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  • La economía británica recibe un impulso económico de casi 12 millones de euros gracias a las Olimpiadas de Londres

    La economía británica ha recibido un impulso del comercio y la inversión de 11.500 millones de euros gracias a los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos en el primer año de un programa de actividades y eventos de cuatro años de du…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reino Unido se confirma como principal destino europeo para la inversión extranjera directa

    Según las cifras de inversión anual definitivas publicadas hoy, Reino Unido ha seguido reforzando su posición como principal destino europeo para la inversión extranjera directa (IED).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Top tips for what to do - Forest Fire

    In light of the high risk of forest fires this season, British Consul Paul Rodwell discussed with Irene Rodríguez, Director of Emergencies for the Valencian Community, what should be done in the event of a fire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consulates in Spain assist more than 4,600 Britons last year

    Spain, the country most popular with British tourists and expatriates, saw significant decreases in arrests, detentions and hospitalisation cases – mainly due to local initiatives involving consular staff, police and hospita…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • “La experiencia y el know-how de las empresas vascas están reconocidos y solicitados en todo el mundo”

    En su visita al País Vasco, el Embajador británico Giles Paxman se reunió con el Círculo de Empresarios Vascos, en Bilbao, a los que se dirigió con un discurso sobre cómo ayudar a las empresas a competir en una economía glob…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • “La experiencia y el know-how de las empresas vascas están reconocidos y solicitados en todo el mundo”

    En su visita al País Vasco, el Embajador británico Giles Paxman se reunió con el Círculo de Empresarios Vascos, en Bilbao, a los que se dirigió con un discurso sobre cómo ayudar a las empresas a competir en una economía glob…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • “Know someone going to Benicassim? Make sure they see this video”, advises Alicante Consulate

    The Benacassim festival is the largest in Spain and British fans make up around 80% of festival goers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Get insurance that covers all your holidays activities in Spain

    Survey shows 50% of Britons fail to check that they are covered for adventurous sports

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stay Safe in Pamplona’s Fiestas

    The San Fermín Fiesta – including the Running of the Bulls – will take place in Pamplona, Spain from 6–14 July 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office urges British nationals to take care on balconies in popular holiday hotspots in Spain

    Two young Britons have already been seriously injured this summer after falling from balconies while on holiday in Spain, the Foreign Office has warned - on top of four fatalities and a total of 18 falls across the country l…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy appoints new Consul for Canary Islands and Andalucia

    The British Embassy announced that Charmaine Arbouin has been appointed as British Consul for the Consulates covering the Canary Islands and Andalucia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Giles Paxman: “Para prosperar, la UE tiene que ser más flexible”

    Ayer se celebró en la residencia del Embajador Británico en España, Giles Paxman, la Recepción Queen’s Birthday Party en honor del cumpleaños de SM la Reina Isabel II.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Spain making their health systems more efficient

    The conference “Making National Health Systems Sustainable” took place on Friday 7 June at the British Embassy Madrid.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rabies in Spain: update 19 June 2013

    A dog in the city of Toledo, central Spain was confirmed to have rabies on 5 June 2013.

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  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain

    Mr Simon Manley CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain, and non-resident Ambassador to Andorra.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Investigators say Spain is number one for ‘benefit fraud abroad’

    With an estimated 800,000 Britons living in Spain, it’s the number one country in the world for Britons committing ‘benefit fraud abroad’

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • “Spend your time at the festival, not with us”, Foreign Office warns music fans visiting Spain

    British music fans heading for festivals in Spain this summer are being warned to keep their possessions safe from thieves if they want to avoid spending time with the police and British Consulates instead of enjoying the mu…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enjoy a trouble-free music festival in Spain this summer

    If you are going to a music festival abroad, get the inside track on how to enjoy without getting into any hassle

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Emergency consular assistance in Spain

    Emergency contact numbers for consular assistance may be disrupted on 15-16 June. Alternative telephone numbers are available.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rabies in Spain

    According to information from the public health authorities in Spain, a dog in the city of Toledo, central Spain was confirmed to have rabies on 5 June 2013.

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