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Spain PM to address parliament on catastrophic floods

Having wrecked infrastructure, gutted buildings and inundated fields, the October 29 disaster has sparked outrage at the authorities for their perceived mismanagement, with a minister acknowledging that many of the deaths were “avoidable”. Given Sanchez’s attendance at the G20 meeting in Brazil this week, that appearance could take place on November 27, the Moncloa Palace […]

Inside Spain: Spaniards’ stagnant English level and why Málaga’s floods weren’t deadly

It’s a well-known fact that Spaniards aren’t great English speakers, and they’re often fairly self-deprecating about it (something not as common among monolingual anglophones). Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, but English remains the lingua franca, and as many Spaniards know, a gateway out of Spain’s dire job market, or something […]

Spain floods – level 3 – News in Levels

11-11-2024 15:00 Military units in eastern Spain are searching for bodies in rivers and flood-affected areas, as at least 89 people remain missing after severe flooding hit Valencia last week. So far, over 200 people have died, but only 133 have been identified. Relatives of the missing are being asked to provide DNA samples to […]

Spain floods – level 2 – News in Levels

11-11-2024 15:00 In eastern Spain, around 89 people are still missing after floods hit the Valencia area last week. More than 200 people died, and authorities identified only 133 people so far. The government is asking families to provide DNA to help identify those who are missing. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised 11.6 billion dollars […]