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Estepona offers tax relief to those who recycle and use “punto limpio”.

Tax relief for those who recycle and use the “punto limpio” in Estepona

In the past, many people will remember the days when recycling in Spain, UK, and other countries was achieved by rewarding those who returned their empty soft drink bottles to the same shop where they had purchased them. The Mayor of Estepona also seems to remember those days. Estepona Council has made a bold move to promote responsible waste management. …

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Travel: All high speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia cancelled after fatal Cordoba accident

TRAVEL: All high-speed trains cancelled between Madrid and Andalucia after deadly Cordoba crash

Spain’s national railway network operator confirmed that all high-speed trains between Madrid and Cordoba and Sevilla, Malaga, and Huelva will be suspended from Monday, January 19th, until further notice. Two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, causing at least 39 deaths and more than 150 injuries. Adif confirmed the cancellation of all services on Monday following the collision at Adamuz …

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DGT increases fines for V16 beacon thefts despite an increase in the number

DGT doubles down on V16 beacon fines despite rising number of thefts

DGT announces fines on missing V16 beacons, despite safety and theft concerns Photo Credit: J&G Transmissions Pere Navarro is the Director of Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). He has confirmed that, “at this moment,” traffic officers are going to reprimand motorists who have a breakdown on the road or an accident and don’t install a V16 beacon. This, despite …

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