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The ONCE lottery seller in Estepona presents a ‘Sueldazo’ life-changing prize of €240,000

The ONCE lottery seller in Estepona presents a ‘Sueldazo’ life-changing prize of €240,000

One lucky ticket buyer in Estepona has won a ONCE “Sueldazo” worth €2,000 per month for the next 10 years, or a total of €240,000, in the Weekend Draw held on 22 November. The prize was sold by Francisco Jiménez, an ONCE street vendor since 2000. Jiménez, originally from Caceres and a resident of Estepona for just the last two …

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Olive Press gives its top tips to Spain’s gastronomes while they wait for the Michelin rated creme de la creme

Olive Press offers its top tips as Spain’s gastronauts wait to see who joins the Michelin-rated creme de la creme

As the Michelin Guide for 2026 is presented at Malaga’s Sohrlin Theatre, the culinary spotlight of SPAIN will shine on this theatre. The night of November 25, promises glamour, tension, and celebration. Careers can be made or broken by a listing or, even better, a star or stars in the most influential restaurant guide. This is more than a ceremony …

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After Spain agreed to increase the top speed to 350km/h, train journeys between Madrid to Barcelona will take LESS than two hours. 

Good news for passengers in Spain after parliament rules Renfe must reimburse tickets if high-speed trains arrive 15 minutes late

According to the plans announced by the government this week, it will take just two hours to travel by train between Spain’s two largest cities. Transport Minister Oscar Puente announced on Monday that the government would push ahead with plans to raise top speeds of AVE high-speed trains to 350km/h. At the moment, trips between Spain and Catalonia take between …

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