August 2022

Santa Ponsa: Spectacular new build 5 bedroom villa with large pool and sea views for sale in Mallorca, €4,250,000

This newly built villa is located in Santa Ponsa in the southwest of Mallorca and is part of the municipality of Calvia. Santa Ponsa is well known for its numerous golf courses and a good mix of villas and apartments in complexes. Santa Ponsa impresses with its 2 beautiful bays with sandy beaches as well […]

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Heat bumps: Doctors warn of surge of hive cases across Spain this summer

DOCTORS have observed a surge in the number of people suffering an outbreak of hives this summer in Spain thanks to the higher than usual temperatures and repeated heatwaves. Known as ‘heat urticaria’, the skin condition involving the sudden appearance of bumps or welts can be dangerous as it can cause a drop in blood

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Police find assault rifles in back of work van in Gibraltar bay linked to clan conflict

NATIONAL Police officers were shocked to find automatic rifles in the back of a van as part of an operation spying on rival criminal clans in the port city of Algeciras. Police arrested four people in connection with the vehicle search, which they believe are linked to a clan battle that occurred in the neighbourhood

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The Mediterranean has experienced record sea temperatures this summer: this could devastate marine life

By John Spicer, University of Plymouth THE ocean sustains all life on our planet. It provides food to eat and oxygen to breathe, while playing a key role in moderating our climate. But marine life is increasingly threatened by climate change. The ocean is becoming considerably warmer, affecting its ability to sustain life. Mediterranean coral

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Gibraltar mourns death of former ‘trailblazer’ minister and mayor Marie Montegriffo

GIBRALTAR is mourning the loss of former minister and mayor Marie Montegriffo who passed away after a long illness last week. The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, along with leaders of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party (GSLP) she helped form in the 1970s, saluted her life achievements. Picardo hailed her as ‘one of the team of

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Spain’s Malaga-Costa del Sol International Airport opens meditation room ‘The Hall of Silence’ to travelers

MALAGA-Costa del Sol airport has opened a serene place reserved for peace and quiet amidst the hustle and bustle of airport departures. Located at the beginning of pier C, on the left, just before boarding gate C30, this space offers a calm respite for travellers waiting for flight departures. The room, structured on two levels

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Cycle lanes in Spain’s Valencia City get 21% boost in users so far in 2022

THE average daily use of Valencia City’s bicycle lanes has gone up by 21% over the first seven months of the year compared to the same period in 2021. Figures are recorded by the Valencia Traffic Management Centre each month with a noticeable increase in bicycle and scooter riders. The city’s sustainable mobility councillor, Giuseppe

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15 lesser known ancient ruins that are a must-see in Andalucia and the Costa del Sol in Spain

THE Romans did a lot for Spain, despite Reg the anarchist’s denials in Monty Python’s Life of Brian. They took over from the Phoenicians more than 2,000 years ago and left behind spectacular buildings that still stand to this day across the region. The Moors, who came hot on Roman heels, did a lot more.

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