The Spanish economy in 2011 is still reeling, as shown by the latest Spanish unemployment figures. These show that unemployment in Spain now stands at a horrifying 21.3% – meaning that some 4.91 million people are out of work in Spain. It seems inevitable that the feared 5 million mark for people out of work in Spain will be reached [...]
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I defy anyone who comes to Valencia city not to be entranced by the City of Arts and Sciences. It is, justifiably, one of the greatest tourist attractions in Spain and a tribute to modern Spanish vision and design. Indeed, the City of Arts and Sciences is such a triumph that, alone, it makes any visit to Spain worthwhile. However, [...]
POLITICS IN SPAIN! Politics in Spain can appear somewhat baffling and therefore is a subject often ignored by most foreigners in Spain. However, some understanding is worthwhile – if for no better reason than that it makes life in Spain more interesting and the modern culture of Spain a little more comprehensible. Of course, Spain is geographically huge and has [...]
On the 22nd of May 2011 there will be elections in Spain for 13 of the 17 autonomous regions and for the municipalities. So what – you may say! These are not national elections so what difference will they make to me? Well, the local elections in Spain are really important. Indeed, the results of the local elections are [...]
Yesterday, Levante (a Spanish newspaper) had an interesting article about banks in Spain following their recent rating by Moody’s. Moody’s, of course, are an American credit rating agency (like Fitch and Standard and Poor) who analyse the financial position of companies (and governments). They are very influential and their assessment of a business or government can have a real affect [...]
One of the most notable aspects to any Easter holidays in Spain is the appearance of the Capuchins. All of a sudden, throughout Spain, you can see gorgeous religious processions with the people concerned resplendent in costumes that mimic the Klu Klux Klan – albeit far more colourful! Semana Santa (Easter week) is a very important time for anyone religious [...]
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Valencian oranges are world renowned for their sweetness, size and extraordinary colour. Although they are now grown throughout the world, you can still not better Valencian oranges grown and harvested in their native soil in Valencia, Spain. In fact, one of the most notable aspects to Valencia Province in Spain is the extensive evergreen citrus groves that extend as far [...]
There was an interesting article about tourism in Spain today in Levante (a Spanish newspaper covering the Levant). In January Exelter, a Spanish tourist association, predicted a growth in tourism in Spain, this year, of 1% – which they have now revised to 2%. This is almost two and a half times greater than that predicted by the Bank of [...]
Well, what an extraordinary weekend we have had in Valencia Province – and particularly around Gandia! Not only was Saturday the hottest day in April for fifty eight years but it was also the day during which two major forest fires broke out within the area. Fires in Spain are, of course, not uncommon. The land tends to be tinder [...]
As I have written before (see Controversial Spain), one of the surprises about Spain is that it is, to all intents and purposes, not the staid and conservative country it may seem from afar. Indeed, common misconceptions about the culture of Spain are that Spain is a bulwark of Catholicism and ‘old fashioned’ family values – all set amidst a [...]
Sadly, once again, I have had to put state health care in Spain to the test – which is why Culture Spain has been down on Posts over the past few days. On Tuesday, my beloved son collapsed and I had to rush him into our local hospital (Gandia), where he remains now (almost a week later). Needless to say, [...]
Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and over 53 million people came here last year. This is great news for the tourist industry, but if you take a moment to think about that number it begins to seem a bit overwhelming - not least because Spanish tourist spots are becoming incredibly crowded. This works for [...]
So, the Borgias are in fashion again! Neil Jordan has just filmed the first ten hours of a TV series that is due to hit our television screens at any time and that is being now promoted aggressively. I just wonder what the series will be like – as the Borgias were nothing if not controversial. The trouble is that [...]