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This valley in Cordoba is home to Spain’s best-kept culinary secret, hidden in the history and flavour of this valley

Spain’s best kept culinary secret is hidden among history and flavour in this valley in Cordoba

THE Valle de las Pedroches is famous for some of the finest pork in Europe. Finding a restaurant that is truly outstanding can be difficult. COVAP is the local association in Pozoblanco. Jamon Ibérico Karen Bistro, however, is an exception. Unexpected gem Pozoblanco might not be the most beautiful of towns, but its bistro is situated in a charming and …

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The faulty rail joint is the cause of the deadly train accident that resulted in 45 deaths on board a high-speed Adamuz.

PICTURED: Fractured rail joint at fault for deadly high-speed Adamuz train disaster that killed 45 people

A picture of the fractured joint in the rail believed to be responsible for Spain’s most serious train accident in more than a decade was released. Eight days ago, two high speed trains derailed at Adamuz, Cordoba. This was the deadliest rail accident in Spain since 80 people were murdered in Santiago de Compostela last year. After the rear carriages …

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DISPATCH: A heavy silence fills the air… even as Spain’s king and queen arrive to pay their respects to at least 41 dead in Cordoba

DISPATCH: A heavy silence fills the air… even as Spain’s king and queen arrive to pay their respects to at least 41 dead in Cordoba

A train carriage was lying on its side, tilted to the tracks. Its windows were cracked and it had a split in its belly. Nearby, dozens of blood bags and bandages that rescuers used to treat the injured passengers were scattered. The aftermath of the collision between two high-speed train on Sunday night. It killed 41 confirmed people and injured …

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Spain train disaster death count rises to 40 after body found in damaged carriage

Spain train disaster death toll rises to 41 after body is found in damaged carriage

The death toll from the train accident in Adamuz, Cordoba Province on Sunday has risen to 41 as of Tuesday. Oscar Puente, Minister of Transport, said that a body was found when a crane was used to lift a damaged carriage. Officials have repeatedly warned that the death count may rise, with emergency workers still looking for bodies among what …

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Spain’s iconic Great Mosque of Cordoba narrowly escaped a Notre Dame-style disaster – here’s why it’s a World Heritage site

A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Jose Maria Bellido said to Cadena Television that the monument was saved. Let’s be clear: There will be no catastrophe or spread. ABC and several newspapers reported the fire started around 9pm after a robotic machine caught on fire. …

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In pictures: heartbreaking scenes when fire breaks out in Spain’s iconic Mezquita of Cordoba

IN PICS: Heartbreaking scenes as fire breaks out at Spain’s iconic Mezquita de Cordoba

A LARGE fire broke out at Cordoba’s iconic mosque-turned-cathedral on Friday evening in harrowing scenes reminiscent of the blaze that tore through Notre Dame in Paris. Videos shared on social networks showed smoke and flames engulfing a section of the medieval monument. Me acaban de pasar este vídeo del interior de la Mezquita de Córdoba en llamas. Estoy desolado. El …

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Cordoba patio festival is the biggest flower show in Andalucia

Cordoba’s patio festival, biggest flower show of Andalucia

The private oasis, hidden behind modest façades, is adorned with a variety of flowers from carnations to geraniums and roses. This creates a competition display of botanical beauty as well as artistic expression. The festival not only celebrates the arrival of spring but also honors Córdoba’s rich cultural heritage, drawing visitors from around the world to this unique floral spectacle. …

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Mother who had six children taken away is arrested after ‘selling baby for €2k’ in Spain – CSN News

Malaga balcony tragedy update: Ukrainian couple threw themselves from building in ‘suicide pact’ - CSN News

A WOMAN who sold her newborn baby for €2,000 has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The couple, who were undergoing fertility treatment and bought the girl, as well as their two family members have been detained. The 37-year old woman from Madrid’s Mostoles district apparently regretted her deal and wanted to get it back. READ MORE MADRID POLICIA NACIONAL …

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