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What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?
Nov 5, 2024 · Why do people in Spain say DANA rather than storm? If you’re a Spanish speaker or have lived in Spain for a few years, you might be familiar with the term gota fría, literally …
San Sebastián: What to know about Spain's biggest film festival
Sep 19, 2024 · The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, kicks off on Friday September 20th. Here are 10 fascinating anecdotes and pieces of …
Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain
Dec 10, 2024 · They said they aim to start production by the end of 2026 at the site in the northern city of Zaragoza. It "could reach up to 50 GWh capacity, subject to the evolution of …
Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they still …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Spanish-American relationship hasn't always been a friendly or trusting one. However, the rapport is much more cordial than it once was, with current US President Joe …
The new taxes and charges for tourists visiting Spain in 2025
Dec 3, 2024 · The places in Spain introducing fees and tourist taxes in 2025. Photo: Süha Boncukçu / Pexels. If you’re thinking of visiting Spain next year, it’s likely to cost you more, in …
Why is Spain's Valencia region so prone to destructive flooding?
Oct 30, 2024 · The second reason is that the modification of the coastline over the last century and a half, especially after the urbanisation and creation of tourist areas and resorts, which …
What's the situation in Spain's Málaga after the floods?
Nov 14, 2024 · A day after the flash floods which seemed to engulf much of Málaga city and the wider province, Spain’s State Meteorological Agency AEMET has dropped its red warning and …
EXPLAINED: What are the laws around cannabis in Spain?
Oct 23, 2024 · Medical cannabis. Spain produces a lot of medical cannabis, but not for Spaniards. Medical Plants S.L.U - a subsidiary of a big Spanish agricultural company - are just one of …
Barcelona's airport flooded as heavy rain persists in Spain
Nov 4, 2024 · Tuesday November 5th update: Operations at Barcelona's El Prat airport have returned to normal after a very difficult Monday with 153 cancelled flights,18 flight diversions …