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11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Isabella I of Castile, queen and conqueror. Arguably the most influential Spanish woman of all time. Here’s a quick summary of her exploits: she and her husband unified Spain after centuries of Moorish occupation, she reorganised the government system, brought the crime rate down, unburdened the kingdom of Castile and Leon of the enormous debt brought on by her brother, ordered the ...
MAP: Where are wildfires raging in Spain? - The Local Spain
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Spain is currently experiencing wildfires four times more destructive than the average for early July from 2006 to 2021. On July 18th, there were 33 active fires across mainland Spain as the country struggled with a nine-day heatwave that has killed more than 500 people due to heat-related causes.. By Thursday, this number had dropped as firefighters managed to gain an upper hand on some of ...
Where are the rainiest places in Spain? - The Local Spain
WEBMar 22, 2022 · A climate guide by Spain’s national weather agency Aemet which looked at weather stats from 1981 to 2010 found that the rainiest city in Spain is the Basque city of San Sebastián, where there is rain on average 141.1 days every year. It rains a lot in the classy Basque city of San Sebastián, also known as Donostia.
Suspect confesses in Toledo child murder case that shocked Spain
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Your articles have given us invaluable information time and time again.”. - Marianne, Spain. Following a 36-hour manhunt Spanish police have arrested a suspect for the murder of an 11-year-old boy as he played football with his friends in Mocejón, a small town in Toledo province of the Castilla-La Mancha region.
Squatting in Spain: Which regions have the worst 'okupa' problems?
WEBJan 24, 2022 · Squatting grew by 18 percent in 2021 in Spain, an illicit trend born from the country's housing issues and which sees many 'okupas' (squatters) exploit Spain's lenient legislation. Here are the regions which have the biggest number of squatters as well as differing opinions on how serious Spain's squatting problem really is.
Okupas: What's the law on squatting in Spain? - The Local Spain
WEBOct 7, 2022 · The law. The occupation of someone else's property does constitute a crime in Spain, as established in article 245 of Spain’s Penal Code: “Whoever occupies, without due authorisation, a property, dwelling or building belonging to someone else and which does not constitute their residence, or remains in the property against the will of the owner, will be punished with up to three to six ...
About Us - The Local Spain
WEBAbout The Local Spain. The Local’s goal is to give you all the news and essential information you need about Spain. Whether you are a foreign resident, a frequent visitor, someone with family in Spain or are planning a move to the country, our aim is to provide what you need. Because The Local is staffed by people who have set up lives abroad ...
What we know so far about Spain's next minimum wage increase
WEBNov 27, 2023 · The Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium Companies (CEOE-Cepyme) proposed raising the SMI by six percent over the next two years, to €1,112 over 14 payments in 2024 and to €1,145 in 2025, a proposal that the CCOO and UGT unions call "insufficient”. The unions have made a counter proposal increase that reaches 60 …