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The latest housing crisis in Spain: Three out four renters cannot save for a home. 

Housing crisis latest: Three out of four renters in Spain are unable to save up to buy a home 

The housing crisis in SPAIN is affecting renters most. New figures show that three of four rental households are unable to afford the upfront costs for buying a home. According to a new report by the Bank of Spain, renters – especially young people and foreigners – are increasingly priced out of the housing market.  Many face what the report …

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Hybrid cars: why your plug-in hybrid could soon lose its benefits

Hybrid car crackdown: Why your plug-in hybrid may soon lose its perks

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 — …

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La Cala: Support local women by dining out

Support local women with dinner in La Cala

Benavra is a family-run restaurant in Mijas. Credit: Benavra On Saturday, 6th June, a fundraising dinner will be held at Restaurant Benavra, La Cala de Mijas. The evening is organized by Soroptimist International Costa del Sol to raise funds for local projects that support women and girls. Tickets cost 40 Euros per person. 10 euros from each ticket goes to …

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