The Spanish authorities have decided to change the passport rules for British holidaymakers at selected airports to avoid queues during the summer.
UK Holidaymaker Change
by Vivienne Hughes •
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
IVA Cut on Electricity
by Martin Myall •
Spanish PM, Pedro Sánchez, announced that he was going to reduce IVA on electricity from 10% down to 5% after having initially refused to do so.
Hypertension Drug Recall
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) has issued an alert over the side effects of a popular blood-pressure drug.
Ex-Finnish Consul Arrested
by Martin Myall •
The ex-Honorary Consul for Finland was dismissed in 2018 following a request by the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs because of his conduct.
Gas Price Capped
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting from the 14th of this month the price of electricty will begin to come down as the EU has given the green light to put a cap on gas.
Bodies in Landing Gear Bay
by Hugh MacArthur •
Ground crew at the Algiers International Airport discovered the bodies of two brothers in the landing gear compartment of an Airbus A330-202.
Mistaken Identity
by Martin Myall •
A plainclothes policeman in Barcelona was beaten up by foreign tourists, who thought that he was a thief.
EU Approves Gas Measures
by Vivienne Hughes •
The European Commission has given the green light to the joint proposal from Spain and Portugal to put a cap on natural-gas prices.
Chocolate-Covered Nuts Alert
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición has published two health alerts concerning certain products.
Is Nothing Sacred?
by Martin Myall •
The Minister for Public Health and her regional counterparts are studying the idea of asking restaurants not to serve wine or beer with their menus del día.