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Looking for summer holiday ideas that won’t break the bank? Southern Europe is where it’s at, according to a new report by travel search engine Kayak. Delving into average flight and hotel prices, it lists the 10 cheapest holiday destinations in Europe for Brits this year, with Spanish and Italian cities topping the list. It also reveals which flights have dropped in price the most versus last year, with travel to Türkiye down by as much as 16 per cent. Here’s everything you need to know about planning an affordable European break. Where are the cheapest destinations in Europe this summer?To r...
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The Catalonia region is set to ease restrictions on water use for a wide area, including its capital Barcelona, after recent rainfall palliated a prolonged drought, authorities have announced. In February, Catalonia declared a drought emergency when its reservoirs fell to under 16 per cent capacity after nearly three years of below-average rainfall. Steady rain in recent weeks, however, has boosted reserves to nearly 25 per cent. Spain's reservoirs overall are at a far more promising 66 per cent full. The loosened restrictions mean that some 6 million people will now see individual use limits ...
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The Spanish technology and defence company Indra Sistemas released its first quarter 2024 earnings on Monday, clocking in a revenue of €1.1 billion, up from €917 million in Q1 2023. This was a rise of about 22%, boosted by robust growth in the Mobility, Defence, Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Minsait departments. Net profit surged to €61 million in Q1 2024, from €44 million in the corresponding quarter in 2023, a jump of approximately 40%. Similarly, EBITDA also grew to €117 million in the first quarter of the year, from €92 million, while EBITDA margin rose to 10.4% from 10% in Q1 2023. Bas...
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The Spanish year-on-year inflation report for April 2024 released early on Monday showed a rise of 3.3%, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This was a slight raise from March's 3.2%, as well as being the highest figure in three months. However, it was still below analyst estimates of 3.4%. The spike in inflation was primarily because of increases in food and gas costs, although falling electricity prices did go some way towards offsetting the effect of rising prices. Year-on-year core inflation, which does not take into account energy and food prices, due to their inherent v...
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Dozens of people gathered in Valencia, summoned by the 6F platform, an independent movement that emerged following farmer's protests across Europe. Organisations from at least 10 European countries have gathered devise a joint strategy for the European elections, as well as to organise a demonstration on 4 June, just a few days before polls open. These are ideas that resonate with the messages of the European far-right, which hopes to make the protests one of its main electoral assets in the upcoming European elections. In Spain, Vox hopes to channel some of this discontent, although it is not...
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Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office has asked for the investigation against the wife of the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez to be closed, Spanish media report. Begoña Gómez stands accused of alleged offences of influence peddling and corruption. On Wednesday, a Spanish judge agreed to open an investigation into allegations of corruption made by a private group that, according to the Associated Press, has a history of filing lawsuits mainly for right-wing causes. Due to the accusations against his partner, Sánchez immediately announced the decision to suspend his duties until next week i...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied corruption allegations against his wife but said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into accusations by a right-wing legal platform that Begoña Gomez used her position to influence business deals. Sánchez said in a letter posted on his X account that while the allegations against his wife are false, he is cancelling his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. “I need to stop and reflect,” Sánchez wrote. “I must answer the question if it is worth it to continue, given...
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Despite the unseasonably chilly weather, festival season is almost upon us. But with UK ticket prices soaring this year, some British revellers are having to choose between seeing their favourite artists in a muddy field and their usual European summer break. How about if you could combine the two without doubling your spend - or getting rained on? European festival tickets can be more than 50 per cent cheaper than their UK counterparts, according to experts at online travel agent Loveholidays. That means, for the price of a Glastonbury ticket, you could be picnicking on a Spanish beach before...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will consider resigning after his wife was accused of corruption. A judicial investigation was launched on Wednesday into accusations by a right-wing legal platform that she used her position to influence business deals. The socialist leader has denied the allegations as false. In a letter posted on X, Sánchez said he is cancelling his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. “I need to stop and reflect,” Sánchez wrote. “I must answer the question if it is worth it to continue, given the mud pit the...
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Spain has topped a new list celebrating Europe’s hidden gems - coming in first and second place with the towns of Villajoyosa and Ares del Maestrat. European Best Destinations has just published its annual ranking of the ‘best hidden gems in Europe’ for 2024, a list that acknowledges places off the beaten track. This year’s selection includes 18 places across Europe, from Spain to Georgia, and focuses on spots far from the crowds that few tourists will ever have visited. The top 10 are particularly noteworthy. Here’s why you should add each of them to your travel bucket list. Enjoy the best of...
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