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A Tesla sales centre in Innsbruck, Austria. Elon Musk, CEO of the US-based electric auto manufacturer Tesla, is facing declining European sales as a result of growing competition. Credit: Shutterstock. Kittyfly Tesla hasn’t had a good start to the year in Europe. Sales for January and February fell by half in comparison to 2024. In fact, while Tesla‘s numbers dipped, …

The DGT is rolling out a road speed control radar system in Spain as part of its 2025 plan to reduce speeding on Spain’s most dangerous roads and improve safety. Credit : Shutterstock, Pablo Prat Drivers across Spain should be aware that the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has just installed 17 new radar systems on key roads nationwide. These …

Solar panels should be cleaned once a year. However, cleaning them every 6 months is best. The frequency will depend on external factors. If you live near factories or roads, or in an area that is dusty, you will need to clean them more often. In dry climates dirt can easily accumulate, but rain will naturally keep the panels clean. …

WHO warns of the dangers of disruptions to tuberculosis service, which could result in an increase in drug-resistant strains and cases. Credit : Shutterstock StanislavSukhin World Tuberculosis Day is 2025. The World Health Organization (WHO), is warning of a growing health crisis. Tuberculosis has made a dangerous return. Despite being a disease we know how to prevent and cure, TB …

A Yorkshire Terrier similar to the dogs that tragically died in Alicante. Credit : Shutterstock / Anna Vasiljeva A shocking incident of animal cruelty occurred in Alicante last week. A 53-year-old woman has been arrested after admitting to throwing her two Yorkshire terriers off an eighth-floor balcony in the Albufereta area, reportedly because she was ‘fed up’ with walking them. …

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? …