SUMMER NEWS

There has been a large forest fire on a Spanish island. Which one?

La Gomera

Which uninhabited Spanish islet has been on the news lately?

Isla de Tierra. Some immigrants have arrived on the island on “pateras”.

What economic policy measure taken by the government has been very criticized?

Suspending the Christmas bonus for government employees.

Reducing unemployment pay.

An increase in the value added tax from 18% to 21%.

What new discovery was made about the missing children in Cordoba?

Charred (carbonizado) bones declared human found in a homemade oven at a property owned by the grandparents. The bones included children’s teeth. They are thought to have been killed by their father, who claimed they had been kidnapped at a park.

Why has Borja become famous recently?

Ecce Homo was damaged by an elderly woman who decided to restore the masterpiece. Cecilia Giménez, 81, tried to restore a painting in her local church. She is in bed after an anxiety attack. She feels overwhelmed (abrumada) because of the media frenzy over the damage. She told the press that the priest knew about her attempts at restoration. The mishap (percance, contratiempo) has not only become a hit on social networks, but it has seen a mass of tourists descending on the town.

Which important project has ended up in Madrid and not in Barcelona?

Eurovegas, a gaming and leisure complex.

Which law has been changed related to paperless immigrants?

They will have to pay for their health.

In which city was the EURO final held?

Kiev

Which were the host countries for the EURO 2012?

Poland and Ukraine

Which countries played in the EURO final?

Spain and Italy

What was the score in the EURO final?

Spain 4 – Italy 0

Which three major tournaments has Spain won in a row?

Spain makes history as the first side to win three successive major international tournaments: Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.

Who was the Spanish flag-bearer at the Olympic Games?

Pau Gasol

Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?

Michael Phelps (22 medals)

Who won three gold medals in 100m, 200m, and 4x100m?

Usain Bolt

What day did the Olympic Games Start?

27th July

Which comedian made an appearance during the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony?

Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean). He played ‘Chariots of Fire’.

How many athletes lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony?

Seven

Which country topped the medals table at the Olympic Games?

USA – 104 medals

Name a Spanish athlete who won a gold medal.

- Marina Alabau – sailing

- Joel González – taekwondo

- Tamara Echegoyen

Ángela Pumariega

Sofía Toro – sailing

Which two Spanish brothers won a medal at the Olympics?

Pau and Marc Gasol

Which athlete has been at the Olympics and Paralympics at the same games?

Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee South African runner has competed at the London Games against the world's best able-bodied athletes. He ran in the 4x400-meter relay final.

Who was the Spanish flag-bearer at the Paralympic Games?

Teresa Perales

Who has won the Spanish vuelta cycling race?

Alberto Contador

Who was awarded with the Prince of Asturias prize in sports category?

Iker Casillas and Xavi Hernández

Who won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award?

Andrés Iniesta

Which team won the UEFA Super Cup?

Atlético de Madrid

What was the score at the UEFA Super Cup?

At. Madrid 4 – Chelsea 1

Which team won the Spanish Supercup?

Real Madrid won the cup 4–4 on aggregate (on away goals).