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SNOWY Golf announced the next tournament for elite young golfers. From 21-23 April, junior athletes will have an opportunity to battle it out at Club de Golf La Cañada in Snowy Golf’s La Cañada challenge.  This tournament is open to all golfers under 21 years old, male or female, from any background who are looking to make a name for …

Malaga has seen a protest of up to 30,000 against Spain’s housing crises. Over the weekend, hundreds of thousands people across the country demanded urgent changes to the property laws. Demonstrators in 40 cities, including Sevilla, Valencia and Palma, united under the slogan ‘Let’s End the Housing Business’. The group called for immediate action against rising rents, the lack of …

AS Europe  gears up for The Eurovision Song Contest in Basel (Switzerland) an unlikely spotlight is being thrown on modest Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Kyle Alessandro is an 18-year old singer-songwriter from Levanger in Norway who grew up there. Kyle’s father is originally from Madrid, and he moved to the town with his Norwegian wife Kyle and son. …

AFTER a week of settled and warm weather, a new cold front sweeping in from North Africa is forecast to bring with it the dreaded ‘blood rain’. Meteo365, a meteorological expert firm, has made a prediction using its long-range forecasting radar. Andalucia is experiencing a new phenomenon starting Thursday calima“An intense Saharan Dust Storm”, they say.  There’s a possibility of …

A nightclub in Costa del Sol had to be evacuated on Saturday night.  At 4am, revellers began coughing, experiencing itchy throats, and having shortness of breathe in Sala Leblon – a popular Malaga nightclub. Police Local and two ambulances arrived on the scene quickly. It did not take police long to identify those responsible. A woman allegedly used pepper spray …

Gazpacho, a cold tomato soup that is delicious and nutritious, may not seem appealing at first. However it is regarded as a superfood. It is delicious, nutritious and inexpensive to make. When the weather warms up, gazpacho makes a great alternative to fizzy beverages. You’ll love having it in your refrigerator! Andalusian gazpacho has to be one of the most …

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in a controversial case that a woman was not guilty of wrongdoing when she kept her pet for three months in appalling circumstances while it was dying from cancer. The decision has ignited a debate on whether it is acceptable for a person to disregard the advice of a vet when an animal’s …

After testing the drug on mice, researchers from the University of Barcelona made a breakthrough. Though the disease may be incurable, the majority of drugs currently used only have a small impact in the initial stages. In Spain, over 800,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The Barcelona research team has developed a drug with neuroprotective and antiinflammatory properties. READ MORE …

MOVE over, Michelin-starred menus – there’s a new foodie craze in town, and it’s strictly for the ‘paw-sh’ crowd. Yes, Britain’s most discerning dogs are now dining on ‘chef-crafted King Prawn and Giant Squid Paella’. Pedigree Chums are so last season. Fresh dog food brand Years.com has unleashed its first dish in the swanky ‘Chef’s Collection’, and it’s a canine …

WHEN 22-year-old Málaga student Elena’s parents were her age, they could easily afford to buy an apartment in the city.  Elena is now unable to afford rent and continues to live with her family at home, while working to pay for living expenses. “All my friends are in exactly the same situation.” She was among hundreds of thousands marching in …