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Spain’s Dangerous Pedestrian Rules in 2025: Rule-breakers face €500 fines

Spain’s Dangerous Pedestrian Rules in 2025: Rule-breakers face €500 fines

Spanish traffic chiefs have a “no-passo” policy for jaywalkers, abusers of zebra crossings, phone zombies and pavement rebels. Sitges, Spain. A pedestrian walks over a painted yellow-and-blue zebra crosswalk. Credit: OmbraEstudi and Shutterstock Spanish motorists are shedding salty tears as authorities prepare to crackdown on jaywalkers and other road rebels. Find out what the rules are. Watch your step, Spain …

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Blackout of power and information in Spain

Spain’s power and information blackout

This is a version of the Europe Express Newsletter that we have posted online. Sign up here Get the newsletter delivered to your inbox each weekday, and every two weeks on Saturday morning. Browse all our newsletters. Welcome back. Spain and Portugal experienced a devastating power outage Monday that brought both countries to an abrupt halt. The Iberian Peninsula is …

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Costa Blanca – Time to Invest

Costa Blanca: Time to Invest

Costa Blanca’s property market has experienced steady growth with constant increases in value of properties and a strong rental demand throughout the year. Credit: Ayuntamiento Denia What was once an emerging market, has become a market that is consolidated. The real estate transactions in Alicante from the Polish market will grow by 27% between 2024 and 2025, placing it second …

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