Tag: Spain

Wednesday, August 26th 2020 - 08:49 UTC
Two female Gentoo penguins are raising a baby chick in Spanish aquarium

Two female gentoo penguins are new moms at an aquarium in Spain and are raising the baby chick they adopted as an egg.
Monday, August 17th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Spaniards march in Madrid chanting “freedom” to protest mandatory facemasks

Chanting “freedom”, hundreds of people rallied on Sunday in Madrid to protest against the mandatory use of facemasks and other restrictions imposed by the Spanish government to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Saturday, August 15th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Spain closes nightclubs and bans drinking and smoking in outdoor public areas

Spanish authorities ordered the closure of nightclubs, banned drinking in outdoor public areas, and smoking when keeping a safe distance from people is impossible, among other measures imposed on Friday to try to stem a coronavirus resurgence.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 07:44 UTC
Airbnb restricting under 25 from renting entire homes to reduce rowdy parties

Airbnb said on Friday it is restricting the ability of people under 25 in Britain, France, and Spain from renting entire homes via its platform in order to reduce unauthorized parties and ensure safety.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:27 UTC
Protestors in several cities call for an end to the Spanish monarchy

Protesters on Sunday called for an end to the Spanish monarchy after the sudden departure of the former king Juan Carlos from the country this week amid a corruption scandal. Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014 in favor of his son Felipe, abruptly announced his decision to leave on Monday but there has been no official confirmation of where he went, setting off an international guessing game.
Tuesday, August 4th 2020 - 08:49 UTC
Gibraltar will continue lobbying US congress despite Spanish tactics

Gibraltar has taken notice of the reports in the UK's press which confirm that, for several years, Spain has been actively engaged in anti-Gibraltar lobbying in Washington DC.
Tuesday, August 4th 2020 - 07:15 UTC
Spain's ex king goes into exile in the midst of “disturbing information” about his regal conduct

Spain's former king Juan Carlos, who is facing investigation at home and abroad for corruption, announced on Monday that he will go into exile. The 82-year-old revealed he would leave the country in a letter to his son, the current King Felipe VI who accepted his decision and thanked him, the royal palace said in a statement.
Tuesday, July 28th 2020 - 08:22 UTC
Madrid disappointed with Britain for slapping a quarantine on people traveling from Spain

Britain made a mistake when it decided at the weekend to slap a quarantine on people travelling from Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday, adding most of the Mediterranean country had a lower coronavirus infection rate than the UK.
Friday, July 24th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
An estimated 40,000 tourism related businesses permanently closed in Spain

Devastated by the loss of customers during the virus crisis, around 40,000 bars, hotels, and restaurants in Spain have permanently closed, the hotel and catering industry said. The figure amounts to 13% of such establishments in Spain, a country in which tourism plays a major role in the economy, and where the population tends to eat out very often, Spain's hostelry federation said.
Saturday, July 18th 2020 - 08:17 UTC
Spain has ordered the culling of 93,000 minks, many carrying coronavirus

Spain has ordered the culling of nearly 100,000 mink on a farm in the north-east after confirming many were carrying coronavirus, a regional minister said. Speaking to reporters, Joaquin Olona, agriculture minister for the Aragon region, said the cull would involve the slaughter of some 92,700 mink who are prized for their pelt.