The renowned Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo has brought joy across the nation as 193 winners shared the top prize of 4 million euros each. The festivities were particularly heartwarming, as several winners hailed from flood-affected regions, including Valencia, where…
Spain’s famed Christmas lottery, ‘El Gordo,’ awarded its 2024 main prize of 4 million euros, represented by the winning number 72.480. Amid colorful festivities at the Madrid opera house, students drew the winning numbers, creating moments of joy and a…
Following horrific flooding in southern Valencia that claimed 223 lives on October 29, residents are struggling to prepare for Christmas. In towns like Sedavi and Paiporta, destruction remains visible, with many businesses closed and essential services lacking. Despite the dire…
The Spanish Christmas lottery, known as ‘El Gordo’, boasts a jackpot of over 2.7 billion euros this year. With a rich history dating back to 1812, it engages around 70% of Spaniards in a game where numbers are drawn from…
After months of negotiations, the Spanish government has signed an agreement with the major labor unions to reduce the weekly working hours from 40 to 37.5, despite lacking employer consent. Minister of Labor Yolanda Díaz highlighted the need to share…
The European Court of Justice has ruled that employers must document the working hours of domestic workers, a change that affects Spain and has implications for Germany. Previously exempt from time-tracking requirements, domestic workers in Spain were unable to claim…
A Google Street View image capturing a man loading a large white plastic bag into his car has played a crucial role in solving a murder case in Tajueco, northern Spain. Two individuals were arrested last month for the disappearance…
Police in a northern Spanish town have utilized a Google Street View image as key evidence in a murder investigation. The image captured a man loading a large white plastic bag into his car at the time the victim’s body…
Authorities in a village in Soria, Spain, have used a Google Street View photo to make progress in a disappearance case involving a missing Cuban man. The investigation began in November 2023 after the man was reported missing by his…
Spain has initiated an investigation into Airbnb for not removing thousands of rental listings, which are accused of exacerbating housing shortages and inflating real estate prices. The country’s Consumer Rights Ministry is conducting the probe as part of a broader…
In 2024, Spain recorded a historic number of sea arrivals, surpassing 57,738 migrants by December 15. The Canary Islands witnessed the majority, with 43,737 arrivals from 1,719 boats. This surge has led to a crisis in reception facilities, particularly for…
Colin Wright, a 38-year-old leader of a Scottish crime group, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after fleeing to Spain to evade authorities. Wright was implicated in traffickng cocaine and heroin from Scotland to England. His arrest follows…
