The Spanish government has recently published the country's new traffic laws which are due to mainly come into effect on March 21st 2022. Here's a rundown of the major changes and fines, from the new rules for overtaking to the stiff penalties for holding a phone at the wheel.
European countries are battling a huge spike in Covid infections driven by the Omicron variant but some countries are hit worse than others and strategies to fight the pandemic vary. Here's a run-through of the state of play as 2021 draws to a close.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday announced that face masks will be compulsory in Spain in all outdoor situations once again, even when a distance of 1.5 metres from other people can be maintained.
Driven by the new Omicron variant, Spain’s sixth wave has sent case numbers rocketing. On Tuesday, the country recorded just under 50,000 new infections, the highest number in a 24-hour period since the Covid pandemic began in March 2020.
The UK ambassador to Spain on Tuesday said he had requested another extension to the validity of UK licences in Spain past the looming December 31st deadline, adding that “negotiations are progressing” regarding a licence exchange deal.
Do I have to quarantine in Spain if I’m fully vaccinated but have Covid symptoms? What should I do if a close contact tests positive for Covid-19? How do I know if I'm a close contact anyway?
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has moved Spain into its highest travel risk level and asked American nationals and residents to avoid travel to the Iberian nation due to its increasingly high Covid infection rate.
Spain’s Prime Minister is due to meet on Wednesday December 22nd with the country’s regional leaders to decide on a common plan for Christmas Covid restrictions. Here are the measures to be proposed, some old and others new.
Investing in an already recognised brand can be a good way for foreigners to guarantee a good living in Spain or get a business visa approved. Here are several Spanish franchises you can buy for under €20,000 and the trends you need to be aware of.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned the population of a "real risk" of a new wave of infections as a result of the more contagious Omicron coronavirus variant and called for preventative measures to be stepped up.
The UK government recently announced that kids aged 12 to 15 will now be able to prove their vaccination status for travel to Spain. Here's what you need to know about the Covid-19 rules and restrictions for travel with children between Spain and the UK this Christmas.
How much should you be paying for an antigen test in Spain, where should you go if they sell out and where can you buy them at the best price? Here are the answers to these questions and plenty more info you may want if you need to get a "prueba de antígenos" soon.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez insisted on Friday that any decision regarding travel rules across the EU should be “coordinated” across Europe and that further restrictions “could risk breaking up the common framework”.
Spain’s Public Health Commission has approved Covid-19 booster shots for people in their fifties and those vaccinated with AstraZeneca, as well as confirming that people in the 40-49 age group will also be added to the booster campaign at a later date.
Children aged 5 to 11 can be vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Wednesday December 15th, although regional health authorities are organising their campaigns differently. Here’s what you need to know.
Spain's Public Health Commission has announced that it will start vaccinating Spain's 3.3 million children aged between five and 11 from Wednesday. Here's what we know about how the rollout for children will work.
Police in Spain detained 36 people who are alleged to have fraudulently obtained diplomas and certificates from the Cervantes Institute, the body that organises the tests applicants need to pass in order to get Spanish citizenship.
The preparation handbook for the 2022 Spanish citizenship exam listed Mariano Rajoy as still being prime minister and that the death penalty is part of Spanish law.
Temperatures dropped across Spain on Wednesday with 15 regions were placed on alert for strong wind, snowstorms and avalanches, according to the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
The brand new Virgin Mary tower will be inaugurated on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. A 12-point star on top of it will illuminate the Barcelona skyline.
Following fears over the Omicron variant and an increase in Covid-19 cases in the run-up to Christmas, Spain is considering requiring a PCR test from EU travellers visiting over the holidays.
Scientists have called for caution and warned that seasonal celebrations could turn into superspreader events after at least 68 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a work celebration in Málaga.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be able to receive a Covid-19 vaccine from December 15th, Spain's Public Health Commission announced on Tuesday.
New restrictions for international trips to control the spread of the Omicron variant, combined with a lack of resources at Spanish airports, mean that travellers in Spain are facing queues and "complete chaos" ahead of the Christmas period.
Nine Spanish regions were put on alert on Tuesday for heavy snow, rain and strong winds, with the country's traffic authorities calling for people taking holidays this long weekend to head home early to avoid the worst of the bad weather.
