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  • Spain 18th in Ranking of Most Admired Countries

    Daily news from Spain
    diane
    13 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    According to the 2013 Country RepTrak Report from the Reputation Institute, Spain, with 62 points, has dropped two positions from its 2012 position, placing it at No. 18 in the list of most admired countries, a ranking which has been lead by Canada now for three consecutive years. The report, which was released on Friday at the Reputation Institute’s XVII Annual Conference held in Barcelona, annually assesses the perception that citizens of the G8 countries (Canada, United States, France, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and Russia) have of 65 countries worldwide. The report measures the…

  • Summer 2013 Could be the Coldest in 200 Years

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    Maria Sullivan
    29 May 2013 | 1:43 am
    Looking back over the past few weeks, many will have certainly noticed the erratic weather. From hot and sunny days to gloomy rainy days – back and forth. Here comes the icing on summer 2013. According to the French weather channel Metèo, there is a 70% probability that summer will be completely absent this year, [...]

  • Lionel Messi case: dodging taxes in Spain is easier than dodging defenders | Miguel-Anxo Murado

    World news: Spain | guardian.co.uk
    Miguel-Anxo Murado
    14 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am
    Spain's tax system is slow, inept and underfunded – while football boomed few seemed to care about fiscal mattersWe don't know yet if Lionel Messi, Barcelona's star footballer, is guilty of the offences he is being accused of by the Spanish tax authorities. We don't know yet, and we will not know for a long time, considering the excruciating sluggishness of Spain's judicial system. He may, or he may not, have evaded €4m of tax. But if he did, it's unforgivable.It's unforgivable because he could have spared himself all the trouble. For example, he could have taken advantage of the recent…

  • Three members of Toni Muldoon’s Costa gang found guilty

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    Mason Jones (Reporter)
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:01 am
    Judge tells trio that jail sentences are 'inevitable' over €6.6 million scam

  • Moths engulf Madrid

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    17 Jun 2013 | 1:38 pm
    Millions of moths have engulfed Madrid in a population explosion blamed on spring rains, a sudden blast of summer heat and winds that have wafted them in as unwelcome guests.    
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  • Tax Returns – A Timely Reminder

    Peter Jay
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:30 am
    With the end of June fast approaching many people will have already submitted their Declaración de la Renta (Spanish resident’s tax return) but for those that haven’t, you should make sure whether or not you are obligated to submit a return even if you do not have to pay any tax. As a rule of thumb, those resident in Spanish territory for more than 183 days during 2012 are required to report, (either confirming a draft or submitting a return), except those taxpayers who have received income exclusively from:   1)Income from personal employment, at or below 22,000 Euros annually.

  • Reach For The Stars

    Peter Jay
    14 Jun 2013 | 7:19 am
    photo; copyright Diana McGlone 2012 The Teide Observatory in Izaña, an area of Tenerife that lies at the apex of three municipal districts – La Orotava, Fasnia and Güímar,  is throwing it’s doors open to the public on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June, from 10:00h to 15:00h. The visit and parking  is totally free and entry will be granted in guided groups, strictly according to your order of arrival. After parking in the well signposted designated parking area of the Observatory, collect your numbered ticket and then sit under the shade provided and listen for your group to be…

  • Gas On Tap In Adeje

    Peter Jay
    13 Jun 2013 | 11:38 pm
    Work has begun to build a gas pipeline networks in Adeje. This will be the first municipality to have this service that is beginning to be rolled out in the South of Tenerife by the Canary Islands Gas distribution company, owned by Endesa. The system will pipe the gas from a plant located in the grounds of the Siam Park water park to customers who have signed up for a supply. Among the first customers of the service  are Siam Park themsleves, the H10 Gran Tinerfe and Iberostar Bounganville as well as several restaurants in a nearby mall. Endesa announced in a press release that Canary Gas…

  • Man Seriously Injured In Fall

    Peter Jay
    13 Jun 2013 | 2:51 am
    A 50-year-old man is said to be in a serious condition after falling four metres while walking in the town of Los Llanos on the island of La Palma this morning. Due to the terrain fire fighters were called in to rescue the man who was then taken to the island’s general hospital.

  • IGIC: Some Help For Small Traders

    Peter Jay
    12 Jun 2013 | 7:38 am
    The Minister of Economy, Finance and Security of the Canary Islands, Javier González Ortiz, confirmed yesterday that the self-employed and small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) will not have to ante up the IGIC (like VAT) to be collected for the tax man until their invoices have actually been paid. Up to now the tax was payable in the quarter a business person raised their invoice, regardless of whether it had been paid or not. In the case of IVA (VAT), applicable to mainland Spain, the matter has already been included in the Draft Law on Entrepreneurs. Gonzalez Ortiz said that the IGIC…
 
 
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  • BBC gives Spains instrumental national anthem lyrics

    18 Jun 2013 | 9:23 pm
    , or 'Royal March', is instrumental, but when the British Broadcasting Corporation televised the opening ceremony of Spain's first Cup match they gave it lyrics with subtitles in ...

  • In majority-Latino Cornelius its Indian Bollywood not Spanish-language films drawing crowds

    18 Jun 2013 | 9:11 pm
    June 17--In Cornelius, the city of 12,000 with a majority Latino population, people come from all over the Portland metro area to watch Indian films. On the surface, the trend is surprising. According to the 2010 census, only 2.2 percent of Cornelius' population is Asian, and it is unclear how much of that is Indian. But at Cornelius Cinemas, Bollywood is among the highest rated categories ...

  • Spain beats Italy 4-2 to retain UEFA European U21 Championship title

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:03 pm
    Players of Spain celebrate their victory after the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final against Italy at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium on June 18, 2013. Spain beated Italy 4-2 to retain their UEFA European U21 Championship title in Jerusalem on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Yin ...

  • Tehau dreams of Barcelona after landmark goal

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pm
    /enpproperty--> Despite a 6-1 defeat to Nigeria, Tahiti celebrates lone score Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament in his side's 6-1 loss to Nigeria at the Confederations Cup. Ranked 138th in the world, Tahiti are making their first appearance in a competition of this level and ...

  • Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 pm
    Spain won the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship over Italy with a score of 4-2 on Tuesday evening at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half which ended 3-1 in Spain's favor.After the restart, Spain proceeded their attack and scored through Isco's penalty kick in the 66th minute. In the 80th minute, Fabio Borini pulled one back ...
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    World news: Spain | guardian.co.uk

  • African migrants 'left to die' in dinghy sue Spanish and French military

    Angelique Chrisafis
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:32 am
    Survivors of boat tragedy that left 63 migrants dead accuse Nato member states of failing to come to aid of people in dangerTwo survivors of a dinghy tragedy that killed 63 migrants in the Mediterranean lodged fresh legal complaints today in Paris and Madrid, accusing the French and Spanish military of failing to come to the aid of people in danger.The harrowing case known as the boat "left-to-die" was first revealed by the Guardian in 2011 and raised serious questions about the role of Nato naval vessels and military aircraft after a tiny dinghy crammed with 72 migrants from sub-Saharan…

  • Lionel Messi innocent of tax fraud, says Barcelona president - video

    14 Jun 2013 | 4:07 am
    Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi is not guilty of avoiding paying income tax on money generated from the sale of image rights between 2006 and 2009    

  • Lionel Messi case: dodging taxes in Spain is easier than dodging defenders | Miguel-Anxo Murado

    Miguel-Anxo Murado
    14 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am
    Spain's tax system is slow, inept and underfunded – while football boomed few seemed to care about fiscal mattersWe don't know yet if Lionel Messi, Barcelona's star footballer, is guilty of the offences he is being accused of by the Spanish tax authorities. We don't know yet, and we will not know for a long time, considering the excruciating sluggishness of Spain's judicial system. He may, or he may not, have evaded €4m of tax. But if he did, it's unforgivable.It's unforgivable because he could have spared himself all the trouble. For example, he could have taken advantage of the recent…

  • Lionel Messi arrives in Guatemala amid tax fraud allegations – video

    13 Jun 2013 | 3:19 am
    Lionel Messi joins his Argentina team-mates in Guatemala after he and his father, Jorge, were accused by the Spanish tax authorities of fraud    

  • Hervé Falciani to keep up fight against tax dodgers

    Giles Tremlett
    12 Jun 2013 | 1:20 pm
    Bank employee behind Lagarde list of tax avoiders working with Spanish authorities to continue battle against corruptionEurope's biggest tax fraud whistleblower, Hervé Falciani – the bank worker behind the so-called Lagarde list of tax avoiders – will continue his fight against HSBC and other banks that may be housing tax opaque money in their Swiss branches, the former computer analyst told a Spanish news portal on Tuesday night.Falciani, who worked for 10 years at HSBC Private Bank Suisse and took away details on tens of thousands accounts at its Swiss subsidiary, is now working with…
 
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  • Wireless Innovation Forum Applauds Balanced Approach to Spectrum Sharing in Presidential Memorandum

    18 Jun 2013 | 1:27 pm
    Forum’s Advocacy Agenda outlines support of several aspects of the President's initiative put forth in the memorandum. WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (http://www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit …

  • First Derivatives reports 7% rise in annual profit

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:31 pm
    … the Newry-based software and financial services industry consultancy, today … at EGM Justin Doyle, Investec Bank Ireland, said today: … Bank of Spain is planning to conduct stress tests on Spanish banks … off the deferred tax asset and pension deficit, but …

  • 'Mattress safe' for cash an option to shaky Spanish banks

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:18 pm
    … turned lucky for one Spanish businessman, who used his … of investing that taps into the nation’s mood toward banks: … Spain and people have really lost confidence in the banks.” … Diaz-Gimenez, an economist in Madrid, in the Financial Times. © Copyright 2013 …

  • Emergency Loans for Bad Credit Site Promotes VP to COO

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:15 pm
    … an excellent synergy of financial knowledge, marketing expertise, and … emergency loans for bad credit. Hundreds of lenders work … large lenders to local banks, CashAdvanceUSA.net is a … Spain announced the descendants of the Sephardim could get their Spanish …

  • Easy withdrawals: 'Mattress safe' for cash an option to shaky Spanish banks

    18 Jun 2013 | 11:52 am
    … turned lucky for one Spanish businessman, who used his … of investing that taps into the nation’s mood toward banks: … Spain and people have really lost confidence in the banks.” … Diaz-Gimenez, an economist in Madrid, in the Financial Times. © Copyright 2013 …
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    Almerimar Life » Living In Spain

  • Almerimar Shame

    Chris Marshall
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:25 pm
    A couple of weeks ago I was told of two dogs that were seen being dumped in the port. People saw the car pull up and dump the dogs. Not one person tried to stop the people, make a note of their car registration or call the police. Later one dog was pulled out of the marina. A few days ago I was told that it was pulled out of the marina because people ‘fortunately’ saw two Spaniards throw it in. Again no attempts to stop, report, or throw the idiots in after it. Both dogs are now being fostered and will hopefully find new homes. I can’t help but feel real shame though with…

  • Peregrine – A Poem by Iain Douglas Kemp, read by Virginia McKenna – June 14th

    Iain D Kemp
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:21 pm
    To mark his 150th podcast on the site Local Almerimar poet Iain D Kemp reads his poem Peregrine – A Poem by Iain Douglas Kemp, read by Virginia McKenna – June 14th You can hear more of Iains poetry and get links to poems he has posted on the forum on his page: www.iainkemppoetry.com

  • A Plague of Enigmas

    Iain D Kemp
    6 Jun 2013 | 9:18 pm
    Local Almerimar poet Iain D Kemp reads his poem A Plague of Enigmas You can hear more of Iains poetry and get links to poems he has posted on the forum on his page: www.iainkemppoetry.com

  • Eye Mosquito Repellent Band

    Chris Marshall
    6 Jun 2013 | 9:40 am
    Picked up some Eye Mosquito Repellent Band off Amazon a while ago. Have never really bothered with, or even thought about, getting them in the past but as we now have a dog Teo we are spending more time walking in areas where Mosquito’s are. They look pretty good. They smell a little (citrus) but not overpowering. There are 5 small holes on the top of the are that holds the fluid and you puncture 1 or more depending on how bad you think the Mosquitoes will be. They are waterproof and can be warn all the time or put in a their resealable pouch if not required. A stylish and funky…

  • Almerimar Snippets Weekly Summary

    Chris Marshall
    6 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Lifeguards and beach staff now in place. Summer must be here. Somebody better tell the tourists then! 23:21:37, 2013-06-06 Eye Mosquito Repellent Band: Picked up some Eye Mosquito Repellent Band off Amazon a while ago. Have n… http://t.co/nZghAvxHdG 18:41:21, 2013-06-06 Cloudy start again. No wind. Should brighten up soon like yesterday. 07:43:15, 2013-06-06 After a cloudy start to the day the sun is out and well and truly has his hat on 09:32:00, 2013-06-05 Away day on Saturday 8 June and yoga on the beach. Check with Christina for details. 15:06:55, 2013-06-04 The plan to provide a…
 
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  • Who Will Set The Standards For The Premier League?

    18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    The King of the Premier League is gone. The man who for two decades set the standards that all others must rise to or be judged by has finally stepped away from the game. Even when Arsenal and Chelsea claimed the title, the suspicion always remained that it was merely on loan and that Alex [...]

  • Vladimir Putin’s Russia: Battles over the river

    17 Jun 2013 | 7:29 am
    Putin, popular or not JUNE 12th is Russia Day, celebrating its emergence from the Soviet Union as a sovereign state. This year it was marked, in effect, by two countries facing each other across the Moscow river.On the south side, thousands of protesters, both liberal and nationalist, walked towards the Kremlin chanting “Russia without Putin” [...]

  • Tax wars: EU playing catch-up with US

    16 Jun 2013 | 7:59 am
    The EU has promised to create the world’s leading tax transparency regime. But it is playing catch-up with Fatca, the equivalent US legislation. Related Stories EU to become world’s worst place for tax cheats [Agenda] Trade and tax issues to dominate this WEEK      News from EUobserver.com

  • Germany and the euro: The ja and nein of euro rescues

    15 Jun 2013 | 8:26 am
    THE two German central bankers, both 40-somethings and friends since university days, pointedly sat next to each other in the courtroom on June 11th. Jens Weidmann has risen through the office of Chancellor Angela Merkel to become president of the Bundesbank. Jörg Asmussen has moved via the finance ministry to the executive board of the [...]

  • Charlemagne: L’exception française

    14 Jun 2013 | 8:55 am
    BÉRÉNICE BEJO rose to stardom without uttering a word in “The Artist”, an award-winning film about the silent-movie era. But this week at the European Parliament she was the voice of protest against plans for a transatlantic free-trade area with America. Europe’s film-makers fear that Brussels will surrender the cultural exception that allows subsidies and [...]
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    Blogging Loja - Spain Seen from a Small Town in the South

  • All Change Please

    Paul Read
    25 May 2013 | 4:44 am
    Political, Social, Cultural and even Climatic changes are in the air in the south of Spain. For news, updates, podcasts, videos, ebooks and just about everything else in the known universe, come along to..  INSIDE THE TORTILLA.COM For More on Andalucia and Loja visit www.insidethetortilla.com or join us at www.lojanglo.es

  • New Events for 2013 - Nuevos eventos en 2013

    Paul Read
    12 Jan 2013 | 8:14 am
    In this Edition / En esa edición: Two new regular events on the AAPL Calendar for 2013 /Dos nuevos eventos para el calendario de la AAPL en 2013 Membership Renewal and Postponement of the AGM /Renovación de socios y aplazamiento de la Asamblea Anual  The Art of Storytelling with the AAPL  (A chance to Practice your Listening skills) Starting Thursday 31st January from 8.30.pm in Bar Quijote, a regular meeting to share, listen and enjoy  life-stories told in English, by members of the group.  Before the invention of whatsapp and email, stories were told…

  • HELP X : New Help Exchange - Servicio Nuevo de Intercambio de Ayuda

    Paul Read
    12 Jan 2013 | 3:19 am
    A new Help Exchange service (HelpX) is available on the first Thursday of each month in Bar Cilantro from 7pm 'til late.   Whether you are an English speaker living in Loja, or a Spanish Speaker studying English, there are many ways in which we can really give practical help to each other. Maybe it is... * Help with homework or studies * Help translating a confusing letter or a demand from a bank or town hall. * Help understanding a newspaper item or newsletter * Advice about finding work or finding accommodation here in spain or abroad. * Just about understanding the people…

  • Actividades organizados por otros grupos en la zona:

    Paul Read
    28 Nov 2012 | 10:54 am
    Organizado por el Ayuntamiento de Loja: "Conoce tu Sierra - Conoce tu Etorno" Get to Know Your Sierra - Get to Know Your Local Environment) Subida a la Sierra de Loja con Paella (Visit to the Sierra with Paella ) Jueves 6 de diciembre     Repoblación de la Sierra (Reforestation of the Sierra)  Viernes 7 de diciembre Ver folleto adjunto (see attached leaflet)   Organized by The Royal British Legion, Loja branch: organizada por The Royal British Legion en Loja) Excursion to Rute to visit the chocolate Belen and various other foodie museums. (Excursión a…

  • IX QUINCENA NUEVAS TENDENCIAS DEPORTIVAS´12

    Paul Read
    17 Sep 2012 | 6:03 am
    FORTNIGHT OF FREE TRIAL FITNESS CLASSES Begins 18th Sept. See attached timetable. A partir del 18 de Septiembre comienza la IX QUINCENA DE NUEVAS TENDENCIAS DEPORTIVAS´12, actividades gratuitas para conocer los distintos deportes que el área de Deportes oferta. Ver el horario adjunto. Actividades y horarios.pdf Download this file For More on Andalucia and Loja visit www.insidethetortilla.com or join us at www.lojanglo.es
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  • Bikers in Lloret

    Jackie
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:03 am
     The bikes parked along the seafront in Lloret on Sunday stretched for as far as the eye can see, reported numbers are saying 600 plus! They were in town for a very worthy cause and that was to collect food and raise money for needy families.  Magic shows and live music were staged throughout the day, many of the bikers were allowing people to have their photos taken on the bikes. Next Sunday evening in Lloret will be another important event in the bikers calendar when they will for the 4th time have the honour of  carrying the Canigou Flame for the San Juan Festival.  …

  • Lloret de Mar Events

    Jackie
    17 Jun 2013 | 10:19 am
       Another selection of photos from Sundays brilliant 'Giants' parade....on the same day there were hundreds of bikers in town raising money and collecting food for needy families, so I'll be publishing photos of the bikes and trikes tomorrow.                  

  • Lloret de Mar - Giants Parade

    Jackie
    16 Jun 2013 | 10:47 am
       What a great week end of events we've seen in Lloret de Mar this weekend, from Friday until Sunday, it can only be described as carnival time atmosphere! Today Sunday was the busiest day I've seen in Lloret for a long time, even the number of 'giants' this weekend have out numbered the people you could see on the streets of Lloret a few ago! The beach front was lined by hundreds of spectators watching the giants walking and dancing as they made their way to the carousel square. The various group of giants had from all over Catalunya to take part in the weekend activities and…

  • Lloret de Mar - Fira de Americano's

    Jackie
    15 Jun 2013 | 8:52 am
    If you are in Lloret this weekend then there are lots of things taking place, here are some photos of what we came across this lunch time. People taking part in the Fira de Americano's were taking a stroll in the style of dress which would have been worn in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. Face painting for the children Market stalls selling local crafts Meanwhile on the beach a thick mist came in from the sea and surrounded everyone! 

  • Barcelona Experience Tour

    Jackie
    14 Jun 2013 | 6:55 am
    One of the most popular days out with holiday makers visiting Lloret de Mar and the near by resorts is the  Barcelona FC stadium tour and with Laietana Excursions you can book your  tour of the stadium either at their office by the bus station in Lloret or at your hotel. During the day you will have free time in Barcelona and also a chance to see the city from Montjiuc one of the highest points in Barcelona which gives amazing views over the port and city. If you would like to see more photos and details of this exciting day out or othe excursions then take a look at Laietana…
 
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  • Torre del Compte Worldfair

    9 Jun 2013 | 3:30 pm
    Sunday was the big day for Torre del Compte when the village was host to various organisations in the Matarraña region and representatives of the many different countries throughout the world who had made their homes here. This event is held every year in a different village in the area. Click HERE to see my video of the event.Margaret was representing the United Kingdom with her very special Devonshire Scones complete with jam and cream, delicious.Our friends Joy and John were selling plants and making cups of English tea.Meanwhile, Floyd and Jorge were offering samples of a Cajun dish.Many…

  • IHTA! (8) Almagro

    2 Jun 2013 | 10:06 am
    One of Almagro's main claims to fame is the Corral de Comedias in the Plaza Mayor, a 16th century open air theatre which is unique in Spain. It still has the original lighting system!The cafés and bars in the very large Plaza Mayor are housed in modern looking, but still 16th century, quite magnificent buildings.Apart from the open air theatre, Almagro boasts the Teatro Municipal which is pretty spectacular......and has a fabulous chandelia.We also visited the Museo Nacional del Teatro which was really interesting but you couldn't take photos so there is nothing to show.The original…

  • IHTA! (7) Corpus Christi in Almagro

    2 Jun 2013 | 6:39 am
    Today is the celebration of Corpus Christi in Almagro. In the streets of the town the people have setup altars decorated with plants and flowers......and have strewn the road in front of the altar with petals, leaves... ...and herbs such as rosemary so it smells good as well as looking good. There is also a procession led by a very able band through the streets of the town......including the Plaza Mayor with all of it's bars and cafés......with lots of participants including young girls in their best white dresses and the boys wearing their best suits......having taken their first…

  • It's holiday time again! (6) The garden tour.

    31 May 2013 | 6:11 am
    The gardens here at Doña Lola are maturing and there is always something to look at. Today the Strelizia Nicolai, or Giant White Bird of Paradise flowers are doing well.We've even got the moon on the top of one of the Araucaria Araucana, or Monkey Puzzle, trees.The normal sized Birds of Paradise are abundant too.These agaves don't have those dangerous sharp points......and these Aloes are really small trees from Africa.The flower above and the one about to open this afternoon in the photo below are related to the potato plant.The Hibiscus is a favourite.There are very decorative plates…

  • It's holiday time again! (5) Córdoba

    31 May 2013 | 5:25 am
    Córdoba is famous for 2 things. The main one is the Cathedral which was built in 1523 on the site of the Muslim Mosque after Córdoba had been reconquered in 1236. The Mosque had been built in stages from 785 and was in actual fact on the site of the San Vicente Basilica dating from occupation by the Visigoths and built in the 6th century only to be destroyed to make way for the Mosque.The Mosque was considered the most important sanctuary of Western Islam and Córdoba was the capital of territory extending as far north as the Duero River.The arches are constructed from red brick and beige…
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    José M. Guardia
    15 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    SPEECHLESS: 15 Hyper-Realistic Tattoos You Won't Believe.

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    José M. Guardia
    15 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am
    THIS SOUNDS like a fun way to spend a few hours on a weekend:A cache of 2.5 million files has cracked open the secrets of more than 120,000 offshore companies and trusts, exposing hidden dealings of politicians, con men and the mega-rich the world over.The secret records obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists lay bare the names behind covert companies and private trusts in the British Virgin Islands, the Cook Islands and other offshore hideaways.They include American doctors and dentists and middle-class Greek villagers as well as families and associates of…

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    José M. Guardia
    14 Jun 2013 | 9:07 am
    JONAH GOLDBERG on why the libertarian idea is the only truly new political idea in the last couple thousand years. I like this bit, because it answers a usual — and superficial — objection:It’s true, no ideal libertarian state has ever existed outside a table for one. And no such state will ever exist. But here’s an important caveat: No ideal state of any other kind will be created either. America’s great, but it ain’t perfect. Sweden’s social democracy is all right, but if it were perfect, I suspect fewer cars would be on fire over there.Ideals are…

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    14 Jun 2013 | 6:48 am
    CAN'T. STOP. LAUGHING. The 30 Most Hilarious Autocorrect Struggles Ever.

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    13 Jun 2013 | 8:50 am
    WHY GENIUSES don't have jobs.
 
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  • Checked Luggage Allowance on Flights to Spain

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:04 am
    A couple of weeks ago I shared with you my little survey into the hand baggage allowances of some major airlines in Europe. The results surprised a few of you, with Ryanair surprisingly not the worst (but certainly not the best) regarding their rules on what you can bring into the cabin with you....Read Full Post

  • Tomatina - Tickets Needed for 2013

    14 Jun 2013 | 1:13 am
    The organizers of the Tomatina Tomato Fight have announced that for 2013, a 10€ ticket will be needed to join the world's most famous food fight. Tickets will be limited to 15,000 (with an extra 5,000 going to the residents of Buñol, where the fiesta takes place), which will mean Tomatina 2013 will have less than half the participants of recent years. This is probably a good thing, as you'll have more space to give those tomatoes a good throw! The year I went it was the town square was incredibly busy. These lower numbers will make the event a lot more enjoyable....Read Full Post

  • Ryanair Punctuality Article on the BBC

    10 Jun 2013 | 5:55 am
    The BBC recently published an article about Ryanair and how it claims to have the best punctuality record in Europe - a fact many question. They cite the fact the airline's figures don't match up to the Civil Aviation Authority's data and that Ryanair is comparing its figures to an organization of just 32 airlines, which hasn't released any new data since 2009....Read Full Post

  • June and July in Spain

    30 May 2013 | 3:39 am
    Summer is here and Spain is entering its peak season - which means it's likely that a lot of you will be heading to Spain pretty soon. If you haven't picked the exact city or cities you'll be visiting, and you're not magnetically drawn to the beach, then check out some of the events going on around the country over the next few months....Read Full Post

  • Cabin Baggage Allowances 2013

    27 May 2013 | 5:24 am
    Once upon a time, it was easy to know how much you can take with you as hand luggage. We all had a small case we used for the purpose and there was never any problem....Read Full Post
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  • ¿Cómo pueden reclamar las PYMES su parte de ventas online?

    Isak Edblad
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm
    Imagínate el comercio electrónico como un mundo lleno de nuevas oportunidades. Las tiendas normales y las pequeñas empresas están perdiendo clientes continuamente ante las grandes empresas online. Pronto estará todo aprovechado. Pero todavía quedan grandes oportunidades que explorar. El mercado electrónico es tan solo un ejemplo y podemos observar una clara tendencia, si observamos los últimos cinco años. El promedio de ventas anuales en tiendas físicas se han reducido un 2,6%, mientras que el promedio de ventas en Internet ha aumentado cada año un 14,7%. Hay tres razones claras…

  • Llega a España la app para taxis Hailo

    TICbeat
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am
    Hailo, una app gratuita para smartphones definida por sus creadores, taxistas, como “la evolución de la típica llamada para pedir un taxi” ya funciona en Madrid y Barcelona. La aplicación localiza al usuario y le pone en contacto con un taxi autorizado en menos de dos toques. Una vez instalada, Hailo permite que sus usuarios pidan un taxi simplemente indicando dónde se encuentran. En todo momento, es posible ver el recorrido del taxi que va a recogerles en tiempo real. La app también permite consultar el nombre del taxista, ver su foto o disponer de otros datos como la matrícula del…

  • Huawei hace frente a Apple y Samsung con su nuevo Ascend P6

    Esther Macías
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:41 am
    Especial desde Londres. La compañía china va a por todas en el mercado de los smartphones. Su último dispositivo, Ascend P6, inspirado en el papel (su grosor es de apenas 6,18mm), llegará a finales de julio a España por un precio recomendado de 449 euros. Huawei se ha propuesto luchar cara a cara contra Apple y Samsung en el duro terreno de la telefonía móvil inteligente, mercado donde entró en 2012 con el lanzamiento del Ascend P1. La compañía china ha dado un paso más y, siguiendo el eslogan ‘Make it possible’ (hazlo posible), anunciado en la última edición del Mobile World…

  • Yahoo pide al gobierno de EEUU mayor margen de maniobra ante la ley de vigilancia

    TICbeat
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am
    El Proyecto PRISM ha reabierto los recelos en torno a la cibervigilancia en Estados Unidos. Muchas compañías de Internet se apresuraron a dejar claro que ellas no sabían nada. Ahora, están cambiando su discurso, y explican que tienen las manos atadas por la ley FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). Una de las últimas ha sido Yahoo, cuya CEO, Marissa Mayer, ha solicitado desde su blog un replanteamiento de esta normativa. En el texto, Mayer desvela, en la línea de lo que ya hicieron Facebook y Apple, que desde el 1 de diciembre de 2012 hasta el 31 de mayo de 2013, Yahoo recibió…

  • Tu vida sin Whatsapp

    TICbeat
    18 Jun 2013 | 7:30 am
    En el año 1972 nacía Jarcha, un grupo musical de origen andaluz. Durante los años de la Transición española, su música reflejaba el sentir de muchos españoles en el paso del franquismo a la democracia. Su mayor éxito fue la canción Libertad sin ira.  Esta pieza que inicialmente fue prohibida el 9 de octubre de 1976 cuando el periódico Diario 16 la utilizó como eslogan de su salida a la calle, se convirtió posteriormente en un himno no oficial de aquel momento histórico. Hoy Jarcha vuelve a ser actualidad gracias a esta parodia donde incluso con escenografía y estilos que…
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  • Andalusia to Open Tourist Office in Moscow

    diane
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    The Spanish Minister of Tourism and Commerce, Rafael Rodriguez, announced last week that Andalusia plans to open a permanent office in Moscow in order to promote it as a tourist destination in the Russian market. He pointed out that the strong promotional commitment this year is already beginning to deliver results, achieving growth for the first time above the national average in the first four months of the year. Rodriguez explained that the region has great potential for growth and noted that up to April the volume of Russian travellers staying in hotels in the region increased by 49% and…

  • Soria Presents Tourism Quality Flags to Spain’s Beaches and Marinas

    diane
    17 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Spain’s Minister for Industry, Energy and Tourism, José Manuel Soria, together with the State Secretary for Tourism, Isabel Borrego, and the President of the Institute for Tourism Quality, Miguel Mirones, oversaw the presentation on Wednesday, of the “Q” for Tourism Quality Flags to Spain’s beaches and marinas. During the event, Soria handed over “Q” for Tourism Quality Flags to the 174 certified beaches of 93 local authorities and public administration services in 10 autonomous regions, as well as to the 15 marinas which also obtained the distinction. In his…

  • Lower Tariffs Attract 14% More AVE Train Passengers

    diane
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Demand for AVE services has risen since RENFE implemented a new sales policy four months ago aimed at lowering ticket prices. Between 8th February and 2nd June this year, 14% more passengers have travelled on AVE rail services than in the same period of 2012. Furthermore, ticket sales in this period also rose by 18% over the number of tickets sold in the same period of last year. On 8th February, RENFE introduced new tariffs which reduced standard rate AVE tickets by 11%, and a dynamic new pricing system on these services and on all Long-Distance train services, with discounts of up to 70%.

  • Spain 18th in Ranking of Most Admired Countries

    diane
    13 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    According to the 2013 Country RepTrak Report from the Reputation Institute, Spain, with 62 points, has dropped two positions from its 2012 position, placing it at No. 18 in the list of most admired countries, a ranking which has been lead by Canada now for three consecutive years. The report, which was released on Friday at the Reputation Institute’s XVII Annual Conference held in Barcelona, annually assesses the perception that citizens of the G8 countries (Canada, United States, France, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and Russia) have of 65 countries worldwide. The report measures the…

  • Long Distance Rail Journeys Up 9.5% in April

    diane
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    The train is gaining ground in long-distance journeys, compared to other modes of transport. In April, the use of rail for longer journeys grew by 9.5% over the same month of 2012, while the number of travellers who chose the bus for such routes was down 13.5% and air passenger traffic fell by 16.1%. The increase in the use of public transport in April was particularly noted on routes within cities, with a growth of 7.8%. Specifically, the number of passengers using the bus, tram or funiculars to get around the cities rose by 9.9%. All cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Seville and…
 
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  • Oferta de Trabajo: WANTED: Cultural Content Manager by socialphilia

    Gaby Castellanos
    27 May 2013 | 8:36 am
    ¿Crisis? ¿¡QUÉ CRISIS!? Como ya sabéis socialphilia goes global, estamos en España y estamos en Latinoamérica, por eso te buscamos a ti, estés donde estés, para unirte a nuestro equipo. Creemos en el karma y confiamos en el dharma, quizás todo esto te suene a chino pero no importa, todo lo que tú debes saber es esto:   WANTED: Cultural Content Manager  Hombre o  mujer, con experiencia en Social Media (al menos tres años) y amante de la cultura. Ojo, no buscamos un cultureta, buscamos a alguien con intereses serios y reales para cubrir el puesto de Content Manager…

  • Oferta de Trabajo: WANTED: Social Media Strategist by socialphilia

    Gaby Castellanos
    22 May 2013 | 8:43 am
    ¿Creías que ya lo habíais visto todo? ¡NO! Seguimos reclutando al mejor equipo ever y tenemos una nueva oferta de trabajo que ofreceros. Como ya sabéis socialphilia goes global, estamos en España y en Latinoamérica, por eso te buscamos a ti, estés donde estés, para unirte a nuestro equipo. Creemos en el karma y confiamos en el dharma, quizás todo esto te suene a chino pero no importa, todo lo que tú debes saber es esto: WANTED: Social Media Strategist Hombre o  mujer, con experiencia en Social Media (al menos tres años). Buscamos un cerebrito, alguien que sea fan de los…

  • Oferta de trabajo: WANTED: Content Manager para socialphilia

    Gaby Castellanos
    21 May 2013 | 5:59 am
    Esta semana estamos más emocionados que cuando se juntaron por última vez las Spice Girls, así que ¡aprovechad!  Como ya sabéis socialphilia goes global, estamos en España y en Latinoamérica, por eso te buscamos a ti, estés donde estés, para unirte a nuestro equipo. Creemos en el karma y confiamos en el dharma, quizás todo esto te suene a chino pero no importa, todo lo que tú debes saber es esto: WANTED: Content Manager Hombre o  mujer, con experiencia en Social Media (al menos tres años) y con la capacidad de crear contenido de interés para una de las marcas “más…

  • WANTED: Entertainment Digital Manager by socialphilia

    Gaby Castellanos
    20 May 2013 | 7:13 am
    Ya sabéis lo que dicen, crisis significa oportunidad así que prepárate porque esta puede ser la tuya. Como ya sabéis socialphilia goes global, estamos en España y estamos en Latinoamérica, por eso te buscamos a ti, estés donde estés, para unirte a nuestro equipo. Creemos en el karma y confiamos en el dharma, quizás todo esto te suene a chino pero no importa, todo lo que tú debes saber es esto: WANTED: Entertainment Digital Manager Hombre o  mujer, con experiencia en Social Media (al menos tres años) manejando equipos de Community Managers, que siga por lo menos 3 series de TV (os…

  • Me encanta: Sport Club Do Recife : Immortal Fans

    Gaby Castellanos
    24 Apr 2013 | 1:16 pm
    Cuando las cosas estan bien hechas, hay que aplaudirlas. Mis queridos amigos y compañeros de Ogilvy Brasil han hecho esta maravillosa campaña para el Sport Club Do Recife, que da gusto verla, a que si? Con un concepto maravilloso, “Fans inmortales: tus organos seguiran disfrutando del equipo” es uno de los mejores gritos a fans que he leido/escuchado en mi vida. No solo emociona, sino ademas hace que los fans sean mas fans, “prometo que mi corazon seguira latiendo por el Sport”, hermosas palabras que hace que a una que no le guste el futbol (a mi) se haga fan del…
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    The Spain Scoop | Traveling in Spain / Stay in Spain | Blogs About Spain | Spain Festivals | Culture Spain

  • 12 Tips To Debungling Banking In Spain

    admin
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:06 pm
      Expert advice – The Spain Scoop By Nancy Todd Opening a bank account was my first “Ahah!” that I was not a traveler in Spain anymore. The logistics of life, the daily stuff like dust balls and paying a phone bill, were wake up shouts that I had actually moved to and was now living there. For smooth banking, research the best banks and their account services.  Expert advice from The Scoop:  1. Choose a bank with an international presence. They will understand the issues a foreigner has like transferring money from your home country. Also, if you move to another country in a…

  • What A Rip! – Barcelona’s Biggest Scams

    admin
    15 Jun 2013 | 11:12 pm
    La Rambla, Barcelona By Regina Winkle-Bryan The good news is that Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, with thousands of sightseers arriving by cruise ship, plane and train every year. This means business for a struggling economy and work for people like, well, me! The bad news is also that Barcelona is a popular tourist destination…..if you catch my drift. It can be downright overwhelming to go the center of the city and the Gothic Quarter at times. If you do end up in the Gothic Quarter, or near La Rambla, then it’s a headache to try and find a reasonable place to have a…

  • Photo Friday! Where In Spain Is This?

    admin
    13 Jun 2013 | 11:57 pm
    By Nancy Todd Antoni Gaudi’s buildings continue to reign and inspire as top tourist attractions in Barcelona.  Even the residents of this architecturally intriguing city stop to roll their heads skyward to gaze at his oddities.  The man thought out of the box, and whether you like his work or not, you have to respect his creativity.  How well do you know his architectural details?  Where is this photo located?

  • On The Move To Barcelona With No Place To Live – 8 Moving Tips

    admin
    11 Jun 2013 | 5:43 am
    By Nancy Todd Seven friends and I, plus two suitcases, piled into a van – my escorts to the airport from Asheville, North Carolina to Barcelona, Spain. I heard statements: “Oh, you are brave.” “I could never do anything like that.” “Why would you want to leave Asheville?” “I admire your courage.” The move was never about courage. It was about having lived in one culture all my life. There was a big, wonderful world out there and I wanted more of that world. I needed a fresh view.  I wanted my perspectives on life shaken, my palate tingled, and to walk the unknown paths.

  • Climbing Giant Mushrooms In Seville

    admin
    9 Jun 2013 | 3:33 am
    The cathedral in the distance – expert travel advice Spain. The Metrosol Parosol building is highly controversial as it sways about amidst the historic buildings of Seville.  If anything, it is worth a gander and meander for its bizarre construction and design.  Our writer in Andalucía, Robin Graham, warns of vertigo and great views with his expert advice. By Robin Graham Disgruntled Sevillanos, are more enamoured of the legendary city’s antique architecture – the cathedral with its Giralda minaret, the Alcazar, the Golden Tower.  The latest building is called Las Setas, or…
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    Ronda in Southern Spain

  • Chicken Paella Recipe with Iberian Ham

    Michelle Cameron
    29 May 2013 | 1:02 pm
    This chicken paella recipes is a personal favourite of mine, a paella made with chicken and Iberian ham. It's quick and easy, super tasty, and perfect for small gatherings.

  • Book Review: Andalusian Sierras, from Malaga to Gibraltar (Crossbill Guides)

    Michelle Cameron
    5 May 2013 | 1:46 am
    An excellent resource for the nature lover who enjoys trails through the bio-diversity of western Andalucía. The Crossbill Foundation have done an excellent job of introducing the wonder of Malaga and Cadiz provinces to the nature lover.

  • Book Review: Emily’s Ronda Romance by Michelle Cameron

    Michelle Cameron
    24 Apr 2013 | 12:26 am
    When Emily wins a Valentine weekend in Ronda, she has no idea how much Spain can change a person in just two days. She's about to find out. This is a sweet romantic comedy, with Ronda and the White Villages as backdrop.

  • Book Review: Seriously Mum, What’s an Alpaca? by Alan Parks

    Ronda Today
    15 Apr 2013 | 12:15 pm
    We’re delighted to review an expat romp set in Andalucía, “Seriouly Mum, What’s an Alpaca?” by Alan Parks. Giving up a life as a dance teacher for Lorna, Alan’s better half, seemed to have been an easy decision. [Get from Amazon UK: Seriously Mum, What's an Alpaca? - An Adventure in the Frying Pan of [...]

  • Book Review: Divulgence by Kate Nicol

    Michelle Cameron
    8 Apr 2013 | 6:58 am
    Kate Nicol's Divulgence takes us through the split lives of British expat Grace Marchant as she struggles to reconcile her conscience after committing adultery. An absorbing read.
 
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  • Summer 2013 Could be the Coldest in 200 Years

    Maria Sullivan
    29 May 2013 | 1:43 am
    Looking back over the past few weeks, many will have certainly noticed the erratic weather. From hot and sunny days to gloomy rainy days – back and forth. Here comes the icing on summer 2013. According to the French weather channel Metèo, there is a 70% probability that summer will be completely absent this year, [...]

  • Unemployment in Spain Tops 6 Million

    Ana Pozuelo
    25 Apr 2013 | 9:45 am
    New figures reveal that unemployment in Spain now affects 6,202,700 people. An increase of 563,200 over the previous year when 5,639,500 people were unemployed. The unemployment rate in Spain has reached 27.16% of the active population in the first trimester of 2013. In Andalucia the unemployment rate reached 36.8% and in Ceuta 38.4%. The latest [...]

  • Spanish Property Prices to Drop to Levels of 1989 says UBS

    Maria Sullivan
    25 Apr 2013 | 9:30 am
    According to a report elaborated by UBS CIO Wealth Management, property prices in Spain are to continue dropping until they reach levels of 1989. The report was sent out to its private banking clients and stated that neither construction nor tourism, the two pillar of Spain’s economic boom, will be the enginges of growth from [...]

  • La Caixa to Sell off 12,000 Properties for 1,500 Million Euros

    Debbie Parker
    11 Apr 2013 | 2:49 pm
    The Spanish savings bank La Caixa has put up for sale a package of 12,000 properties held by its Servihabitat company. Morgan & Stanley have been appointed to sell Servihabitat Gestión Inmobiliaria S.L., the company that manages the sale of the properties. The 1,500 million euros “value” of the 12,000 Spanish properties is 51% of [...]

  • 5,639,500 Unemployed in Spain

    Maria Sullivan
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    Unemlpoyment in Spain has risen by 365,900 in the first trimester, reaching a total of 5,639,500. The unemployment rate in Spain now stands at 24.44% according to the latest figures revelaed Friday by National Institute of Statistics. The number of households with all members out of a job rose to 1,728,400, an increase of 153,400 [...]
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  • Mecal Air 2013

    4 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    MECAL AIR 2013 delivered its summer welcome a couple of days ago with the inauguration of a decidedly tasty cinematic treat. Think summer... a terrace with the stars shining overhead... a cold drink and a sizzling selection of shorts. As in short films. Barcelona's Internatkional Short film and Animation Festival returns with the fifth edition of its popular summer concoction: movies, music and drinks. The organisers are promising that MECAL AIR feels like getting out of the city without actually leaving it. Given it's location in the Poble Espanyol, it's almost plausible. With all the rain…

  • Cinema on Montjuïc

    3 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    Whenever I get a little envious of people taking off on holiday in July, I remind myself of everything I'd be missing if I left town during this month. After all, July is one of the most culturally active and fun months in the city and one reason for this is definitely Sala Montjuïc. I've been attending religiously since the geniuses at MODIband and Verdi decided to set up a giant screen on the castle wall and invite the city up for movie night three times a week. Over the years, Sala Montjuïc has become a local institution. Moviegoers in shorts and light summer dresses, picnic blankets and…

  • September 2012 Concerts

    29 Aug 2012 | 8:11 am
    The summer lull is over and city life is picking up again. That includes music and lots of it! September gets us off to a good start with four great concerts by renowned as well as lesser known but equally interesting artists. Here's a list of who's playing in September to whet your musical appetite: Jack White, Norah Jones, Lucrecia Dalt and Chrysta Bell. Plus, visit our calendar for more choice concerts coming up in the next few months: The Jayhawks, Leonard Cohen, Wilco, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wedding Present, The Wave Pictures & Allo Darlin', Veronica Falls, Will Johnson/Craig…

  • A Brief Tour of Barcelona's Peculiar Public Art

    23 Aug 2012 | 8:47 am
    One of the best things about public art is that you often come across it at the most unexpected moments. Getting out of the metro, you suddenly come face to face with a giant, brightly coloured matchbox. Going for a run in the park, you encounter a gigantic elephant standing on its trunk. Driving through town, you spot an enormous shark about to swallow the traffic up ahead. Walking along an otherwise nondescript thoroughfare, you stop to consider a towering ceramic...something. Stepping out of a bar in the city centre, you cross paths with what might be the fattest cat in the world or a…

  • Art Summer: Mona Hatoum, Dreamland & more

    26 Jul 2012 | 8:42 am
    Summer isn't just a great season to go to the beach, hang out on café terraces or dance under the stars – it's also a great season to go to the museum and the cool promise of air conditioned rooms isn't the only reason. This summer the city's museums are showing excellent exhibitions, from contemporary video artists at Palau de la Virreina and unusual Ferran Adria-inpired food photography at the Fundació Suñol to art nouveau wineries and fantastical skyscrapers at Caixaforum. Two of the most interesting exhibitions, however, are dedicated to artist Mona Hatoum and the weird dreamworlds…
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  • 100 Reasons to Live in Spain. Part One

    Houses For Sale In Spain
    14 Jun 2013 | 1:21 pm
    I promised a few weeks ago that I would be doing 100 videos in the style of "100 Tips for People Moving To Spain" to give you 100 reasons to live in Spain. Well the YouTube project has started with the introduction video and the first three reasons now on the new playlist here.

  • Spanish Property Magazine Issue 11

    Houses For Sale In Spain
    13 Jun 2013 | 12:56 am
    I am delighted to announce that the 11th issue of the Spanish Property Magazine is now available and out on your iPad. And there is so much included this month. We have properties from Javea, Valencia, Malaga and more

  • The Spanish Energy Efficiency Certificate

    Houses For Sale In Spain
    29 May 2013 | 6:16 am
    This is the last week where you do not need an Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC) to sell or long term rent your house in Spain. If you haven't got one then you need to get one, no excuses, no "well, the dog ate it" and big fines for those who don't in theory.

  • The New Spanish Residency Law

    Houses For Sale In Spain
    24 May 2013 | 7:24 am
    So it seems the Spanish government has finally decided that they will give residency to anyone who spends over €500,000 on a property or invest 2 million in Spanish debt. (As if) Let's look at what effect this will have on the market.

  • 100 Reasons To Move To Spain

    Houses For Sale In Spain
    20 May 2013 | 2:25 am
    100 Reasons to Move to Spain A couple of years ago I did a video series which was very well received called 100 Tips For People Thinking of Moving To Spain (catchy title eh?) well my summer project for this year is another 100 video series and it is going to be slightly different. This [...]
 
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  • Top 5 Nightclubs in Barcelona

    Duncan
    8 Jun 2013 | 2:19 am
    Read 'Top 5 Nightclubs in Barcelona' in all it's glory on the Homage to BCN websiteGuest author Duncan Rhodes shares five of his favourite Barcelona nightclubs… Barcelona’s nightlife contributes much to its allure as one of Europe’s top destinations… this is the city where girls and boys come to combine hedonism and beach life, with just a small side helping of culture, and there are certainly no shortage of venues promising nocturnal adventures to young thrillseekers. Despite my advancing years I’ve spent much of the last four years ‘researching’ the…

  • Barcelona in the 60′s

    Anthony
    5 Jun 2013 | 12:06 am
    Read 'Barcelona in the 60′s' in all it's glory on the Homage to BCN websiteA guest post from Anthony Turner about his time in Barcelona in the 60′s. Barcelona (1960), © Burt Glinn As a young man back in the 60′s, I was inspired to visit Barcelona by Hemingway on reading two of his books; “Death  in the Afternoon” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. I drove with my then fiancée (now my wife) down thro’ France, over the Pyrenees and on to Barcelona. The city had pretty much embraced the “Swinging Sixties” and was then full of young…

  • Win a Barcelona Trip for You and 3 Friends!

    Rob (H2BCN)
    14 May 2013 | 1:05 am
    Read 'Win a Barcelona Trip for You and 3 Friends!' in all it's glory on the Homage to BCN websiteGenerator Hostels Barcelona ‘Win a Trip to Barcelona’ competition Now let me be clear, I don’t promote just any old thing. It takes time to write even the simplest blog post. But any chance to get some friends over for a fun-filled week in my adopted city is fine by me. So let me introduce the Generator Hostels Barcelona competition to win a trip to Barcelona for you and 3 friends. Flights included! From Generator Hostels… Win free flights and a week’s stay in…

  • Harriet’s Perfect Day in Barcelona

    Harriet
    13 May 2013 | 2:28 am
    Read 'Harriet’s Perfect Day in Barcelona' in all it's glory on the Homage to BCN websiteEixample, Barcelona from the air “It was around 7-8 years ago when I first stepped into the world that is Barcelona. I didn’t exactly choose a great time of year to visit (it was December) and I wasn’t staying in a particularly touristy area (Gràcia), but nevertheless I ended up falling in love with the city, making it my eventual home. It’s funny, because over the past 7 years the city has seen the economy go from an all time high to a low. The first restaurant I ever ate at…

  • Barcelona Street Art Documentary

    Rob (H2BCN)
    8 May 2013 | 9:21 am
    Read 'Barcelona Street Art Documentary' in all it's glory on the Homage to BCN websiteStreet Artist: Kenor I wrote about the Barcelona street art exhibition, Las Calles Hablan, back in August last year. The funding drive for the exhibition was a huge success as was the exhibition itself. It showcased street artists and their work in Barcelona. Las Calles Hablan documentary Well finally, the much talked about Las Calles Hablan Barcelona street art documentary is available to watch online. This feature-length documentary about street art in Barcelona is… “a story about…
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    Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain

  • A to Z Spain: Things we think you should know about Spain…

    admin
    2 Jun 2013 | 11:12 am
    A to Z Spain: (Part Two) Welcome to the second part of our very first A to Z Spain. In future posts we will focus on more specific topics but for this first A to Z Spain we would like to share some general insights into the country we have chosen to make our home. [...]The post A to Z Spain: Things we think you should know about Spain… appeared first on Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain.

  • A to Z Spain: Things we think you should know about Spain…

    admin
    25 May 2013 | 9:46 am
    A to Z Spain: (Part One) Welcome to our very first A to Z Spain. In future posts we will focus on more specific topics but for this first A to Z Spain we would like to share some general insights into the country we have chosen to make our home. We hope to provide [...]The post A to Z Spain: Things we think you should know about Spain… appeared first on Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain.

  • From West to East and almost back again … Guest Post

    admin
    23 May 2013 | 8:06 am
    We recently came across a great website that contains lots of interesting and informative articles about the ups and downs of having, and living with, expat children. Whatever country you call home, we think this website will be of interest to you. So, let us introduce you to , the founder of www.expatchild.com , Carole [...]The post From West to East and almost back again … Guest Post appeared first on Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain.

  • WIN A One Week Course of Online FREE Spanish Lessons

    admin
    17 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Who’d like to win some Free Spanish Lessons ?   We are regularly contacted, via our website, to promote a wide variety of companies offering a multitude of products and services. Our standard answer is usually “No”, as we generally do not promote anything we have’t tried for ourselves. Unless of course we see that [...]The post WIN A One Week Course of Online FREE Spanish Lessons appeared first on Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain.

  • A little bit about Spanish Horses

    admin
    14 May 2013 | 2:28 am
    Purebred Spanish Horses are symbolic of Andalucía. Horses, of all breeds and backgrounds, are a prominent feature in Spanish daily life where we live. For us, there is still something magical about seeing a horse trotting through our local village, Mijas pueblo, or down the main road towards Fuengirola and of course, dressed up to [...]The post A little bit about Spanish Horses appeared first on Legal, General, Relocation, Information and Family Advice Spain.
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  • Barcelona’s Best Bakeries

    Alisa
    15 Jun 2013 | 7:55 am
    If you are anything like me, then holiday time is definitely always eat-amazing-food time. Seriously, diet and exercise all go out the window when I find myself surrounded by delicious and exotic food. And because Barcelona is just the way it is, when in town you are literally always surrounded by fantastic cooking and fresh ingredients. However, the baked delicacies in Barcelona are especially fantastic. Whether you’re looking for some authentic Catalan-style bread for a picnic on the beach, sweet confectionery for a special event, or a pastry because it’s Thursday – you…

  • Top 6 best bars in Barcelona

    admin
    3 Jun 2013 | 5:39 am
    martini cocktail (Photo credit: stormgrass) Top 6 best bars in Barcelona Barcelona is a popular destination for UK holiday makers because it really does offer it all. Stunning architecture, great weather and a beautiful beach for the day but this Catalan gem also has a truly vibrant nightlife. Hit the hottest spots with our guide to the top 6 bars in Barcelona. 6. London Bar London Bar is a pub with a difference. Open since 1910 it was a regular drinking spot of artists Dali, Picasso and writer Ernest Hemingway. The original decor lends it a timeless old school glamour. Off the main La Rambla…

  • Barcelona Gardens

    Alisa
    24 May 2013 | 7:46 am
    Now that the weather is significantly warmer/sunnier/bathing suit-ier, the outdoors is once again one of Barcelona’s biggest attractions. Being one of a minority of European metropolises that can boast a sunny climate, Barcelona fully takes advantage of both its  warm temperatures and its fabulous landscape. There is thus no shortage of fun things to do outdoors and adventures to be had on a sunny late spring day. On the top of anyone’s list of cool outdoor places to visit in Barcelona should of course be Gaudi’s Park Güell. Through his breathtaking use of ceramics, Gaudi…

  • Surfing in Spain

    Alisa
    8 May 2013 | 7:54 am
    Usually the places where you go to surf are also the places that are idyllic holiday spots – fabulous destinations like California or Hawaii. In locations such as these, the whole surfing mentality, that of laid-back adventurism, fits in well with the local surroundings. Surfing is rarely to be found in places you could also explore medieval fortifications and indulge in spectacularly diverse ethnic cuisine. So widespread is this notion that you can either you spend your vacation surfing, or you spend it sightseeing, and never the two together, that it is hardly ever questioned anymore.

  • Castells and Community

    Alisa
    20 Apr 2013 | 7:14 am
    The region of Catalunya is unique for many a reason – the local language, the cuisine, the culture are all different from those found of other parts of Spain. Perhaps one of the most extreme traditions to originate in Spain (and we are talking about a nation where fighting bulls for sport is legal!) is the Catalan tradition of building castells… out of people. That’s right: Castells are towers built of humans, and the Castellers of Barcelona are those involved in the stacking of people on top of each other to form some of the most impressive pyramids seen outside of Egypt…
 
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