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How many beers are too many? Spain’s DGT has finally given a straight answer Credit: Nazar Skladanyi, Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), has confirmed what many of us have wondered since the new rules were introduced— how many beers can you drink before you’re legally too drunk to drive? The short answer is: “Not as …

According to an annual report, the Balearics Islands and the Valencian Community have the poorest public health services. The Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Health, FADSP, has come to some conclusions. Based on the most recent available data, they have graded the public health services in Spain’s regional areas. MORE HEALTH NEWS: The FADSP admits there are …

Spanish road safety is now being monitored by new generation speed cameras such as these, which monitor both directions. Credit : Rafa Jodar Shutterstock It’s time to say goodbye to the days when you could spot speed cameras from a distance and hit the brakes in just the right moment. The DGT (Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic) has started rolling …

The exterior of the new MICRA is redesigned and has a distinctive look. Credit: Nissan It is one of those models that has been a first car for many, a ‘down-sizer’ car and economical urban run-around since the early 1980s when it was first launched. The new, sixth-generation MICRA is a pure EV that will return this year to the …

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 24 Jun 2025 • 21:15 • 2 minutes read Credit: Shutterstock| Credit: Shutterstock UK pharmacists have issued a warning against the most common and popular painkiller in the world. Unaware of the harm that they could be doing to themselves, many people self prescribe this drug. Nearly 90,000 UK residents overdose on this painkiller each year.  …

DGT plans eye-watering fines: new car occupancy rules could hit drivers for up to €30,000. Credit: RVillalon Shutterstock Motorists could soon be forced to double up in their cars — or cough up thousands of euros in fines as Spain’s driving authority (the DGT) plans a strategic crackdown starting in Madrid. Rent increases and now restrictions on movement? You can …

Tesla robotaxis weren’t those used this Sunday in Austin, Texas | Credit: Shutterstock Tesla rolled out a small variety of self-driving traxis, selecting up younger passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk saying the “robotaxi launch.” In the meantime, influencers and shareholders shared movies on X of them collaborating in rides. Analysts who additionally took rides mentioned …

TUMOURS accounted for 26,6% of all deaths in Spain for 2024, the second consecutive year. According to the National Institute of Statistics, diseases of circulatory system accounted for 26.1% of all deaths. The number of deaths due to cancers decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous year. Other health news: This decline meant that the death rate from cancer (236.4 …

Even new diesel vehicles are now subject to Spain’s Low-Emission Zones. Furious owners face driving bans despite buying ‘eco-friendly’ models with green labels. Credit: stockwerk-fotodesign, Shutterstock Even new diesel vehicles are now subject to Spain’s Low-Emission Zones. Furious owners face driving bans despite buying ‘eco-friendly’ models with green labels. They paid thousands for the latest ‘clean diesel’ cars — but …

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 22 Jun 2025 • 21:42 • 2 minutes read Hyper-realistic Baby Dolls in Brazil are Causing Controversy | Credits: Shutterstock The topic of “reborn’ toy babies, in Brazil a country that is going through a serious political crisis has caused national concern. 30 bills have been drafted by Brazilian lawmakers regarding these figurines. It seemed like …