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France extends ID border checks with six neighbouring countries
Tighter border checks between France and its neighbouring EU/EAA nations will be in effect for another six months as the country extends its interim emergency...
Minister Sira Rego advocates breaking off diplomatic and trade relations with Israel and imposing sanctions
Sira Rego, Minister of Youth and Children, has called for the “total severance of diplomatic, economic, and, of course, arms relations” with...
New complaint against low-cost airlines for charging for hand luggage
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has filed a complaint with the European Commission against seven airlines, including Ryanair, Volotea, and Vueling....
Alicante company is being investigated for selling bananas as Canary Island bananas
The Guardia Civil has investigated a company in the province of Alicante for many crimes, including illegally selling bananas from Madeira (Portugal) as if...
Nuca, the turtle rescued two months ago in Torrevieja, returns to the sea
Nuca, the sea turtle that was rescued in February of last year after becoming ensnared in the port of Torrevieja (Alicante), returned to the sea yesterday,...
Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train to cut journey time from 10 hours to three
The objective is to establish a new high-speed train route between Madrid and Lisbon by 2030, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup that the two nations will be...
UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading
The UK government has implemented a temporary prohibition on the importation of cheese and meat products from the EU by holidaymakers in order to mitigate the...
Two people arrested for selling exotic animals online
In the municipality of Manacor (Mallorca), the Guardia Civil has apprehended two individuals and is currently investigating another for the sale of various...
This week the DGT will issue over 64,000 speeding tickets
It is imperative that you adhere to traffic regulations concerning speed limits on the roads, as failure to do so could result in a costly week. The DGT...
What is the reason for the disappearance of Chinese bazaars in Spain?
Approximately 25 years ago, Chinese bazaars appeared in every neighbourhood and industrial estate in Spain, displacing the traditional pound stores. Similarly,...
