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Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined five budget airlines a total of 179 million euros ($187 million). The fines affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea. The ministry accused the airlines of “abusive practices” including charging extra carry-on fees. Airlines are fuming over a decision by Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs to fine budget […]
The two adults and a minor are accused of having “made xenophobic statements that harmed the dignity and moral integrity of the two footballers” during the match which Barcelona won 4-0 in Madrid, police said. The trio were identified using mobile phone and television footage. READ ALSO: Another football fan in Spain sentenced for racially […]
For all its faults, it may seem far-fetched to claim that Spain’s bureaucratic labyrinth costs lives. And yet we’re not the only ones to suggest that excessive government departments, unclear distribution of responsibilities, a lack of accountability and poor communication have made Valencia’s devastating floods more destructive and deadly than they should have been. For […]
Hungary’s illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC’s momentous decision. The world’s highest criminal court issued warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the […]
The carriers, which also included Spanish airlines Volotea and Vueling along with Norwegian Air, were also fined for charging passengers to reserve adjacent seats for children and other dependents and not accepting cash when selling tickets at airports, the consumer rights ministry said in a statement. Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair, which was the first to […]
Richard Gere and his Spanish wife Alejandra Silva will celebrate Thanksgiving in Madrid. Credit: Shutterstock:Ron Adar In a recent Euro Weekly News article, we reported that Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva are soon to leave the US in favour of a Mediterranean lifestyle in Madrid. It seems that this new chapter may be […]
Putin’s nuclear threat came on the 1,000th day of Russia’s offensive on Ukraine and after the United States gave Kyiv permission to use long-range missiles to strike military targets inside Russia. Russia’s new policy states that they will consider using nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state if they are supported by nuclear powers. “Aggression by […]
Carlos Alcaraz discusses the legacy Spain team-mate Rafael Nadal will leave after his retirement. Source link
The Spanish cabinet has approved a series of new immigration reforms that will simplify the regularisation process for migrants living in Spain irregularly. The changes, which are aimed at attracting and retaining foreign workers as well as bringing what El País has called an “underground economy” into the mainstream, will come into force six months […]
Match Report Alcaraz keeps Spain alive in Malaga: ‘I did it for Rafa’ 21-year-old defeats Grieskpoor to level Davis Cup QF tie with Netherlands at 1-1 November 19, 2024 Thomas Coex/Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz in action on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga. By ATP Staff When the pressure peaks and the […]