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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:38:24
Valencia-based start-up's part in running the world's biggest swimming pool
THE WORLD'S largest swimming pool has been built using Spanish technology – and completing just one length means being almost competition-fit.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:47:57
Consumer organisation OCU rates best supermarket disposable masks
ONE of Spain's leading consumer organisations has rated the best disposable masks currently on sale in supermarkets and revealed some of the international kitemarks to look out for.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:55:10
Eight in 10 Spaniards temporarily laid off now back at work – second-highest figure in Europe
A GLOBAL economic slowdown caused by the pandemic may in fact sound more frightening than it is – in Europe, at least: Eight in 10 Spanish workers temporarily laid off, or 'furloughed', are now back on the job, according to latest figures.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:30:48
Chips off the old block: Rafa Nadal's teen cousins win their first professional matches
SPORTING prowess may run in the DNA if Rafael Nadal's young cousins are any indication: Joan and Toni Junior have just won their first International Tennis Federation (ITF) qualifiers as professionals.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:54:16
Mass upgrades to Almería province country lanes
A HUGE investment in back roads and country lanes will benefit five towns in the province of Almería in the coming year, with much-needed resurfacing, maintenance, weeding and layout changes to make driving safer.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:50:26
Spanish researcher develops 'potentially lifelong' Covid vaccine that also protects against Yellow Fever
 

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:08:59
'Historic' snow-covered mainland picture taken from space
PHOTOS from outer space have shown a rare image of Spain with nearly half the mainland coated in white – but it has turned out to be a useful tool for anyone travelling in the next few days as they know where to avoid.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:58:44
Spain to get €184bn from EU to support industries affected by Brexit
SPAIN is one of seven countries set to receive a multi-million cash injection from the European Union to help support its industries that could be affected the most by Brexit.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 23:31:50
Spanish publisher unearths 'forgotten books' for re-launch...and asks readers for ideas
A SPANISH start-up firm has launched as a book shop selling works which have been 'forgotten', censored or largely out of print in a bid to bring unknown authors back into the spotlight. 

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:59:00
Fuengirola keeps pensioners connected: “You're not alone”
A 'DIGITAL assistance' service for pensioners living alone has proven to be a lifeline for Fuengirola residents – and 70% of those signed up use it 'regularly', says mayoress Ana Mula.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:05:12
New Amazon delivery hub in El Puerto de Santa María is ‘great news for local economy’
YET another Amazon logistics centre is due to open in Spain – great news for local businesses and sole sellers who rely on the multi-national online retailer to reach a much wider customer base. 

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:15:44
Snow and ice will not hold up vaccine delivery or administration, assures government
SUB-ZERO temperatures and never-seen-before snowfall in Madrid will not hold up Covid vaccine delivery or administration, Spain's government assures – in fact, this week, the country has already received another 350,000 doses from Pfizer.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:15:06
Marbella's transport overhaul: Free buses, extra taxis, mass investment...and 6.5 tonnes of paint
FREE round-town buses in Marbella have proven an enormous success in cutting private car use – in fact, 85% of passengers on local public transport had taken advantage of the scheme, according to councillor in charge Enrique Rodríguez.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:31:47
Spanish forest fire software firm among New York Times' 'best in the world'
A SPANISH company has been named as one of the best in the world by the New York Times annual list for 2020.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:16:22
Fuengirola 'fastest-growing town' in Andalucía and 'among top choices for residents and holidaymakers'
FUENGIROLA has become the fastest-growing town on the Costa del Sol and is now the fourth-largest in the province of Málaga, according to latest census figures.



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