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Oriental Hornet invasion rises 30% in Andalucía

Oriental Hornet invasion rises 30% in Andalucía

A) V.crabro (European hornet), vs. B) Vespa Orientalis (Oriental Hornet). Photo credit: Adrian Ruicanescu The Oriental hornet is on the rise.Vespa orientalis) has been recorded across Andalucía, with confirmed reports increasing by more than 30 percent since the species was first detected in the Campo de Gibraltar in 2018. According to data from the environmental office in Málaga, nest removals …

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Hotel prices in Spain have risen by 7% over the past year, and nearly 50% since 2019.

Hotel prices jump 7% in Spain in one year - and are up nearly 50% on 2019

The unquenchable demand for tourists to visit Spain is beginning to show in the hotel and hostel rates, which jumped 7% on an annual basis last month. The average price for a room was almost 50% more expensive in May than in 2019. Data shows a steep rise in prices that is affecting both residents and holidaymakers. Trend shows a …

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Telefónica to sell Ecuador unit to Millicom for €330 million

Telefónica to sell Ecuador unit to Millicom for €330 million

Telefónica, Madrid. Credit: JJFarq, Shutterstock. Telefónica has agreed to sell its Ecuadorian subsidiary to Millicom Spain for €330 million, continuing its strategic retreat from Latin America under chairman Marc Murtra. The sale of Otecel (which operates as Movistar Ecuador) which holds 28 percent of the local mobile markets with five millions customers was announced on Friday evening and is subjected …

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