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Mediterranean eating made easy: groceries, eating out & staying healthy on the Costa del Sol

Mediterranean eating made easy: groceries, eating out & staying healthy on the Costa del Sol

Simple. Natural. Mediterranean.It works. Credit: Shutterstock, Caftor Many people ask me the same question here on the Costa del Sol. “Miguel… what do I actually buy? What am I going to eat? “How can I keep healthy while eating out?” When I began my own health transformation this was the part of the process that confused me most. Not the …

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European health officials urge pandemic preparation amid bird flu outbreaks

European health officials urge pandemic preparedness amid bird flu outbreaks

ECDC warns Europe of a bird flu outbreak and urges urgent pandemic preparation. Photo Credit: Jan Kraus / Unsplash The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued an alert to European health authorities regarding the “unprecedented number” of bird flu outbreaks this fall. ECDC says that European countries need to prioritize early detection and preparation, such as …

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Chaos over Spain’s new V16 beacon: DGT backs off and promises ‘grace period’ for drivers

Chaos over Spain’s new V16 beacon: DGT backs off and promises ‘grace period’ for drivers

Spain’s V16 beacon installed on a car during roadside tests. Credit : X – Ministerio del Interior @interiorgob Spain’s plan was to replace old roadside warning triangulars with new V16 emergency beacons. Instead, it has turned into one of the most talked-about changes in road safety – and one that has left many drivers confused, frustrated and uneasy. Spain will …

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Sánchez’s EV shake-up to benefit expats and residents

Sánchez’s EV shake-up to benefit expats and residents

The package is intended to increase domestic manufacturing. Photo credit Victor Velter/Shutterstock Spain has fired the starting gun on one of its most ambitious motoring shake-ups yet: a €700 million national plan to accelerate electric-vehicle take-up and expand charging infrastructure. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the package consists of €400 million in direct purchase incentives and €300 million for …

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Eat better, sleep better. Vegetables improve sleep according to a new study.

Eat better, sleep better. New study reveals vegetables improve sleep.

Nearly a third of people in the world suffer from insomnia. You’ve probably heard all the advice before if you’re among them: avoid screen time right before bedtime, keep your bedroom cool and dark, have a relaxing routine at night, etc. All of these tips may be effective, but there is one you haven’t heard before. New study makes major …

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WWF launches new model for restoring Spain’s rural areas to reduce wildfire risks and help the recovery

Help the recovery: WWF launches new model to restore Spain’s rural areas and cut wildfire risk

In Spain, a NEW model has been launched to rejuvenate forests and prevent fires by better caring for local landscapes. WWF’s Rural Labscape initiative restores abandoned spaces in Vall de Almonacid. The aim is to create resilient, Mediterranean-friendly spaces. Wildfires across Spain have ‘profoundly transformed’ the landscape – areas once filled with long grass, healthy olive groves and tall trees …

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Snow is a warning for expats who are driving through Madrid to the north.

Warning for expats driving north via Madrid as snow hits roads

Winter weather warnings in Madrid cause snowy streets to be plowed by drivers. Credit : Alvaro Laguna, Shutterstock Winter has arrived in Spain and it is not going to let up anytime soon. Over recent days, people have been dealing with widespread rain, falling snow and noticeably colder temperatures, with Castilla y León and the Community of Madrid among the …

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Ursula von der Leyen, Ursula von der Leyen’s successor in Germany, urges Malaga to tighten emissions regulations as it increases the ban on 2035 cars

Germany urges Ursula von der Leyen to soften 2035 car ban as Malaga tightens emissions rules

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Credit: photoibo, Shutterstock Germany has directly appealed to European Commission President Ursula von der LeyenShe was urged to calm down. EU’s Ban on petrol and diesel vehicles until 2035.Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed he will send a formal letter requesting exemptions for hybrid and “highly efficient” combustion engines – at the very moment European …

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Huercal-Overa: Pet owners must clean up their act or face stricter penalties

Clean up or pay up: stricter fines for pet owners in Huercal-Overa

The Local Police of Huércal-Overa have intensified their control and monitoring efforts significantly in an attempt to ensure compliance with the Municipal Ordinance on Animal Ownership and Protection. An increase in fines Due to these measures, fines in the town have increased dramatically and suddenly compared to last year. This initiative is part a larger campaign to encourage responsible pet …

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Cars without a driver? Spain gives the green light to real-world tests

Cars without drivers? Spain gives the go-ahead for real-world trials

Drivers’ jobs are under threat, say critics. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock Spain has made a major leap in the future of transportation by allowing driverless car trials to be conducted under a newly created national authority. framework of the DGT. The move positions the nation as an emerging hub of advanced mobility testing and opens the door to multiple manufacturers who …

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