The DGT has approved new regulations affecting several aspects of road traffic, especially in cities, which take effect this coming October 1st.
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The Invisible Problem: FGM
by Vivienne Hughes •
There are 4,365 women in Spain over 50 years old who are beginning to notice hormonal changes in their bodies and who, furthermore, had their clitoris removed, usually during childhood (FGM).
EU Blocks Cheaper Gas for Spain
by Martin Myall •
When the Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out in 2022 Spain was able to use a mechanism that allowed it to contain the price of electricity and lower a soaring electricity bills for consumers.
Goodbye Code 78
by Hugh MacArthur •
The DGT is preparing a change to adapt to the new reality for drivers in Spain by eliminating Code 78. What’s that? It’s the restriction applied if you learn to drive in an automatic, which barred you from driving manual-gear vehicles.
Ikea Gets Tough
by Martin Myall •
The Swedish furniture giant, IKEA has tightened its return policy and will no longer accept goods back if they have been taken out of their packaging! *Gasp!*
Defence Minister Breaks Ranks
by Martin Myall •
Whilst Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, might be treading a very diplomatic path concerning Morocco, the feisty Defence Minister, Margarita Robles is not taking what happened quietly.
Lucky Lemur?
by Martin Myall •
It seems that we have got tired of letting an octopus predict the winner of a World Cup today because we now have a lemur to do the job…
National Rail Strike
by Hugh MacArthur •
If holidaymakers were thinking about taking the train instead of the car to visit their holiday destination, then they had better think again, owing to a coming rail strike.
Wolf Attacks On Cattle
by Martin Myall •
There has long been in place a ban on hunting wolves in Spain as they were an endangered species, but this might now change, thanks to a proposal by regional governments where there are wolf populations.
Alcohol Consumption in Spain
by Martin Myall •
Alcohol consumption is falling sharply in Spanish society, especially amongst young people… and it’s not because they think that it is too expensive.