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Balearic Government had no prior knowledge of plans to store weapons at Palma Airport
The Balearic Government has confirmed that it received no prior information from Spain's ministry of defence about plans to build an explosives and weapons warehouse at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport. Spokesperson and vice-president, Antoni Costa,...

What Spain’s ‘Tourism Strategy 2030’ really means — from a new tourist rental watchdog to billions for small businesses
SPAIN’s ‘golden goose’ tourism sector – which fuels one in eight jobs and more than a tenth of the economy – is about to face a shake-up. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has unveiled a new national plan that promises to reshape how Spain manages its...

Mallorca set for UK half term boost as Spain proves top destination ahead of savage storm
Mallorca looks to all set to get one last holiday season boost at the end of this month with Britons desperate to grab a holiday before the country gets battered by Storm Bran which if forecast to hit most of the nation in a few weeks time. On the...

Business News | GST Reforms Spark Festive Sales Surge, Say Union Ministers
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a major driver of economic...

Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
Christmas markets across Europe bring the spirit of Christmas to life with seasonal treats, goods, and attractions. When the days are short and the weather dreary across much of Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, these winter carnivals bring a...

Business News | Healthy Life Agritec's Rs. 24.81 Crore Rights Issue Opens
PNN Thane (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: The Rs. 24.81 crore Rights Issue of Healthy Life Agritec Limited (BSE: 543546), a fast-growing food and agribusiness enterprise, has opened. The issue is aimed at strengthening the company's balance...

Rupert Lowe’s “Speak English or leave” post poses question – Should UK Expats in Spain learn Spanish?
A war has broken out on social media as a now viral X post has racked up over 200,000 views published by UK MP Rupert Lowe, and has reignited the immigration debate with a blunt call: “non-English speakers in the UK should face deportation, no...
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Chelsea's stance on Moises Caicedo's future 'revealed' after cryptic social media post
© Propaganda Photo / Imago Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo posted a cryptic message on social media, but Chelsea are not reportedly planning to let him go anytime soon. Moises Caicedo has recently changed his agent, but Chelsea reportedly have...

The best Christmas markets in the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca is famous for its beaches and bustling summer tourism, but it also offers a very different experience at Christmas. Credit: Rostislav Glinsky / Shutterstock Looking for a festive getaway without breaking the bank or battling...

Manchester United enter race to sign Brazilian star from Real Madrid in January transfer window: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid striker Endrick in the January transfer window. The Brazilian could look for regular playing time ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Endrick joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras in...

Bogle and Gordon changed the government indirectly
PAUL BOGLE was born James Bogle. He was called Paul after he became a deacon in the native Baptist Church. He fathered at least three children – William, Richard and Cecelia. He was a small cane farmer and businessman who owned horses. Along with...

Spain eyes Indonesia investment to tap wider export markets: minister
Tangerang (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Spain has expressed interest in investing in Indonesia to take advantage of the country's broad export access to multiple markets. He explained that Indonesia holds a trade...

Weekly Market Review & Top Stocks In Focus For The Week Ended October 17, 2025
It’s a beautiful looking screen, and at the outset of this, let me wish all of you, your families a very happy Dhanteras and festive greetings. Wealth, prosperity and of course most importantly health to all of you. Markets too are actually doing...
The Bilbao Port Authority, leader in transparency among Spanish ports
The Bilbao Port Authority has obtained the highest score in the second evaluation of the Mandatory Information Compliance Indicator, putting Bilbao, together with the Valencia Port Authority, at the forefront of transparency among the Spanish...

Today in history, 1918, Marysville’s public health officer orders ‘public assemblages’ closed for flu
On Oct. 18, 1918, the worldwide influenza epidemic was hitting home. “To the Citizens of Marysville,” began a notice from Dr. A. L. Miller, the Health Officer for the City of Marysville. “Closing of all indoor public assemblages during the...

Spain to scrap ‘permanent’ ID cards by 2031 – what you need to know
Spain’s new biometric National Identity Card (DNI). Credit : Azulblue, Shutterstock Spanish citizens who still hold the so-called ‘permanent’ National Identity Card (DNI) will soon need to renew it, as the European Union sets a deadline for...

Spanish-language audiences are growing even as TV viewership declines
Laya Neelakandan | CNBC The Spanish-language TV audience is growing, and advertisers are taking notice. Over the past few years, the Hispanic population in America has seen significant growth in TV viewership, according to experts, becoming one of...

Spain plans early retirement for caregiver employees
Several European countries already provide similar measures for workers in demanding roles. Photo credit: Rawpixel.com/Freepik The Spanish government is considering a significant policy change that could allow workers who also care for severely...

Spain’s Christmas Lottery ticket could rise to €25 – First price hike in over two decades
Christmas Lottery tickets could rise to €25 by 2026. Credit : Chemari, Shutterstock After 23 years frozen, retailers call for change… The Spanish Christmas Lottery, one of the country’s most beloved traditions, could soon become more expensive....

'Every month': Ex-West Brom man reveals level of Carlos Corberan interest while at Albion - and makes future Real Madrid manager tip
Having lifted Albion from the doldrums of the relegation zone and to the cusp of a play-off final - Corberan was finally whisked away from The Hawthorns after repeated speculation over his future. When jobs became available, whether in the Premier...