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Should Autonomous Vehicles Be Allowed On Spanish Roads?
The future of autonomous (self-driving vehicles) will be decided early next by Spain's government The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) expects the approval of a royal decree by 2024 that will establish technical requirements for the circulation of vehicles with SAE levels of autonomous driving systems 4 and 5. This would mean the possibility of cars navigating Spanish roads with complete...
Sánchez Faces Backlash Over Catalan Amnesty Deal
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez edges closer to a new term, winning support from Catalan separatists with a controversial amnesty for those involved in the failed push for independence six years ago The deal between the Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) and the centre-right comes after a week of tense negotiations and amid widespread concerns over the amnesty, which have led...
Common Painkiller Subject Of Law Suit
A Commonly Prescribed Painkiller Can Cause Life-Threatening Side Effects, Alleges A Law A Suit Representing Victims According to a report from Telecinco, Nolotil (also known as metamizole), an analgesic drug which is commonly prescribed by Spanish doctors, has caused life-threatening side effects. British patients have been found to be particularly sensitive to the drug. ADAF, an association of patients affected by...
Sweden Proposes ID Checks On Travellers
Sweden has announced it is planning to introduce ID checks for travellers to the country In an effort to maintain order and security in the country, the Swedish government is considering a new law that would permit the reintroduction of identity checks during transportation by bus, train, or passenger ship to Sweden for travellers from another country. According to the...
Albanian Gang Smashed By Police in Malaga
An Albanian cell was dismantled by Police after a string of robberies in Malaga's Puertosol The National Police have dismantled the cell of an Albanian criminal organization that is attributed with 18 robberies carried out in homes in the capital of Malaga. The police action has allowed the clarification of the latest criminal acts in the Puertosol urbanizations of Puerto de la Torre and Cerrado de Calderón,...
Electric Scooters Banned On Trains
Spain's national state-owned railway company Renfe will soon ban all electric scooters on all its trains The decision to ban electric e-scooters from trains, which is similar to those adopted by transport operators in other cities in Spain and Europe, is based on public health and traveller safety criteria. Renfe, like other passenger transport companies, will prohibit the access of electric...
Madrid Man Kills Ex-Partner and Three-Year-Old Daughter
A man in Madrid killed his ex-partner and his three-year-old daughter in a possible case of gender violence In what is being looked into as a potential case of sexist violence, the police have detained a man in connection with the stabbing of his ex-partner, a 25-year-old woman, and their 3-year-old daughter this Monday morning in a building on Jacobeo Street...
Money Laundering Network Smashed
Spanish police have smashed a major money laundering network operating in Andalucía and Cantabria In a significant breakthrough, the Guardia Civil has successfully concluded operation Praesleón, resulting in the apprehension of 34 individuals involved in money laundering associated with drug trafficking. This extensive operation unfolded over the past two years across the provinces of Málaga, Cádiz, Almería, and Cantabria. The majority...
Spain To Restart Talks On Gibraltar
Spain's foreign minister has said he is ready to restart Gibraltar talks with new UK foreign secretary José Albares (pictured below), Spain-s newly reappointed foreign minister, and the new UK foreign secretary Lord Cameron, will soon meet to discuss the status of Gibraltar which is at present in limbo. There remains an outstanding agreement between the UK and the EU...
Málaga Lights Up For Christmas
Thousands will litter the streets for the 'big switch on' of the annual Málaga Christmas light show Malaga is well known for its vibrant Christmas celebrations. The city’s Christmas lights are one of the highlights of the festive period, particularly those in Calle Larios, which are world-famous for their spectacular light and sound show. The Malaga Christmas lights switch-on will be...
Chinese Hospitals ‘Overwhelmed With Sick Children’
Hospitals in China are reportedly 'Overwhelmed With Sick Children' after a massive surge in respiratory illnesses The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, November 23, that Chinese health officials had not found any uncommon or novel infections and had given the needed information on a rise in respiratory ailments and reported child pneumonia clusters. https://twitter.com/kanthamnenis/status/1727860328342634826 Following reports from organisations like the...
Electric Scooters And Bikes Banned From Public Transport
The Spanish Government has "temporarily" suspended electric scooters and bikes from being carried on public transport Beginning on December 1, the General Directorate of Mobility on behalf of the Spanish Government has decided to "temporarily" ban electric scooters, bicycles, and other electric personal mobility vehicles from using the public transportation systems. The measure has an impact on intercity bus, metro,...
