THE FAMOUS caves of Rojales are back in action this weekend with new exhibitions, following the latest relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Local Councillor for Culture and Historical and Natural Heritage, Inmaculada Chazarra, is relieved at new health restrictions, 2allowing people to enjoy this incomparable historical and natural space.” THE BOTIJO: An ornate example of the […]
THE former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is expected to appear in an Italian court next week, but his arrest in Sardinia threatens to destabilize peace talks between Catalan separatists and the Spanish state. The 58-year-old has returned to work at the headquarters of the European Parliament in Brussels after his arrest and release in Sardinia
THE region of Valencia has moved into a new phase of ‘de-escalation’ of COVID-19 restrictions which begins on Tuesday, September 28 and will last until October 8. Regional president Ximo Puig announced that if the infection rate continues to decline then Valencian authorities will lift the majority of remaining restrictions on October 9. However, Puig’s
1. Caminito del Rey, Malaga Let’s start with the one everyone knows. Pinned into the steep walls of El Chorro gorge, this 3km boardwalk rises to over 100m above the river below and was dubbed the ‘world’s most dangerous walkway’ following five fatal accidents in the space of two years. After almost a decade in
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RED hot lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma has reached the sea after 9 days of destruction, raising toxic gas fears. Lava from the new volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma reached the sea last night at around 11pm local time, in an area known as Playa Nueva. Footage shows
COSTA DE VALENCIA is the ideal place to learn the language, whether it is for business purposes or simply to be able to lead a fulfilling lifestyle in Spain. Besides their weekly Intensive Courses, from September until June Costa de Valencia offers Extensive Long Term Course for those who live or plan to live in
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THE Coronavirus incidence rate continues to fall across Andalucia, with Malaga province just 14 points away from transitioning into the low risk level. The COVID-19 traffic light system in Spain, according to the Health Criteria, is based on the epidemiological situation in an area and takes into consideration data points such as the seven-day and
IRISH gangster Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch has lost a second appeal against extradition to Ireland from Spain. The 58-year-old is wanted by Irish police for questioning in connection to the murder of David Byrne during a boxing match weigh-in at Dublin’s Regency Hotel in February 2016. He was detained as he browsed a menu and
BENALMADENA is hopeful that architectural firms will apply in droves for a design competition to rehabilitate the town’s derelict bullring. The winning entry will be awarded a contract to rehabilitate the plaza de toros following on from a project that saw the renovation of the adjoining sports complex. The design competition is an initiative set
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THE forest fire that broke out in the mountains overlooking Estepona could take several more days to extinguish. Firefighters from across Andalucia raced to Sierra Bermeja on Wednesday, September 8 and the Spanish government had to deploy a military unit to help fire crews in the mountainous region. At its most dramatic point, there were over
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