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What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?
Nov 5, 2024 · Why do people in Spain say DANA rather than storm? If you’re a Spanish speaker or have lived in Spain for a few years, you might be familiar with the term gota fría, literally meaning ‘cold drop’.. For many years this was the most common terminology used by Spaniards, and as such DANA is a relatively new concept.
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 Valencia's president is being blamed for Spain's flood …
Nov 5, 2024 · Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (L) next to Valencian president Carlos Mazón. (Photo by Manaure Quintero / AFP) Although Spain’s PM and even the royals have felt the ire of flood victims, it was Valencia's president who closed down the region’s emergencies unit, put climate change deniers in the government and sent out the alert six hours late.
EXPLAINED: What are the laws around cannabis in Spain?
Oct 23, 2024 · Medical cannabis. Spain produces a lot of medical cannabis, but not for Spaniards. Medical Plants S.L.U - a subsidiary of a big Spanish agricultural company - are just one of several growers legally approved by the Spanish government to cultivate and export cannabis for medicinal purposes in other countries.. In Spain, there …
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.
IN IMAGES: Spain's Valencia reels from its worst floods this century
Oct 30, 2024 · Other parts of Spain, including Málaga, Murcia and Albacete, have been affected as well, but it’s Valencia province which has borne the brunt of this DANA, and especially where the most shocking images of the destructive weather phenomenon have been shared.. In Picanya, 17 km from Valencia city, residents were shocked as the floods tore down a local bridge.
FACT CHECK: Spain's non-lucrative visa doesn't have to be …
Nov 21, 2024 · Fortunately, the confusion and worries have lasted just one day, as the publication of the new regulations in Spain's Official State Bulletin (BOE) on November 20th clarify the rules for non-lucrative visa renewals for the remainder of 2024 and one would presume at least 2025.. Under Article 64 of this very long legal document, the BOE states "The renewed temporary residence permit will be ...
Heavy rain lashes Málaga as Spain hit by floods again
Nov 13, 2024 · There were already floods in Málaga two weeks ago. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) The torrential rain and flooding forecast for Málaga on Wednesday has become a reality, with the capital and its airport now partially under water, as other parts of the country also suffer the consequences of this latest DANA storm.
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 …