In Spain, a Guardia Civil officer conducts roadside checks. New traffic laws could result in heavy fines for even the smallest items found in your vehicle. Credit : Juan Carlos L. Ruiz, Shutterstock If you’re gearing up for that classic Spanish summer road trip, you might want to check your car a little more closely – because, believe it or …

WHAT comes to mind  when you think of Spain? The image of millions of people sweltering under the Spanish sun, on a Costa beach, is what many think of. When their attention is diverted elsewhere, they tend to visit day-trip hotspots such as Gaudi’s surreal Sagrada Familia or the majestic Alhambra. You’ll discover a treasure of breathtaking sights that are …

Three employees of a Valencian firm that manufactures coffee-making machines were arrested for stealing 34 units and selling them. The unnamed firm is in the La Safor region and the stolen catering-size machines were worth close to €30,000. A number of machines were ear-marked for recycling but the employees sold them and others in a cut-price deal to a man …