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Sat, 08 May 2021 20:30:32Multi-million expansion planned for Costa del Sol Hospital with 'extra patient services'
AMBITIOUS plans for extending and upgrading the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella are afoot, and the job – worth €75 million – will be put out to tender this summer.
Sat, 08 May 2021 17:25:14Estepona gets gardening: Over 400,000 flowers in 200 acres to welcome holidaymakers
THERE'S no such thing as too many flowers – at least, Estepona doesn't think so, although it has decided to stop at around 400,000 just in case.
Fri, 07 May 2021 22:50:56Fuengirola Women in Business Fair is back
IF YOU'RE on the Costa del Sol this weekend, pop to Fuengirola and get your purse out – the annual Businesswomen and Entrepreneurs Fair, or Women in Business Fête, has taken over the Plaza de la Constitución.
Fri, 07 May 2021 21:40:21No more curfew for Andalucía or Catalunya, 'midnight licence' in Valencia, and other changes for this weekend
SOME restrictions are expected to continue in place even after Spain's 'State of Alarm' ends on Sunday, May 9, but in most cases, those limiting freedom of movement and trade will be considerably relaxed or removed.
Fri, 07 May 2021 05:41:22Costa del Sol company builds luxury homes from discarded shipping containers
CREATING a circular economy through upcycling and recycling is becoming – and not before time – a trend in just about every industry and household; plastic waste fished from the sea and turned into clothing and home textiles, or battered and out-...
Thu, 06 May 2021 21:50:03Spain loves its museums – here's why, and how much
ALTHOUGH physical museum visits have been down by over 70% in the past year due to the pandemic – largely because they were mostly shut anyway – Spaniards and Spanish residents were not willing to go without their regular dose of culture: Almost ...
Wed, 05 May 2021 21:55:26Spanish submarine plumbs new depths: National record broken by 11-kilometre Pacific descent
A SUBMARINE from Spain has beaten the national depth record by plunging into the second-most profound section of the Mariana Trench, and the third on earth.
Tue, 04 May 2021 21:45:01Barcelona unveils its 2021 Christmas lights...in May
LACK of forward planning is not something Barcelona city council could be accused of – at least, not in relation to its Christmas lights.
Tue, 04 May 2021 20:17:47Asturias woman's pineapple-leaf 'leather' earns European Inventor Award nomination
A BRITISH resident is up for an award from the EU for inventing 'leather' from pineapple leaves – a no-kill and environmentally-friendly solution that looks just like the real thing and is suitable for shoes, belts, handbags and other hard-wearing ...
Mon, 03 May 2021 22:25:01Spain's first-ever 'outpatient' stomach reduction operation a success
A HOSPITAL in the province of Barcelona has successfully carried out Spain's first-ever outpatient stomach reduction operation.
Mon, 03 May 2021 21:30:48Spain joins EU campaign for India and donates oxygen equipment
SPAIN has sent oxygen cannisters and ventilators to India to help the stricken sub-continent cope with its devastating Covid-19 epidemic, the European Commission has revealed.
Sun, 02 May 2021 19:21:17Tourism Capital 2021: The 10 candidates vying to be 'destination of the year'
A STATUS like 'Tourism Capital of the Year' immediately conjures up images of either big cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla, or coastal hotspots such as the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, or the Balearic and Canary Islands. But appa...
Sat, 01 May 2021 19:30:29Second consecutive month of growth in housing market: Significant rise from January to February
HOME-BUYING figures are starting to show signs of recovery despite the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, with sales and purchases having risen for two months on the trot, pending statistics for April.
Sat, 01 May 2021 02:30:22Which parts of Spain are motorcycles most popular? Big bikes or small scooters?
MOST of Spain enjoys the ideal climate for two-wheeled transport, either pedal-powered or with engines, and in fact, one of the reasons young adults do not tend to rush out to get driving lessons as soon as they hit 18 is because mopeds will get them...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:50:00'Lockdown year' brings traditional board-game revival to Spain: Top 25 most-sold revealed
BOARD games and card games have undergone something of a renaissance as a result of the pandemic and other forms of entertainment outside the house limited, according to consultancy NPD.