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Rural land grab? Balearics opens the door for housing boom on protected terrain

Rural land grab? Balearics open the door to housing boom on protected soil

By default, all new housing built in these areas will be protected by some type of regulation. Credit: SergeyKlopotov/Shutterstock.com The Balearic Islands will permit the construction of housing on transitional areas (classified as rural land) without the need to have first exhausted all urbanisable land—As long as the councils of the towns justify it. In this agreement, transitional land will …

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La Cala Lions spring fashion fair

La Cala Lions spring fair and fashion show

La Cala Lions hosted their Spring Fair & Fashion Show at Butibamba Park, La Cala de Mijas. It was a gorgeous sunny Sunday.  The event was held on Sunday 25th May. Visitors were invited to browse the stalls of the many artisans who were selling items you would not find in any shops. The Lions were there with their usual …

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The number of depression patients in Spain has increased dramatically in the last four years

Number of depression sufferers shows dramatic rise in just four years in Spain

Since the Covid-19 epidemic, mental health problems have risen dramatically in Spain. The biggest increase has been noted among young males. The Spanish Health Survey, which is conducted every four-years by the National Institute of Statistics and Statistics (INE), shows that the overall number of people reporting depression has tripled. The figures confirm what the doctors have been telling their …

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