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For those over 65 in Spain, renewing a driving licence is a necessary procedure that must be completed every five years. This process ensures that older drivers maintain the necessary skills and health to navigate the roads safely. According to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), age does not......
Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......
Spain's public rail operator, Renfe, is set to enhance travel connectivity between Catalonia and Andalusia with a new direct high-speed AVE train service. This innovative route, launching on April 23, 2025, eliminates the need for passengers to change trains in Madrid, streamlining the journey significantly. The......
Barcelona City Council has received a letter from the US Embassy in Spain urging the local government to refrain from implementing diversity policies within a language learning program at a public library, warning that funding could be withdrawn if these policies are enforced. The controversy centers......
A major police operation took place early Monday morning in the La Mina neighborhood of Sant Adrià de Besòs (Barcelona), involving 350 officers. The operation aimed to arrest individuals connected to the shooting that occurred on January 7 and to address drug trafficking offenses. So far,......
A major accident in Barcelona on Monday left 34 people injured, including four seriously, after two buses collided in one of the city's busiest streets. The Catalonia Emergency Medical Services (SEM) reported that all injured individuals were attended to, with the four most critical cases transported......
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to voice their frustration over the soaring cost of renting apartments in the Catalan capital. The rally highlights a housing crisis exacerbated by a 70% increase in rents over the past decade, while wages have barely......
