Europol and the Policia Nacional have coordinated an operation to bust a robbery group that uses LOVE-HUGs as a form of intimidation. In Spain, there have been 21 arrests (13 in Murcia, and 8 in Madrid), and 16 raids in Spain and Romania. The authorities have identified 46 crimes in one of their largest-ever sweeps across the country. READ MORE …
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In recent years, wild boars are more common in urban areas of Spain. They’re looking for food because the drought has destroyed some of the vegetation that they depend on. The number of collisions with vehicles has increased, and the destruction of crops in farms. Perhaps the greatest concern is that wild boars can carry a parasite, which could be …
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The price of houses in Spain has increased three times faster than the rest the Eurozone. According to Eurostat, Spanish property prices are expected to increase 11.2% in the fourth quarter 2024 compared with the same period 2023. The Eurozone, on the other hand, only saw a 4.2% increase. READ MORE This means that in the Eurostat series of reports, …
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SPAIN’s Golden Visa scheme, which allowed non-EU citizens to reside in the country by making large investments, has ended. In 2013, the initiative was launched to attract foreign capital after the financial crisis. It granted residency permits to those who purchased property worth at least €500,000. READ MORE GOLDEN KNOCK TO RESIDENCY IS NOT MORE Residency was also given to …
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Next week, rain will return to some parts of Spain when the clocks advance ahead of Tuesday’s start of April. In eight days, after a rainy March that saw some areas of the country hit by storms and flooding, a new front will arrive. The storm is expected to bring more rain and wind. READ MORE RAINY Day (Cordon Press …
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The Irish government has issued a warning to tourists who are planning a holiday for Easter in Spain. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of Ireland has issued an alert because it’s a very popular destination among the Irish. Pickpockets are often part of foreign gangs that target tourist areas like Barcelona, Madrid and coastal areas. READ MORE ‘TEMPTING’ WALLET …
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SPAIN’S Council of Ministers endorsed a bill to curb alcohol consumption by underage children. The law will allow the police to administer breath tests to children at schools and colleges. Congress must now approve the legislation. In an effort to reduce alcohol consumption among youth, the law also restricts advertising, sales and public consumption of alcohol. UNDERAGE DRINKING IS A …
Read More »SPAIN has enjoyed another ‘warm’ winter according to the state weather forecaster, AemetThis forecast indicates a very high probability of mild weather in spring. Early forecasts indicate that the coastal areas and islands will experience temperatures above average. Aemet Ruben DelCampo, spokesperson for the Department of Public Works, stated on Tuesday that this winter is the seventh consecutive year in …
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The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …
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Last year, the price of houses in Spain soared to its highest level since the 2007 property boom. The National Institute of Statistics, or INE, announced on Friday that the average growth rate for 2024 is 8.4% – double what it was in previous years. The property market has now grown 11 years in a row. The cost of new …
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