The British ambassador to Spain confirmed that two outstanding issues that had stalled negotiations had now been resolved, although he did not confirm how many "weeks" it would take for British permit holders to swap and get back on the streets. Hugh Elliott, the British ambassador to Spain, announced some encouraging news on the embassy's social media channels on Friday, November 18, which will at...
Travel experts advise holidaymakers on how to keep valuables safe on their next trip to Spain Unfortunately, pickpockets are a common feature of some large cities, and while crime in Spain is relatively low compared to many other popular tourist destinations, street markets, shopping malls and beaches still offer great opportunities for crafty thieves. Great opportunity to outwit unsuspecting...
SPANISH government health experts have agreed not to review the use of face masks on public transport until March 2023, according to a new report. By then, it had been almost a full year since other mask regulations had been lifted. Although masks are no longer mandatory in indoor public places (except hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes and other health centers) as of April 20, 2022, they are...
Relatives of people exiled during Franco's dictatorship can claim citizenship under the Democratic Memory Act Hundreds of thousands of citizenship applications are expected in Spain as relatives of the country's exiles will benefit from a new historic memorial law aimed at addressing the legacy of Francisco Franco's dictatorship. The Democratic Memory Law, also informally known as the "Sun Tzu Law,"...
A historic law that forbids expressing allegiance for the former dictator Francisco Franco has been adopted by the Spanish senate. Additionally, the new "Law on Democratic Memory" will make the state liable for looking for unaccounted-for civil war dead while also preserving the memory of Franco's victims. On Wednesday, the Senate passed the bill with 128 votes in favour, 113 against, and 18...
Restaurants in one of Majorca's busiest nightlife areas forbid patrons from wearing football shirts. Playa de Palma businessmen are already tired of the inebriated visitors despite the fact that the vacation season has only just begun. They've banded together to establish a dress code that patrons will have to adhere to in order to enter specific pubs and eateries. Swimsuits, football uniforms, and...
ON the evening of Thursday, June 2, a police car pursuit began in Estepona and ended in a town in Mijas, Spain. The footage of just the car chase was shared on Twitter by the Spanish National Police: 🚩Estas son las impresionantes imágenes que nos deja nuestro helicóptero 🚁 de una intensa persecución entre #Estepona y #Mijas ayer por la nocheHay tres detenidos, de entre 26 y 32 años,...
WHEN you contact the bank or the power company, are you tired of talking to a machine? Spain's government wants to put an end to those nerve-wracking, one-sided talks with a computerised answering service by requiring firms to provide a live, human customer care representative when a caller requested one. This is one of several reforms contained in the law on customer service introduced by Spain's...
THE Department of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice to people in advance of the busy summer vacation season. Many citizens will travel overseas for the first time in almost two years this summer. Spain, Greece, and Turkey are among the most popular tourist destinations, each with its own set of rules and restrictions that differ from their own. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has...
BRITAIN and Spain are seeking to finalise an agreement that will allow Brits who remain in Spain for more than six months to extend their driving licence without swapping it for a Spanish one. However, it is thought that as part of any deal, Spain wants the UK to exchange information that will allow the nation to more effectively prosecute people who speed and commit other traffic violations once they...