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This is one of Spain’s coldest, dreariest weekends, when nothing much happens, and no-one has the energy or money to do anything. Reyes on January 6 marks the official end of Spanish christmas. Many Spaniards will now be searching for a quiet, cheap weekend. The time is right to remember the money-making genius of a well-known artist, a film-maker who …

DISNEY princesses had no easy lives. Their paths to a happy ending were always strewn with formidable obstacles: evil stepmothers, jealous witches, tentacle-bottomed sea sorceresses – you name it. Female royalty in real life faces less fantastical threats. However, that does not mean their lives consist of glittering halls, and joyous rides in bullet-proof Rolls-Royces. Take a recent instance. This …

IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. The long-term effectiveness of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Monjauro or other similar drugs may not be what was initially believed. This is the conclusion of a landmark research. Academics at the University of Oxford have found that people who stop …

By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY, in Spain, is magical for kids. Cabalgata is a very popular event. The Three Kings are expected to arrive in the city. Children’s faces will be lit up with excitement. Candy is flying through the streets. It is a joy for my children, as it is for most kids. It’s a joy. Tradition is what …

In a nationwide raid against an international criminal ring, Black Axe, the Policia Nacional arrested 34 individuals. The arrests, carried out in conjunction with Europol, focused on allegations of fraud and money laundering as well as document forgery. Black Axe began in Nigeria, as a student-confraternity during the late 1970s. The group has strict code of conduct and practices spirituality, …

Next week, hospitals and health centres in Spain will come to a grinding halt as 100,000 doctors walk out for two days. The 14th and 15th of January will see services cut to the minimum. Routine appointments and thousands of non urgent operations are being cancelled. The Profession Association for Medical and Medical Practitioners’ Statutes(APEMYF), a group of 16 medical …

Losing your hair is a nightmare. Watching your thick hair fall out can be devastating to anyone, whether it is due to male pattern baldness or medical conditions.  The options for years were limited: wear a hat or shave the hair off. Or, endure expensive and painful transplants.  But no more. Benavista in Estepona is experiencing a quiet revolution. It’s …

The Spanish government and its Roman Catholic Bishops have reached an agreement on how to compensate victims who were sexually abused by clergymen who died or whose crimes may have been prohibited. The agreement is intended to settle discrepancies that exist between the church and the government regarding the reparations of abuse victims. In a press release, the Spanish Episcopal …

The Minister of Interior said that drivers in Spain have still time to install the new emergency lights required by law. Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Thursday that motorists who fail to use the V-16 beacon will not be charged a fine for “a reasonable period of time”. He did not specify for how long. On January 1, the V-16 beacon …

You know the Costas as well as the back of your hands? You have ticked the top Spanish cities to visit, from Valencia to Seville. You’ve done your best to eat your way around San Sebastian, and you’ve toured the Ribiera vineyards. But there’s still a lot of Spain left to explore. Fiona Govan reveals her favourite places to visit, …