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Mental health now ranks second in Spain as a cause of sick leave

Mental health becomes second-biggest cause of sick leave in Spain

Between 2018 and 2023, mental health was the second most common cause of absenteeism at work in Spain. According to a study by Umivale Activa, the Valencian Institute of Economic Research and Umivale Activa, localised pain such as neck and back problems remained the primary reason for sick leave. For salaried employees, pain and mental health accounted for 51.1% and …

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Estepona’s mayor learns to bowl

Mayor of Estepona learns bowls

Benavista Bowls Club began raising funds in spring 2025 to purchase a new carpet. Members have been making private donations and busy with fundraising activities. One member hand-sewed a beautiful patchwork quilt for which members and their families and friends bought raffle tickets, which raised €500. Another raised over €1000 for a mega raffle by asking for donations of gifts …

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The clever burglars placed glue threads on the front door to see if there were any unoccupied homes in Costa Blanca

Crafty burglars used glue threads on front doors to check if Costa Blanca homes were unoccupied

Before robbing a home, a BURGLARY group used glue to ensure that it was empty. After a Police Nacional investigation, the two ringleaders of Torrevieja’s crew were sent to prison. Two other people were released on bail in connection with ten robberies. READ MORE GLUE TREAT TRICK The nationalities and ethnicities of those detained have not been disclosed. Police described …

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