The world’s biggest and most famous tomato fight in Spain has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, in yet another blow to the country’s tourism industry. La Tomatina, in which 20,000 revellers pelt each other with ripe tomatoes, is held each summer in the town of Bunol, Valencia. It attracts competitors and spectators from … Read more
Royal families from across the world have been continuing their dedicated work from home amid the coronavirus crisis. While the public may be more used to seeing the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, in a glittering tiara, and Queen Maxima, 48, wearing bold and colourful dresses, photos and videos of the royals in the last few … Read more
Spain’s edict that children on lockdown will be allowed outside but ONLY to run errands with adults parents is blasted by parents Spain confirmed today children will be allowed outdoors with restrictions Kids under 14 will be able to accompany parents to supermarkets or the bank Sparked backlash from parents demanding their kids be allowed … Read more
Spain’s best-known bull running festival in the northern town of Pamplona has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, Pamplona city hall said today. The San Fermin celebration is centuries old and typically attended by hundreds of thousands of people. During the celebration half-tonne fighting bulls chase hundreds of daredevils, many of whom wear traditional … Read more
The site of a famed battle between Hannibal and a 100,000-strong hoard of angry Spanish tribesmen has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought the great clash may have occurred on the banks of the Tagus river between Driebes and Illana in Guadalajara in 220 BC, according to new research. Academics claim the battle happened … Read more
British parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe — with one in 30 claiming they are ‘opposed to absolutely all vaccines’, a study has found. A survey of five European countries revealed that parents in Spain have the most positive feelings towards vaccination, while their French counterparts have the least. However, Germany and … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Super-rich lockdown flouters hold the key to Britain’s back door: How private jets are flying hundreds of passengers from coronavirus hotspots into UK due to ‘lax border controls’ A staggering 545 private planes entered UK since lockdown began on March 23 Among them were 25 from Spain and 15 from US – world’s worst-affected nation … Read more
Can Vitamin D help fight against the coronavirus? Scientist investigate after study found taking the supplement saw 50 per cent fall in chest infections A ten week trial involving Covid-19 patients will test the effects of Vitamin D Vitamin is produced by exposing skin to sun and is good for the immune system Study found … Read more
Doctors around the globe report that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine seems the most effective treatment they’ve tried for coronavirus patients – but less than half as many doctors are prescribing it in the US as in other hard-hit countries like Spain. A survey of 6,200 doctors around the globe reveals that while few corners of … Read more