typicallyspanish.com http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/ Spanish news in English Thu, 24 May 2012 21:37:58 GMT en-us The Nota Simple Explained Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/5/notasimple_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> A Nota Simple is an official extract report that contains a full property description and can be obtained from the local property title registry office or, by subscribers, over the Internet. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:57:10 GMT The Electorial System used in Spain Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/5/ballotbox_3_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> The d'Hondt system favours the larger political groups Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:30:21 GMT What are 'Liberados Sindicales' ? Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/5/unionleaderstoxoandmendez_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> The 'Liberados Sindicales' are facing cuts across the country, but what are they? Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:05:40 GMT Electricity Suppliers in Spain Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/5/pylonworkers_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> Following a request from a reader, here is a list of all of Spain's electricity suppliers Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:30:43 GMT What rights do you have in Spain if your flight is cancelled? Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/5/airportqueues_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> Once again volcanic ash is threatening to bring disruption to air travel and the cancellation of flights. Tue, 24 May 2011 22:18:41 GMT The Canaries Camel Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/4/camellocanario_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> The Canaries Camel is now regarded as a breed in its own right Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:58:52 GMT The Spanish Government's 20 Energy Saving Measures National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/4/tyres_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> The Spanish Cabinet approved 20 measures on Friday Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:12:49 GMT Spain's nuns in denim Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/4/veronciamaria_1_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> Sor Verónica leads a new faith in Lerma, Burgos Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:09:41 GMT The Cork Oak Forests of Spain National Parks <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/4/cork_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> Three quarters of cork oak forests could disappear within the next decade Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:41:17 GMT The Spanish Saffron Scandal Basics <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/4/saffron1_thumb.jpg" align="left" height="80"> El País newspaper recently drew attention to a widespread fraud in the sale of Saffron in Spain, and a similar item was published in the British newspaper, The Independent. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:06:52 GMT The Gallipato - The Spanish Ribbed Newt Basics The newt which has gone into Space Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:59:38 GMT The new anti-smoking legislation in Spain in detail Basics Smoking has been banned in all closed public spaces from Sunday January 2 2011 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:44:03 GMT The General Strike In Spain - What you need to know Basics Basic legal information for those taking strike action or wanting to work on the day Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:36:39 GMT The Malaya Corruption case in Marbella - Who are the main players? Basics Spain’s largest ever municipal corruption case with 95 people accused, got underway on Monday September 27 at the <i>Ciudad de la Justicia</i> in Málaga. It follows years of corruption and backhanders in Marbella Town Hall. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:39:49 GMT What IVA/VAT rates are charged in Spain ? Basics The Spanish Government plans to increase some rates of IVA/VAT in July 2010, so perhaps now is a good time to outline exactly what we pay the tax on currently in Spain Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:36:06 GMT A new treatment facility for Alcoholism has opened in Alicante Basics During the current financial crisis, more and more people are turning to alcohol and drugs to find relief. Alcoholism and drug addiction has always been a problem here in Spain and effective treatment programmes are scarce. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:46:10 GMT Final details of Spain new Anti-Smoking legislation National The new law is now expected to come into effect on Jan 1 2011 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:48:59 GMT Spain's New Traffic Law Basics These changes came into effect on May 25 2010 Tue, 25 May 2010 07:49:36 GMT Your guide to hayfever in Spain Basics An estimated six million people in Spain suffer from hayfever Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:43:21 GMT Changes to EHIC regulations affect British pensioners in Spain Basics The UK will be responsible for issuing the cards to UK state pensioners resident in other EU countries from next May Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:26:09 GMT