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Regional presidents say latest measures are insufficient
Certain regions have already gone much further, e.g. Catalonia has reintroduced a curfew.
Masks to again be obligatory outdoors
Armed Forces health personnel to assist with vaccination programme.
How much does the Taxman get in the Christmas Lottery?
Only the first 40,000 euros of lottery winnings is tax exempt here in Spain.
November foreign arrivals at Palma Airport down 28% from 2019
Four million international passenger arrivals at Spain's airports in November.
Spain extends energy tax cuts to May 2022
Record highs of gas and power prices across Europe that are unlikely to fall before the end of winter.
Moderna could be ready to develop Omicron booster in weeks
Moderna has begun discussions with Switzerland over a so-called vaccine subscription that could ensure supply as it develops novel mRNA vaccine.
Most Britons think UK's Johnson will not be PM by end of 2022 - poll
Six out of ten people thought Johnson will be out of his job.
Catholic Church in Spain faces major abuse investigation - El Pais newspaper
The oldest case dates back to 1942 and the most recent to 2018.
Thousands of Santas stage Madrid charity run for volcano-hit La Palma
Some runners swapped Santa's traditional red trousers for more sporty shorts, while many wore face masks as a coronavirus precaution.
UK PM's wine and cheese gathering was not a party - deputy PM
Johnson is grappling with a rebellion inside his party over the direction of his government which critics say is chaotic and has dramatically expanded the power of the state.
Sánchez - new measures to be defined on Wednesday
"The criteria of science and the common good must come before all other considerations."
Germany introduces quarantine for all UK travellers
Regional health ministers have been urging the German government to adopt tougher rules.
Spanish economy hits the slow lane
Growth should accelerate to 5.4% in 2022.
Vodafone, Orange keen for telecoms consolidation in Spain, local CEOs say
The current state of the market had reduced profitability and left providers without the financial capacity to pay for the infrastructure needed to develop 5G technology.
France ratchets up travel curbs with Britain over Omicron concerns
The new rules take effect after midnight on Friday night.
France to tighten rules for travellers from UK
"Our goal is to limit as much as possible the spread of Omicron across our territory."
Inside La Palma's volcano: lull in activity allows look into crater
Scientists have their first chance to study the main crater from its brink.
Priest and geologist use volcanic ash for La Palma nativity scene
Domingo Guerra wanted to use volcanic debris for the nativity to mark the near three-month long eruption that has caused havoc for local residents.
La Palma volcano's tremors stop, but eruption may not be at an end
It's the longest period without tremors since the eruption began.
Double vaccination need for UK 12 to 16s "devastating" for Spain's tourism
Hoteliers point to the "incoherence" of the requirement.
Swiss drop money-laundering case involving Spain's former king
A Swiss private bank involved in the three-year criminal probe was fined for a reporting failure.
Eruption in Spain's La Palma is longest running on island, experts say
Residents just wish it would stop so they could return to normal life.
New double act reinforces Ortega family grip on Inditex
The family of billionaire founder Amancio Ortega will tighten its grip on the world's biggest fashion retailer.
Domestic travel preferred to foreign travel this winter
International travel this winter is being viewed with caution.
Reduction in VAT on surgical masks welcomed
The standard rate of VAT still applies to other types of mask.
Two strikes threaten Spain's air traffic at Christmas
One strike involves air traffic control, the other easyJet.
Chrismas & New Year reservations for Mallorca grind to a halt
“Having to do a pre-departure and 2nd day negative PCR test directly affects everyone who enters the UK..”
Interior minister blamed for airport passport control delays
Demand for more police for passport controls at the busiest airports.
UK travel restrictions heavily criticised
“The reintroduction of pre-departure PCR tests is a major blow to travellers and the travel industry.."
TUI very optimistic about the future
"TUI's operating business recovered significantly in the last quarter of 2021.."
Johnson imposes COVID-19 'Plan B' in England to contain Omicron
Johnson said the new measures were needed.
Airlines say nations overreacted to Omicron variant
IATA forecasts predict a return of air travel to pre-crisis levels from 2024.
PM Johnson aide resigns over lockdown party comments
"I will regret those remarks for the rest of my days"
Britain could implement COVID-19 'plan B' as early as Friday -Times Radio
Britain could implement tougher COVID-19 measures.
Spanish police officers brave frozen reservoir to rescue dog
The dog had been stuck in the reservoir in Canfranc, in Aragon, eastern Spain.
EU travel curbs needed till more known about Omicron - Germany's Spahn
EU sources said on Monday there was no immediate plan to ease the restrictions.
Negative tests needed to enter UK
New rule will come in on Tuesday morning.
"Increasing evidence" of Omicron immune escape
Omicron cases in Europe have so far not been serious.
EU gives first nod to disbursement of 10 bln euros to Spain under recovery plan
Under the recovery plan, Spain is entitled to receive nearly 70 billion euros in grants.
- 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"