Mallorca follows suit: Limiting tourist vehicles to protect the island
The Balearic Islands continue to lead the way in addressing the challenges of growing tourism. Following the examples of Ibiza and Formentera, Mallorca is now also planning to limit the number of vehicles entering the island. This measure aims to improve the quality of life for residents and protect the fragile environment of the Mediterranean gem.
Olive Oil Crisis: Spain Doubles Tunisian Imports, Fells 500,000 Trees in Jaén
The Spanish olive oil sector, a cornerstone of the national agriculture and culture, is in a deep crisis. While the government under Pedro Sánchez has massively increased imports of Tunisian olive oil, hundreds of thousands of olive trees are being uprooted in Jaén for a photovoltaic megaproject. This development is causing outrage and existential fears among farmers in Andalusia.
Is Agenda 2030 over? Valencia is getting serious and turning off the funding!
The plenary session of the Valencian Parliament this week set the course for a new financial policy. With the votes of the conservative Popular Party (PP) and the right-wing populist VOX, and against the opposition of PSPV and Compromís, the budgets for 2025 were approved. This decision marks a significant shift in priorities within the Valencian Community.
Serious incident at the Hoznayo Rally Festival: Car crashes into crowd – Several injured...
A dramatic incident overshadowed the Rallye Festival Hoznayo in Cantabria on Friday when a participating vehicle veered off the track and crashed into a group of spectators. The accident, which injured up to thirteen people, caused great dismay, but fortunately, serious consequences were avoided.
Barcelona Deepens Break with Israel: Trade Fair Ban for Jewish Businesses
The Barcelona City Council has once again made a controversial decision that severely strains relations with Israel and raises questions about institutional antisemitism. Following the closure of the Generalitat's office in Tel Aviv, a resolution was passed this Friday with far-reaching consequences:
Madrid at Its Limit: 2,500 Social Housing Units Illegally Occupied
The Autonomous Community of Madrid is sounding the alarm: At the first conference on squatting, the shocking figure of 2,500 illegally occupied social housing units was announced on Thursday. This represents 10% of the total 25,000 units managed by the Madrid Social Housing Agency.
Alleged Rape in Marbella: Two Britons Arrested
The Spanish National Police have arrested two young British men in Marbella in the early hours of last Sunday. They are under urgent suspicion of having raped a 19-year-old British girl in a villa in the well-known coastal town.
Too hot for bookworms: Red alert due to heat forces closure of Madrid Book...
Red alert in the Spanish capital: The Madrid Book Fair and the iconic Retiro Park were forced to close their doors today, Friday, at 6:00 PM. The reason for this is expected wind gusts of up to 55 kilometers per hour and temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius, posing a significant safety risk.
Health Warning at Aldi Spain: Teapot Recall Due to Exceeded Cobalt Levels
The German supermarket chain Aldi has issued an urgent statement on its website announcing a recall of one of its products. Affected are cast...
Spain is planning drastic measures: Sánchez is preparing a decree that will impose fines...
The Spanish government under Pedro Sánchez is preparing a new decree that will bring drastic changes for drivers and municipalities with over 50,000 inhabitants. The legislative proposal not only mandates the establishment of environmental zones but also includes significant fines for drivers traveling alone in their vehicles.