IF you happen to find yourself in need of work, and the bubbling brooks, dense olive groves, dusty roads and ancient history of the Andalucian countryside entice you, this might just be your dream job. A groundskeeper position posted on February 6 for an unspecified rural guesthouse in the Andalucian province of Huelva offers free […]
TODAY is Andalucia Day, a regional public holiday where Andalucians come together to celebrate the region’s rich culture, history and heritage. Here are ten fascinating facts about Spain’s southernmost region: 1. Dia de Andalucia, celebrated every year on February 28, commemorates an historic 1980 referendum in which the Andalucian electorate voted to become an autonomous
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A GERMAN tourist has been reunited with his €50,000 Rolex watch that was wrenched off his wrist in Mallorca’s Port d’Andratx on New Year’s Day. The thief was arrested in Andratx on Monday following last week’s detention of a pawn-shop owner who bought the valuable timepiece off him, without asking any questions. THIEF ARREST(Guardia Civil
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A BRITISH man has been arrested for being part of a gang distributing drugs from the Costa del Sol across Europe via parcel delivery companies. The Guardia Civil have also detained a Swedish and a Thai national, while three others of undisclosed nationalities are still being investigated. All of those arrested have been jailed. HASHISH(Pixabay
A BIOLOGICAL therapy can help reduce mortality rates among people who suffer from psoriasis according to a medical study. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology says that over a million people have the condition in Spain. Those who have psoriasis have an increased risk of premature mortality, strongly associated with liver damage, cardiovascular disorders,
ROLLING Stones veteran Ronnie Wood has been in Spain enjoying a La Liga match with his family, at the invitation of FC Barcelona. Wood, 76, made it a family affair by taking his wife Sally, 46, and their seven-year-old twins Gracie and Alice to the Nou Camp on Monday to watch Barca play Getafe. IN
A MEDICAL insurance scheme for senior citizen residents travelling to Spain has been unveiled by the Gibraltarian government. Older people going across the border will be able to register for emergency medical insurance cover but this will only apply to the Andalucia region. The announcement has been made by Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade, and
“PREFABRICATED” homes — a type of dwelling whose primary components are manufactured in a factory and assembled elsewhere — are growing in popularity. Here’s a look inside one, tiny “prefab” built by a Spanish company called American Building Systems. The house is called Kyabin, which means “cabin” in Japanese, and measures at just 36 square-metres.
A MAN who managed to fake being a doctor for over 30 years has been arrested. The 56-year-old had no medical training whatsoever and relied on a fake medical stamp and number to convince patients of his competence. It was a long-con that get got away with for an astonishing amount of time, until two
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A DRUG trafficker was caught smuggling drugs into Ibiza concealed in an unusual location. Police at Ibiza airport stopped a 46-year-old Moroccan man after his nervous behaviour aroused their suspicion. A sniffer dog also got excited at his presence, indicating that he was indeed transporting contraband. However, upon searching him and his luggage, they could
