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Spain's Garoña nuclear plant to remain open until 2013

The four-year extension to its licence is seen as too short by staff and as too long by ecologists

Spain's Garoña nuclear plant to remain open until 2013 Spain's Garoña nuclear plant to remain open until 2013

Málaga Socialists upset at TV programme on chiringuitos

They say the TVE1 programme was misleading and took no account of recent developments on the future of the beach restaurants

Málaga Socialists upset at TV programme on chiringuitos Málaga Socialists upset at TV programme on chiringuitos

30 year old sea turtle rescued on a Granada beach

The injured Loggerhead is believed to have been injured after colliding with a boat

30 year old sea turtle rescued on a Granada beach 30 year old sea turtle rescued on a Granada beach

Massive hailstorm hits Vitoria in northern Spain

It came as much of eastern Spain was on alert for high temperatures

Massive hailstorm hits Vitoria in northern Spain Massive hailstorm hits Vitoria in northern Spain

Horrifying testimony in Spanish court where British couple are on trial for fatal hit and run

Doctors say the teenager died from the injuries received while being dragged beneath a car for 2 kms

Horrifying testimony in Spanish court where British couple are on trial for fatal hit and run Horrifying testimony in Spanish court where British couple are on trial for fatal hit and run

EU's biggest Euro forgery network smashed in Bulgaria

The investigation began after the first forged notes were detected in Spain in 2007

EU's biggest Euro forgery network smashed in Bulgaria EU's biggest Euro forgery network smashed in Bulgaria

Madrid Mayor will not ask his party again to include him as a candidate for Congress

Gallardón's requests to be included on the Partido Popular lists for last year's general election were turned down after opposition from his party rival, the President of the Madrid Region

Madrid Mayor will not ask his party again to include him as a candidate for Congress Madrid Mayor will not ask his party again to include him as a candidate for Congress

57 migrants rescued in the Strait, as 9th body recovered from Barbate patera

There were reported to be eight babies on board this latest boat

57 migrants rescued in the Strait, as 9th body recovered from Barbate patera 57 migrants rescued in the Strait, as 9th body recovered from Barbate patera

Negotiations reported on independence of San Pedro de Alcántara

The town currently forms part of Marbella

Negotiations reported on independence of San Pedro de Alcántara Negotiations reported on independence of San Pedro de Alcántara

Spain Business Brief - Thursday July 2 2009

The fall in unemployment dominates the business news

Spain Business Brief - Thursday July 2 2009 Spain Business Brief - Thursday July 2 2009

Unemployment in Spain falls by 55,000 in June

It's the second consecutive monthly fall, according to the numbers from INEM

Unemployment in Spain falls by 55,000 in June Unemployment in Spain falls by 55,000 in June

Spain Press Review - Thursday July 2 2009

Unity against ETA and the new Catalan education law dominate many of the front pages

Spain Press Review - Thursday July 2 2009 Spain Press Review - Thursday July 2 2009

Boosting salt production in Torrevieja

The NCAST company has side-stepped the recession and announced new investment

Boosting salt production in Torrevieja Boosting salt production in Torrevieja

Let there be (digital) light!

A Málaga church is introducing SMS messaging to light a candle to the virgen

Let there be (digital) light! Let there be (digital) light!

Widespread support for 24 hour construction strike in Andalucía

Workers are demanding they be paid the agreed wage increase of 3.5% this year

Widespread support for 24 hour construction strike in Andalucía Widespread support for 24 hour construction strike in Andalucía

Karim Benzema signs for Real Madrid

The Olympique de Lyon player moves for six seasons at a price of 35 million €

Karim Benzema signs for Real Madrid Karim Benzema signs for Real Madrid

8 - 15 people die in Spain from bee and wasp stings every year

There is now a vaccine but its administration is quite complicated

8 - 15 people die in Spain from bee and wasp stings every year 8 - 15 people die in Spain from bee and wasp stings every year

Antonio Banderas to lose part of his garden

It would bring his 'La Gaviota' Marbella home into legality

Antonio Banderas to lose part of his garden Antonio Banderas to lose part of his garden

A(H1N1) widower complains about hospital treatment

28 week pregnant Dalilah was turned away from three hospital emergency departments, despite being so weak she could hardly walk

A(H1N1) widower complains about hospital treatment A(H1N1) widower complains about hospital treatment

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at Lisbon photographer

The player, who is on his way to Real Madrid, smashed the window of the photographer's car

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at Lisbon photographer Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at Lisbon photographer

Last Spaniard bows out of Wimbledon 2009

Juan Carlos Ferrero was outclassed by Britain's Andy Murray

Last Spaniard bows out of Wimbledon 2009 Last Spaniard bows out of Wimbledon 2009

Spain rewards safe drivers with extra licence points

Almost 21 million people received a bonus two points on 1st July

Spain rewards safe drivers with extra licence points Spain rewards safe drivers with extra licence points

Airport security agreement signed between Spain and U.S.

It allows U.S. border officials to check passports in Madrid Barajas of passengers travelling to the United States

Airport security agreement signed between Spain and U.S. Airport security agreement signed between Spain and U.S.

British couple on trial for fatal hit and run in Spain

They are accused of hitting a moped rider and dragging him 2 kms beneath their car

British couple on trial for fatal hit and run in Spain British couple on trial for fatal hit and run in Spain

Murcia heatstroke victim still seriously ill but stable

He is the first to need hospital treatment so far this summer

Murcia heatstroke victim still seriously ill but stable Murcia heatstroke victim still seriously ill but stable

Video surveillance in a bid to stop street prostitution in Málaga

Some of the girls who ply their trade on the Guadalhorce industrial estate are as young as 15

Video surveillance in a bid to stop street prostitution in Málaga Video surveillance in a bid to stop street prostitution in Málaga

Spain extends the Robinson List scheme

You can now opt out from receiving commericial calls and messages to your land line or mobile phone in Spain

Spain extends the Robinson List scheme Spain extends the Robinson List scheme

Spanish PM agrees with Basque leader to fight together to stop the violence

Zapatero spoke of two governments with one anti-terrorism policy

Spanish PM agrees with Basque leader to fight together to stop the violence Spanish PM agrees with Basque leader to fight together to stop the violence

Three survivors accused of negligent homicide for immigrant deaths in Barbate

46 hopeful migrants have meanwhile been arrested in Almería province

Three survivors accused of negligent homicide for immigrant deaths in Barbate Three survivors accused of negligent homicide for immigrant deaths in Barbate

Formal complaint over air traffic safety maintenance at Spanish airports

The union concerned cites alleged deficiencies in engineering cover at control towers

Formal complaint over air traffic safety maintenance at Spanish airports Formal complaint over air traffic safety maintenance at Spanish airports

National
Spain's Garoña nuclear plant to remain open until 2013 video
The four-year extension to its licence is seen as too short by staff and as too long by ecologists

Costa del Sol
Málaga Socialists upset at TV programme on chiringuitos
They say the TVE1 programme was misleading and took no account of recent developments on the future of the beach restaurants

Spanish Oddities
Massive hailstorm hits Vitoria in northern Spain video
It came as much of eastern Spain was on alert for high temperatures

Costa Blanca
Horrifying testimony in Spanish court where British couple are on trial for fatal hit and run
Doctors say the teenager died from the injuries received while being dragged beneath a car for 2 kms

Costa Tropical
30 year old sea turtle rescued on a Granada beach
The injured Loggerhead is believed to have been injured after colliding with a boat

National
EU's biggest Euro forgery network smashed in Bulgaria video
The investigation began after the first forged notes were detected in Spain in 2007

Madrid
Madrid Mayor will not ask his party again to include him as a candidate for Congress
Gallardón's requests to be included on the Partido Popular lists for last year's general election were turned down after opposition from his party rival, the President of the Madrid Region

Costa de la Luz
57 migrants rescued in the Strait, as 9th body recovered from Barbate patera
There were reported to be eight babies on board this latest boat

Costa del Sol
Negotiations reported on independence of San Pedro de Alcántara
The town currently forms part of Marbella

Spain Business
Spain Business Brief - Thursday July 2 2009 video
The fall in unemployment dominates the business news

Spain Business
Unemployment in Spain falls by 55,000 in June video
It's the second consecutive monthly fall, according to the numbers from INEM

Spanish Press Review
Spain Press Review - Thursday July 2 2009
Unity against ETA and the new Catalan education law dominate many of the front pages

Costa Blanca
Boosting salt production in Torrevieja
The NCAST company has side-stepped the recession and announced new investment

Costa Blanca
British couple on trial for fatal hit and run in Spain
They are accused of hitting a moped rider and dragging him 2 kms beneath their car

Spanish Oddities
Let there be (digital) light!
A Málaga church is introducing SMS messaging to light a candle to the virgen