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A MAJOR city in southern Spain has issued guidance on how to lower one’s exposure to the West Nile virus.  Sevilla City Council listed its top tips following a surge in cases and even two deaths over the past several weeks. The disease is carried by mosquitoes and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,  headaches, fatigue and in the most serious …

HEALTH authorities in Andalucia have appealed for calm after activating procedures for a possible case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Samples have been sent to the National Microbiology Centre to confirm whether or not a 46-year-old Sevilla man has contracted the disease. He reported symptoms on July 31 and is in a stable condition at the High-Level Isolation Unit of …

Indian football has seen significant growth in recent years, with more players gaining international exposure and experience. While Europe has long been a dream destination for Indian footballers, Spain, with its rich footballing culture and top-tier leagues, has become a particularly attractive destination. This article highlights some of the best Indian football players who have ventured to Spain, exploring their …

RAFAEL Nadal has pulled out of this year’s US Open, admitting that he would not be able to ‘give 100%’ in New York. The announcement comes swiftly after Nadal’s participation in the Paris Olympics – he was trounced by old rival Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles and reached the doubles quarter-finals with 21-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, widely tipped as …

SPAIN has recorded the highest number of monkeypox cases in Europe since the start of the current outbreak in April 2022. A total of 8,101 cases have been reported- almost double that of the second-placed country, France. This year has seen 260 confirmed cases with nearly half in the Madrid area and 90% of those affected were unvaccinated. 16 infections …

UEFA, European football’s governing body, have handed out one match bans to Alvaro Morata and Rodri after the pair led chants of ‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ during Spain’s Euro 2024 trophy parade. The suspension will apply for their next match in international competition, which is against Serbia on September 5. The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) made a formal complaint to UEFA …

SPAIN won their second gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday when Maria Perez and Alvaro Martin were victorious in the first-ever 42kms mixed marathon race walking relay. They had a 51-second buffer over the Ecuadorians Glenda Morejon and Daniel Pintado, with the Australian pairing of Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley coming third. It was the second medal of …

SPAIN will clash with France in a mouth-watering men’s football gold medal match at the Olympics on Friday after defeating Morocco 2-1 in the semi-final. La Roja went behind at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille after Soufiane Rahimi scored a first-half penalty, before Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez equalised just after the hour mark. Spain’s passage to Friday’s showpiece final was …

LOCALS in southern Spain are demanding a vaccine to fight the deadly West Nile virus following an uptick in cases and two recent deaths.  Residents in La Puebla del Rio, Sevilla, took to the streets on Monday to demand a plan of action from the Junta de Andalucia, including new protocols in hospitals. It comes after an 86-year-old local died …

A TEARFUL Carlos Alcaraz who misplaced Sunday’s Olympic tennis closing to Novak Djokovic, has been despatched a supportive message from his hero and event doubles associate, Rafa Nadal. The Serbian bagged the one honour he was lacking in a implausible profession, beating Alcaraz by two units to like at Roland Garros, Paris. There have been tears of pleasure for Djokovic …