A STUDY carried out by the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia has revealed the rightful owners of the supposed ‘Holy Grail’, one of the most important Christian relics. The supposed ‘Holy Grail’ is held in Valencia Cathedral Photo: Comunitat de Valencia The relic is one of many chalices claimed to be the one used by Jesus […]
LOOKING for a weekend escape? This hidden gem of ‘abandoned Spain’ is a must visit. The north of Spain is growing in popularity with visitors due to its cheap prices, beautiful landscapes and charming towns. The area is known for its rich history, gastronomy and charming towns. Photo: Somosmatarranya Comarca de Matarranya/Facebook However, this area
A GANG of children led by a 10-year-old boy has been accused of attacking youngsters indiscriminately in Gandia without fear of prosecution because of their age. The attacks have taken place across the Valencia province city, especially in the Prado and Slaves areas, leading to a row between political groups on Gandia council. The young
DENTISTS at the Gibraltar’s public health service are taking industrial action because of ‘staff reductions and lack of support from management’, a statement said. The statement on a sign at the Gibraltar Health Authority’s children’s primary care centre said the dentists had ‘faced an overwhelming number of patients’. As a result, they have been ‘working
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LAST YEAR’S big increase in passenger numbers at Malaga airport has prompted airport operator Aena to commission a study to expand terminal T3. The Malaga-based firm Aertec, which specialises in aeronautics and aerospace technology, will produce a report outlining various options. It’s expected that despite awaiting figures for December, last year’s passenger numbers will hit
THE POLICIA NACIONAL have arrested 22 members of the ‘Futuro Vegetal’ environmental group for ‘forming a criminal structure’ and causing over €500,000 damage to cultural heritage. A Futuro Vegetal spokesperson branded the accusations as ‘ridiculous’ and that they protest peacefully to get action on climate change. The arrests were made in December in a coordinated
A TORREVIEJA developer has announced plans for a 1,800 home development as part of a new urbanisation containing 7,490 properties in the Costa Blanca city. The largest piece of urban developable land in Alicante province is at La Hoya covering an area of almost two million square metres. The TM Real Estate Group is one
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THE Andalucian Health Ministry has announced that flu vaccinations will be available without an appointment at all of its health centres from Monday, January 15. Health minister Catalina Garcia announced the move in a press conference after the Spanish government imposed new mask-wearing mandates in all medical centres and hospitals on Wednesday. Garcia stated that
SPAIN’S inflation rate for December 2023 was confirmed at 3.1%, confirming advanced figures released by the National Institute of Statistics(INE) on Friday. Crucially food inflation with the notable exception of olive oil, is at 7.3%- the lowest rate since March 2022, after recording a 1.7% fall last month. In December, lower rises in milk, egg,
THE description of an artwork by a famous Spanish master in Madrid’s El Prado museum has been altered to remove mention of the subject’s ‘dwarfism.’ The plaque for Diego de Velazquez’s 1636 masterpiece ‘El Niño de Vallecas’, which depicts ‘court dwarf’ Francisco Lezcano, now refers to the condition by its medical name, ‘achondroplasia.’ The general
