THIS is the moment a pack of oriental hornets were seen feasting on a dead bird on the Costa del Sol. The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the insects crawling over the carcass in Guadalmedina, near the Armiñan bridge, while using their gnarly pincers to tuck into the animal. The invasive species arrived […]
MALAGA has successfully reintroduced 14 chameleon specimens into their native habitat during September, marking a significant step in their conservation efforts. The most recent release took place last Thursday, September 28, in the coastal areas of Parador de Malaga Golf. This initiative is part of the Municipality of Malaga’s ongoing efforts under the Department of
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A FLOATING wind turbine capable of powering about 2,000 homes has been set up off the Basque coast to make it Spain’s first offshore wind energy collector. Tests are already taking place on the two megawatt turbine near the town of Armintza to check out its environmental impact and how efficient it is on the
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IF you want a healthy skin then stay out of the shower. This is the message from a Harvard University study that says a daily shower can lead to skin problems such as dryness, irritation, itching, and infections. The research, led by Robert Shmerling, indicates that daily cleansing can disrupt the balance of microorganisms on
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS have made a momentous discovery at Valencia’s Cova Dones caves, unearthing over 100 ancient paintings and engravings believed to be at least 24,000 years old. This remarkable find is considered one of the most significant Palaeolithic cave art sites in Europe. The partially flooded cave where ancient paintings were found. Credit: A Ruiz-Redondo/V Barciela/X
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AN infamous German Hell’s Angels boss has been acquitted on all charges of organised crime and drug trafficking between 2009 and 2013 after his arrest in Mallorca. The court in Madrid decided that it had not been proven that Frank Hanebuth, 59, and twelve other defendants formed a criminal enterprise. Hanebuth relocated to Mallorca in
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding energy supplier Endesa be investigated after scores of customers reported ‘irregular’ charges on their bills. The charges have reportedly been going on for months and are listed as ‘miscellaneous’ or ‘other concepts’. Consumer rights group FACUA has now raised the issue with Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, demanding the firm be investigated.
FC BARCELONA could be in some very hot water after morning raids on the Spanish football association’s offices resulted in the club being charged with bribing referees. The Guardia Civil conducted early morning searches of the committee’s base located in the headquarters of Spain’s football federation in Las Rozas on the outskirts of Madrid on
SENIOR Conservative MPs will learn more about Gibraltar’s key issues in its reception at the party’s annual conference in Manchester that will take place from October 1-4. Caretaker Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia will host the traditional Gibraltar reception at the conference, which often frequented by the current UK cabinet. The out-of-favour Tories have made
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THE teenage boy who stabbed two pupils and three teachers at his school allegedly warned his friend of the attack a day earlier. The unnamed 14-year-old is said to have arrived at the Elena Garcia Armada institute in Jerez de la Frontera with two kitchen knives in his rucksack. He is accused of launching his
