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Climate experts look ahead to COP26

Posted by Amy Bell
On September 17, 2021

“It was a privilege and an honour to share the panel. We all have a part to play in combating global challenges, I am sure with what I heard our grandchildren will have a brighter future to look forward to” David Reavley, CEO, Solar Water Hosted by Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department for International […]

Arcadia, History, and Cream Tea

Posted by Julia Burns
On July 3, 2021

By Jimmy Burns The BSS chairman enjoys a post-lock down family English ‘mini-break’ in Cambridge, retracing the step of others, including his late Spanish mother. I was about to tap into a recording of the 1969 Pink Floyd song Grantchester Meadows on my I-Phone inspired by the place to which it gives […]

What next for the Balearics?

Posted by Julia Burns
On July 3, 2021

By Anna Nicholas As a leading Spanish holiday destination, the cluster of islands, comprising Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera, has suffered greatly as a consequence of the pandemic. A long term resident author shares her experience and hopes for better times. The tourism industry has been left reeling and grappling for […]

5 Secret Places To Relax On Holiday

Posted by Julia Burns
On July 3, 2021

By Cristina Jaramillo Beyond Cudillero, Santillana del Mar, Ciudad Rodrigo, Chinchón, Peñíscola, Capileria, Vejer de la Frontera and many other villages known for their beauty in Spain, we discover in a discreet second row five charming and quiet destinations to rest. Olmeda de las Fuentes (Madrid) Surrounded by nature and only […]

Plastic Energy – The world leader in turning waste plastic back to plastic – sets up technology HQ in UK

Posted by Jonny hough
On June 16, 2021

PLASTIC ENERGY Limited, a company with a unique process to recycle plastic waste on a global and commercial scale, has set up its Technology HQ in London with the aim of establishing a global business.

Salir en Madrid

Posted by Julia Burns
On May 17, 2021

by Cristina Jaramillo After COVID19, “las terrazas” have multiplied in the Spanish capital. We discover some of the best urban gardens where you can have a good meal in a nice atmosphere. El Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller C/ Montera, 37 reservas_grupos@salvadorbachiller.com restaurantesalvadorbachiller.es En plena calle Montera y cuando menos lo esperas, […]

Eating Out in London

Posted by Julia Burns
On May 17, 2021

by BSS members Londoners have had to wait longer than Madrileños to relive the joys of al fresco eating. But here are some hopeful tips for residents and visitors. A Market for All Seasons Before it moved back across the river to Bracken House, the Financial Times office on Southwark Bridge, was […]

María Dueñas Exclusive Interview. Recording available now

Posted by Cristina A-C
On May 7, 2021

The Best-selling Spanish author María Dueñas in conversation with Jimmy Burns to mark the launch of her latest novel Sira. Maria Dueñas and Jimmy Burns went in depth in Sira´s plot, which allowed them to run over Maria Dueñas´ bibliography, and her passion and admiration for the anglosaxon culture.

A Guide to Sira’s London

Posted by Julia Burns
On May 1, 2021

By Jimmy Burns To mark the BritishSociety’s presentation on May 6th of María Dueñas long-awaited sequel novel, we retrace the heroine Sira’s footsteps through post-war London as she takes up a new secret assignment. Sira stays at the Victorian villa of her English mother-in-law Lady Olivia Bonnard, in The Boltons, zona que había […]

Challenges and opportunities for Spain in times of COVID-19

Posted by Cristina A-C
On April 13, 2021

ElCano Royal Institute has published this interesting working paper “Challenges and opportunities for Spain in times of COVID-19” by William Chislett. Download the report here