A BARCELONA-based hospital performed the first ever face transplant involving a donor that chose assisted suicide, marking an important medical milestone in Spain. The hospital confirmed that the operation lasted for close to 24hours and involved 100 medical personnel. Officials at the hospital said that this is the first face transplant performed anywhere in the globe using a deceased donor. …

Costa Del Sol Hit by Earthquakes and 160mm of rain The Costa Del Sol has been hit by three earthquakes, the reservoirs are overflowing and the storm has cut off 1500 people. Costa Del Sol Hit by Earthquakes and 100mm of Rain Storm Leonardo hit the Costa Del Sol, causing reservoirs to burst. Yesterday, three small earthquakes were felt in Casares.  …

While the official focus of today’s Madrid meeting was on wider road safety issues, it brought into sharper focus a common problem for many readers: sleepiness during long journeys. Fatigue is a common problem for thousands of drivers who travel regularly between cities and along Spain’s highways. Statistics on fatigue and road safety in Spain The magnitude of the problem …