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If you are a rider, then this is for you. Electric scooter There’s a rule that you should know in Spain. The DGT has launched a new personal mobility vehicle register. This allows scooter owners to register their vehicles and get a unique number. The process is already available and costs just €8.67 – but it could soon become an …

The Policia Nacional reported that they received 513 reports of verbal or physical assaults on health workers last year, up 26.35% from the total for 2024. More than 39% of all cases involved violence against staff. The Policia Nacional Chief Commissioner, Manuel Yanguas Menendez, said that the complaints are ‘nothing’ compared to the 20,000 incidents that happen annually. READ MORE …

A calm, enjoyable way of being together. Credit: Miguel Franco Last week I was invited to join a team getaway. It was called the Mediterranean Golf Experience. I had heard the concept was already popular in parts of Europe, but this was the first time I experienced it here in Spain. And honestly it surprised me in the best way. The …

XPENG AWD G6 Black Edition. Credit: XPENG As you may have noticed on the roads and in advertisements, all new car brands seem to originate from China. XPENG is one of many aspiring EVs. Arriving in the UK in 2024, they have a compact but comprehensive range of vehicles. XPENG reports that the G6 mid-size SUV coupe has undergone 20,000 …

At any age, most pets will enjoy a playmate. Credit: Lamia Walker Pet-sitters love and care for pets while you are away HouseSitMatch’s pet-sitters take care of your pets. They will establish a mutually beneficial bond with your pets within a few short days. While on vacation, you can rest easy knowing that your pets are well taken care of …

Spain’s V16 beacon mandatory could be scrutinized by the EU due to procedural concerns Credit : Baliza V16 conectada, Shutterstock Spain made the V16 emergency beacon connected to drivers mandatory from 1 January 2020. Just a few weeks later, the The European Commission questioned if the rule was properly notifed under EU law – raising an uncomfortable question for motorists: …

The Spanish Horizontal Property Law allows for legal action to be taken against persistent nuisance noise, such as extreme dog barking. Credit: Shutterstock/PixieMe If the dog of your neighbour keeps you awake in the night, Spanish law Residents may be more strict than they realize. The country’s Horizontal Property Law can have severe legal consequences for persistent and extreme nuisance …

More and more US-based researchers are moving to Spain, as budget cuts and new US political controls on science push academics to seek funding and independence overseas.. As uncertainty grows in the American scientific system due to President Donald Trump’s political changes and funding cuts, a growing number of scientists in the United States have applied to move their research …

DGT V-25 Environmental Badge determines which cars are allowed to enter Spain’s Low-Emission Zones. Credit : Azulblue, Shutterstock It’s small, round and easy to ignore – but in many Spanish cities, that coloured sticker on your windscreen can decide whether you drive straight in or get turned away. The V-25 environment badge, issued by Spain’s traffic authority.DGTThe Low Emission Zones …

Some Spanish carparks restrict the use of electric vehicles because they are concerned about battery fires. Credit : apiguide, Shutterstock You’d expect older diesel cars to be turned away in Spain’s city centres – not electric ones. Signs have appeared in Madrid and some privately run facilities that ban all electric cars. Electric Vehicles The ban on car parks is …