Ideal chocolate is made from 100% cocoa butter, a higher-quality and more expensive fat. Most brands, however, use other fats that are cheaper, mainly in the fillings. The quality is compromised, however. Spain’s consumer organisation (OCU), has confirmed that this strategy is used by many well-known brands. The panel of pastry experts assessed colour, glossiness, chocolate thickness, filling and taste …

Landslides destroy key Andalusian road: Six-month closure confirmed. A-397: Disaster on the A-397: Road linking Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed Credit: Shutterstock, vodograj Motorists face six months of travel turmoil as a vital lifeline between Ronda and San Pedro Alcántara remains completely cut off after landslides and a collapsed viaduct. The Junta de Andalucia has pledged over €3.5 …

The new law, which aims to regulate and ultimately put an end to uninvited commercial calls (Order No. TDF/149/2025 from 12 February), came into effect on 7th March. These measures, implemented in stages to combat phishing schemes that manipulate victims with fraudulent phone calls or text messages, are being implemented. They will also enforce identification through specific prefixes on the …