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Unemployment in Spain Soars by 61,000 in August
Unemployment figures in Spain have seen a rise of 61,083 in August, the first increase in four months according to a report released Thursday by the Labour Ministry. The 61,083 new unemployed or 1.56 per cent increase brings the total number of unemployed to...
Intelligent Video Surveillance for Torrevieja
The Vyriato (Intelligent Video and Radar Assertive Torrevieja) scheme is one which shall involved the setting up of intelligent surveillance equipment and remote control of traffic signals throughout the city of Torrevieja. It’s a bold initiative...
Barcelona Already Ahead in the Title Race After Santander Win
After scoring a sensational 34 goals in La Liga last season, it took Lionel Messi just three minutes to get off the mark this time around. The little Argentine – along with World Cup winners Andres Iniesta and David Villa – hit the back of...
Jose and Pep to Dominate in “Exhibition League”
Last Season in La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid bagged an incredible 195 points between them, out of a possible 228. You can see why some people claim Spain’s top division is an ‘exhibition league’, a league which will only be won...
1,500 People Evacuated as Huge Forest Fire Rages in Ibiza
A huge forest fire has destroyed over 100 hectares of nature on the popular tourist holiday island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands on Sunday. The fires forced emergency services to evacuate over 1,000 people from a beach by boat where they were celebrating...
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...
“Illegal Acts” in Shakira’s Barcelona YouTube Video
A video posted on YouTube could cost Shakira a fine say sources at the Barcelona city council. Barcelona authorities are evaluating whether to fine Shakira for dancing with her fans in a fountain and driving a Harley Davidson without a helmet. Shakira...
Apple Store Location in Barcelona Confirmed
Apple Store Barcelona - Photo credits: movilzona.es After months of speculation and high hopes for Apple fans in Spain, the wait appears to be over. The first Apple store in Spain will open in September in Barcelona’s La Maquinista shopping mall...
Heavy Rain in Spain Leaves Three Dead
Three people have died in the province of Cordoba as a result of heavy rains last night, according to sources from the Guardia Civil and the Junta de Andalucia. Two people died as their SUV got washed away by a flood in the municipality of Aguilar de...
