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Boats Back in Seville’s Plaza España
After almost ten years of drought in the moat surrounding Plaza España in Seville, the local council have finally given in to public demand. The boats are coming back. Plaza España was built in 1928 as part of the Ibero-American exhibition and has since...
No further action regarding smoking or pirate radio bans in Spain
Procrastination seems to be the right word when it comes to describing how the National Government is treating two contentious issues in Spain; smoking and radio communications. Early in 2010 the Government came out fighting and stated that this year...
Distorted Realities of the Spanish Property Sector
A recent article on a property website declared that the “number of internet searches by Brits for property overseas has increased exponentially in the last 12 months, according to a study conducted by an estate agent consortium”. The survey...
White House Denies Obama Marbella Visit
According to news reports from AFP, officials at the White House “denied on Sunday reports from Spanish media that US President Barack Obama and his family would take a holiday early August in the posh southern Spanish resort city of Marbella”. The...
Many Happy Returns
Inevitably there will always be some expatriates who wish to return to their roots; we all know of friends and neighbours who have returned to the UK or Eire. They do so for a combination of reasons. It could be financial, they are often for family...
Heard The Latest Ryanair Joke?
Jokes about Michael O’Leary and his airline Ryanair keep us amused. A favourite of mine is Michael’s attempt at buying a pint of beer at his local. He remarks on it being competitively priced. “So it is, sir,” replies the barman: “Will you...
No Nationalism in Spain – World Cup 2010
People like to say that it is the “red effect” which has spread its roots down the Spanish streets, among millions of fans who are wearing shirts of the national soccer team. To add up to their love for the game, Spaniards these days are shouting...
Debating “Ley De Costas” Law
Since 2004, the Spanish population has been heavily criticizing those policies, which the former Environment Minister – Cristina Narbona made, regarding “Ley De Costas”. It has been over 5 years and a situation of unrest pertaining to the then...
Finding a Partner in Spain – There is a Word for it
Browsing the profiles of potential partners of an online dating agency the image of an appealing aficionado catches the eye. If not trembling with lust you are interested enough to check the other party’s description of themselves don’t be surprised...
