As Spain Goes Downhill, Zapatero Remains in Denial

Spanish Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, said Friday that he “absolutely” rules out a rescue of Spain similar to that of Ireland. Zapatero added that “despite the reduction in salaries of government employees, there...

While Spain’s Economic Bubble Bursts, Politicians Dedicate Time to Chewing Gum Law

How do we solve the problem of sticky chewing? This is one of the most pressing issues Spain’s economy faces and one which Spanish PM Rodriguez Zapatero and colleagues decided to put on today’s political agenda. While North Korea and South...

Spanish Government Notorious for Dodgy Bookkeeping

If you are confused over Spain’s economic prospects you are in good company. Across all economies experts send out mixed signals. This is because they can only work with conflicting analysis based on unreliable information supplied by government offices...

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...