December 2021

An end to eruption? Eerie silence as La Palma volcano falls quiet in Spain’s Canary Islands

The volcano that has been spewing lava and emitting toxic gases for close to three months has fallen quiet with scientists expressing cautious hope that seismic activity on the island of La Palma had come to an end. Fotografía realizada desde dron de la zona alta del edificio volcánico a las 10.30 hora canaria / […]

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Tax cuts on electricity bills in Spain extended until April 2022 as wholesale prices reach new record high

TAXES on electricity bills in Spain will continue at lower rates until at least April 2022. The announcement was made in Congress this Wednesday by Finance Minister, Maria Jesus Montero. The news came as wholesale prices are predicted to exceed €300 per megawatt hour on Thursday in another record-breaking high. It’s been caused by a

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Violent mother lashes out at two nurses during attack in ‘understaffed’ pediatric ward in Spain

AN irate mother lashed out at a pair of nurses during a rampage over the breakfast served to her daughter at a Marbella hospital.  The two nurses were working in the pediatric ward of the Costa del Sol Hospital when the attack happened on Tuesday (December 14).  It is understood the staff nurses were assaulted

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Valencia restaurants shine with six new Michelin stars out of 31 awarded across Spain

THE Michelin Guide has awarded six new restaurants across the Valencia region with coveted stars confirming its place as one of the culinary hotspots of Spain. The 2022 Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal was launched on Tuesday evening with a gala ceremony at Valencia’s Palau de las Artes opera house. It was hosted by

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Major historical settlement in Spain’s Alicante Province aims to become popular tourist attraction

AN Alicante Province archaeological site dating back to the late Bronze Age has become more ‘visitor friendly’ with the erection of over a dozen information boards next to a path. The Peña Negra site is located in the hills above Crevillente and is viewed as one of the most extensive ancient settlements in south-east Spain.

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Cirque du Soleil is coming to Malaga on ice – here’s how to get tickets in Spain

THE world famous Cirque du Soleil is coming to Malaga in 2022… And this time they’re getting their skates on. This spectacular show blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production, taking place at Jose Maria Martin Carpena Sports Palace between December 11 and 18 next year. Telling the

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New era for Cancer Care Javea as they open their first centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A new home for Cancer Care Javea was officially opened in La Plaza on Monday by Javea mayor, Jose Chulvia and the British Vice Consul for Alicante, Sara Munsterhjelm. First established in 1998, Cancer Care Javea is a charity dedicated to supporting local people affected by cancer. It works with professionals and experts to deliver

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New-build projects suspended as development “exceeds growth limitations” on Spain’s Costa Blanca

GREEN and rural areas in the Vega Baja area of Costa Blanca South will be protected at least for another year, thanks to new-build projects being suspended. On Monday December 13, the regional government of Valencia published in their DOGV online magazine that building projects are suspended “in the soils of basic rural situations within

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