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The plug-in hybrids are no longer free: A new law has blown the fuse on the benefits. Credit: Desintegrator, Shutterstock. Spain’s plug in hybrid car party has officially ended, and now the hangover is kicking hard. A sweeping law change, now live as of 2025, has pulled the plug on what many saw as a cushy loophole for PHEVs — …

A closer look at the categories on a Spanish driving licence—now easier to swap for non-EU drivers with the new online system. Credit : Lucia Fdez, Shutterstock Online exchange of driving licenses means no more long queues If you’ve ever tried to swap your non-EU driving licence for a Spanish one, you’ll know the old routine—hours lost at the traffic …

SPANISH scientists have created a new, more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s most lethal illness- but they need €20 million to finish their life saving research.  Carlos Martin has been studying the deadly disease as a professor and microbiologist at the University of Zaragoza for more than 25 years. He wants to complete his research by 2028 so that …

Image: Halfpoint / Shutterstock.com. It’s time to dust down the barbecue, and prepare for evenings and meals in the garden. After months of being unused, it’s possible that your grill is not in the best condition. It’s essential to clean and check your grill before you start cooking. Begin by cleaning the grill thoroughly. Remove any old grease or food …

Intelligent sensor systems are used to detect pedestrians and cars in close proximity. The technology also includes adaptive cruise control with AI. Credit: Summit Art Creations,  Shutterstock. Are you driving blind? Most Spanish drivers are unaware of the high-tech safety features that are now law. Learn more.  A new report by RACE – that’s Spain’s answer to the AA – has …

Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital hosted over 100 medical experts from across the Valencian Community. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital hosted over 100 medical experts from across the Valencian Community to explore the latest advances in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Last Thursday Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital The scientific event entitled Update on the Treatment and Management of Pancreatic CancerOver one hundred …

Residents and politicians from SAN Miguel de Salinas, Los Montesinos and the surrounding areas protested against the lack of family physicians and the long waiting list at Torrevieja Hospital on Wednesday. Demonstrators blocked the main road in the town of San Miguel for about an hour. The Platform for Public and Quality Health, 100 x100 (Torrevieja), organised the event. This …

ORIHUELA launched its summer campaign against the pests that are increasing in sewers, especially cockroaches Pests thrive in warmer temperatures, so the warmer weather can bring unwanted visitors. Specialist firm Lokimica is executing the first phase of works on behalf of Orihuela’s health department. READ MORE ORIHUELA sewage treatment Spraying in Orihuela City is beginning and will be finished by …

Driving in Spain? Be prepared before you drive in Spain by knowing these rules. Credit: Yta23,  Shutterstock. From speed traps to toll traps – what every driver must know before getting behind the wheel in Spain. Before you grab the keys to your car in Spain and rev off into the sunset, read this – because Spanish roads are not as …

Small on the outside. Inside, it’s big. Credit: Volkswagen “Big on inside.” “Big inside. Volkswagen’s slogan for its Polo was used 50 years earlier to promote the product. When the small car came on the market in early May 1975, nobody expected that this extremely compact two-door car would become such a bestseller – nationally and internationally, over five decades, …