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L’ALFAS DEL PI has banned smoking from L’Albir’s beach this summer as part its ongoing campaign for good health. Vicente Arques the mayor of L’Alfas, announced this news on Friday. He said that the measure was part of a council policy to establish itself as a benchmark in international tourism. READ MORE Mayor Arques, Friday This is the latest beach …

R-120 Sign in Madrid, Spain. January 20, 2025. The sign, which is relatively new and easy to miss, allows only authorized vehicles in urban areas of Spanish cities. Credit: Shutterstock and Mundofoto Miss this sign and you could be €200 out of pocket – but what exactly is it, and how do you stay in the clear? Spain’s drivers are …

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts, have returned to Earth following an unexpected nine-month stint aboard the International Space Station. Credit : @MosheDe_ To most of us the idea of floating through outer space and looking down on Earth is like a distant dream. But the experience of astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore and others who returned recently from …

Spain’s DGT has lowered the thresholds for speed cameras across the country, in an effort to combat road accidents and improve road safety. Credit : Shutterstock, Nigel J. Harris The General Directorate of Traffic in Spain (DGT), has announced an aggressive crackdown on speeding. They have lowered the thresholds for speed cameras to improve the safety of the roads. Drivers …

World Down Syndrome Day celebrates inclusion and diversity through its global symbol, the blue and Yellow ribbon. Credit : Shutterstock, Vita_Dor World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21st by communities all over the world. It’s a day to celebrate diversity and challenge stereotypes.  Why World Down Syndrome Day is important on March 21 Why the 21st of March? …

An INTERNATIONAL STUDY conducted by the UGT-CTAC Spanish trade union sheds light on the added pressure and stress that self-employed people face. Six out of ten non-salaried employees in the country admit to experiencing mood swings frequently. The report involved the creation of 54 focus groups, which included self-employed individuals from various fields such as personal trainers, lawyers, and salespeople. …

Motoring event. Morgan HFS (Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan) founded the Morgan Motor Company back in 1909. I wonder if HFS ever thought that over 110 years after he started his company, it would still exist and outlive much larger car manufacturers. In fact, the Morgan family owned and controlled Morgan Motor Company until 2019. I’m certain he would like that …

Image: Emily Marie Wilson/Shutterstock The southern Costa Blanca enjoys a sub-desert Mediterranean Climate with hot and dry summers. Winters are mild, but spring and fall can be wet. For successful gardening, it is important to select the right plants. Palm trees define the landscape. Other trees that are well-suited include olive, lemon, mulberry fig, almond and pomegranate. Aromatic plants, such …

The Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) issues the Spanish driving licence. How the Spanish points-based system for driving licences works Credit: Shutterstock, Lucia Fdez Spain has a system of points-based licences, in which drivers begin with points that they lose for traffic violations. Spain rewards safe driving while punishing repeat offenders. How many points will you start off with? Drivers who …

Old couple. Credit: Magda Ehlers, Pexels Eurostat’s latest data shows that the average life expectancy for a child born in Europe (EU) is now 81.4 years. This is a rise of 0.8 years from 2022, and it exceeds the pre-pandemic level. The COVID-19-induced decline in life expectancy from 2020 to 2021 has now been reversed, with a 3.8-year increase. Where …