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Ana Maria Llopis has shown that passion and ambition can be the key to achieving your dreams. Born in Carúpano, Venezuela, in 1950 to a Spanish family, Ana María grew up with international roots but a distinctly Spanish identity. Her background provided her with the drive and perspective she needed to leave a lasting impression in the business world. Ana …

Bethlehem Tilahun AlemuA visionary Ethiopian woman has revolutionized the global footwear market with her ecofriendly brand soleRebels. A small workshop in AddisAbaba‘Alemu is a small business owner who has been able to create a sustainable income for the Zenabwork people. You can also read about She has been hailed as an African leader for her sustainability, cultural legacy, and economic …

The Costa del Sol is the most expensive urbanisation in Spain for buyers of property. The annual price survey by the Idealista property portal puts the exclusive Coto Zagaleta urbanisation in Benahavis at the top with an average price of €12.3 million per home. It’s well ahead of Avenida Supermaresme in the Barcelona area municipality of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, …

Since the 1960s, the idea of being able to cross the Atlantic in an hour and half has intrigued travellers. But what was once considered science fiction is now becoming a reality. Private spaceflight companies are seriously exploring the possibility of suborbital travel. Rockets could launch passengers into space and then land them thousands of kilometers away. If this technology …

Women in Spain’s Entrepreneurial eco-system 2024 is a recent report published by Spain’s National Entrepreneurship Office. It challenges some old myths regarding female entrepreneurship. Women entrepreneurs in Spain have a much broader range of motivations for starting a business than just work-life balance. They also choose from a wider selection of innovative ventures. The report It is clear that women …

Alert: Some “free” VPNs are actually malware that steals passwords and can bank OTPs. Delete apps that are risky, change your passwords, and enable 2FA. Credit : Koto Aatsukami, Shutterstock How the fake VPN scam empties accounts… If your phone is where you text, shop and do your banking, it’s also where crooks want to be. The latest trick looks …

Ninety per cent of companies use AI software. Credit: Iryna Imago/Shutterstock Many companies like to boast about their billion-dollar AI programmes. According to a new study, the reality is far less impressive. In reality, only 5% of the companies get real results. They are stuck in a loop of useless pilot projects. In the meantime, a quiet change is taking …

The TM Real Estate Group announced that Benidorm’s TM Tower would surpass Intempo’s Intempo Building as the tallest residential building in Europe. Torrevieja developer says the new building will have 64 floors and 230 metres of height. The Intempo Skyscraper, which has 49 stories, is 28 metres shorter. READ MORE NEW TOWER BALCONIES with A View (Artist’s Impressions) A presentation …

SPAIN’S most eye-watering properties are clustered in just two areas – the Costa del Sol and the Balearics – according to new figures from property portal Idealista. The fifth-placed villa is located in La Zagaleta Benahavis. It’s one of Europe’s most exclusive gated community. The 2,200 sqm villa, which is set on an 8,020 sqm plot of land, boasts double …

The most expensive house on the Costa Blanca, and even the Valencian Community has not sold yet after a full year. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Idealist real estate portal says the luxury villa plus multiple extras and self-contained apartments with an asking price of just under €10 million was first listed in August …