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Weather
Dolphins left stranded by Storm Gloria
Animals whose health is compromised by various causes are more at the mercy of the waves.
Employment
Spain announces 5.5% hike in minimum wage as 'tool' against inequality
More than 2 million people will be affected.
Tourism
Spain's tourism minister promising more spending on tourism
Reyes Maroto described the Balearics tourism of excesses decree as "very courageous".
Tourism
Meliá boss warns of the consequences of increasing the minimum wage
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá highlighted "notable increases" in salaries because of collective bargaining agreements.
Settlement
Settlement reached over Spanish toddler's fatal fall into well
Lawyers for the family and Serrano were not immediately available for comment.
Weather
Four die as storm sweeps across Spain
Catalonia's regional government ordered a ban on all outdoor activities in the Girona, Barcelona and central Catalonia regions.
Weather
Three die in Spain's Storm Gloria
Valencia on the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands are bearing the brunt of the storm today.
Weather
Storm Gloria batters Spain with high winds and snowfall
Aemet declared a red alert across 10 provinces in expectation of winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (80 mph), seven-metre (22-foot) waves and heavy snowfall.
Entertainment
Oscars controversy for Spanish actor
The Hollywood publications, Deadline and Vanity Fair are at the root of the saga.
Entertainment
Kevin & Perry’s 20th anniversary to be celebrated in the Balearics
Taking place on the 7 September 2020, the event will coincide with the closing of Ibiza’s Trance Week. Tickets available now.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez wins investiture vote, will lead coalition government
Coalition with Podemos ends months of gridlock.
Awards
British Empire Medal for founder of Cancer Support Group Mallorca
President of the Cancer Support Group in Majorca, Christine Hyer, is among nine UK nationals in Spain named in the New Year Honours List.
Nóos case
Urdangarin enjoys Christmas prison release
The King's brother-in-law is serving a five-year, ten-month sentence.
Royal Family
King's Christmas message stresses constitutional values
King Felipe's Christmas message recognised the concern regarding Catalonia.
Politics
Reality check for Johnson's Brexit it's just the beginning
Johnson should now be able to secure parliamentary approval for the withdrawal deal he struck with the European Union in October so that Brexit happens on Jan. 31.
Environment
Protesters call for action in Madrid climate change rally
Greta Thunberg was advised by Police to abandon the demonstration and taken to Nuevos Ministerios.
Missing Persons
Suspect in missing person case confesses to dismemberment
Marta Calvo Burón went missing at the beginning of last month.
Environment
Greta Thunberg expected to protest in Madrid this week
Greta will address delegates from 200 countries at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Incident
Police shoot knife man dead on London Bridge, mayor hails bystanders' bravery
“Members of the public didn’t realise at the time that was a hoax device, and they really are the best of us."
Tourism
Hoteliers say that “disorder” is holding Magalluf back
The report revealed that British holidaymakers continued to constitute the largest market. A 44% market share.
Transport
Madrid passenger reports abuse by Ryanair staff
The man says he was forced to pay 25 euros for a suitcase that he claims met the regulations on his ticket.
Exhumation
Spain opens door to 31 exhumations in the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum
A source at National Heritage, the state organisation that manages the Valley of the Fallen, said they had received 31 requests for exhumations.
Brexit
EU citizens warned over missing Brexit residency deadline
Most EU citizens will need some form of prior permission from the government to remain in Britain.
Election
Information for UK nationals on voting in the UK General Election
British citizens who have been abroad for 15 years or less can register as an overseas voter.
Politics
Spain's Socialists promise to act fast to form government as far-right surges
Spain's second election this year yields no clear winner
Politics
Spain's Rivera steps down as lawmaker and Ciudadanos party leader
Update: resignation as both party president and lawmaker.
Politics
Spain's political impasse continues
Pedro Sánchez's PSOE have slipped, while the right have made notable gains. In the Balearics, PSOE have lost one of their three deputies in Congress.
Politics
Spain's election candidates clash over Catalonia in TV debate
Spain's fourth election in four years on Sunday.
London Fair
Balearics highlighting "sentimental ties" with the UK
Over the course of the year, UK tourism has gone up two per cent and spending by 3.6%.
Exhumation
Spain will exhume dictator Francisco Franco's remains on Thursday
The location of Franco's tomb continues to fracture Spanish opinion with 43% in favour of the move.
Brexit
Britain clinches Brexit deal, Johnson now faces parliament challenge
Johnson is hoping to get approval for the agreement in a vote at an extraordinary session of the British parliament on Saturday
Politics
Spain seeks arrest of Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont in Belgium
Spain's Supreme Court filed its third extradition request days after convicting nine other Catalan leaders of sedition over the independence bid.
Tourism
Former Thomas Cook boss defends record, pay after firm's collapse
Thomas Cook's management said a deal was possible until the final hours before the company failed.
Politics
Barcelona airport train and metro access briefly blocked over separatist protests
Although access to Barcelona airport was suspended flights were not affected.
Politics
Spain issues European arrest warrant for former Catalan head Puigdemont
Germany previously refused to extradite former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
Politics
Spain finds Catalan leaders guilty of sedition in landmark ruling over independence bid
All defendants were acquitted of the most severe charge, rebellion.
Politics
Catalan separatist leaders to get up to 15 years in jail - judicial source
The verdict is expected to be made public next week.
Tourism
Thomas Cook failure spurs UK to act on airlifting tourists home
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said the new legislation will be included in the government's Queen's speech on Monday.