February 2023

Opposition parties pile on to Spanish government over ‘Mediator’ corruption scandal

THE LEADER of Spain’s main opposition Popular Party, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, on Tuesday accused the governing Socialists of covering up a corruption case that has been dubbed ‘Mediator’, and demanded that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offer an explanation about ‘exactly what has happened’ and ‘how many people’ were involved.  The Mediator Case came to light […]

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Oil giant BP announces major green hydrogen boost for Spain’s Valencia area

UK oil giant BP has announced a €2 billion investment to develop a green hydrogen hub at its Castellon refinery in the Valencian Community. Green hydrogen – generated by the electrolysis of water using renewable power – will support the decarbonisation of the refinery’s operations, replacing its current use of grey hydrogen generated from natural

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Spain’s Catalonia region ramps up water restrictions due to ongoing severe drought

THE CATALAN government on Tuesday introduced the most severe water restrictions possible in 224 of its municipalities due to an ongoing drought. The northeastern Spanish region has been without rain for the longest period since records began in 1905, with the shortage stretching on for 30 months now.  The decision affects the Ter-Llobregat system, which

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Long Read: The tragic story of the American woman compelling her Pakistani father to take a paternity test in a Costa del Sol court

FOR Tamara Hibbs, growing up in the 70s and 80s in a white family among white communities in Baltimore and Kentucky had always been a slightly alienating experience. She didn’t quite fit, and from her earliest memories she was always subtly aware of it. Her hair and skin were noticeably darker than anyone else in

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Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum to open its doors to public on Saturday nights

FROM SATURDAY, Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum will be opening its doors on a Saturday evening, as part of a new project called ‘The Prado at Night’.  The public will be able to visit a selection of different galleries inside the trove of artworks, which is located in central Madrid, on the first Saturday of each

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Extra bank machines coming to city districts to fight social exclusion in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

A programme to install extra ATMs in large city districts in the Valencian Community has been announced by the regional government. The move is aimed at reducing social exclusion suffered by mainly older residents following the mass closure of bank branches in favour of online transactions. Valencian finance minister, Arcadi España, said that branch cuts

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Spain’s government approves offshore wind farm plan for small designated sections

SPAIN’S government has given the green light to launch offshore wind farms after approving the first-ever Maritime Space Management Plan(POEM). The POEM is about mapping out the coexistence of the farms with activities such as fishing in addition to protecting the environment. It is in effect a maritime equivalent of land-based planning restrictions. Under the

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PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS: Six amazing places to visit in Spain during 2023 that should be on your bucket list

WHEN visiting a country like Spain, determining how to make the most of your stay can be a difficult task, writes Shannon Chaffers. Of course, the most spectacular and well known sites are at the top of everyone’s bucket-list, but Spain has so much more on offer. For those seeking an authentic and fulfilling trip,

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Rain and snow storms batter Mallorca and rest of Spain’s Balearic Islands

STORM Juliette has left significant amounts and rain and snow in the Balaeric Islands with power cuts and closed roads causing problems in Mallorca, which took the brunt of the bad weather. Authorities are also dealing with two sinkholes that appeared in Palma. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has maintained a red warning for parts

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