COVID passports will come into use from Saturday in the Balearics after the High Court gave them the green light. Most hospitality and nightlife businesses will have to ask customers to produce a QR identification code that proves they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or tested negative in a PCR test. A phone or paper […]
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LIFE in Spain has often been considered a laid-back, sun-drenched alternative to gloomier spots on the continent. But in recent years, economic woes have cast a dark cloud over Spain. And a look at the formidable factors of both unemployment and inflation can be used to understand the misery of economic hardship across the county,
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THERE are some amazing places to stay in the Guadalhorce Valley, where peace and mountain landscapes merge. One of the most reliable is Finca la Mota in Alhaurin el Grande, that was once one of the biggest estates in the entire valley. The 350-year-old farmhouse sits in its own secret valley, surrounded by stunning countryside
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SINCE the days of Al Andalus the Guadalhorce Valley has been known for its amazing local produce. Awash with vegetable gardens, orchards and crops, any budding chef doesn’t have to go far to find decent ingredients. And Santi Camba, 38, at Tottam restaurant, in Alhaurin el Grande, is no exception. Since arriving in the valley
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COMPANY bosses took home the top pay packets in Spain last year, while cleaners earned the least, new figures show. Bankers are among those who earned the most in 2020, followed by teachers and those working in public administration – with domestic, hospitality and agriculture workers at the opposite end of the scale Finance and
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DRIVERS in Spain are being warned to be careful what they wear this winter behind the wheel because some warm clothing could see them hit with a €200 fine. Any clothing or footwear that is not considered suitable for driving as it could compromise a person’s ability to control a vehicle, could see a driver in
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LILY Higgins had bought her dream home in southern Spain and applied for the necessary TIE card to allow her to retire here. The 72-year-old former hospital administrator had sold her home in London and started a new life on Orihuela Costa, setting up a new home and network of trusted friends. SETTLED IN SPAIN:
KNEES knocking and nerves jangling many a thrillseeker has navigated their way along the death-defying Caminito del Rey, before taking a dip (or jump) into one of the trio of stunning turquoise lakes nearby. It had long been dubbed the ‘world’s deadliest walkway’ (understandably with no handrail and big sections missing) until the Caminito reopened
STAFF at Torrevieja Hospital want their boss to resign after patients faced massive waits for emergency room treatment. The situation got so bad on Tuesday that the sole doctor on duty called the Guardia Civil to tell them he could not cope. He asked for ambulances to take patients to other hospitals. At one stage,
THE EU COVID-19 certificate will be needed to access certain indoor areas in the Valencian Community from this Friday night. The compulsory measure starts at midnight and will run for at least 30 days in the region. Valencian President, Ximo Puig, said: “Increasing infection rates are a wake-up call that the coronavirus is still with
