February 2023

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Harry Potter movie star will join a festival in Malaga which celebrates geek culture next weekend. FreakCon 2023, which takes place on March 4-5 at the city’s congress and exhibition centre, will feature well-known guest Mark Williams. He played Mr Weasley in the Harry Potter films, and will be joined b y German performer

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,

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