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Golf has been one of the most important gifts I have received from my Mediterranean travels. Credit: Miguel Franco When you stroll through any Mediterranean city in the morning you will notice something: People are not in a hurry or stressed. And they are not wearing gym clothes. They walk to the baker.The market is a short walk away.You walk …

Kia EV3 ‘Air’. Credit: Kia Kia’s first EV was launched in 2009, and the Kia Soul only had a 209km/130 mile range. It was sold by a few Kia dealers. Kia has become one of the leading manufacturers of EVs. The number of EVs you see on the road shows just how popular these vehicles have become among eco-conscious motorists. …

Most expats of working age register for social security to access public healthcare. Photo credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock The Spanish healthcare system has undergone a significant shift in the last decade. It is considered to be one of the best in Europe. Although the Sistema Nacional de Salud is still publicly-funded and available to all residents, almost one third of its infrastructure …

During the strike, foreigners and expats living in Spain could face special difficulties. Photo credit: Mikel dabbah/Shutterstock Spain is bracing themselves for a major disruption when doctors throughout the country hold a national four-day strike between December 9 and 12. Unions have described this as the biggest healthcare protest in decades. The action has been announced by Spanish Confederation of …

Unknown businessman organizes not one, but TWO free parties this Christmas and the New Year for recovering addicts. The holiday season can be difficult for those who are recovering. Many people are faced with loneliness, loss and the temptation of slipping back into old habits. But this year, the Villa Paradiso Group is offering a lifeline with two free festive …

AIDAdiva cruise ships arriving at port Credit: Valdemar F. Heredia – FB A norovirus outbreak is affecting the German cruise ship AIDAdiva. 95 passengers and six crew members have reported symptoms of this highly contagious illness. First reported to the health authorities on Nov 30, this is now the eighth day that there has been an active infection aboard as …

You land at Málaga, pick up the keys to a shiny little hire car and within ten minutes you’re staring at a Spanish road sign, a flashing camera and a speed limit you’re not entirely sure you’ve understood. Does this sound familiar? Spain has some of the best roads in Europe, with spectacular scenery and better road safety than average. …

AESAN extends recall after further Fuente Madre water samples test contaminated Photo credit: AESAN AESAN has confirmed that some Fuente Madre natural minerals water batches have been contaminated. The alert was first issued on November 11 and has now been expanded on December 4 following reports of contamination. AESAN: More batches of bottled waters found to contain contamination Fuente Madre …

DGT is preparing major controls for the heavy traffic expected in Spain during the Constitution weekend. Photo Credit: Yanhao Fang / Unsplash THE SPANISH Directorate General of Traffic, or DGT, has anticipated some 5.7 million journeys to take place over the Constitution-Immaculate Conception long weekend, beginning on the afternoon of Friday, December 5. The DGT is implementing its traffic control …

Jon Clarke, who is starting a new health column exclusively for the Olive Press talks with Claudio Colomo, the doctor of Spain’s National Football Team, about the pressures and stress involved in keeping the No. 1 team on the planet fit, especially as the World Cup approaches. It is 8.40am, during the recent break in international relations. Claudio Vazquez Colomo, …