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Estepona’s Neighbourhood Brigade : a permanent force for urban renewal

Estepona’s Neighbourhood Brigade: A permanent force for urban renewal

Brigada de Barrio – putting Estepona’s streets straight. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona Estepona is undergoing a quiet transformation, one wall freshly painted, one pavement repaired, and each brushstroke.  Brigada Barrio, a team of dedicated council workers permanently embedded in the fabric of the city to ensure no corner is overlooked, is at the core of this transformation. Originally launched in …

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Amazon job cuts: Fear, pressure and unanswered Questions

Amazon job cuts in Spain: fear, pressure and unanswered questions

Not only is the magnitude of layoffs unsettling, but also the lack of understanding as to why they are needed. Particularly when the company continues growing and generating profit. This wave is not isolated. Amazon has cut thousands of positions in the United States and Germany this year. They cited the need to streamline their structures and adapt quicker to …

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Do you need a driving permit for Spain? What most tourists don’t realize

Do you need an international driving permit in Spain? The truth most tourists don’t know

International Driving Permit with vehicle categories and types of licence. Credit : bieszczady_wildlife, Shutterstock Once you have booked your flight and arranged your car rental, you are ready to travel the Spanish roads. But then comes that confusing bit – do you actually need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Spain, or is it one of those travel …

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