February 2024

REVEALED: The regions in Spain with the longest waits for health appointments 

THE average wait to see a family doctor or Primary Care health staff is 9.12 days in Spain, according to figures compiled by the Defence of Public Health group(FADSP). The study says that 25.9% of patients wait 11 days or more, while 38.2% of people suffer delays of three months or more for appointments with […]

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Far-right forces are hijacking the farmer protests across Spain, claims deputy PM

THE First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of Finance, Maria Jesus Montero, has claimed it is “evident” that farmer protests across Spain are being manipulated by the far-right.  Montero, 57, said the end destination for Saturday’s planned protests – Ferraz in Madrid, where the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) have their headquarters –

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Know your ‘idioms’? 10 Spanish sayings that will have you sounding like a native

Want to improve your Spanish? Here’s 10 idioms that will take you from beginner to pro in no time.  There’s many Spanish idioms you could learn to level up your language. De tal palo, tal astilla Directly translating to ‘from that stick, that splinter’, our closest equivalent to this phrase is ‘like father, like son’.

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Exploring Spain in 2024: The ultimate travel guide to the country’s most enchanting destinations

Spain is a country brimming with cultural diversity, vibrant history, and breathtaking landscapes. As we step into 2024, the allure of its sun-drenched beaches, historic cities, and gastronomic delights beckons. If you’re yearning to explore more of Spain, we’re put together a comprehensive list of the most popular places to visit in 2024. Note: If

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Where is Nolotil banned? How ‘lethal’ painkiller linked to dozens of British deaths in Spain is prohibited in up to 40 countries 

Despite the adverse effects to Northern Europeans, the drug is still available in many countries worldwide. NOTORIOUS painkiller Nolotil was produced in 1922 in Germany under the brand name ‘Novalgin’.  Over 100 years later, the drug has been linked to the deaths of some 40 British and Irish people in Spain.  Nolotil, whose main ingredient

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Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers

A NEW study has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, enjoyed by millions of people in Spain, can help to prevent a range of deadly cancers. Known for its adherence to fresh produce, vegetables, fish and olive oil, conforming to the Mediterranean diet isn’t just a delicious dive into the gastronomic culture of the countries that

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2 bedroom Flat for sale in Costa del Silencio with pool – € 429,000

Flat Costa del Silencio, Tenerife   2 beds   2 baths € 429,000 FOR SALE – 2 BEDROOM FRONT LINE APARTMENT 4Life Properties is pleased to present this stunning luxury beachfront apartment in Costa del Silencio. With a total surface area of 140m² (133m² interior + 7m² terrace), the property consists of a large living

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House sales plummet by 11% in Spain while MUCH fewer mortgages are granted, new figures show

HOME sales in Spain fell by 11.2% last year compared to 2022, according to figures released on Thursday by the General Council of Notaries(CGN). New mortgage loans dropped even further, by 21.3%, while prices recorded an average annual rise of 1.5%. Property deals reached 640,451 transactions last year but despite the reduction, its still the

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Dani Alves sobs in court: Footballer, 40, denies raping a woman in Spain

FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has denied raping a young woman in an exclusive Spanish nightclub after testifying on the final day of his trial. Alves, who won the UEFA Champions League three times with the Catalan giants, was visibly emotional as he told the court that the woman, 23, “never told me

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Who is the ‘serial killer’ wanted in Spain? All we know about ‘The Orchard Killer’ – as details of his three victims emerge

A SUSPECTED serial killer is being investigated in Spain following the grisly deaths of three farmers over a three-month period.  The alleged murders took place between November 2023 and January 2024, all with a near-identical ‘modus operandi’.  They all took place in Navarra and Lleida, in the north of the country, with each killing happening

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