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Conor Faulkner

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Valencia-based freelance writer and journalist from Sheffield. Work featured in: The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Independent, Monocle, The New European, The Local, Tribune, Jacobin, Euronews, Byline Times, among many others.

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The Guardian: Would the NBA's transatlantic expansion strip the soul of European basketball?

The Guardian: Would the NBA's transatlantic expansion strip the soul of European basketball?

The league is exploring plans to set up a competition in Europe. But, from playing style to fan culture, it w…

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The Independent: Meet the left-wing outrider who could teach Starmer a bit of Spanish 'Sanchismo'

The Independent: Meet the left-wing outrider who could teach Starmer a bit of Spanish 'Sanchismo'

By weaving a narrative, having charisma and taking risks, Pedro Sánchez has reshaped Spain, says Conor Faulkn…

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The New European - The case for Benidorm

The New European - The case for Benidorm

While many cities in Spain struggle to cope with the effects of mass tourism, Benidorm's sustainable model al…

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Seville, the 'frying pan of Europe', holds the secrets to managing the blistering summer heat - M...

Seville, the 'frying pan of Europe', holds the secrets to managing the blistering summer heat - M...

As temperatures continue to soar, heatwaves have become a Spanish tradition. The city of Seville is drawing o…

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Mick Lynch Tells Jacobin: The Working Class Is Back

Mick Lynch Tells Jacobin: The Working Class Is Back

Leader of Britain's RMT railworkers' union Mick Lynch has become the most prominent face of the fight against…

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The Guardian: Barcelona and Real Madrid's rivalry thrives on the basketball court too

The Guardian: Barcelona and Real Madrid's rivalry thrives on the basketball court too

The showdown channels centuries of Spanish tension and pride - and may soon collide with the NBA's ambitions …

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UK to hike price of Electronic Travel Authorisation for foreign travellers Original

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By Conor Faulkner
| The Local (Europe) Verified
The UK government is set to hike the cost of its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by a further 25 percent. From April 8th the fee will rise from £16 to £20 (€18 to €23), a 25 percent increase. This follows a previous increase from £10 to £16 that was implemented in 2025. "As with all our fees, the cost of an ETA is kept under review, and we intend to increase the cost of an ETA to £20 in the future.
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Spain to scrap penalty for non-residents paying 'millionaire tax'

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By Conor Faulkner
| The Local (Spain) Verified
Spain's Ministry of Finance is preparing a change to its so-called "tax on large fortunes", meaning that affluent foreigners will be able to access a tax shield limit to prevent being overcharged. This follows a legal ruling in December that extended the shield to foreigners paying wealth tax in Spain. The reform, despite being described as "small print" in the Spanish press, will essentially resolve a form of tax discrimination affecting non-resident taxpayers in Spain.
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Spain to allow unions and NGOs to do residency paperwork on behalf of migrants

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By Conor Faulkner
| The Local (Spain) Verified
The Spanish government has approved a new registry for specialist groups that work with migrants to allow them to complete paperwork and immigration procedures on their behalf. The measure is expected to be mainly used by trade unions and NGOs and intended to reinforce the efficiency, transparency and legal certainty in the processing of immigration cases in Spain.
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