Yet despite being some of the most f...

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The towns in Spain where it was illegal to die

The towns in Spain where it was illegal to die

When cemeteries were filling up in towns around southern Spain a few years ago, ...

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Spain’s national rail service Renfe calls for strikes in March

Spain’s national rail service Renfe calls for strikes i...

Renfe train drivers have called for a four-day strike in March to protest over t...

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Spain's Telefónica rings in net loss in 2023 as staff cuts weigh

Spain's Telefónica rings in net loss in 2023 as staff c...

Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica said Thursday it swung to a loss in 2023 despi...

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Confirmed: Spain to ban short-haul domestic flights

Confirmed: Spain to ban short-haul domestic flights

Spain’s ruling parties, PSOE and Sumar, have agreed to reduce domestic flights o...

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Footballer Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for rape in Spain

Footballer Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years in jail fo...

A Spanish court on Thursday sentenced former Brazil international Dani Alves to ...

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Russia sent hitmen to kill deserter in Spain: report

Russia sent hitmen to kill deserter in Spain: report

Moscow sent hitmen who gunned down a Russian deserter in Spain last week, six mo...

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What are the rules on fishing in Spain?

What are the rules on fishing in Spain?

If you’re a keen fishing enthusiast, here’s everything you need to know about th...

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What’s with all the ‘ugly’ floors in old Spanish homes?

What’s with all the ‘ugly’ floors in old Spanish homes?

No, we’re not talking about the beautiful old hydraulic tiles, typical of old Mo...

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How safe are Spanish buildings when it comes to fire standards?

How safe are Spanish buildings when it comes to fire st...

The devastating Valencia apartment block fire that occurred on Thursday evening ...

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10 years on, the legend of flamenco icon Paco de Lucía lives on

10 years on, the legend of flamenco icon Paco de Lucía ...

Spanish guitar legend Paco de Lucía, who died 10 years ago on Sunday, couldn't r...

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Do home insurance companies in Spain cover fires?

Do home insurance companies in Spain cover fires?

A fire is one of the most devastating accidents that can happen in a home, causi...

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AI in focus at world's top mobile fair in Spain

AI in focus at world's top mobile fair in Spain

The world's biggest mobile phone fair throws open its doors in Barcelona Monday ...

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Spanish Catholic Church suspends priest accused of selling Viagra

Spanish Catholic Church suspends priest accused of sell...

A Spanish priest has been temporarily suspended by the Roman Catholic Church aft...

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Madrileños to gaditanos: What to call the locals from different parts of Spain

Madrileños to gaditanos: What to call the locals from d...

In Spain, every region, province, city and island has its own word for its inhab...

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When the Spanish city of Cartagena wanted to be American

When the Spanish city of Cartagena wanted to be American

The history books could have told a very different story if the Murcian city of ...