Spain reports first case of Omicron Covid variant
Spain said Monday it had detected its first case of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19 in a man who had recently arrived from South Africa.
European healthcare: how does your country rank?
Most healthcare systems in Europe offer a good level of care. But which countries spend the most money on healthcare? Which do well in independent ratings? And which regions have the best life expectancy?
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Will Spain soon vaccinate its children under 12?
Following the European Medicines Agency’s approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, will Spain follow the advice and inoculate its youngest population group?
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The best Christmas markets in Spain
How to become a Lord or Lady (and help save the Scottish Highlands)
Imagine it: You’re standing on a gently sloping hillside, looking out on a majestic snow-capped mountain ridge. The morning air is crisp, the subtle scent of heather mixing with the earthy peat. These are the Scottish Highlands - and you own a part of it, as a laird (lord) or lady.
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Is Spain proving facts rather than force can convince the unvaccinated?
While the more forceful approach of some governments is failing to convince many unvaccinated and making some even more uncompromising, vaccine champion Spain is giving them the facts and letting them decide. So far, it appears to be working.
Spain to launch €15 high-speed train between Madrid and Galicia
Spain’s public rail provider Renfe has put thousands of €15 tickets on sale for the highly-anticipated AVE route between the Spanish capital and the green northwestern region of Galicia.
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EXPLAINED: Everything you have to update when you change address in Spain
Whether it’s getting new official documents, calling up or going online to register a change on the system, moving home within Spain involves quite a bit of paperwork you should know about.
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BREXIT: Can Spain legally offer more than 90 days to Britons?
Does Spain have to abide by the Schengen Area’s 90-day rule for third countries or can a deal be struck between Spanish and UK authorities which extends the current time limit?
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Why you should move to this region in Spain if you want to pay less tax
There's a region in Spain where residents pay less tax on their income, assets, inheritance and property transactions, with conditions that are especially beneficial for high-income earners.
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¡Madre mía! Ten ways to express surprise or shock in Spanish
Bart Simpson may say ‘¡Ay caramba!’ but in truth Spanish people have other more colourful ways of letting it be known that they are befuddled or flabbergasted by something.
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Why is Spain called Spain?
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KEY POINTS: What to know before buying a property at auction in Spain
There are real bargains available when buying a property at auction in Spain, but you need to be pretty savvy in order to make a success of it. Here are nine important points to keep in mind if you're considering buying a house this way.
