The government should not rule out continued membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) after Brexit, a committee of MPs has said. The Brexit committee said joining Norway in the European Free Trade Area (Efta) should also be an option. Brexit Secretary David Davis has previously ruled out both options. […]
A specialist report points to summer resorts in the Marina Alta as among the most expensive summer rental rates at €5000 a month in Moraira and €4000 in Javea. Prices, and therefore that profitability, have skyrocketed with the emergence in this market of giant platforms such as Airbnb, Wimdu or […]
An elephant died and four others were injured Monday when a circus truck carrying them crashed on a Spanish highway, prompting an elaborate rescue after the animals tipped onto the road. The truck was overtaking a slow vehicle on the highway near Pozo Canada in the central region of Castilla-La […]
Growth in Spain’s manufacturing sector eased slightly in March from a month earlier, a survey showed on Tuesday, although strong new orders helped fuel its continued expansion. Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of manufacturing companies stood at 54.8 in March, down from 56.0 in February. The index has held above […]
German prosecutors on Tuesday asked a court to order the extradition of Catalonia’s ousted president Carles Puigdemont on a rebellion charge following his arrest in Germany last month. The request comes after protests by independence supporters at the weekend in Berlin and Catalonia calling for Puigdemont’s immediate release. “The prosecutor’s […]
“Dear President Tusk… We are leaving the European Union,” wrote Theresa May on 29 March, 2017. A year after the British prime minister triggered Article 50 setting the formal process in motion, the EU and the UK have successfully negotiated the terms of departure and a 21-month transition period after the official […]
The Home Secretary signals the Cabinet has yet to agree whether or not to negotiate future immigration rules during Brexit talks. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has admitted the Government is yet to decide whether the UK’s post-Brexit immigration rules will form part of trade negotiations with the EU. The remaining […]
Theresa May has said that Brexit means there will be more money available to spend on the NHS and schools. The prime minister told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg Brexit “would deliver a country that will be different” but with the chance “of a bright future”. The PM visited England, Scotland, […]
A Vote Leave volunteer says he is “highly doubtful” the MP did not know about the group’s alleged breach of spending limits. Volunteer Shahmir Sanni told Sky News there was “no way no one knew” about a £625,000 donation made by Vote Leave to a youth Brexit group called […]
In 1999, Gavin Quinney and his wife sold their home to make wine in France, but Brexit has cast a shadow over future success. Nearly two decades ago, Gavin Quinney and his wife sold their home in south London to move to a vineyard in France. They have gone on […]
Madrid’s police dogs are to get air-conditioning and music therapy to improve their well-being. The Spanish capital’s municipal police force has installed a specialised system providing music therapy for its service dogs. It is hoped that the innovation will reduce the levels of stress experienced by the dogs. The technique […]
A sunken galleon full of gold coins and precious stones which both Spain and Colombia claim ownership of would cost €57.2 million to bring to the surface, according to a recent estimate. The San José was famously shot down by British pirates on June 8, 1708 off the coast of Cartagena de […]
