September 2023

New autumn immunisation program against respiratory illness for babies in Spain’s Andalucia

BABIES in Andalucia are to receive a new immunisation shot to combat a contagious respiratory illness that causes 200,000 annual hospitalisations nationally. The vaccination campaign aims to protect 63,600 children under six months from bronchiolitis, which is caused by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).  RSV is responsible for putting 70% of child hospitalisations due to […]

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Spain’s Civil Guard launches probe after nine wild horses found shot dead in Galicia

THE CIVIL GUARD has launched an investigation after nine wild horses were found dead in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region. The animals showed clear signs of a violent death, meaning any culprit could be facing charges under the country’s animal cruelty laws.  The grisly discovery was made in the mountains of O Barbanza, which is located

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Why Cannabis Could Be the Answer to Your Health Needs

The perception of cannabis has evolved significantly over the past few decades. Once stigmatized as a recreational drug, cannabis is now recognized for its potential health benefits. From pain management to mental health, a growing body of research and anecdotal evidence supports the idea that cannabis could be the answer to various health needs. This

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Spain’s caretaker prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, vows he can cling onto power

SPAIN’S caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has vowed that he will find the support to be voted back into power, despite having lost the July 23 election to the conservative Popular Party (PP). The country has been in a political limbo since that vote, with no party securing enough votes for a majority in the

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2 bedroom Villa for sale in Los Belones with pool garage – € 395,500

Los Belones, Murcia   2 beds   2 baths € 395,500 This stunning development of 4 semi-detached villas and 2 detached villas is located in Los Belones, a typically Spanish village, which is perfectly located just a short distance driving from La Manga del Mar Menor, Cartagena and the Murcia airport. These villas with either

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Court in Spain sends so-called ‘Grindr killer’ to jail for 20 years after conviction for grisly murder

A MAN dubbed as the ‘Grindr killer’ has been sentenced to 20 years in jail by a Madrid court, after he was found guilty of murdering someone he had met via the LGBTQ+ dating app. Julian Ovejero was convicted of wilful murder by the Madrid Provincial Court, for the crime that was committed in February

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Man charged with drugging and sexually assaulting his female friends while on trips throughout Spain’s Andalucia

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drugging and sexually assaulting his female friends over the space of many years – without them ever being any the wiser that they had been raped. The suspect, who was arrested in Velez-Malaga, allegedly operated within his circle of friends during holidays and short trips, and secretly

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Bizarre moment a cyclist rides a penny-farthing along a main road on Spain’s Costa del Sol as ‘obsessed’ social media users demand to know his backstory

THIS the bizarre moment a man was seen riding a penny farthing along a major road on the Costa del Sol. A clip shared on Instagram shows the individual pedalling past the Milla de Plata boutique hotel, near Sotogrande. The footage was recorded by a father and son, who had parked their car on the

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British motorcyclist, 57, dies after veering off a highway in Spain

A BRITISH motorcyclist has died after veering off a motorway in northern Spain. The unnamed 57-year-old was driving in the Alto de la Matanela area of Cantabria, along the southern limit of the Pasiegas mountains when tragedy struck on Friday. The accident occurred at around 11.55am on the regional CA-633 highway, according to local reports.

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Cultural agenda shines with Kiev Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ in Spain’s Algecira

ALGECIRAS’ autumn cultural lineup for 2023 includes several standout events, among them, the performance of the Kiev Ballet at the Florida Theatre. On Friday, October 13, spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy the timeless masterpiece ‘Swan Lake,’ the famous work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, starting at 9:00 pm. ‘Swan Lake,’ composed by Tchaikovsky between

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