Iberdrola begins operations of 590MW solar project in Spain
power-technology.com > news...The 590MW solar project is located between the Torrecillas de la Tiesta and Aldeacentenera (Cáceres) municipalities. It is claimed to be the largest solar PV plant in Europe, as well as one of Iberdrola's largest facilities worldwide.... ...Earlier this month, the company's US subsidiary Avangrid finalised an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to take over the management, operations and maintenance of the Vineyard Wind I offshore wind facility....
Where can you get free tapas in Spain?
thelocal.es...The tradition of free tapas has died out across much of Spain, but there are still some cities where it is alive and well.... ...Keep in mind that the price of drinks in Granada is slightly higher than in some Spanish cities, which helps to cover the cost of the food.Manual widget for ML (class="ml-manual-widget-container")Calle Navas, Calle Virgen del Rosario and the area around the Cathedral offer some of the best...
Spain accepts 294 more refugees from Afghanistan
punjabnewsexpress.com > world > news...A plane carrying the Afghans landed at the Torrejon de Ardoz air base near Madrid late Wednesday from the Pakistani capital Islamabad, the Spanish government said on Thursday. The Afghans were received by Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, reports dpa news agency.... ...After Western troops left Afghanistan, they had fled to neighbouring Pakistan. Relatives of the employees were also among those transported to Spain. The refugees were taken to reception centre in Torrejon de Ardoz, the first step on their path to a new life in Spain....
Bayer Leverkusen confirm Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid interest in...
thehardtackle.com...Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has confirmed that Iker Bravo wants to return to Spain amid interest from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.... ...And Fernando Carro has confirmed the interest of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid....
Hot terral wind set to make temperatures soar on first day of Spain's Malaga feria
theolivepress.es...According to Spain's national Met Office, AEMET, this Thursday, August 11, will see highs exceed 35ºC in most of Spain, although the province of Malaga will sit just below this value, with 31ºC forecast for today in the capital.... ...Aug 2, 10:55. - Wolfgang on U-TURN CAMPAIGN: Radio silence from Spanish authorities on UK driving licences: "The solution for the driver license issue will be delayed until the UK has a new prime-minister....
'No one can stop them': African migrants aim for Spain's Canary Islands
reuters.com > world > africa...Mohamed Fane migrant from Senegal who arrived in wooden boat to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria looks at a boat at a cemetery of abandoned wooden boats in Arinaga. Spain, August 4, 2022. REUTERS/Borja Suarez.... ..."There is panic among people in Africa after the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the inflation, because they are very dependent on food from outside," said Sukeina Ndiaye, a leader of a migrant support network on Tenerife island. "I fear many more are going to take the risk."...
Malaga city had the highest hotel occupancy levels in Spain in the first six months of this year
surinenglish.com...The Barometer of the Hotel Sector, published jointly by STR and Cusham & Wakefield, shows that the capital of the Costa del Sol has the highest occupancy levels in Spain, with an average of 75% of rooms booked during the first six months of the year, before the peak summer season began.Other... ...In terms of the rate per room, hotels in Marbella ended the six-month period with an ADR of 248 euros, followed by Barcelona (146), Balearic Islands (139), Canary Islands (131) and Madrid with 129 euros...
Two British men say they were raped in Spain"s Valencia City after being drugged on a night out
theolivepress.es...THE Policia Nacional in Valencia is investigating an alleged double rape after two British men reported waking up in a hotel room with injuries on Sunday.... ...The Policia Nacional also refused to provide any information to the Olive Press regarding this case. There are increased reports in recent weeks of alleged spiking cases at clubs and festivals....
"It's better than Spain." Henry on Portmarnock Beach #Augustheatwave
newstalk.com > podcasts...The Pat Kenny Show. "It's better than Spain." Henry on Portmarnock Beach #Augustheatwave. 09.10 11 Aug 2022. Listen to this episode. Ireland needs a national conversation on conserving water. Could teachers be heading for strike action this autumn?....
Mum had her passport clipped in error by officials days before £4,000 Spain holiday...
thesun.ie > travel...A MUM had her passport clipped in error by officials days before a family holiday in Spain. Bethany Clarke, 24, had sent it off to support the application for her son. It was not due to expire for six years but came back invalidated. Nail technician Bethany said.... ...She received the passport just days before the family was due to leave on a £4,000 holiday to Marbella. She and fiancé Eadon Asquith, 25, had to travel 100 miles from their home in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to Durham and pay £177 to sort it out....