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Spanish holiday destination under investigation after eight people struck down by food poisoning
A beloved holiday hotspot for British travellers has been struck by a severe health scare, prompting authorities to issue an urgent warning. The Canary Islands have raised the alarm after eight individuals were affected by the outbreak. Officials...

Spain’s wiretap contract with Huawei raises concerns
The decision by the Spanish government to award Huawei a €12 million wiretap contract has drawn criticism from the European Commission (EC). This action is seen as going against its long-term stance of not allowing so-called high-risk vendors to...
Plans to give the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre a €100m revamp have been rejected
ONE OF DUBLIN’S most famous landmarks – Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre – has been saved for now. This follows An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) refusing planning permission to contentious plans for the €100m redevelopment of the shopping centre. The...

'We ditched the UK to live in Spain - it's so much better'
A British couple have swapped the dreary UK for the sun-soaked Spanish city of Murcia, describing their new life as like a "permanent holiday". Jade Gartshore, 25, who is originally from Leicester, ditched her successful career to chase personal...
Spain's black olive exporters to struggle under fresh US tariffs
By Corina Pons LA RODA DE ANDALUCIA, Spain (Reuters) -Spain's black olive exporters, subject to harsh tariffs since U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, are warning it will be difficult to survive an extra 15% they now face under the European...

Spain’s PM Calls on EU to Expand Commercial Relations
(MENAFN) Ahead of the summer parliamentary recess, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the media at his Madrid residence, where he emphasized that he "valued" the "efforts the European Commission has made." He highlighted that the newly...

The most anticipated Nike drop this week has both FC Barcelona fans and Kobe Bryant collectors in a frenzy
A new Nike Protro model celebrates FC Barcelona with off-pitch color schemes, but it could sell out fast. The athletic apparel brand is dropping the Air Force 1 Low Protro x FC Barcelona Persian Violet and Black on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m....

Teens as young as 12 see OnlyFans as an appealing alternative to traditional work, study finds
A new study published in the journal Sexuality & Culture has found that many adolescents in Spain, including those as young as 12, are not only aware of OnlyFans but also see it as a viable and even empowering way to make money. In group...

Spain’s Sánchez dodges backlash over Huawei deal amid EU and US concerns
The Spanish government is declining to comment on growing criticism over a controversial contract it awarded to Chinese tech giant Huawei, after both EU and US officials expressed concerns. As Pedro Sánchez prepares to depart for the Canary...

St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Dome saved as planning permission for €100m redevelopment refused
Gordon Deegan One of Dublin’s most famous landmarks - the Dome at St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre has been saved - for now. This follows An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) refusing planning permission to contentious plans for the €100m redevelopment...

St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre saved as planning for €100m redevelopment refused
One of Dublin’s most famous landmarks has been saved – for now. An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) refused planning permission for the €100 million redevelopment of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin. The refusal by ACP overturns a grant of...
Telefonica ditches Huawei's 5G gear in Spain and Germany; keeps it in Brazil
MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is replacing all of its 5G equipment made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei in Spain and Germany to comply with local rules, but it intends to keep it in Brazil. "In both Germany and Spain, we are...

I swapped the UK for Spain – wine is just £3, the food is much healthier and it feels like a holiday every day
A WOMAN ditched the UK for Spain - where a glass of wine is Euro 3.50 and there are free concerts every night - and says it feels like a "permanent holiday". Jade Gartshore, 25, had a successful career but says it didn't give her "enough"...

'English soft drinks' and the story of Spain's first bubbles
Ana Vega Pérez de Arlucea Malaga Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 18:14 Share The more the sun shines, the more thirsty you get. It doesn't matter that the media, so intent lately on pointing out what we've been doing wrong all our lives, insist every...

I’m English ace who played with Lionel Messi at Barcelona – here is what Marcus Rashford must do to thrive at Nou Camp
QUIZ question: Who was the last Englishman to play for Barcelona? Clue: His first name is Marcus. 7 Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United 7 Marcus McGuane played alongside Lionel Messi at BarcelonaCredit: TAKEN FROM...

This Scottsdale tourist attraction and museum is closing on Sunday
Resistance and power are the themes of this year's Phoenix Pride, which announced its schedule and entertainment lineups on Friday. Big Freedia, Snow Tha Product, Todrick Hall and Debby Holiday will headline the two-day festival. DJ Jamie J....

Harmont & Blaine Doubles Down on U.S. Retail With Second Miami Boutique
MILAN — Harmont & Blaine, the brand known for its dachshund logo, is doubling down on resort destinations as it seeks to push its colorful Italian aesthetic globally. The brand this week will open its second outpost in Miami, a 1,377-square-foot...

Revamp of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre refused
An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has refused planning permission to contentious plans for the €100m redevelopment of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin. The refusal by ACP overturns a grant of permission made to DTDL Ltd issued by Dublin City...

Antibiotic resistance kills a million a year — time to get radical
In 1955, a visitor to the small port of Gijón on the northern coast of Spain would have witnessed the town in full fiesta, as fishermen gathered to pray to the Virgin Mary for a successful catch. But, as Time magazine reported, Mary was not the...

How low and no alcohol brands are reviving football shirt culture in Spain
Spanish clubs Real Valladolid, Celta Vigo and Deportivo La Coruña are riding a new wave of nostalgia-driven shirt sponsorship. With Estrella Galicia leading the way, the beer logo is back on the pitch – this time in low and no form. Football shirt...