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Health
Spain to receive 31.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The supply of the potential vaccine makes part of a European Union scheme.
Coronavirus
Spain's regions tighten COVID-19 measures as 1 million case milestone looms
"It's likely that in winter if we don't take great care with precautionary measures the infection rate will increase again."
Protest
Spanish republicans take to streets to call for prosecution of former king
While not formally under investigation, Juan Carlos could become a target in two inquiries in Spain and Switzerland.
Coronavirus
'Endangered species' Barcelona bar staff protest against coronavirus shutdown
"After all we've had to endure over the past months this really is the final slaughter."
News
Spain's right secures removal of plaque honouring anti-fascist leader
Madrid's leftist Mas Madrid party said it would go to court to challenge the city hall's decision to remove the plaque.
Leisure
Spain's Prado drops painting from female expo after artist revealed as man
The "Invitadas" exhibition, which translates as female guests, opened last week with the aim of reflecting on the role of women in Spanish art between 1833 and 1931.
Health
Spain adds 13,300 COVID infections, Catalonia to shut bars, eateries
"Spain is stabilising, but the territorial differences are important."
The Week in Tourism
Travel criteria: Has Europe passed the test?
Five months on, we come to the latest recommendations.
Health
Better equipped but emotionally drained, Spain's intensive care staff confront COVID second wave
Since Spain exited a tough lockdown in June, the infection rate has soared, with daily diagnoses frequently exceeding 10,000 from late August.
Health
Sanitising-gel poisoning cases soar among Spanish children amid pandemic
Children, especially toddlers, accounted for almost two-thirds of the cases.
Bars and restaurants
Hospitality industry demanding aid and not "demonisation"
Bars and restaurants insist that they are not responsible for coronavirus outbreaks.
Survey
Poll finds over 40% of Spaniards back republic in wake of royal scandals
The 82-year-old former monarch has been living in the United Arab Emirates since he left Spain in August.
Transport
Car-hire sector turnover has fallen eighty per cent
Areas of the country worst affected by the fall in demand include the Balearics.
Politics
Untypical National Day celebrations marked by political tension
There was no military parade and no reception.
Health
Madrid under lockdown
The new restrictions will be published in the BOE on Friday and enforced immediately to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
News
Another patera intercepted in Balearic waters
Fishermen spotted the patera 13 miles southeast of Cabrera.
Health
Dr Fernando Simón urges limited mobility
"It’s essential that the population knows how the virus is transmitted and what the main prevention measures are.."
Entertainment
Iconic Guitar Player dies
In 2015, Rolling Stone magazine named Eddie Van Halen the 8th best guitarist of all time.
Tourism
Bucket Price holidays
Tourism in Spain generates more than €175 billion, employs upwards of 3 million people and accounts for over 10% of the country’s GDP.
News
NZ compliment for Pedro Sánchez
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is known for her progressive policies and good management of the Covid-19 crisis.
Tourism
Taking the glamour out of tourism
Call it ERTE or furlough, we have become familiar with arcane detail of employment law.
Property
Price of homes fell in the Balearics in the third quarter
While there was a nationwide increase in prices, the Balearics experienced a drop.
Town halls
Town halls can use budget surpluses "without limits"
In the Balearics, town halls have something around 600 million euros of budget surplus cash.
Coronavirus
Palma one of 63 municipalities where mobility restrictions could apply
Criteria for mobility restrictions have been set for municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.
Health
Germany tightens restrictions as infections soar
Fines of at least 50 euros will be imposed on anyone who gives false ID information at bars and restaurants in Germany.
Taxation
Call for Europe-wide cut in "tourist" VAT rates
Hotel and hospitality organisations are advocating a five per cent rate.
Tourism
Andalusia and Valencia tourism vouchers. And the Balearics?
The government in Valencia is to allocate 200 million euros to its tourism voucher scheme.
Tourism
Hoteliers calling for "immediate measures" for tourism survival
The national confederation of hotels says: "Time is against us. There needs to be immediate action."
Tourism
Indignation at Spain not having presented tourism aid plan
The European Commission has not received any Spanish request for aid specific to the tourism industry.
Politics
Poll shows PP gaining ground on PSOE
Support for Pedro Sánchez's PSOE has slipped fractionally since June.
Employment
Agreement on ERTE extension is "close"
The current ERTE arrangements conclude at the end of September.
Brexit
Ambassador sends a video message to UK nationals in Spain
Ambassador Hugh Elliott with a message about the Brexit transition period.
Football
Talking points from the weekend in La Liga
President Florentino Perez will have noticed and may have to take action in the transfer market, with Real Madrid yet to sign anybody for this season.
Nightlife
Nightlife businesses to stage "lock-in" protest
The protest is to denounce the Spanish government's "terrible political management" of the extension to ERTE.
Entertainment
Hilarious Covid-19 jokes at the virtual Emmys
Schitt's Creek cleaned up at the 2020 virtual Emmys in Los Angeles.
Employment
Government focusing ERTE extension on most affected sectors
Business and unions are against the government's sectoral approach.
The Week in Tourism
Tourism vouchers, an idea too late
The Italian government had a plan: the “bono vacanze”, a holiday bonus.
Tourism
UN international "code" for the protection of tourists
The UN World Tourism Organization wants coordination in order to avoid travel chaos.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"