Figures for the hotel industry issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that, for the month of July, the number of overnight stays was down by 4.8% when compared to the same month in 2008.
31 deaths on the roads at the weekend
A total of 31 people lost their lives on the roads in Spain between 15:00 on Friday and midnight on Sunday, with a further 9 people seriously injured.
Domestic tourism appears to be holding up
National tourism to the Costa del Sol appears to be holding up, compensating for a drop in international visitors.
Fall in unemployment for July
According to the ational Employment Institute (INEM), unemployment fell by 20,794 in July, the third consecutive monthly decrease.
7th Influenza A fatality in Spain
A 34 year old man has died in the Hospital General in Villarrobledo, Albacete, to become the seventh Influenza A fatality in Spain. The man had been suffering from a severe illness and had been in hospital since July 12th.
Sixth Influenza A fatality in Spain
A 53 year old man from Valencia has become the sixth Influenza A fatality in Spain. The man was in the ICU at the Hospital La Ribera de Alzira (Valencia) and is believed to have been suffering from other medical problems.
A big surprise
Jessica Wanstall, an eleven year old from Sittingbourne, Kent, went on a fishing trip with her dad in north-east Spain and ended up catching a wopper. Jessica and her dad were fishing in the Ebro river when the youngster hooked a catfish. It turned out to be 193 pounds (13 stone 8lbs) and measured almost three metres in length. According …
Spain into semis of the Davis Cup
It’s all been going on in Marbella where Spain have secured a place in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after edging out Germany by 3 rubbers to 2. Spain now face Israel in the semis.
Spain beaten 2-0 by the USA in Confederations Cup
Spain, looking for a place in the final of the Confederations Cup and a world record number of games without defeat, have been beaten 2-0 by the USA.
Spain rejects EU fishing license proposal
Spain, along with most other EU members, has rejected a proposal by Brussels to introduce a sort of points system license for fishermen.