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EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all ...
WEBJun 8, 2021 · There are several new changes to Spain's entry rules, Digital Covid Certificates are now in effect and several new destinations have been added to the list of high-risk EU countries. Here's everything you need to know. Spain Travel Health website. Those entering from an EU or EEA country. health control form.
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WEBThe Spanish neighbourhoods with the worst reputation for being dangerous. Spain is a very safe and welcoming country but there are certain neighbourhoods with a reputation for violence, theft and drug use. Here are the ‘barrios’ where Spaniards themselves say you have to keep your wits about you.
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 ...
Update: what's the latest on Ryanair strikes in Spain? - The Local …
WEBPublished: 13 Jul, 2022 CET. Updated: Wed 13 Jul 2022 17:59 CET. As Spanish Ryanair staff held more strike action today, there were delays and cancellations at airports across Spain. The Local looks into the latest developments.
'Stealth' Omicron is now the dominant strain in Spain ... - The …
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · When it comes to how capable ‘Stealth’ Omicron is of causing serious illness or death, the scientific results are more mixed. “It’s too early to draw conclusions about the characteristics of this strain,” CCAES reported, whilst Spain’s Health Ministry has stated that "so far no differences have been found regarding the …
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 ...
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 ...
CONFIRMED: Spain to increase minimum wage by €54 a month
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Add a comment. Spain's second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Economy Yolanda Díaz. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Spain’s Labour Ministry has reached an agreement with the country’s unions to raise the minimum wage in 2024 by €54 per month over 14 payments.
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.