June 2024

Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses on the Rise, Increasingly Affecting Younger Adults

While genetics do play a role, studies show that genetic links account for only 5% of colorectal cancer cases COLON cancer is located in the large intestine, which is the final part of the digestive system. The term colorectal cancer is also commonly used because the rectum is the last part that connects to the

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Stars Gala 2024: A Night of Unforgettable Ballet in Alicante

The eagerly awaited Stars Gala returns for its 11th edition on Saturday, July 27th at Alicante’s renowned Teatro Principal. Organized by the National Association of Professional Ballet, this prestigious event brings together world-renowned ballet stars to offer a unique experience of art and talent. A Celebration of Artistic Excellence: Stars Gala isn’t just about reliving

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Alleged jihadist who recruited terrorists and glorified violent action is arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A MOROCCAN man has been arrested in Alicante province on suspicion of being involved in recruiting terrorists and glorifying terrorism. The alleged jihadist was detained in Teulada by the Policia Nacional and refused bail by a court. Investigations started a year ago over the publishing of jihadist content via his social networks. READ MORE: SUSPECT

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Travel chaos in Spain: Fuming passengers are ‘trapped’ on stifling hot AVE train outside a station in Madrid

ANGRY passengers on a Renfe AVE ‘fast’ train from Alicante to Madrid sweltered in soaring temperatures for almost three hours after it was held up in a ‘convoy’ of trains outside the capital’s Chamartin railway station. A fault on the line left the AVE service immobilised inside a tunnel just 100 metres from the terminus,

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Weather turnaround in Spain’s Malaga: Much-needed rain and storms to hit the province this weekend – including on the Costa del Sol

THE weather forecast in Malaga has made a dramatic turnaround with experts declaring a 100% chance of rain this weekend. According to weather agency AEMET, storms will bring downpours in Antequera and Ronda on Saturday, June 8. Showers are also very likely in Malaga city, with the wet conditions extending inland throughout the afternoon. In

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Cost of renting a property surges in Spain’s Malaga: Summer sees prices soar up to €3,000 per week 

SUMMER has seen rental prices soar up to €3,000 per week in Spain’s Malaga.  Renting an apartment facing the beach in Spain during August will be almost 10% more expensive than this time last year.  Now, prices are €1,160 on average per week, according to data published this week by Grupo Tecnitasa.  The ‘2024 Coastal

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European Central Bank FINALLY lowers interest rates – but mortgage holders in Spain may struggle to notice it

THE European Central Bank(ECB) cut interest rates on Thursday by a quarter of a point to 4.25%. The June reduction had been widely expected but is still a long way off from almost zero per cent which was the situation in July 2022. The rate hikes were about ‘cooling down’ the economy and reducing inflation

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Spain’s ‘outstanding’ economy will grow more than expected this year, says the IMF

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its outlook for the Spanish economy after seeing an unexpected spike in domestic spending. The expert body believes Spain’s economy will now grow 2.4% in 2024, thanks to a boost in family spending sparked by salary increases and a reduction on the inflation rate. In a report, the

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Beach workers’ strike is called off in Spain after trade union secures 30% salary increase

BEACH workers in Spain’s Canary Islands have decided to call off a strike that was due to start this weekend, after their trade union managed to secure a 30% pay increase.  The staff are tasked with providing sun-beds and umbrellas in the San Bartolome de Tirajana area of Gran Canaria, and their indefinite stoppage –

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