News from throughout Spain including the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Barcelona, Madrid, Almeria, Murcia
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Did Spaniards build Stonehenge?: |
April 21st, 2019
A CANDIDATE in the 21-strong shortlist for the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Stonehenge represents one of the UK's greatest mysteries.
Like the only surviving member of the original seven wonders - the Pyramids ...
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Neus Catala, 103: Not 'just' a Nazi camp survivor: |
April 20th, 2019
IN FOUR months and 11 days’ time, the planet will mark a chilling anniversary only a handful of people alive today will remember the full implications of: the start of World War II, 80 years ago, on September 1. Only a tiny ...
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The black hole of Andalucia: History seen through a Spanish telescope: |
April 20th, 2019
IT'S NOW 10 days since one of the greatest breakthroughs in space science - the publishing of the first image of a black hole - and our own knowledge of these gigantic, terrifying, bottomless pits has grown considerably since then ...
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Semana Santa, or Easter week, explained: Spain's unique celebrations: |
April 19th, 2019
FOR those of you who haven't opted to spend Easter on the Mediterranean, this weekend is likely to see you stocking up creme eggs in the fridge and, if you have children, spending a fortune on the larger versions lining the shelves ...
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La Gomera's whistling language and Almodovar at Cannes: |
April 18th, 2019
THE CANARIAN island of La Gomera will see its name up in lights at Cannes Film Festival this year, thanks to a production focusing on its lost language.
Whilst it has practically died out, the island's native tongue ...
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Easter skiing: 19 resorts in Spain open for holidays: |
April 18th, 2019
GIVEN that bright sunshine and warm temperatures may not be on the cards this Easter, cold-weather activities for the next four days may suddenly come back into fashion at an unusual time of year - but luckily, 19 ski stations across ...
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Duke of Westminster behind luxury developments in Madrid's 'most patriotic' suburb: |
April 17th, 2019
THE DUKE of Westminster plans to invest 200 million in 'the most patriotic' Madrid suburb to turn it into an exclusive des-res area.
Hugh Grosvenor, 26, who became Duke in August 2016 upon the death of his father ...
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FACUA warns of reverse-charge calls from Africa and eastern Europe: |
April 17th, 2019
A LEADING consumer association has warned members of the public not to answer calls with one of five country prefixes, since they could end up with a huge telephone bill as a result.
Those who know someone in any of the ...
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Mercadona seeks 200 staff for IT department: |
April 17th, 2019
MERCADONA supermarkets are seeking 200 new members of staff for its IT department in its latest major recruitment drive.
Candidates can be either graduates or with an FP (Formación Profesional) at Grado ...
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Spain to inspect top monuments in light of Notre Dame blaze: |
April 16th, 2019
MINISTER for culture José Guirão has announced a full health-check on Spain's main monuments in light of the fire which devastated Paris' Notre Dame cathedral on Monday night.
Although the cause of the ...
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Hold-up at Bank of Spain? Action film with Brit actor shuts city centre: |
April 16th, 2019
AN ARMED robbery at the Bank of Spain in the heart of Madrid in the middle of a huge football final took place in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) - but all was not as it seemed.
The city centre block including the ...
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Spaniards in Paris describe 'tragedy' of Notre Dame fire: |
April 16th, 2019
SPANISH tourists, expats and students in Paris have described the horror and tragedy of the inferno which has engulfed Notre Dame cathedral, many of them in tears.
Alison said she was out with her family when the blaze, which ...
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MotoGP: Alex Rins wins his first Grand Prix as Marquez bites the dust: |
April 15th, 2019
A COMPLETE outsider won yesterday's Argentina Grand Prix after a hard-fought battle with veteran Valentino Rossi - Spain's Alex Rins roared to victory for the first time ever in MotoGP ahead of the seven-times world champion ...
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Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram offline - Spain hit the hardest: |
April 15th, 2019
SPAIN was one of the worst-affected countries by yesterday's social media crash, which saw Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp go down all at once.
Much of the east and south-east and far north-west of England, The ...
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