INFOrmation Pages Index: 156 resources

Business Services

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest Spanish, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· EU Factsheet: Working in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Spanish employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

· EU Factsheets: Moving to Spain (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Spain)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Spain: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

· European Union E-Forms (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Spain)
A simple guide to the documentation required by EU citizens moving for work or study, or retiring to another EU member state.

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in the Costa Brava? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in the Costa Brava? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from Spanish to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Personal Income Tax Regulations in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information which answers the questions: Who is considered liable - residents, non-residents - for income tax in Spain? When and where should income tax be paid? What are the penalties for non-payment? What Spanish tax allowances and credits are there?

· Postal Codes and Addresses in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Posting a letter in Sapin? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of the Costa Brava. Also information on how to address and envelope and other post office information.

· Public Holidays in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Girona and the Costa Brava. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Residence Permits (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Spain)
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

· Starting a Business in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information on how to set up a Spanish business: details on the procedures involved when setting up as a self-employed sole trader, Autonomo, Limited Liability Company (SL) and New Enterprise Limited Company (SLNE). Also, how to register a company online

· Tax Regime for Employees in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information on the new tax regime for inbound employees posted to Spain: who is eligible and what the features and benefits of this regime are to the employee.

· Telefonica: Telephones in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Useful information about landline telephone, cellular phone (Movistar) and Internet options for private, domestic or business use in Spain as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Telefonica.

· Unemployment and Claiming Benefits in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Spain who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployed benefits (el paro) also information on benefits for EU employees who move to Spain, and on job seeking.

· Working in Spain (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on the right of access to employment, how to find work, tax and social advantages and employment in EU member countries.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around the Costa Brava region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Driving in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Spanish roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.

· Insuring a Vehicle in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
General information on the types of Spanish vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Spain.

· ITV Vehicle Roadworthiness in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles on the roads in Spain must be roadworthy. It is up to the car or bike owner to ensure their vehicle has a valid ITV certificate. Vehicles must be tested at an authorised centre for safety and emissions, just as for an MOT test in the UK.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Spain. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto Spanish plates.

· Road Traffic Accidents in Spain (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.

· Spanish Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in Spain: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Spanish driving test.

· The Green Card (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.

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Community Life: Costa Brava

· Administration Offices Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Girona and the Costa Brava. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· Animal Information for the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Most of these organisations speak Catalan or Spanish only.

· Bringing up Toddlers in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
Everything for parents with young children living in Spain: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

· CIA Facts & Figures: Spain (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Spain, supplied by the CIA.

· Consular Information: Foreigners Living in Spain (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
UK, US, Australian and Canadian Consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Spain's time relates to the rest of the world.

· Death & Dying in Spain (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in the Costa Brava. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Spain.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live on the Costa Brava.

· Essential Animal Information for Pets in Spain (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Essential information for owners of a pet cat or dog moving to or living in Spain: the rules for pet ownership, vaccinations and veterinarians and details on the restricted dog breeds in Spain.

· EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Spain: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Spanish social security and more.

· Families & Kids Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in the Costa Brava region.

· Gay & Lesbian on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Girona and the Costa Brava.

· Getting Married in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
Information on the Spanish marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Spain. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Having a Baby in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Spain. Who to contact and what to expect from the Spanish system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Helplines in Spain (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
Who to call if you need advice - or if you are in a position to offer help - in times of personal crisis, drug or alcohol, pregnancy or a child in crisis. With a helpful glossary to Spanish words that may be needed in an emergency.

· Living with Teenagers in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· Organisations in Spain (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include contact information on employment services in Spain, taxes in Spain, education and the recognition of diplomas in Spain and the government of Spain.

· Pet Threats & Animal Dangers (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health of dogs and other animals living in Spain.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Spain (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Spain. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Anything to do with animals on the Costa Brava - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.

· Same-Sex Marriage in Spain (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living on the Costa Brava)
Same-sex couples are allowed the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains how to have a gay wedding in Spain.

· Smokers & Smoking in Spain (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
Information on the law of January 2006 concerning smoking in public places: who it affects and where it impacts.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· The Pocket AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
You can carry a compact version of the AngloFILE with you wherever you go! The Pocket AngloFILE works with palmtop and handheld computers running PalmOS or Windows CE.

· Utilities - Service Numbers on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in Girona and the Costa Brava.

· Voting in Spain (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
If you're an EU citizen you may vote in the European Elections; and if you are resident in Spain you are eligible to vote (and even stand as a candidate) in Spanish local elections. Find out how and where to register and how and where to vote

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Costa Brava)
AngloINFO Costa Brava's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout Girona, Roses and the rest of the Costa Brava region with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Discussion Forums (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information or just to let off steam! AngloINFO's discussion forums have it all...

· AngloINFO on the Road (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
You can take it with you, thanks to AngloINFO's range of mobile offerings - information at your fingertips for owners of PalmOS or Windows CE palmtops, and now: WAP cellphones!

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Costa Brava are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address.

· AngloINFO Toolbar (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's free search and navigation companion that works with you while you surf, providing instant access to the most useful aspects of the Internet. Designed to help you find exactly what you want, as quickly as possible.

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in and around the Costa Brava.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Online phone books for Spain, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· Telephones & Internet in Spain (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Information about landline telephone, mobile phone and Internet options for private, domestic or business use in Spain as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Telefonica. Information also about WiMax wireless broadband Internet service.

· The AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility.

· What's New on AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.

· WiFi Internet Access on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Girona and the Costa Brava, elsewhere in Spain or throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Spanish and Catalan language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.

· EU Factsheets: Living in Spain (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Spain. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Spain.

· Recognition of Diplomas in Spain (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information directly from the European Union. Factsheets include information on the general system of recognition, along with information for the: paramedical professions, teachers, engineers, Lawyers, doctors, dentists, midwives and vets.

· School Holidays in Spain (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
A calendar of the school terms in the province of Girona: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation on the Costa Brava.

· Schooling in Spain (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in Spain for children in the school system on the Costa Brava. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Titles relevant to Spain on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living on the Costa Brava. Order online from Amazon.

· Bookshop: Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around the Costa Brava, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing on the Costa Brava and how to book your seat at the cinema.

· Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of the Costa Brava.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The Costa Brava has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.

· Museums & Monuments of the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?

· Television & Radio in Spain (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Spain.

· The Spanish Lottery (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
There are several weekly and annual lottery draws in Spain. Here you will find information and links on the games and the draws.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around the Costa Brava region and Girona, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in Girona and the Costa Brava, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in Girona and the Costa Brava from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in Girona and the Costa Brava, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a Spanish bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Capital Gains Tax in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the taxes due in the event of a gain on the sale of a property in Spain: the rates that will apply, as well as information on circumstance for reliefs or allowances. This information is relevant for Spanish residents and non-residents.

· Certificado de Empadronamiento: Registration at the Town Hall in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the Empadronamiento, what it is, how to register at the Ayuntamiento and the documentation required, as well as information on renewing the document and what to do if you move.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money.

· Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in Spain (The AngloFILE: Foreign Exchange & Currency Transfer)
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

· Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Glossary of Spanish Banking & Finance Terms (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Understanding the terminology in the bank, on your chequebook or bank statement and when using the ATM: a useful glossary of Spanish banking words and phrases.

· Home & Household Insurance in Spain (The AngloFILE: Spanish Insurance: Car, Home, Life)
Information on buildings and contents insurance for a house or second, holiday home in Spain: the legal obligations of a homeowner, and what options of cover they may expect for their property.

· Inheritance Tax in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on inheritance tax (ISD) in Spain: what it is, when it's payable, which heirs must pay, whether nationality is taken into account, how to calculate what's due and how to defer payment

· Life Insurance in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the types of life insurance available in Spain and how the policies protect the insured, either for a fixed period of protection of for the whole of their life. Also information for beneficiaries on making a claim.

· NIE Number in Spain: Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
All foreigners living and economically active in Spain require an NIE Foreigner's tax identification number. Here you will find out why this number is necessary - to open a bank account, buy a house and more - where to go and how to make the applicatio

· Spanish State Pensions for Foreigners (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
An introduction to pension entitlement for foreigners living in Spain. Information on who has the right to claim a Spanish pension, how the rules differ for foreigners from various EU and compliant countries, claiming and how pensions are calculated.

· Spanish Tax & Taxation in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on Spanish taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay, what exemptions are available and more.

· Spanish Tax Reforms 2007 (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on changes to the Spanish tax system in 2007: the new Income Tax Act and the Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 and the impact they have on non-resident foreigners looking to buy property in Spain.

· Wills & Inheritance in Spain (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key information to understand the various types of Spanish will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Spain.

· Wills & Probate in Spain for UK Citizens (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information about wills for UK citizens in Spain: whether a British will is valid or if a Spanish will is necessary; how the estate and will is handled by the notary, gestor or lawyer after death; and when the Escritura of Partition can be drawn up.

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Food & Drink

· Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Spain and the Costa Brava from the AngloINFO Bookshop.

· Markets on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of the Costa Brava and the rest of the Girona province.

· Spanish Food and Cuisine (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
An introduction to typical Spanish foods, from tapas and paella to the famous Spanish produce including olive oil, chorizo and serrano ham.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the English-speaking AA groups in Spain, on the Costa Brava and in Girona as well as the contact details for the English Al-Anon support groups for family of alcoholics in Spain.

· E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in Spain (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Spanish employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· Flu Pandemics: Swine and Bird flu viruses in Spain (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information from WHO (the World Health Organisation) and the Spanish Ministry of Health on the current state of influenza in the country, and the risk of pandemics.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Spanish translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.

· Notes for the Disabled on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting the Costa Brava. Information on the Spanish organisations and facilities.

· Social Security & Health Benefits in Spain (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Spanish national health care, with details on who benefits, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.

· Support Groups: Drugs, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Local Costa Brava support groups (mostly Catalan or Spanish-speaking) for drug addiction, cancer support, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Spain (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.

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House & Home Improvements

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Electricity and Home Appliances in Spain (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the Spanish domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.

· English-Spanish Building Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
Know the English, need the Spanish word? Here is a guide to some handy terminology and words used in context with building, DIY, home renovation and property in Spain.

· Guide to Building Construction in Spain (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
The process of applying for building permission for a rural or urban, new-build or renovation building project in Spain and the Costa Brava. Information on what you need, where to go and how to proceed with your building project.

· Leaving Spain & Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on what to do when moving from Spain; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Moving House in Spain (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Spanish move as much as possible.

· Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Spain (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Spain and how to get them connected to your home or office in Girona and the Costa Brava. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in Spain (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Spanish real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale on the Costa Brava you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Spain.

· English-Spanish Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Spanish real estate words and phrases.

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Spain (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Spain: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for the Costa Brava - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Spanish chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

· Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Spain (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen on the Costa Brava.

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Sport & Leisure

· Golf in Spain (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing on the Costa Brava: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

· Sailing & Boating on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations.

· Sea & Freshwater Fishing on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing licences - the permit required to fish off the Catalonia coastline or in the fresh waters of the region and information on finding out about the fishing areas.

· Skiing in the Spanish Pyrenees (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the ski-resorts and facilities of Spain - mostly found in the northern Catalonia provinces and the neighbouring Principality of Andorra. Where to go to downhill ski, snowboard, snowshoe or even heliski.

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Costa Brava's Great Outdoors (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The Costa Brava have a wide range of terrain for outdoor activities of all types: from the diving waters off the coastal cliffs of the Mediterranean, to hiking and skiing in the hills of the Pyrenees. Find out about nature and activities in the region.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Contacts: Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
All the information on the airports serving Girona and Barcelona. Up-to-the minute flight information, contacts for buses, taxis, car hire, lost luggage and links to access and parking details and information for those with reduced mobility.

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

· Bus Services on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information on getting around the Costa Brava by bus, both through the villages by regional bus and the urban bus services of the towns and Girona city. Includes details of airport shuttle buses for Girona Costa Brava and Barcelona Airports.

· Costa Brava Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

· European Health Insurance Card (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday on the Costa Brava? Going on vacation in Spain? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and links for tourists to Spain, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the Costa Brava.

· Trains & Railways on the Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around the Costa Brava.

· Travel Guides - Costa Brava (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The information you need when planning a visit to the Costa Brava- from anywhere in the world - or from within Spain itself.

· Travel Guides - Spain (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

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Yachts & Sailing

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Yachts & Sailing)
The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.