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Valencian leader admits 'mistakes' in handling of Spain's deadly floods The head of Spain's eastern Valencia region admitted Friday to "mistakes" in handling the country's deadliest flood in decades that killed 216 people there and apologised.
Where are the rainiest places in Spain? - The Local Spain
Oct 11, 2024 · The rainiest cities in Spain: 1 San Sebastián - 141.1 days of rain a year. 2 Santiago de Compostela - 139.5 days of rain a year. 3 Pontevedra - 131.3 days of rain a year
Leonor turns 18: What you need to know about Spain's crown …
Oct 30, 2023 · But a steady flow of embarrassing media stories about his love life and personal wealth eroded his standing in his twilight years. He abdicated in 2014, dogged by scandals and health problems, and in 2020 went into self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi amid investigations into his financial affairs.
EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all ...
Jun 8, 2021 · Spain has now started to accept the EU's Digital Covid Certificates and several EU/EEA countries have also been reclassified as high risk. All international travellers have to fill in a health control form on the Spain Travel Health website or app before flying to Spain.. Those entering from an EU or EEA country
What's the law on prostitution in Spain? - The Local Spain
Jun 20, 2022 · TAMPEP, The European Network for the Promotion of Rights and Health Among Migrant Sex Workers, completed a study in 2009 that concluded 90 percent of sex workers in Spain were migrants.It found that almost half (49 percent) come from Latin America, around a quarter (24 percent) from Central Europe, often Romania …
11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
Oct 11, 2024 · Clara Campoamor, María Pita, Isabelle of Castile and Penélope Cruz have also shaped Spain in different ways. Photos: various To mark International Women's Day, we celebrate 11 Spanish women who have played pivotal roles in shaping Spain's history, gender rights, science, the arts and more.
REMINDER: Everything Brits need to know about travel to Spain …
May 21, 2021 · Throughout June, travellers from the UK were able to enter Spain without the need to present a negative test or vaccination certificate. The new changes were first announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on June 28th, with an official state bulletin published the following day confirming some more details.. The tightened restrictions come in light of the now dominant Delta variant in the UK ...
Spanish news in English - The Local
Read the latest news and get updates about travel, money, visas, work permits, property, jobs and language here at The Local. Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent reconstruction funds following devastating floods, sparking ...
EXPLAINED: How strong is Spain's military? - The Local Spain
Dec 6, 2022 · Overall rankings. According to rankings from Global Firepower, a website that ranks military power along different criteria including defence budget, manpower, land, naval and air capabilities, Spain ranks 19th in the world of the 142 nations included in the standings.. Not bad at all - in terms of comparisons, Spain's overall military power …
WATCH: Devastating floods and torrential rain hit much of Spain
Sep 2, 2021 · On Wednesday and before dawn on Thursday, heavy rain also fell in the Madrid area, Castilla La-Mancha and the northern Navarra region.. This caused severe flooding in the towns around Toledo such as Cobisa, Argés and Polán, as well as on a local motorway.