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Mercedes-Benz EQB Recall Alerts have been sent to more than 12,000 electric Mercedes cars due to a serious EQB Battery Fire Risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US confirmed that the EQB battery fire risk was serious. defect in high-voltage lithium-ion batteriesOwners of 2022-2024 affected models are advised to park outside and to limit charging to 80% …

The first in a series nationwide of five-day strike dates have been announced for June. The medical unions want a special law that suits their working conditions. This includes regulating 24-hour shifts, and improving wages. The proposed reforms to the Estatuto Marco, the law governing the health workforce, are not supported by the opposition. READ MORE DOCTORS GO ON STRIKE …

The basic framework permits a 30 % reduction on eligible veterinary spending up to €100. Photo credit: Maria Sbytova/Shutterstock Residents of Andalucía who own pets will now be able to claim a new tax deduction for veterinary expenses in their upcoming income tax returns, following fiscal reforms approved in the autonomous region’s 2026 budget. The measure, included in the Law 8/2025 …

In 2022, nearly 35% of teens aged 15-18 reported having had sexual relations. Condom usage fell to its lowest levels since records began in 2003. According to the Ministry of Health’s latest Health Behaviour in School Aged Children (HBSC), almost one third of teenagers in Spain have had sexual relations by the time they reach the age of 18. The …

Spain’s extensive highway network, which covers 165,000 kilometers and is responsible for 96% of the freight traffic and 84% of the passenger traffic, faces its worst conditions since 1980. Recent storms exposed structural problems, and sand bases were washed out. Drivers reported hundreds of tyres blowing out, huge potholes and dangerous sinkholes. Recent storms expose long-standing decay In February 2026 …

Patients seek ozone treatment to reduce their dependence on pain medications. Photo credit: NMK-Studio/Shutterstock Relief can seem frustratingly far away for millions of people who suffer from chronic pain. Back injuries and arthritis, as well as old fractures and strained ligaments can be lifelong issues that need to be managed. Painkillers can dull the symptoms of arthritis, steroid shots wear …

OSTEOPOROSIS is no longer irreversible – bones can recover with current treatments.  The Rheumatology Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella leads the way in advances that make it possible to prevent fractures and improve patients’ quality of life Dr Nerea Costas, Director of the Rheumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella, who underscores the “importance of early diagnosis and a comprehensive approach …

Pollen from hazel, plane, alder and olive trees is expected to arrive early in Spain. Photo credit: Igor Klyakhin/Shutterstock Health and meteorological experts predict that Spain will experience higher pollen levels after the unusually persistent rains of recent months. Combining abundant moisture with rising temperatures will lead to ideal conditions for vegetation, causing many plants produce more pollen. This will …

The regulation also confirms a limit of 5 dogs for non-commercial trips. Photo credit Lindaze/Shutterstock On April 22, the legal framework for travelling with companion animals within the European Union will be changed. This new framework applies to all EU member states including Spain. This update comes after the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation, which revised the rules of …

Thomas hates kennels and loves to cuddle. Credit: Lamia Walker Meet Thomas – a friendly cat who loves a cuddle and hates kennels. Thomas, like thousands of other pets in Europe, would prefer to stay at home with a trusted sitter rather than be placed in an unfamiliar environment. Save money with house-sitters You’re planning a trip but are worried …