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Thousands of drivers in Spain are now receiving unexpected €1,000 fines

Thousands of drivers in Spain are now receiving unexpected €1,000 fines

Drivers in Spain receive delayed traffic fines for offences committed months ago. Credit : Hadrian, Shutterstock Recently, many drivers in Spain have discovered the same thing. That moment when you open the letterbox, glance at an official envelope and immediately think: ‘What now?’ Many motorists have been surprised to find out that an old traffic violation they thought had gone …

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Mijas’ schools now have covered outdoor sporting facilities 

Parents and children relief as schools in Mijas get covered outdoor sport facilities 

Families with children attending local Spanish state schools Mijas have good news. Families with children attending local Spanish state schools in Mijas can look forward to improved daily life as the townhall moves ahead to install covered structures over outdoor sport courts in primary school. A deal between Mijas Town Hall, the Junta de Andalucia education department and the much …

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The new EU driving rules could cause future cars to refuse to start

New EU driving rule means future cars may refuse to start

From 2026, all new cars will be required to have alcohol interlock system. Credit : HenadziPechan, Shutterstock From July 2026, drivers buying a new vehicle in Europe may notice some changes behind the scenes. Each newly registered vehicle sold throughout the European Union is required to have an alcohol interlock installed. Many people are confused by the rule because they …

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