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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 13:26 The Spanish central government has approved a new tender for Imserso, a subsidised holiday scheme that offers affordable travel to retired individuals. The flat rate this year for pensioners with lower incomes is 50 euros. According to the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2020, Imserso reserves 7,447 spaces for people who receive …

Nearly 300 million Euros in subsidies will go to 34 green projects and renewable energy in Spain.  The Ministry for Ecological Transition & Demographic Challenge in Spain (MITECO) will provide the money. Around 200 million euros will be used to fund a Sunwafe project in Asturias for the production and distribution of silicon wafers and ingots.  The materials produced by …

The Policia Nacional has arrested a man who posted death threats to the president of Valencia, Carlos Mazon. The 30-year old was arrested in Valencia on Thursday. Instagram has been used to make threats against Mazon by an unnamed individual who is accused hate crimes and of making threats. READ MORE VALENCIA ANTI MAZON PROTEST The president has been widely …

Concept image: A veterinarian examines a big dog in a clinic. Bring us the cash! The Spanish banks offering to pay you up to €2,375 just for switching your salary. Credit: Shutterstock, Me dia It is not every day that a bank attempts to Fill your pockets rather than empty them, but that’s exactly what’s happening across Spain right now …

Tuesday, 1 April 20, 10:59 According to the Spanish OCU, an organisation of consumers and user’s, food prices increased by 0.55 percent in March. In the past three years these have risen 36 percent. Eggs saw the largest price increase (24%) whereas other products, such as extra virgin oil (EVOO), is one of the rare items that have decreased by …

Concept image: In a veterinary hospital, a vet examines a large breed dog. Vets protest in Malaga against new anti-antibiotics laws Credit: Shutterstock / Maria Sbytova ‘Animal doctors at the Costa del Sol have warned that there is no time to waste when it comes to animal life. Veterinarians in Malaga have walked the streets together in a rare demonstration …

Andalucía braces for another Nile virus battle after rains boost mosquito threat. Concept image of specialist fumigators in protective suits spraying chemicals on stairs to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus, in southern Spain 2025. Credit: Shutterstock, Prostock-studio Recent rainy weather has brought a deadly threat to Spain. In Andalucia in particular, the country’s water resources are at their …

The Ministry of Transport announced that Gibraltar’s public transport system will be upgraded with new and improved stops at key locations. A completely new bus stop has been installed at Europa Point. It replaces two existing stops, and allows better access to residential and university areas. The Lower Castle Road has been designated as a bus stop for residents in …

A Valencia man, 32 years old, has been accused by his ex-wife of giving her ammonia after she asked for a cup of water. The victim spent several days in ICU at the Doctor Peset Hospital. The Policia Nacional has arrested her ex-partner on Friday for causing serious injuries, breaking and entry, and family abuse. READ MORE After his court …

Nursery places are free for children aged two years and older Estepona families will experience big changes as public nursery enrollment opens. Credit: Shutterstock, Pixel-Shot Estepona is announcing free nursery places for 2-year-olds. Parents of toddlers in Estepona, listen up – the nursery gates are opening, and this year there’s a bumper bonus for families with two-year-olds: free places. The …