July 2023

Espresso could help prevent the development of Alzheimers

A NEW study from the University of Verona in Italy has found that a shot of espresso could help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s. When consumed regularly and in moderation, the benefit of caffeine extends beyond just an energy boost. Not only is this caffeine concentration effective in espresso but also in drinks containing it. […]

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Record visitor numbers reported for largest shopping centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE LARGEST shopping centre in Alicante province- Zenia Boulevard- has reported a record six month period for visitors. The complex on the Orihuela Costa which opened in September 2012 says it welcomed 6,465,702 shoppers between January and June 2023- 18% more than during the same period last year. It expects to beat annual visitor records

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3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Fuengirola with garage – € 295,000

Fuengirola, Málaga   3 beds   2 baths € 295,000 This three bedroom apartment boasts incredible panoramic views of the Mijas mountains and onward to the Mediterranean sea. The property consists of three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large living room leading on to a private terrace with glass curtains installed allowing it´s use all

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Mother arrested after baby tests positive for cocaine on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A 41-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested in Elche for child neglect after her baby tested positive for ingesting cocaine. The child- aged 14 months- is in Vinalopo Hospital’s paediatric unit and has been diagnosed with early stage pneumonia. Elche Policia Local discovered the baby’s mother habitually left him in the care of other people and

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Debate ahead of Sunday’s general election in Spain marked by absence of Popular Party candidate

THREE of the prime ministerial candidates ahead of this weekend’s general election in Spain slugged it out during a live TV debate on Wednesday night, but there was a notable absence on the screens of state broadcaster TVE.  Missing from the head-to-head was Popular Party leader Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, who opted not to appear. He

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Spain has ‘great potential’ to become major destination for sustainable tourism, says consultancy McKinsey

SPAIN has ‘great potential’ to become a major destination for travellers seeking sustainable tourism. That’s according to a report put together by global management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, and which also focuses on the importance of the need for responsible practices in the sector.  Data from the online travel platform Booking.com cited by McKinsey

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Orcas attack three more yachts at new spot near luxury Sotogrande marina in Spain’s Andalucia

A POD of orcas has attacked three yachts near the upmarket marina of Sotogrande in Spain’s Andalucia, causing more alarm among mariners. The orcas – also called killer whales – bit at the rudders of the three yachts just a few kilometres from the Cadiz coast. Scientists observed how they had shifted from the Straits

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Special police unit fires at car that rams its way through checkpoint in Spain’s Andalucia

POLICE fired shots at a driver of a car who rammed his way through a checkpoint in the city of Malaga in Spain’s Andalucia. The shootout took place in the neighbourhood of La Palmilla at 7.30pm on Tuesday after the driver of the vehicle tried to run over one of the policemen. Videos on social

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Lifeguard injured after watchtower crumbles in Spain’s Malaga

A YOUNG 18-year-old male lifeguard from the Torrox beach lifeguard service has been injured after suffering a three-metre fall when a watchtower on the beach toppled whilst he was on duty. The accident occurred at around 3:50pm last Tuesday, July 18, when, for reasons which are being investigated, the watchtower where the young man was

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