FED-UP locals are putting up fake signs declaring beaches and beauty spots in Spain closed in a bid to keep out British tourists, it has emerged. In the latest “anti-tourism” campaign, posters in Mallorca warn in English that beaches are closed or dangerous due to jellyfish, rock falls and contaminated water. At the bottom of […]
AMIDST the summer heat, the continued decrease in water levels across Andalucia’s reservoirs remains a concerning issue. The ongoing decline in water levels within Andalucia’s reservoirs persists, with a recorded reduction of 55 cubic hectometres (hm3) this week, equivalent to 21.57% of their capacity. This brings the cumulative volume down to 2,409 hm3. GOT A
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IN a bid to merge the lively spirit of Malaga’s annual fair with the hustle and bustle of its airport, the ‘Pura Feria’ campaign has returned for its second year, courtesy of Aena, the country’s leading airport operator. Transforming Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport into a vibrant hub of communication, animation, ambiance, and entertainment, the campaign
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THE wildfire that erupted early on Wednesday in the Arafo and Candelaria municipalities continues its unchecked spread across the island’s mountains, now encroaching upon the northern region of Tenerife. As of now, 150 residents have been evacuated from the affected areas. Some scary scenes coming out of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain as an
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A FOREST fire tearing through Tenerife remains ‘out of control’ after destroying more than 1,800 hectares of land across some 22km. The inferno has been raging since late on Tuesday evening, but despite firefighters battling on two fronts – the northeast and northwest – it was still not contained as late on Wednesday night. The
BENIDORM’S high tourist bookings are indicative of a busy summer season, but another positive sign is the number of motorists using local roads which is up on pre-Covid pandemic figures. Latest statistics from the Department of Mobility have logged the number of vehicles entering Benidorm during July as 15% higher than in July 2019. It
A PREGNANT doctor has been assaulted by a patient’s relative at Malaga’s Virgen de la Victoria Hospital. The victim, who is 5 months pregnant, is said to have been pushed to the ground by the angry family member at the hospital’s emergency room. It has been reported that the assailant, who was accompanied by two
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SPAIN’S acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that he will go for a Congress investiture vote to form a new government after July’s inconclusive general election. “I will ask for parliament’s confidence to form a progressive government,” Sanchez said in a speech to PSOE party deputies and senators in Madrid. He also continued
ENGLAND’S all-conquering Lionesses, already European champions, took another colossal stride towards legendary status after putting co-hosts Australia to the sword in Sydney. Only one thing stands in the way of England’s women from becoming historic double champions of Europe and the world: Spain. The Lioness’ sparkling 3-1 victory in the semi-final sets them on a
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister Fabian Picardo is confident that the ‘festering’ McGrail Inquiry will find he ‘acted properly at all times’. The comments came in response to opposition concerns that an ongoing criminal investigation into the possibility of witness inducements has caused yet further delays into the much-prolonged case. The inquiry is investigating whether Picardo placed
