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A foreigner's guide to understanding the Spanish press in five …
WEBJan 26, 2022 — La Vanguardia. The oldest of all Spanish newspapers, La Vanguardia (Vanguard) was founded in Barcelona in 1881. Its conservative editorial line meant it was left alone during Franco’s dictatorship at a time when many other newspapers were forced to support the regime, and the paper has endured as one of Spain’s best-selling daily newspapers that focuses particularly on regional and ...
Spain's airports start four-day strike as negotiations break down
WEBJan 5, 2024 — These employees work across 29 airports in Spain, including the busiest ones, such as Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia and Málaga. It was believed that the main focus of the strike will be Madrid’s Barajas airport, as the 444 cancelled Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum flights were scheduled to either fly to or from the Spanish capital.
REMINDER: What are the rules and exceptions for ... - The Local …
WEBDec 27, 2021 — There is ample evidence that masks do work, if of the requisite grade and worn properly. Most outdoor mask-wearing is frankly silly, though given that the 'average' member of the public can't be trusted to judge whether the crowding they find themselves in warrants it or not, we end up with blanket mandates like this.
Spain: Covid-19 - The Local
WEBSpain's Speaker of the House embroiled in face mask corruption case. The third most powerful figure in the Spanish State is facing calls to resign due to her alleged role in the 'Caso Koldo' corruption scandal that has dominated Spanish politics in recent weeks.
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.
Train strike in Spain: What you need to know - The Local Spain
WEBSep 29, 2021 — Cancelled services include 267 AVE and long-distance trains, 625 medium distance and 813 freight trains. Photos: Gabriel Buoys/AFP. Hundreds of train services across the country have been cancelled as workers belonging to Spain’s national rail provider Renfe go on strike. Here’s everything you …
WATCH: Devastating floods and torrential rain hit much of Spain
WEBSep 2, 2021 — On Wednesday and before dawn on Thursday, heavy rain also fell in the Madrid area, Castilla La-Mancha and the northern Navarra region.. This caused severe flooding in the towns around Toledo such as Cobisa, Argés and …
How Barcelona is once again Spain's pickpocket capital - The Local …
WEBAug 16, 2022 — It’s worth noting that non-violent robberies have increased by 51 percent on average across Spain in 2022, but Barcelona once again stands out as the city where pickpocketing and other forms of stealing is rife, higher than in other big cities such as Madrid and Valencia where non-violent theft is also an issue.