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Why is Spain's Valencia region so prone to destructive flooding?
Oct 30, 2024 · The second reason is that the modification of the coastline over the last century and a half, especially after the urbanisation and creation of tourist areas and resorts, which emerged in the 1960s, has put it at risk of flooding.
EXPLAINED: How Spain's floods will disrupt travel for weeks
Oct 31, 2024 · Cars lay on the train tracks that pass through the town of Alfafar in Valencia after the devastating floods. Photo: José Jordan/AFP Whether it be by road, train or plane, travel in Spain could be challenging for weeks if not months given the …
San Sebastián: What to know about Spain's biggest film festival
Sep 19, 2024 · The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, kicks off on Friday September 20th. Here are 10 fascinating anecdotes and pieces of information that will help you understand its importance to Spanish culture.
Why Spain is destroying dams in the middle of a drought
Apr 24, 2023 · So why does Spain appear to be so wasteful during a period of drought? A 2021 study by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) found that far from contributing to worsening the drought, the demolition of river barriers has a very positive environmental impact, calling it “the fastest, easiest and cheapest measure to restore a river”.
What are the big regional stereotypes across Spain? - The Local …
Oct 12, 2024 · The huge box office success of Spanish comedies Ocho Apellidos Vascos (Eight Basque Surnames) and Ocho Apellidos Catalanes (Eight Catalan Surnames), which deal heavily with regional stereotypes, is testament to these enduring clichés.. Sometimes stereotypes used in Spain can be due to admiration or affection, other times it’s light joshing, but on occasions it can be prejudiced and offensive.
11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
Oct 11, 2024 · Isabella I of Castile, queen and conqueror. Arguably the most influential Spanish woman of all time. Here’s a quick summary of her exploits: she and her husband unified Spain after centuries of Moorish occupation, she reorganised the government system, brought the crime rate down, unburdened the kingdom of Castile and Leon of the enormous debt brought on by her brother, ordered the ...
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Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they still …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Spanish-American relationship hasn't always been a friendly or trusting one. However, the rapport is much more cordial than it once was, with current US President Joe Biden having referred to Spain as an "indispensable ally".
The new rules for e-scooters in Spain in 2024 - The Local Spain
Dec 21, 2023 · A woman rides an electric scooter on the promenade at Barceloneta Beach. Photo: Pau BARRENA/AFP. As the popularity of electric scooters continues to rise in Spain, 2024 will see new rules brought in to try and better regulate them and avoid accidents.