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EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all ...
WEBJun 8, 2021 · All international travellers, regardless of the country, have to fill in Spain's health control form. Travellers from the UK. As of July 2nd, arrivals to Spain from the United Kingdom have had to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test or proof that they have been fully vaccinated. Previously, travellers from the UK were allowed to enter ...
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EXPLAINED: The new alcohol rules for tourists in Spain's Balearic …
WEBMay 6, 2022 · The Balearic government say it is the first legislation in Europe to ban the sale and advertising of alcohol in specific tourist areas. Yet because the island's economy - much like the Spanish economy more broadly, of which tourism makes up a sizeable 13% chunk of GDP - is so dependent on tourists, and welcomes over 13 million of them every year, it will have to strike a balance between the ...
REMINDER: Everything Brits need to know about travel to Spain …
WEBMay 21, 2021 · Throughout June, travellers from the UK were able to enter Spain without the need to present a negative test or vaccination certificate. The new changes were first announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on June 28th, with an official state bulletin published the following day confirming some more details.. The tightened restrictions come in light of the now dominant Delta variant in the UK ...
MAP: Where are wildfires raging in Spain? - The Local Spain
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Spain is currently experiencing wildfires four times more destructive than the average for early July from 2006 to 2021. On July 18th, there were 33 active fires across mainland Spain as the country struggled with a nine-day heatwave that has killed more than 500 people due to heat-related causes.. By Thursday, this number had dropped as firefighters managed to gain an upper hand on some of ...
A foreigner's guide to understanding Spanish politics in five minutes
WEBOct 15, 2021 · Here are the major players to know in Spanish politics: Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE): The major partner in the current coalition government. Founded in 1879 and known as the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party in English, PSOE is the oldest party in Spain, and is generally perceived to be, or its policy platform is largely made up ...
11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Isabella I of Castile, queen and conqueror. Arguably the most influential Spanish woman of all time. Here’s a quick summary of her exploits: she and her husband unified Spain after centuries of Moorish occupation, she reorganised the government system, brought the crime rate down, unburdened the kingdom of Castile and Leon of the enormous debt brought on by her brother, ordered the ...
Brexit: How Brits can properly plan their 90 out of 180 days in …
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Split your time in Spain into several trips. Over a period of 180 days, you can spend four three-week holidays (22.5 days each) in Spain, and alternate it with three-week periods in the UK or outside the Schengen Area.
EXPLAINED: How strong is Spain's military? - The Local Spain
WEBDec 6, 2022 · According to the Global Firepower figures, Spain spends almost $12 billion a year on its military ($11,750,000,000 to be exact) a much lower annual spend than those countries with similar military might such as Israel ($17,800,000,000 a year) and Australia ($44,618,000,000). Unsurprisingly, these total spend rankings are dominated by the usual ...