May 2023

Recent rains stabalise supplies in Spain’s Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce

THE heavy rain in the last few days, specifically yesterday Sunday May 21, have helped stabalise water supplies in Malaga province, especially on the western Costa del Sol. For the first time in weeks the water levels of the reservoirs in the province have managed to remain stable instead of the usual daily decline due […]

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Torrential rain to continue this week in Spain’s Andalucia including Malaga—with orange alert activated for heavy downpours in Almeria and yellow in Granada

THE DANA which has brought much-needed rain to Andalucia over the last few days, will continue to leave significant precipitation in large parts of the region, including Malaga, at least until Wednesday. More wet weather is expected in the next few hours, although less intense than yesterday, Sunday May 21, as the DANA weakens on

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Man arrested for drunk driving and crashing car into a police station in Sevilla 

A DRUNK driver has been arrested after crashing into a police station in Cerro Amate (Sevilla).  The 23-year-old was allegedly driving with his arm in a sling, surpassing four times the legal alcohol limit and under the influence of drugs. He is said to have first hit a van, injuring the driver inside the vehicle.

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2 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Playa del Ingles with pool garage – € 367,500

Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria   2 beds   1 baths € 367,500 One-story bungalow, located in the complex Santa Barbara in Playa del Inglés. Renovated. At the back there is a large terrace, with its custom furniture, barbecue, sink and a separate entrance. At the front there is another independent entrance and from there,

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RENOVATION ERA: How the EU’s incoming energy efficiency directive will affect your property sale or rental by 2030

AT a time when climate change is accelerating, and Spain is facing drought, the EU is amending its Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to make buildings carbon neutral. During the next few years, this could cause problems for people wanting to sell or rent their property in Spain, by making the energy rating requirements

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New dinosaur species found at Castellon area excavation site in Spain’s Valencia region

FOSSILS found in Castellon province may have revealed the existence of a previously undiscovered species of dinosaur. Scientists said on Thursday that they had unearthed a partial skeleton of a species at Cinctorres that helps provide a deeper understanding of a highly successful group of meat-eaters that hunted on land and in the water. The

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Free transport offered to elderly and disabled voters on May 28 in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

THE VALENCIAN government and the Cruz Roja will provide free transport for elderly, sick or disabled voters to cast their ballots in the regional and municipal elections on May 28. Assistance can be requested until 3.00pm this Thursday by phone, email or at hospital centres Ambulances and adapted vehicles will be used provided by the

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Skyscraper designed by Ricardo Bofill becomes tallest residential building in Spain’s Valencia

WORK has finished on building Valencia’s tallest residential skyscraper designed by visionary architect, Ricardo Bofill. The Ikon building constructed by Kronos Homes is 110 metres tall and is located next to the Palacio de Congresos on Avenida Cortes Valencianas. Bofill died aged 82 in January 2022 and the Ikon was one of the final designs

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6 bedroom Villa for sale in Filipinas with pool garage – € 319,000

Filipinas, Alicante   6 beds   3 baths € 319,000 Villa in Orihuela Costa area Las Filipinas, 125 m of surface, 1031 m plot area, 40 m2 terrace, 4 km from the beach, 4 double rooms and 2 single rooms, 3 bathrooms, property in good condition, equipped kitchen, white lacquered interior carpentry, west facing, aluminum-wood

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