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Sat, 28 May 2022 22:26:54
Hilarious Barcelona metro map in English goes viral: 'Sacred Family' cathedral gets 'likes'
A MAP of Barcelona's underground rail system with station names translated directly and literally into English has been 'revived' on Twitter – and instantly gone viral.

Sat, 28 May 2022 19:24:54
Asturias hosts first-ever European Dog-Surf Championship
A FUN, splashy and cute coastal sport has come to Europe for the first time ever and is being held right now in Asturias – dog-surfing is very deep-rooted in California, USA, and Australia holds regular championship events, but the 'old world' has ...

Thu, 26 May 2022 22:33:38
Eclectic and international, Dénia 'Music in the Castle' Festival celebrates 30th birthday
SPAIN has been practically fiesta-free for the past three years, but lifelong summer entertainment staples are finally flooding back – patron saint festivals, live folk and jazz sessions, and the iconic Moors and Christians parades, a glittery, gla...

Thu, 26 May 2022 19:56:08
Ángel Schlesser wins National Fashion Design Award worth €30,000
GLOBALLY-FAMOUS clothing creator Ángel Schlesser has been given the National Fashion Design Award in tribute to his long and successful career which has helped to put high-end Spanish prêt-à-porter on the world map.

Wed, 25 May 2022 20:09:31
Spain gets ready to rock: Deluge of concerts, festivals and tours scheduled this summer
A MEGA music revival is set to hit Spain this summer as the backlog of live concerts the pandemic put paid to joins a list of those already scheduled for 2022.

Wed, 25 May 2022 17:44:56
We have lift-off: Spanish-built Guardian1 satellite now in orbit
SPAIN'S homemade satellite launched by SpaceX is now looking down on earth and taking thermal images of our planet – successful take-off from Cape Cañaveral, Florida, has been confirmed.

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:05:49
'Toledo Turbo' wins 56-storey tower race: 'Practice run' for his 68th world record
SPAIN'S world-famous 'Recordman' has surpassed even his own expectations – not content with having more entries in the Guinness Book of Records than anyone else in the country, Dr Christian López has just won a race to the top of the nation's four...

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:51:16
Leading regional airline saved: Solvency fund agreed for key employer hit by pandemic losses
ONE of the Comunidad Valenciana's biggest employers and a key national transport system has been prevented from closure after the pandemic left it with unprecedented losses.

Sun, 22 May 2022 16:02:26
Shopping night, music and fun parades in Estepona
LATE-NIGHT shopping and live entertainment promise a fun and lively visit to Estepona on June 4, with free activities, special offers and discounts, and plenty of guaranteed atmosphere.

Sun, 22 May 2022 14:56:00
Work starts on Marbella's brand-new medical practice
AN ADDITIONAL doctors' surgery for Marbella is 'very necessary and very much in demand', says mayoress Ángeles Muñoz – which is why works are due to start on this vital facility any day now.

Sat, 21 May 2022 22:48:42
Wellness, luxury and spa breaks year-round showcased at 'Costa del Sol 365' fair
LUXURY, relaxation, wellness and a healthy lifestyle can be found on the Costa del Sol any day of the year, not just in summer – and Estepona will show you how during its huge fair in September.

Sat, 21 May 2022 21:36:39
Huge car park and major facelift for Marbella urbanisation
GREAT news is afoot for residents and homeowners on Marbella's Lunamar urbanisation – if they drive, that is.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:46:09
Tenerife 'Eurovision Festival' aims for world record number of Abba costumes
TENERIFE'S island capital is aiming to get into the Guinness Book of Records next month – for the most people in one place dressed up as the legendary Swedish band Abba.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:04:25
King Juan Carlos is back in Spain
RETIRED monarch and 'King Dad' Juan Carlos I is back in Spain after nearly two years in Abu Dhabi, due to reunite with his son shortly and to watch a regatta in Galicia.

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:49:04
Mums aged 45-plus becoming 'new normal': How, how many and how much
NEW MUMS aged 45 and over have soared in number in the past few months – nearly half as many again as last year, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).



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