Animal welfare
Campo de Gibraltar dog shelter hits campaign target for new home
The Canya SOS canine charity has announced it has reached the 30,000-euro target campaign to raise funds to build a new shelter
Tony Bryant
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Andalusian bird watch
The Eurasian Scops owl
The Andalucía Bird Society recommends looking out for the Otus scops scops this month
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In the frame
British cartoonist Andrew Birch: A successful career poking fun at the absurdities of life
In 1992, Andrew and his late partner moved to Spain, first settling in Barcelona, before heading to Malaga
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Norman Bethune: The Canadian hero of Spain's Civil War
The doctor helped thousands of refugees as they fled Malaga city along the coastal road to Almeria during a chapter known as the Desbandá in February 1937
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Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Scutellaria
The flowers of most of the species are stunning shades of deep blue, purple and pink (and occasionally white) which make them a very decorative plant for a border, rock garden or as a specimen plant in a container
Denise Bush |
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Health
Sleep-bands, smart pillows and apps: can technology really help us to sleep?
Medical experts tell us that a good night’s sleep prevents numerous cardiac, mental health and immunological problems, so what’s on the tech market to help?
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Food and drink opinion
What is terroir and can it be programmed?
There has been so much talk recently about the effects AI will have on the wine trade, so it therefore comes as no surprise to learn that a device has been developed which can identify where grapes are cultivated
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Community spirit
Cudeca charity tins collected more than 43,000 euros last year
The figure was revealed during the renewal of the foundation's sponsorship agreement with the Mainjobs public administration company
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Tradition
Virgen del Carmen: From Mount Carmel to the Costa del Sol
Devotion to the patron saint of fishermen and sailors began to take grip in Spain in the 13th century and she is honoured along the coast on 16 July every year
Tony Bryant / Jennie Rhodes |
Extra HM Hospitales
SUR in English
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Traditions
Ortigueira: The summer epicentre of Celtic culture... in the north of Spain
Along with Galician and Asturian musicians, Celtic music performers from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany will take part in the international festival from 11 to 14 July
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Extra Costa del Sol Glamping Village
The Costa del Sol’s first Glamping Resort arrives
Costa del Sol Glamping Village offers a unique and exclusive camping experience, more akin to a resort, with comfortable bungalows catering to all types of guests.
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Art and culture
The Estepona artist who stuns with his cool 7,000-kilo marble sculptures
After having worked in construction, Juan Miguel Quiñones now exhibits his art in Miami, Zurich and Milan, and his Dracula ice lolly is currently on display at the Thyssen Space in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona
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Literature
British writer launches bilingual literary magazine in Spain
The Madrid Review, based on the classic '50s 'lit mags', will feature renowned writers and works of unpublished authors and poets
Tony Bryant |
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Health and beauty
Tricks for applying self-tanning products
More and more people are turning to this type of product to get that bronzed look without the skin damage, but do you usually end up with your body full of orange-toned blotches more like that of Donald Trump’s face?
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Bebo Valdés: Benalmádena's link to Cuban jazz
A central figure in the golden age of Cuban music, he retired to Arroyo de la Miel in 2005, where he lived until shortly before his death in 2013
Tony Bryant |