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Sun, 08 May 2022 19:06:16
Did Plato's central Atlantic nation exist? Spain investigates
SOME of the earliest humans might actually have had a mid-Atlantic accent and a nation at war with Athens as described by Plato may really have existed – at least, recent findings by scientists at Granada University certainly give plenty of fodder ...

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:57:24
Health benefits of horchata proven: Better gut bacteria in three days
A REFRESHING and nourishing drink native to the Comunidad Valenciana could turn out to be a huge ally in maintaining healthy gut bacteria – a fine but crucial balance that can cause a multitude of wellbeing issues when it is out of synch.

Sat, 07 May 2022 20:36:12
Biggest solar telescope in Europe to put Spain at the cutting edge of 'sun studies'
EUROPE'S largest telescope will go up on the Canarian island of La Palma and put Spain at the sharp end of global investigation into the sun.

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:15:18
Queen's Brian May releases song in Spanish with video filmed in Canaries
ROCK guitarist and founder member of Queen, Brian May, has released a song in Spanish with a video shot entirely on location in his old haunts in the Canary Islands as a tribute to a region he knows and loves very well.

Fri, 06 May 2022 20:47:42
International tourism up eightfold on 2021: Industry recovers 71% of trade
EIGHT times as many tourists travelled to Spain in March this year as in the same month in 2021, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

Wed, 04 May 2022 22:42:35
Marbella to host huge flamenco fashion show featuring top designers
FLAMENCO fashion is a genuine concept in southern Spain, with accessories, costumes, and everyday prêt-à-porter outfits inspired on these retailed across the region of Andalucía – not just for performing artists and fiesta participants, but for ...

Wed, 04 May 2022 20:14:25
Fuengirola pays for sterilising and vaccinating all pets adopted by residents
PET PARENTS who get a new fluffy friend from Fuengirola's local shelter will not have to pay for vaccines, microchips, sterilising or compulsory paperwork – even if they take them home months before these are due.

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:30:52
Spain supersized: Showcasing the country's most colossal buildings 
IMAGINE you're at a pub quiz and the question came up, “Which is the largest building in Spain?”

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:18:13
'Best woman in badminton' Carolina Marín nets sixth consecutive European championship
BADMINTON megastar Carolina Marín has reaffirmed her place as the world's best female in the history of the sport after clinching her sixth European championship win on the trot – in an express final which saw her dispatch her rival in just 41 min...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:05:47
Benidorm to host outdoor 'Eurovision party' with Spain's votes broadcast live to venue
TO CELEBRATE its leading rôle in choosing this year's Eurovision Song Contest entry for Spain, Benidorm will host a huge open-air party night broadcasting the event live and with warm-up bands giving gigs in the run-up.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:14:06
Refugee centre opens in Málaga as 134,000 Ukrainians reach Spain
SPAIN'S refugee council has announced that the fourth one-stop assistance centre for incomers from Ukraine is now open – this time in Málaga, at its conference and trade fair complex.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:27:27
Europe's 'poorest King'? How Felipe VI's fortune compares with other Royal leaders
KING Felipe VI of Spain has publicly produced a breakdown of his assets – the first time a reigning monarch in the country has ever done so and an extremely rare move among royalty anywhere in the world. 

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:58:30
Most Spaniards want to stop changing clocks and stay on summertime forever, says poll
TWO in three residents in Spain want to end the twice-yearly clock-changing, according to a recent poll – and of these, seven in 10 want to stay on 'summer hours' for good.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:07:27
Diana Ross live at Starlite Marbella for one night only
SOUL, pop and R&B legend Diana Ross has announced a one-night-only concert in Spain – and fans should move quickly to grab their tickets.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:04:21
Marbella is officially 'Europe's Most Exclusive' destination – here's why
IF YOU voted for Marbella in January and February after it was shortlisted for European Best Destination 2022, it's worked – the Costa del Sol capital of chic has come second, and also tops the list for 'Most Exclusive' places to visit.



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