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EXPATS in Spain and Portugal fear the sudden arrival of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner after he was released from prison. The paedophile and rapist has been living in temporary housing in the German town of Neumunster, after serving a…
KING Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain swapped palaces for pyramids this week as they toured Egypt’s legendary Valley of the Kings. The glamorous royals flew into Luxor on their state visit and were given a VIP look at ancient…
WHEN we think of sixteenth-century explorers, Christopher Columbus typically comes to mind. The media love to celebrate the businessman from Genoa, who, in his day, was regarded as a failure, and who (technically) didn’t ‘discover’ America. Perhaps we’d be better…
SPAIN is gearing up for a massive airport makeover – with the government splashing out nearly €13 billion to boost capacity at its busiest hubs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the cash bonanza on a visit to Alicante Airport this…
EVERYONE knows Don Quijote, the world’s most famous novel. Most can even name its author – Miguel de Cervantes. But did you know that September 19 marked a pivotal moment in his life? There’s still much we don’t know about…
ALBERTO Nuñez Feijoo and Jose Maria Aznar met up today to deliver a joint attack on Pedro Sanchez, accusing the prime minister of using violence and international conflict for his own political gain. Speaking at the closing of the FAES…
THE body of a Spanish artist from Malaga was pulled from the River Thames in London on Monday evening. Gonzalo Fuentes, 34, was spotted floating in the river near Thamesmead at around 6.30pm by a member of the public who…
IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems: the Covalagua waterfall. Fed by the Ivia River, the cascade plunges nearly 200 metres through…
SPAIN’S economic outlook received a major boost this week after credit rating agency S&P upgraded the country’s sovereign debt rating to A+ with a stable outlook. The agency said Spain’s economy had shown strong resilience, with growth this year forecast…
If you’re a history enthusiast and curious about Spain’s rich and complex past, three significant anniversaries are just around the corner. Here’s a closer look at the figures and events behind them: 16 September 1498 – The Death of Tomás…
