Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism
Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.
Malaga Football Club players have residence fumigated after scabies outbreak
A RESIDENCE housing Malaga FC players has been fumigated following an outbreak of scabies. At least two students in the Andalucian Residence, on Calle Julio
Spain is third European country to carry out baby heart transplant
The Gregorio Maranon Hospital carried out the operation, despite the donor and child having incompatible blood types.
Seven Spanish traditions of extreme animal torture that MUST be stopped
Below we have rounded up seven of the country’s most sickening practices which must be stopped.
Cocaine seizures in Spain more than double in just ONE year
This is an incredible 40% of all cocaine captured in Europe, the interior ministry revealed.
Alicante hospital employee takes year-long sick leave on 15 different occasions
His story came to light after it was revealed he had been on sick leave for over 4,000 days between 2001 and 2006.
World’s oldest man dies in Spanish village where he lived all his life
His secret to reaching the grand old age of 113 was "to work hard. To not be weak and stay in the house."
Hepatitis A infects at least 38 people from Palma restaurant
HEPATITIS A has affected at least 38 people from an outbreak in a Palma restaurant. The first two cases were reported in mid-December, both from
Why buying a bike is the only resolution worth investing in for the New Year
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Appeal launched to get British expat mother life-saving cancer treatment
AN appeal has been launched to get a much-loved expat life-saving cancer treatment. Louise Metherell, 51, from Portsmouth, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at
ON YOUR BIKE: Why you should discover the White Villages of Andalucia by bike
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Malaga’s central hospital draws up refurbishment plans to improve ailing reputation
Under the plans, the hospital hopes to carry out the work in three stages to minimise disruption and have put aside €2.5 million for the
Spaniard Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova share first pictures of newborn twins
Enrique was the first to post, writing 'My Sunshine' as he snuggled into one of the babies, while Anna, 36, used the same caption as
Thousands of fake toys pulled from being sold for health and safety reasons
MORE than 3,200 toys have been withdrawn from sale by the Guardia Civil following concerns for safety. The toys, mainly sold in low-cost bazaars, were
Three-year-old toddler dies from meningitis in Malaga
A THREE-year-old child has died from meningitis in Malaga. The young boy succumbed to the disease in Archidona, with residents said to be devastated. Everyone
Spain officially the world leader in organ transplants after another record-breaking year
SPAIN is officially the world leader in organ transplants. There were 5,259 transplants carried out in the country last year, breaking the 2016 record of
Companies facing fines for forcing models to work in freezing conditions in Barcelona
The UGT claim the skimpy outfits constitute sexual discrimination and have filed suit against the companies with the Catalan government’s labour inspectorate.
Pioneering laws for Andalucia restaurants as region wages war on obesity
NEW laws have come into effect this week in a bid to tackle Andalucia’s growing obesity problem. The region, with 16.6% of adults and almost
Brother and sister found dead in southern Spain home had been rotting for at least a month
GUARDIA Civil are investigating the death of a brother and sister who were rotting alone in their home for four weeks. The siblings, who lived
Hundreds of extra staff called in to battle flu epidemic in southern Spain
ALMOST 500 extra staff have been call in to tackle this year’s flu epidemic in southern Spain. The last week of 2017 saw more than
French dairy company linked to Salmonella outbreak across Europe
The company distributed the product to 12 countries in the EU, have blamed an evaporation tower used for drying as the source of the contamination.
Spanish prisoner wakes up in morgue after THREE doctors declared him dead
A PRISONER has woken up in a Spanish morgue after being pronounced dead by at least three doctors. Gonzalo Montoya Jimenez, who was serving time
‘Fat’ Spanish soldiers told to lose weight or face being kicked out the force
Soldiers in Spain’s elite fighting force have been told to shed the weight amid concerns their bellies will tarnish the reputation of the Legion.
Energy Nordic: The electricity supplier that lets you make a difference
The company, which boasts a central location in Fuengirola, provides 100% green electricity Spain-wide, and is here to take the confusion out of selecting an
Cost Funerals on the Costa del Sol offers the best in dealing with the loss of a loved one
Specialising in dealing with all aspects of the loss of a loved one, with over 60 years experience in total.
Ask the Optician: For the full spec on eyewear from Marbella specialists
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