Snowploughs and de‑icing operations are most active on major state highways. Photo credit: Juan Garcia Hinojosa/Shutterstock Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has mobilised an extensive winter road‑clearance operation across several regions as snow and ice warnings prompted heightened Weather Alerts for this weekend. The ministry confirmed that 693 snowploughs and more than 130,000 tonnes of de‑icing materials are …

Patients seek ozone treatment to reduce their dependence on pain medications. Photo credit: NMK-Studio/Shutterstock Relief can seem frustratingly far away for millions of people who suffer from chronic pain. Back injuries and arthritis, as well as old fractures and strained ligaments can be lifelong issues that need to be managed. Painkillers can dull the symptoms of arthritis, steroid shots wear …

Mijas’ emergency services carried out an impressive rescue in Puerto Colorado yesterday night. A man was trapped overnight in his vehicle, which had plunged into a cliff. The stretch of road, one of the trickiest and highest mountain passes that links Alhaurín el Grande and Mijas Pueblo, close to the Los Condes Venta restaurant, has seen its fair share of …