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[ad_1] Life opens up again when the sun returns. Credit: Miguel Franco It is almost daily that you can feel the difference. The temperature increases. The sky is once again a clear, blue color. When the sun touches you, it brings with it that familiar warmth and the promise of months to come. There are more tourists along the coast. …

[ad_1] Volvo EX30 – Black Edition. Credit: Volvo Volvo has launched the Black Edition variant of its all-electric EX30, boasting an eye-catching new look with design enhancements and available with either single or twin motor versions priced from €45,824/£40,060. The Black Edition styling additions include the prominent high gloss black 19-inch wheels and tinted rear windows. The front grille strikethrough, …

[ad_1] Photo credit: Molly Grace. Molly Grace. Photo credit In parts of Spain, pine procesionary caterpillars are appearing earlier than residents expected. This has prompted renewed warnings by local councils and environmental services. Although the species has a well-known seasonal presence, authorities warn that it can change its behavior from one year to another. Encounters have been reported in pine …

[ad_1] Some countries require childhood vaccination. Credit: MargJohnsonVA / Shutterstock Current news cycles seem to be breaking records. It’s hard to keep up, and when the public debate is heated, other important issues can be pushed aside. Two of these “minor” news stories caught my eye, and I can’t help but wonder if we are at risk of overlooking the …

[ad_1] Spain’s mandatory V16 emergency beacon faces EU scrutiny over regulatory concerns. Credit : Audio und werbung, Shutterstock Spain’s mandatory V16 emergency beacon – introduced at the start of 2026 to replace roadside warning triangles – is facing questions from Brussels. The European Commission has warned that Spain may not have properly notified the rule before making the connected beacon …

[ad_1] When a driver is registered, the DGT can send the fines directly to the actual user of the vehicle. Credit : SORASIT SRIKHAM-ON, Shutterstock It’s something many people do without thinking – you lend your car to your partner, a family member or a friend who ends up using it most of the time. In Spain, this situation can …

[ad_1] Before using electric scooters on public roads, riders must register with the DGT. Credit : Wpadington, Shutterstock Owners of electric scooters in Spain are now faced with a new legal requirement. Starting 2026, all scooters will need to be registered. DGT The registration of personal mobility vehicles is necessary before they are allowed to be driven on public roads. …

[ad_1] Let’s be honest: losing your hair can be a nightmare. It doesn’t matter if it’s male-pattern baldness, medical conditions or thinning hair crowns. Watching a thick head of hair vanish can make anyone feel low.  The options for years were limited: wear a hat or shave the hair off. Or, endure expensive and painful transplants.  But not any more. …

[ad_1] The use of fluorescent road lines to aid drivers in seeing lanes better at night is being tested. Credit : Revista.dgt.es What if white lines, which drivers depend on every day, weren’t safest after dark? The small but striking road trial that uses fluorescent markings at night raises questions about whether or not a simple colour change could improve …

[ad_1] SPAIN’S capital has been rocked by an outbreak of measles with 24 cases confirmed in the first seven weeks of 2026 – more than the entire total recorded in Madrid during 2025. The measles is spread easily by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. The virus can remain airborne for up to 2 hours after the infected individual has left …