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Costa Tropical has been the focus of a global collaboration that aims to create nature-based solutions for interior design and architecture. Researchers at the University of East London and the Bagaceira Project in Barcelona, founded by Julia Steketee are working together to develop sustainable building materials using sugarcane. Alan Chandler, Armor Gutierrez, and their students began exploring the possibilities of …

A desperate grandfather has appealed for help five years after British squatters occupied his Costa del Sol house.  Birmingham native Kenneth Jobe (pictured above), 84, told the Olive Press he ‘hasn’t got much time left’ and is ‘exhausted’ after going back and forth with the courts in a bid to remove the English couple. K.B, an expat of 33 years, …

As they approached the 11th hole, it was clear that they were two of the greatest players of all time. The one who helped to design the course gave the few lucky viewers a masterclass on how to escape an underground bunker. It was the dream team of Colin Montgomerie and Miguel Angel Jimenez who were paired up with a …

A hospital in ALICANTE has performed a groundbreaking procedure to destroy breast cancer cells by freezing. A 90-year old woman was successfully treated at the Doctor Balmis Hospital. Cryoablation is the technique used in radiology. READ MORE DOCTOR BALMIS HOSPITAL, ALICANTE The procedure is guided using ultrasound equipment, which is typically safer and more minimally invasive than surgery. The Ministry …

The hit US TV show “The Wire” was the inspiration for a BULGARIAN drug gang Breaking Bad You can wash the profits from a marijuana business through a car wash. The Policia Nacional arrested seven men following three raids conducted in Valencia Province. The officers also went to Elche, in the province of Alicante, where they demolished a marijuana plantation …

The first weekend in March will be a mix of rain and snow for parts of Spain. On Saturday, rain will be widespread in Spain and abundant along the Mediterranean coastlines. Ibiza, Formentera and other Balearic Island are expected to be affected. READ MORE SNOW IN ARAGON, TERUEL The temperature will drop and the snow levels will fall to 700 …

Last year, the cost of buying property in the Balearic Islands grew by 15.2% – the largest increase in Spain. Figures from the College of Notaries means that the average price of a flat stood at €3,435 per m2 as of December 2024. Widening out the calculation means that an average-sized flat of 101 m2 would cost €346,935- up by …

These Malaga streets are soon to be pedestrianised, thanks to EU investments. The council has revealed that EU funds for urban regeneration will be used to pedestrianise Malaga’s historic centre.  The plans aim to reduce the congestion in the Old Town and generate interest for the areas of El Molinillo (El Molinillo), Cruz de Humilladero (Cruise de Humilladero), Capuchinos (Capuchinos) …

Guardia Civil busted a VALENCIA gang selling toy poodles with false claims about their pedigree. Seven people were allegedly involved in the scam that charged up to €6,200 for people to reserve a dog online. Authorities report that at the very least, 20 Spanish buyers were defrauded. READ MORE CUTE TOY POODLES(Pixabay image) The Guardia investigation began in October, after …

MURCIA’s ban on mobile phone use in public schools led to a marked improvement in children’s behaviour, and an improved exam pass rate. Students with disabilities who need to access a lesson during class can use their phones. Victor Marin, Education minister for the region, stated this week that serious crimes in schools had decreased 31% since then. READ MORE …