Duke of Westminster behind luxury developments in Madrid's 'most patriotic' suburb
THE DUKE of Westminster plans to invest €200 million in ‘the most patriotic’ Madrid suburb to turn it into an exclusive des-res area.
Hugh Grosvenor, 26, who became Duke in August 2016 upon the death of his father …
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Easter skiing: 19 resorts in Spain open for holidays
GIVEN that bright sunshine and warm temperatures may not be on the cards this Easter, cold-weather activities for the next four days may suddenly come back into fashion at an unusual time of year – but luckily, 19 ski stations across …
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FACUA warns of reverse-charge calls from Africa and eastern Europe
A LEADING consumer association has warned members of the public not to answer calls with one of five country prefixes, since they could end up with a huge telephone bill as a result.
Those who know someone in any of the …
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How Brexit threatens Falklands' economy...and Spanish fishermen
A no-deal Brexit would deal a severe blow to the economy of Britain’s Falkland Islands which is heavily dependent on squid exports — and to Galicia in Spain where almost all of the molluscs are sent.
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La Gomera's whistling language and Almodovar at Cannes
THE CANARIAN island of La Gomera will see its name up in lights at Cannes Film Festival this year, thanks to a production focusing on its lost language.
Whilst it has practically died out, the island’s native tongue …
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Mercadona seeks 200 staff for IT department
MERCADONA supermarkets are seeking 200 new members of staff for its IT department in its latest major recruitment drive.
Candidates can be either graduates or with an FP (Formación Profesional) at Grado …
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Spain allows Open Arms to leave port with aid supplies for migrants
Rescue charity ship Open Arms received the green light to set sail from the port of Barcelona on Wednesday but will
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Spain’s ruling socialists vow to ban prostitution if reelected
In what has been deemed an obvious move to attract female voters, Spain’s PSOE has vowed to prohibit prostitution in the country if their leader Pedro Sánchez is reelected on April 28th.
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Spanish police foil jihadist attack planned for Seville's Holy Week processions
Police have arrested a suspect in Morocco allegedly preparing a jihadist attack on Seville, the southern Spanish city known for its Holy Week processions, Spain’s interior ministry said Wednesday.
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The best banks for foreigners in Spain (and what you should be aware of)
Opening a Spanish bank account is a must for most foreigners living in Spain, but that doesn’t making choosing one any easier. We asked you, our readers, to share your knowledge and experience of what’s on offer in Spain’s banking sector.
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