Plans are being drawn up to issue millions of permits so Britons can drive on EU roads after Brexit. Up to seven million International Driving Permits could be needed inside a year if the UK and the EU do not agree to mutually recognise licences, the National Audit Office (NAO) […]
The PM has been boosted after a Tory Brexiteer withdrew his no-confidence letter in her premiership during a gathering of MPs. An immediate threat to Theresa May’s premiership appears to be subsiding after a Tory MP withdrew his letter of no confidence in the prime minister. Middlesbrough South and East […]
Dominic Raab makes his first visit to Brussels since taking on the role, as EU states are told to step up “no deal” preparations. New Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has called for “renewed energy, vigour and vim” in negotiations with the EU, as he made his first trip to Brussels […]
The UK’s new Brexit secretary has offered to meet Michel Barnier throughout August to “intensify” talks and “get some energy” into them. Dominic Raab said his first meeting with the EU’s chief negotiator in Brussels had been “constructive”. He replaced David Davis, who quit in protest at Theresa May’s trade […]
Ex-Barca boss takes over after Spain lost to Russia in World Cup Luis Enrique says he will opt for evolution rather than revolution with Spain as he begins his reign as national team boss. The former Barcelona head coach has been handed the task after the departure of Julen Lopetegui […]
A court in the Tenerife has said that there was no criminal responsibility for the building collapse that left seven people dead in April 2016. The ruling issued from Arona Court number 3 said the collapse of Edf Julián José in Los Cristianos was down to multiple factors, however none of […]
Saudi Arabian Military Industries says it has signed a deal with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia to establish a joint venture to supply five warships. The announcement Thursday formalizes a plan reached in April when the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, visited Spain and met with then-Prime Minister […]
A British holidaymaker critically injured after plunging from a second-floor apartment in Ibiza last night has been identified as Labour Party councillor Tolga Aramaz. The 23-year-old representative for Edmonton Green in London Enfield was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in San Antonio shortly after 1am […]
Magistrate takes decision after Germany refuses to extradite Carles Puigdemont on charge of rebellion. The politician will still be arrested if he sets foot on Spanish soil The Supreme Court judge in charge of investigating the politicians involved in last year’s unilateral declaration of independence in Catalonia has rejected the extradition from […]
THE CONTROVERSIAL Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system used at the World Cup in Russia has come to Spain for the first time – and has not yet caused any disputes. A friendly between Hércules FC and Villarreal CF in the latter’s stadium in the province of Castellón used seven cameras […]
Ignacio Echeverría, who lost his life when he bravely defended a woman against terrorists during the London Bridge attack, has posthumously been awarded a George Medal by Queen Elizabeth II. The 39-year-old Spaniard, from Las Rozas outside Madrid, is one of eight heroes of the June 2017 attack to be […]
Socialist Party Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the days of hard-line policies and sanctions are over The Spanish government is changing its relationship with Venezuela and Cuba. The new Socialist Party (PSOE) Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has decided to end the hard line followed by his predecessor Mariano Rajoy, of the Popular […]
