Spain celebrates the Chinese New Year
The Chinese year 4717 (which is the Year of the Pig) starts on 5 February and around Spain different celebrations are planned to mark the
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Unemployment drops in Spain, yet still at 3.3m
Spain’s unemployment rate dropped in 2018 as the country’s services sector, which includes all-important tourism, generated more jobs, official figures showed Tuesday. At the end
Cirque du Soleil creates show inspired by Messi
In Barcelona today Cirque du Soleil presented its latest show, which is inspired by FC Barcelona’s football superstar, Lionel Messi. The new show from the
Ridesharing sector in Barcelona could accept new regulation
Drivers for ridesharing apps like Uber and Cabify in Barcelona could be willing to accept a minimum booking time of 15 minutes in advance for their
Drug smuggling ring used drones to ‘monitor’ police
Spanish police have smashed a drug smuggling ring which used drones to ‘monitor’ police and ensure the coast was clear when they unloaded shipments of
EU fights US import duties on Spanish olives
The European Union on Monday said it would launch proceedings at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against US import duties on Spanish olives. ‘Tomorrow, we
Pope Francis fears of Venezuela ‘bloodbath’
Venezuela’s self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido has called for two new protests, in an effort to push the military to turn against leader Nicolas Maduro as
Guitar festival opens in Barcelona
Barcelona’s leading festival dedicated to guitar music, Guitar BCN, starts on 31 January with a packed schedule that runs into June. Marking its 30th anniversary
Madrid welcomes new dance festival
A new dance festival, MoverMadrid, gets underway in the Spanish capital on 31 January with the objective of promoting contemporary dance among local audiences. Lasting
Madrid foundation showcases Man Ray art
The Fundación Canal in Madrid this week opens an exclusive exhibition focused on the work of Surrealist artist Man Ray. The show, which is entitled