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Euroviews. Dose dispensing is the solution healthcare providers and patients have been searching for ǀ View

Although modern medical treatments are saving lives, an increase in the lack of therapeutic adherence in patients - especially those that are polymedicated - is noticed across the continent. In other words, their behaviour does not correspond with the recommendations or prescriptions of the doctor.

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British expat in Spain 'frustrated' as 15 year rule bars her from vote

60% of all British nationals resident in EU countries will be unable to vote in the UK's 2nd General Election in three years, which takes place on Thursday. They are barred from doing so because of a 2002 law which prevents people voting after 15 years.

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Far right Vox party strikes a chord with disenchanted Spaniards

The city of Parla, south of Madrid, is a traditional left wing stronghold. Vox champions national unity while promising to halt illegal immigration and political corruption. Here that message struck a chord.

Spain

Thousands protest in Madrid against climate change

Thousands of people have marched through Madrid to demand more action be taken against climate change. It comes as the COP25 climate change conference continues in the Spanish capital.

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Euroviews. Catalonia is the EU’s canary in a coalmine when it comes to its citizens’ democratic rights ǀ View

“They will not dare, right?” If I had a cent for every time a European politician, advisor or journalist asked me that regarding what is Spain ready to do to keep Catalonia inside its ranks, I would be rich by now.

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Dozens rescued from their homes after severe floods inundate Spain

Around a hundred people have been evacuated and dozens more rescued from their homes after severe flooding hit parts of the Murcia region of Spain.

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Spanish farmers work with private enterprise to combat desertification

Up to 70% of the entire Spanish countryside could become dry and arid if recovery measures are not taken quickly

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'Black Friday, black planet': Anti-consumer protests in Spain, France

Greenpeace activists staged a protest displaying a giant banner in the heart of Madrid that read: "Consumerism = climate crisis" during 'Black Friday' and protesters gathered outside online retailer Amazon's headquarters in France.

Spain

Sunbathers come to aid of exhausted migrants on Gran Canaria beach

Two dozen people disembarked a rickety boat on Aguila beach in Gran Canaria, with members of the public joining emergency workers in coming to their aid.

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Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach

Sunbathers soaking up the rays in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers on November 29 after a rickety boat carrying two dozen migrants landed unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago.

Spain

Activist confronts Spanish far-right on gender violence declaration

On Monday, Vox refused to sign a declaration presented by Madrid's city council condemning violence against women.

Spain

Catalan separatists approve talks with Spanish socialists

A Catalan separatist party in Spain voted to support a Socialist-led Spanish government, demanding talks on independence.

Spain

First transatlantic cocaine submarine found off the coast of Spain

Two men have been arrested and a third has escaped.

France

Wave of polar air threatens Europe-wide cold snap

Along with the arrival of December could be the arrival of a fresh wave of cold polar air, according to weather experts.

Spain

Ryanair cabin baggage policy 'abusive' and invalid — Spanish court

A court in Spain has found Ryanair's cabin baggage policy to be "abusive" and has deemed it invalid after a customer case.

Spain

Why Spain is tracking smartphone users on a massive scale

Spain's National Institute of Statistics has launched a controversial survey this week involving tracking mobile phones on a massive scale, without the consent of customers.

Spain

Watch: Fabulous flamenco as video toasts Spain's universal art form

"Flamenco doesn't make distinctions, it distinguishes us," according to a Madrid dance school.

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Havana, Cuba marks 500th anniversary with fireworks

Havana celebrated its 500th anniversary with a colourful and impressive fireworks display — and a historic state visit by Spain's King Felipe.

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COMMISSION IMPOSSIBLE

In our State of the Union this week, we report that Hungary and the UK are the two outstanding countries with no confirmed EU commissioner. Meanwhile in Spain, political negotiations continue aimed at forming a government. Talks follow last Sundays inconclusive election result.

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Catalan conundrum for European Parliament after top court opinion

The EU's top court opinion is a boost for the Catalan separatist movement and Oriol Junqueras, who was voted into the European Parliament in May despite being detained in Spain since 2017 following an illegal independence referendum.