September 2023

Can I leave my dog outside a shop in Spain? All you need to know as new animal laws come into effect TODAY – with fines of up to €200,000 for breaking them

A NEW set of animal protection laws have come into effect across Spain today with fines of up to €200,000 for breaking them. Under the Animal Protection and Welfare Law, approved in February, there are a number of common practices that can now be reported to the authorities. Below are the new rules that will

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PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs

RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande.’ The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was introduced on September 12 of last year. This service, catering to dogs weighing up to 40 kilograms, is available on select AVE trains running on routes including Madrid-Barcelona (with stops

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Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba voted most beautiful in Spain on Twitter

THE Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba has clinched the title of the most beautiful cathedral on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The Relatando Historia profile (@RelatandoHistoria) on the X social network initiated the competition, structured like a football tournament akin to the Champions League, urging its followers to select the most beautiful cathedral on the

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REVEALED: The cheapest supermarkets in Spain that you’ve probably never heard of – and which regions have the lowest prices for your weekly shop

A MAJOR study has revealed the cheapest supermarkets in Spain, and the results may surprise you. The OCU, a leading consumer organisation, priced up the average shopping basket filled with everyday goods in more than 1,100 stores across the country. As it does every year, it visited 65 Spanish cities, including all the provincial capitals

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Gibraltar College offers students new course to learn about fast-growing multiplayer gaming market

A NEW course at Gibraltar college hopes to propel young people interested in developing multiplayer video games into the fast-growing global industry. The first batch of students on the Esports course started learning the skills needed to succeed in September 2023, giving them a chance to carve out a career even if they are not

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Garrison Library in Gibraltar turns 230 with unique exhibition of artifacts celebrating military connection

THE Garrison Library marked 230 years in Gibraltar with the launch of an exhibition that traced its history from a military institution to a public source of knowledge. The oldest library on the Rock now even boasts a growing digital collection of historical books, maps and photographs that give researchers fast access to this mine

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Artificial intelligence in credit scoring – Sergey Kondratenko

An artificial intelligence-based credit scoring system is an innovative approach to determining a borrower’s ability to repay a loan. Unlike traditional credit scoring, which relies on static parameters and historical data, AI credit scoring uses machine learning algorithms, explains industry expert Sergey Kondratenko. They are used to analyze a variety of information sources to predict

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Go-go no no? Real Mallorca fans unimpressed with go-go dancers in plain sight in stadium’s VIP section

REAL Mallorca have gone back in time a few years with their latest innovation: dancing go-go girls in plain view in the stadium’s new VIP section. The bikini-clad girls were filmed from the stands entertaining the high-rollers during Mallorca’s 2-2 draw with champions FC Barcelona.  ‘Experience a unique journey where fine dining intertwines with captivating

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