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IT has ‘never been more important’ to teach children to cook. This is the view of the ‘Godfather of Spanish cuisine’, Pedro Subijana. The celebrated three Michelin star chef, from San Sebastian, told the Olive Press, Spain risks losing its cherished Mediterranean diet if youngsters aren’t taught to ‘eat healthier’. Subijana said that it was not only up to parents …

The new green lines are intended to slow drivers down on Spanish roads by creating an effect of visual narrowing. Credit : SocialDrive_es/X Most drivers don’t know why they have started to appear across the country. You are not seeing things if you have noticed green lines along the white edge of some roads in Spain. It is also not …

How Jaguar Lost Its Roar – Long Before That Woke Ad Blew Up. Credit: Yau Ming Low, Shutterstock. Is that a bird you see? Is it an airplane? Nope. It’s just a jaguar flapping its wings, confused. Jaguar has recently launched a new campaign featuring electric vehicles in pastel tones for those who missed the original ad. Without a doubt, …

You have rights in Spain. Credit: SofikoS, Shutterstock. Whether it’s a clapped-out Clio or a banged-up BMW, most of us end up in the garage queue at some point – be it for a routine service or because the dashboard’s lit up like a Christmas tree. But before you hand over your keys (and your hard-earned cash), it pays to …

Used car parts. Used car parts. Dodgy mechanic. Before handing the keys over, drivers should be aware of 3 car service scams. Credit: Chadolfski, Shutterstock. Are you taking your car in for service? Most mechanics are grease-stained, honest angels. However, some spanner-wielding crooks lubricate more than just the gears. In this report, we reveal Three common car service scams They …

Repsol petrol stations in Spain. Credit: Adrià Masi, Pexels The Spanish traffic authority Dirección General de Tráfico DGT (DGT), has revealed the fuel-efficient speed of driving. According to a DGT posting cited by Mundo Deportivo, Many people think that driving slowly saves fuel. However, the DGT has clarified that the key to reduced fuel consumption is maintaining a constant driving …

Fraud, fines and fast ones: How naughty motorists are naming Nan to beat the speed cameras. Credit: Alf Ribeiro, Shutterstock. It’s calling It is a good idea to get a hold of someone else. “la trampa de los abuelos” – the grandparent trick. This is fast becoming Spain’s most cheeky way to avoid paying a fine for speeding. Continue reading …

In Spain, if you fail to use your indicators correctly, you could face steep fines. Credit : Vach Cameraman, Shutterstock How often do your indicators actually get used? Are you using them correctly? You’re not the only one who answers “not always”. It’s not a secret that most Spanish drivers are guilty of breaking one of the basic rules of …

Spain is planning to limit the use of the left lane on motorways when there’s snow or ice. This will free up space for emergency vehicles, and improve road safety. Credit : csp, shutterstock Driving in bad conditions? If you’re driving in bad weather, you might need to drive on the right side of the road Spain’s traffic authority, the …

The Spanish government is introducing minimum standards in the menus of hospitals and nursing homes, similar to what was introduced in September in schools. The Ministries of Social Rights and Health have prepared a royal order to ensure that patients and residents over 65 receive nutritious and healthy food. Pablo Bustinduy (Minister of Social Rights) said that on Thursday the …