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Severe Weather Alert: Storm Konrad Brings Unseasonable Cold and Rain to Spain

Severe Weather Alert: Storm Konrad Brings Unseasonable Cold and Rain to Spain

March 14, 2025

Spain faces an unexpected return to winter as Storm Konrad brings cold, rain, and snow, with widespread weather alerts and a significant drop in temperatures.

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Cloudy Skies and Scattered Showers: Spain Braces for Atlantic Front on Thursday

Cloudy Skies and Scattered Showers: Spain Braces for Atlantic Front on Thursday

February 27, 2025

Spain braces for an Atlantic front bringing cloudy skies and scattered showers, especially on the Atlantic side, with cooler temperatures and regional variations expected.

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Educational Sector in the Balearic Islands: Ongoing Debates and Unresolved Issues

Educational Sector in the Balearic Islands: Ongoing Debates and Unresolved Issues

February 17, 2025

Debates intensify in the Balearic Islands' educational sector, with UOB Ensenyament challenging policies on vocational training, language use, and teacher rights.

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New Joan Fuster Erasmus Scholarship for Catalan Countries Announced

New Joan Fuster Erasmus Scholarship for Catalan Countries Announced

February 10, 2025

A new Joan Fuster Erasmus Scholarship aims to boost academic exchange among Catalan-speaking regions, honoring the legacy of the celebrated writer.

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Motorhome Dwellers in Palma, Mallorca, Face New Challenges and Protests

Motorhome Dwellers in Palma, Mallorca, Face New Challenges and Protests

February 9, 2025

Palma faces a surge in motorhome registrations and protests over a new ban on overnight parking, highlighting tensions between dwellers, locals, and authorities.

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Crime Trends in Spain: A Detailed Look at 2024 Statistics

Crime Trends in Spain: A Detailed Look at 2024 Statistics

February 8, 2025

Spain's 2024 crime statistics reveal a mixed picture: slight national increase but decreases in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Rising crime in regions like Aragón, with Malaga city notably …

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New Housing Development in Cantabria Sees Significant Decline in 2024

New Housing Development in Cantabria Sees Significant Decline in 2024

February 4, 2025

Cantabria faces a notable decline in new housing developments in 2024, diverging from Spain's broader real estate surge, presenting unique opportunities for expats.

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Spanish Politics in Turmoil: Vox's Fiscal Proposals and Recent Developments

Spanish Politics in Turmoil: Vox's Fiscal Proposals and Recent Developments

February 1, 2025

Vox's fiscal overhaul and electoral shifts shake up Spanish politics, with tax proposals aiming to stimulate growth amid internal and electoral challenges.

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New Data Collection Law in Spain: What Expats and Tourists Need to Know

New Data Collection Law in Spain: What Expats and Tourists Need to Know

December 11, 2024

Spain's new data collection law for tourists and expats raises privacy concerns, mandating extensive personal information sharing. Critics fear it may impact the visitor experience.

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PP Accuses PSOE of Blocking Congressional-Senatorial Commission on Insularity

PP Accuses PSOE of Blocking Congressional-Senatorial Commission on Insularity

October 20, 2024

PP accuses PSOE of blocking a key commission on insularity, hindering discussions on critical issues facing Spain's island territories.

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