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Outrage over rat infestation in Mijas

Rat infestation sparks outrage in Mijas neighbourhood

Residents of Mijas demand immediate action due to a severe rat invasion that has taken over the public gardens in Calle Almachar (Las Lagunas), near the lottery shop. Locals report The rodent problem is a long-standing one, and rats are multiplying in plain view. The gardener assigned to maintain the area told residents that he could not do anything and …

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Spain to force e-scooter and e-bike riders to get insurance – here’s what you need to know

Spain to force e-scooter and e-bike riders to get insurance – here’s what you need to know

Spain makes insurance compulsory for riders of e-scooters and ebikes. Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Do you enjoy zipping around the Spanish streets on an e-bike or scooter? You will not be allowed to ride legally after January 2, 2026 if you don’t have an insurance policy. Spain has published a new law official state bulletin (BOE) This document explains …

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Speaking European Graciela Rodriguez

Speaking European Graciela Rodriguez

Graciela Rodriguez, an Italian, has been living in Costa del Sol since the past 27 years. As she said, “I moved to Andalucia to be near my family and enjoy the almost tropical climate.” Graciela, who moved to Spain from Uruguay in 2010, spent a good number of years living in Montevideo. “It’s a tiny country but it has a …

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