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HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting the Canary Islands in the coming days should take precautions due to ‘extreme’ UV-levels, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health.  Aemet warned that UV-levels will rise this weekend. This is a warning that would normally be issued during summer.  UV-levels will be in the ‘very high’ category with a rating from 9, to 10 in some places, …

The Spanish government may reduce the working week to 37.5 from 40, as proposed by Yolanda Diz, Minister of Labour.  This law will benefit over 12.5 million workers in private industry and should improve productivity as well as reduce absenteeism. Diaz stated, “We modernise the world of work today and help people be happier.”  READ MORE House prices hit new …

The Ministry of Health in Andalucia has begun a surveillance of mosquitoes for West Nile virus-carrying insects.  Inspections will begin one month sooner than last year and even two weeks earlier than 2023.  The junta is concerned that the number of mosquitoes carrying the virus may increase due to the rain and heat.  READ MORE Spain’s PM defends solar power …

A NOVATIVE PROJECT IN VALENCIA is exploring whether AI can be used to diagnose muscle issues, allowing for more efficient and cheaper procedures. Four groups have come together as part of the Kinessensor Project to find out what they can do to help those with arthritis and sports injuries. They want to use AI and sensors to monitor and identify …

Terra Natura Benidorm has produced SIX rattlesnakes whose venom could be life-saving for those with severe heart problems. The six dark-colored pygmy lizards come from an American species that is native to Florida. The biological name of the person is Sistrurus miliarius barbouri. READ MORE A PARENT AND SOME OF THE BABIES The venom produced by these snakes could be …

When we think of a healthy way to start the day, it is rare that we consider something as simple as a glass or two of water. According to experts, even small changes in our morning beverage can have a major impact on how we feel. Paloma Quentana, a nutritionist, says that adding just a little salt to your water …

The Spanish government is taking a major step to provide healthier school lunches in order to fight obesity and overweight in children. A new law passed this week bans the sale of soft drinks, processed food and pastries in schools.  In a new initiative, all schools, both public and private from preschool through high school, must provide five nutritious meals. …

A STUDY revealed that 70% of women in Spain experience menstrual discomfort each month or almost every month. Even though the number of women who were surveyed was high, only 20% said they have ever seen a gynecologist. The study that included contributions by the Spanish National Research Council CSIC and Valencia Polytechnic University UPV was published in the Frontiers …

VILLAJOYOSA banned smoking from all its beaches The city has signed up for the Smoke-Free Beaches Network of the Valencian Community. Last month a ban on the Albir Beach in l’Alfas del Pi was announced. Benidorm’s neighbours installed curbs last summer on large sections along their Levante and Poniente main beaches. READ MORE MAITE SANCHEZ, HEALTH COUNCILLOR Villajoyosa will restrict …

In recent years, wild boars are more common in urban areas of Spain. They’re looking for food because the drought has destroyed some of the vegetation that they depend on. The number of collisions with vehicles has increased, and the destruction of crops in farms. Perhaps the greatest concern is that wild boars can carry a parasite, which could be …