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David Sackler, a seasoned news editor with over 20 years of experience, currently based in Spain, is known for his editorial expertise, commitment to journalistic integrity, and advocating for press freedom.
Spain produces its first genetically modified sheep to learn more about fertilisation in animals and humans

Spain successfully breeds its first genetically modified sheep: Animals will help research into fertilisation

SCIENTISTS have produced Spain’s first genetically modified sheep as part of studies over farm animal reproduction and to use findings to learn more about human fertilisation. The lamb has been named Teodoro by staff at the Spanish National Research Council(CSIC) and the National Institute of Agricultural and Food Research. Research team leader, Pablo Bermejo-Alvarez, said “Genetically modified animal studies are …

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Fire in Greece spreads « Euro Weekly News

Fire in Greece spreads « Costa Spain News

A wildfire in Greece is spreading “like lightning,” reported a fire brigade spokesperson Vassilis Vathrakogiannis; families in and out of Athens continue evacuating their homes.  Fire in Greece spreads “like lightning” More than 400 firefighters aided by 16 waterbombing planes and 13 helicopters fought the fire which broke out in Greece on Sunday, August 10, at approximately 3pm. Fuelled by …

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XVIII Douglas' Days event to highlight recent twinning of Teba and Melrose - Costa Spain News

XVIII Douglas’ Days occasion to focus on latest twinning of Teba and Melrose – Costa Spain Information

Monday, 12 August 2024, 07:57 Copiar enlace WhatsApp Fb X (antes Twitter) LinkedIn Telegram Threads The XVIII Douglas’ Days pageant in Teba, an distinctive occasion that celebrates the wealthy historical past and cultural ties between Teba and the Scottish neighborhood, will happen from Thursday 22 till Sunday 25 August. This annual occasion, which has established itself as a benchmark for …

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Heat warning announced for Spain's Costa del Sol next week - while a dozen-plus provinces are on alert for freak storms and hail

Heat warning announced for Spain’s Costa del Sol next week – while a dozen-plus provinces are on alert for freak storms and hail

THE Costa del Sol has been placed on alert for extremely high temperatures next week. The warning, by official weather agency AEMET, is in force on Tuesday, with highs of 38C expected. The yellow-level alert is also in place in the Axarquia and parts of Murcia. On the very same day, more than a dozen provinces in the north-east of …

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Drought crisis sees first closures of swimming pools and dismissals of lifeguards in Spain’s Malaga

Swimming pools banned in parts of Spain: Drastic measures are taken in these areas amid drought and extreme temperatures

PARTS of Spain have been forced to ban the filling up of swimming pools due to drought.  It comes as the country is suffering one of its hottest weekends in history, with a majority of the country on alert for high temperatures. The affected towns include Toras, El Toro and Barracas, which are all situated in the province of Castellon, …

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Freak weather alert for Spain: Storms and hail predicted next week just days after 'dangerous' heatwave

Freak weather alert for Spain: Storms and hail predicted next week just days after ‘dangerous’ heatwave

SPAIN is facing another bout of freak summer storms next week with the possibility of a fresh so-called DANA.  According to forecasters at Meteored, intense storms, rain and even hail are on the cards following a weekend of crippling heat. The weather service said an Atlantic trough (a large area of low atmospheric pressure) will begin approaching the peninsula on …

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How to stay cool in the summer; readers´ tips « Euro Weekly News

How to stay cool in the summer; readers´ tips « Costa Spain News

With thermometers soaring up to +40 degrees Celsius and the sun scorching from 9am until 9pm, summer in Spain can be challenging if you aren´t used to it. While most people move to Spain for its pleasant climate, newcomers may need time to adapt to the hot conditions. The ´ readers shared their top tips for surviving and enjoying the …

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Carles Puigdemont says he is in Belgium after flight from Spain - CSN

Carles Puigdemont says he’s in Belgium after flight from Spain – CSN

Unlock the Editor’s Digest free of charge Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite tales on this weekly publication. Catalan separatist chief Carles Puigdemont issued a defiant assertion on Friday night saying he was again in Belgium after evading arrest by Spanish authorities in Barcelona on Thursday. Puigdemont said he was in Waterloo, south of Brussels, and “by …

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ACE Dog Shelter Autumn Charity Lunch - Costa Spain News

ACE Canine Shelter Autumn Charity Lunch – Costa Spain Information

Residence » Occasions » ACE Canine Shelter Autumn Charity Lunch Occasion: ACE Canine Shelter Autumn Charity LunchVenue: Restaurant La Sierra, Cerrado del Aguila, Mijas CostaDate: 2024-09-21Entry: €45 (incl. €10 donation to ACE) Description: The ACE Dog Shelter in La Cala de Mijas is holding its Autumn Charity Lunch at La Sierra Restaurant from 1.30pm on Saturday 21 September. The occasion …

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