6 d. ago Wetherspoons to open first pub in Spain as chain eyes overseas expansion

The Castell de Santa Barbera is set to open in departures at Alicante airport at the end of January.

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6 d. ago Wetherspoons announces its first European pub at British tourist hotspot

The venue, which will be named Castell de Santa Bàrbera, is set to open at the end of January and will be located in the airside area of departures at the popular European airport.

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7 d. ago Spain's attorney general guilty of leak in tax fraud case against partner of political rival

Spain’s Supreme Court has found the country’s attorney general guilty of leaking confidential information about the boyfriend of a leading conservative politician and government rival

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9 d. ago ‘Life was better under Franco’: The young Spaniards rewriting dictator’s legacy

Concerns over housing, jobs and immigration are sparking interest in the right wing among young Spaniards - and a belief, 50 years on, that life under the repressive dictator was not all bad, writes Graham Keeley

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9 d. ago ‘Life was better under Franco’: The young Spaniards rewriting the dictator’s legacy

Concerns over housing, jobs and immigration are sparking an interest in the right among young Spaniards – and a belief, 50 years on, that life under the repressive dictator was not all bad, writes Graham Keeley

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1 week ago The best beaches in Lanzarote to head to for some winter sun

From powder-fine Papagayo to the volcanic grains of El Golfo, here are the best of Lanzarote’s sands

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1 week ago 10 best boutique hotels in Seville, reviewed by a city expert for style and location

From Moorish mansions to minimalist chic, here are the best boutique hotels in Seville

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2 w. ago Wishaw MSP calls on Labour to back SNP’s call for “social tariff” on energy bills

Such a system would follow the example of other European countries like Spain who already offer substantial discounts on energy costs for struggling billpayers.

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2 w. ago Sarkozy freed from prison and put under ‘judicial supervision’ pending appeal – Europe live

Former French president, who is appealing against a conviction for criminal conspiracy, is released from prison in ParisAs we are waiting for the Paris court decision on Sarkozy to come, expected around 13.30 local time (12.30 GMT), let’s take a look at other news across Europe.If Sarkozy gets released with an ankle tag, it won’t be his first: Reuters notes that last year, France’s highest court upheld a separate conviction for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former French head of state. The tag has now been removed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sarkozy to be released from prison pending appeal, French court rules – Europe live

Former president will be freed today and placed under ‘judicial supervision’As we are waiting for the Paris court decision on Sarkozy to come, expected around 13.30 local time (12.30 GMT), let’s take a look at other news across Europe.If Sarkozy gets released with an ankle tag, it won’t be his first: Reuters notes that last year, France’s highest court upheld a separate conviction for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former French head of state. The tag has now been removed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Defiant Sarkozy says prison life is ‘very hard’ as he seeks release from jail – Europe live

Former president is seeking to be released pending his appeal against a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracyIf Sarkozy gets released with an ankle tag, it won’t be his first: Reuters notes that last year, France’s highest court upheld a separate conviction for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former French head of state. The tag has now been removed.In his closing arguments, reported by BFM TV, Sarkozy is reported to have lamented that his life in prison was “hard, very hard,” or “even say it’s gruelling,” as he once again insisted he was innocent. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago French court to decide if Nicolas Sarkozy can leave prison – Europe live

Former president is seeking to be released pending his appeal against a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracyThe public prosecutor’s office appears to be in favour of releasing Nicolas Sarkozy from jail and imposing judicial supervision through other means, backed with a ban on contacting anyone else involved in the Libyan case, the French media Le Figaro and BFM TV are reporting.During the hearing, Sarkozy was also asked about his professional activities and travels, which may suggest this issue could also part of the court’s order. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spain struck by horror floods leaving high streets submerged and dozens of flights cancelled

Dozens of flights were cancelled and high streets were left submerged after a heavy rainstorm

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3 w. ago Danes are Europe’s keenest nudists in principle and practice, survey suggests

YouGov study of six countries finds those in Denmark most likely to approve of nudism and have been naked in publicGermans may have a hard-won reputation for being Europe’s most enthusiastic nudists, but a survey suggests Danes are not only more accepting of stripping off in public, but more likely to have actually done so.The YouGov survey of six western European countries – the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – found that Danes were the most likely to say it was perfectly OK to bare all in public places – and to have followed through. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The unexpected culinary trail inspired by the world’s best restaurant

Costa Brava is often associated with cheap package holidays, but it also has a rich cultural heritage. Emma Henderson visits its town of Cadaqués where the legacy of the five-times-awarded world best restaurant eBulli still lives on in many new guises

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3 w. ago Tourists warned about worst pickpocketing holiday hotspot in Europe — and it's not Spain

Pickpocketing is a major issue in popular tourist cities such as Barcelona, but it's not Spain that tops the list as the prime location for this slick-fingered crime

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3 w. ago Top prosecutor denies allegations he leaked confidential documents

Spain's Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz is on trial for leaking emails to the press

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3 w. ago Spain's top prosecutor stands trial over allegations of leaking confidential information

Spain's Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz is on trial over allegations of leaking confidential information

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3 w. ago Valencia leader resigns over mishandling of floods that killed 229 people

Carlos Mazón was heavily criticised over his government's handling of last year's deadly flash floods

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3 w. ago ‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods – Europe live

Mazón faced daily calls for his resignation after flooding in October 2024 killed 229 peopleFor more on the anger towards Mazón and the calls for consequences after Spain’s worst natural disaster this century, it’s worth reading this report from our Spain correspondent, Sam Jones.Resigning his post, Mazón said “I can’t go on anymore” as he lamented “brutal” criticism he faced, while “acknowledging” mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation. Continue reading...

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