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- Myth-buster: Have schools in Spain banned pork and introduced halal menus?
on May 14, 2026 at 10:16 amSeveral posts circling online claim that Spain will soon introduce halal menus in its school canteens. Is there any truth to this?
- ‘Not a permanent solution’: Why immigration may not rejuvenate Spain
on May 14, 2026 at 9:07 amMany in Spain have pointed to the growing migrant population as a solution to the country’s ageing population. But a new study by an influential think tank has cast doubt over this widely held belief.
- 10 apps that will help you with bureaucracy in Spain
on May 14, 2026 at 8:17 amWe all know that Spanish bureaucracy can be difficult to deal with, but these apps can make it just that little bit easier.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
on May 14, 2026 at 6:50 amPollen levels soar in Spain, 80 percent of Spaniards blame accommodation aimed at foreigners for rent rises, reforms to pharmaceutical co-payment system, and more news from Spain on Thursday 14th May.
- British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
on May 13, 2026 at 12:18 pmBritish chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain’s top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.