Costa del Sol
Paperwork slows animal protection
IN a move sure to delight those who insist that bears, elephants, tigers and other creatures do not ride bicycles, leap through rings of fire, or roller-skate voluntarily, live circus animals may soon be protected in Malaga, although legal mumbo-jumbo is currently clouding the issue. The documentation in question comprises a... Read more
Luxury tourism ‘crucial’ for local market
TOURISM Costa del Sol (TCS) and Andalucian Tourism have sent a combined delegation to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) trade show in…
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Plumes of smoke from burning bus cause worries across Marbella
AN enormous plume of smoke generated by a burning bus parked in the neighbourhood of Isdabe, which is technically just in Estepona…
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Mijas council chaos as Ciudadanos break agreement with PP
RELATIONS between the left-leaning Cuidadanos (C’s) and right-wing Popular Party (PP) in Mijas reached a new low on Tuesday April 26, as…
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Costa Blanca North
Around the world in a campervan
A URUGUAYAN couple from Tarragona with two Valencia-born children already sound impressively cosmopolitan. But all four plan to see much more of the world, having set off on a campervan journey that will take them from Barcelona to Montevideo. On the way they will visit and interview ‘people who are transforming... Read more
Benidorm taking annual pilgrimage
BENIDORM’S Nuestra Señora del Rocio Society began the traditional preparations for the annual pilgrimage to Almonte. Society members on foot and around 100…
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Not just a pretty face!
GUADALEST is the only Alicante municipality amongst the 44 towns and villages officially certified as Spain’s loveliest. To belong to this exclusive club…
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Is Benidorm finally set for AVE shuttle link?
THERE is a new twist in the exhaustive tale of the Benidorm AVE shuttle link, with the Department of Infrastructure boldly proclaiming…
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Costa Blanca South
Arrabbiata be thy name as Pastafarians hit Alicante
PASTAFARIANS associated with the Alicante branch of the Flying Spaghetti Monster church have applied for permission to use the city’s official band for an event to be held on Playa del Coco beach on May 8. An official petition was submitted this week, confirmed city spokesperson Paloma Serrano. “The city hall will... Read more
New exhibition honours fallen police officers
THE Director General of the Civil Guard, Arsenio Fernandez de Mesa, presented the official opening of an exhibition entitled: ‘The Guardia Civil…
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Broken promises
STILL reeling from the sucker punch of the British government clamping down on expatriates using the National Health Service, local residents across…
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Park is nothing more than a giant dog toilet
ON July 31, more than 100 concerned Torrevieja residents attended a meeting at Casa Ventura Restaurant to discuss the stoppage of works…
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Costa de Almeria
Dead sea turtle in San Jose
A LARGE sea turtle was discovered dead in the sea off the coast of San Jose last weekend. The animal was discovered by a group of divers from Isub scuba-diving centre. The divers immediately contacted marine rescue group Equinac which dispatched volunteers to the scene. The turtle, a leatherback, one of the... Read more
Smuggler makes a hash of things
THE Guardia Civil have apprehended a 35-year-old man from Nijar as he attempted to pass through customs at the Port of Almeria…
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Chock a dock
THE acting Minister of Development, Ana Pastor, has inaugurated the initial phase of the new seawall in Almeria port, a project which…
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Axarquia - Costa Tropical
Nesting birds cause a careful clean-up
THE Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Environment for the Council of Andalucia in Malaga has urged the town hall of Nerja to take the necessary measures to avoid irreparable damage to the Kentish plover wader birds (Charadrius alexandrinus), that have made their nests in some areas along... Read more
The ever-present dangers of DAFO
In a quiet little village, Puente don Manuel on Friday April 14, about 150 expatriates were crammed into Mis…
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A touching tribute to a local music legend
A MAGICAL evening was had by all at a memorial music bash at Dom and Cath’s Sciroccos’ in Venta…
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Man with suspected Paris terrorist link arrested
A FRENCHMAN believed to have supplied weapons to terrorist Amedy Coulibaly, who was behind several terrorist attacks in Paris…
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Mallorca
Mallorca imposes ‘eco tax’ on tourists
A NEW ‘eco-tax’ is being faced upon arrival by holidaymakers to Mallorca this summer. This new tax follows months of discussion by local government and will consist of up to around £2 a night depending on the hotel which has been booked. The tax is to hit the popular destinations in... Read more
Mercadona buys local products
MERCADONA has spent €140 million on purchases from Balearic providers. The supermarket has made collaborative agreements with the primary sector providers. The chain…
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Worries over water shortage
THE Balearic government cannot guarantee that the desalination plant in Palma will be able to work at full capacity this summer. Repair work…
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Patient waiting time down
THE waiting time for patients of the Balearic public health service is now on average 95.6 days for surgery, representing a reduction…
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Sports
Tense but goalless game for Man City v Real Madrid
AFTER a tense 0-0 draw at the Etihad stadium on April 26, Man City’s first-ever Champions League semi-final win is still within grasp. Real Madrid, with their star player Ronaldo sat on the bench, found it hard to triumph after a couple of missed opportunities. Goalkeeper Joe Hart was deserved...
Spotlight
Solar Energy - now a very attractive investment!
Introduction to Solar Energy Seminar - Thursday April 28 at the NH Hotel San Pedro, Marbella Solar i...
Invest in your health with ASSSA
Some people are mainly focused on the price when they look for a health insurance and they decide to...
Raising awareness of diabetes
THE incidence of diabetes has reached epidemic proportions across the globe, causing the World Healt...
Current improvements to the marina at Port Calanova
PORT CALANOVA, situated in the bay of Palma between Cala Mayor and Illetas, is currently making impr...
Better facilities, better categories
FOUR Benidorm hotels belonging to the Servigroup chain have recently been awarded higher categories...
Hola Credito can help you to pay your bills
APRIL can be an irritating month, as sometimes a whole raft of bills arrive together due to companie...
