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Malaga develops prostate cancer testing kits available at pharmaciesThe Testeavida early detection kit will be available to buy at almost 8,700 pharmacies across Spain Thanks to the Covid pandemic and flu outbreaks, most of us are now well accustomed to testing ourselves at home for common ailments, but researchers.. 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

Summer barbecue ban starts in Andalucía as fire risk risesFrom Sunday June 1, strict rules come into force on fires, barbecues and vehicle access in and near forest areas   The summer fire risk season has officially begun in Andalucía, and that means outdoor barbecues are off the table in many.. 02/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in FuengirolaA masked gunman opened fire on the Costa del Sol seafront in a gang-related attack Two Scottish nationals have been shot dead in a targeted attack at a bar in Fuengirola, a popular coastal town in southern Spain. The shooting took place.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

Wonderful Candle Night event for the International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga a huge successThe care home’s International Unit was treated to an atmospheric dinner to celebrate Candle Night   On Wednesday May 28, the residents of Caser Residencial Málaga International Unit were invited to a very special dinner to celebrate.. 02/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast June 2-5: Cooler in the west but warmer by ThursdayThere will be a mix of cloud, cooler air and occasional showers early in the week, turning sunnier and hotter towards the weekend This week brings a shift in weather across Andalucía, with cooler temperatures and some cloudier skies early.. 02/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Two Brits arrested over horrendous rape of 19-year-old in MarbellaThe victim’s friends found her naked and unconscious in the bathroom of the Costa del Sol villa Two young British men have been arrested by Spain’s Policía Nacional for allegedly raping a 19-year-old British woman in the early hours.. 30/05/2025

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Andalucía to hire 36,500 extra health workers this summerThousands of nurses and doctors will be brought in to cover staff holidays and keep up with demand across Spain’s most populated region The Andalucía Health Service (SAS) is bringing in over 36,000 extra staff this summer to help cover the.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

New species just discovered in Spain: Tiny creature with huge eyes found in ancient Roman mine in SevilleScientists have made a rare find in the 2,000-year-old, man-made tunnels: a new species that has never been seen before A team of researchers exploring an ancient Roman water mine near the village of Carmona, in Seville province, has made an unexpected.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025