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International Bagpipe Day 10 March
Gaitas, bagpipes in Spain
There are more than 130 different types of bagpipes in the world. Several of them can be found on the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Galicia
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A Malaga city councillor jailed for her political beliefs
At the beginning of Spain's transition to democracy María del Carmen Sánchez Aranda spent a month in prison accused of disturbing public order
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Film
From invention to circus: how the British helped Spain's film industry
The city of Malaga is currently the global hub of Spanish-language cinema thanks to its annual film festival, but when were the first moving pictures shown in Spain, and who by?
Alekk M. Saanders |
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Diabetes
Major optical chain in Spain joins forces with charity to help find cure for Type 1 diabetes
There are collection tins and events happening in all nine Specsavers Ópticas stores on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and in Mallorca
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Business
Slow trends gain ground in business
Industrial sectors from fashion to farming to construction in Mlaga province are signing up to a business model promoting quality over quantity and environmental responsibility
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In the frame
Alan Boardman: A driving obsession for supporting those in need on the Costa and further afield
The popular Mijas resident has gained an admirable reputation for his selfless efforts to help local charities and worthy causes
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In the frame
'King of crime' author Jo Nesbø: 'I decided to come to Malaga for the winter to climb and to write'
Unafraid of being out of ideas, what worries him is being out of time to tell them. The master of the crime novel returns with The Night House
Regina Sotorrío |
Extra HM Hospitales
SUR in English
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Heath and beauty
A surprisingly simple exercise that can lower blood pressure
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that isometric exercises can be more effective than running or walking to control BP
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Food and drink
Wines in a country at war
The future of the Ukrainian wine industry remains uncertain. The ability to harvest grapes, especially in the southern regions, is dependent on the outcome of the conflict
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Food and drink
Simón Padilla, legendary chef from Puente Romano and Marbella Club dies, aged 77
A teacher of some of the province's top chefs and Costa del Sol tourism pioneer, Padilla became known for his innovative cuisine
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Society
Delving into what goes on behind closed doors, Freemasons in Malaga
SUR speaks with 'Lugalo' and 'Diderot', the code names of two members of the Pitágoras lodge in the city
Cristina Vallejo |
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House and garden
Time for a spring clean and give your home a once-over
Throw out unwanted junk and tidy away clutter before you launch into a thorough clean in time for the change in season
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Plants as beautiful as they are toxic: poinsettia, ivy, yew, oleander...
The 'Poison Garden', located in Alnwick Castle, in the English county of Northumberland, houses around 100 poisonous, intoxicating and narcotic plants, and visitors are strictly forbidden to smell, touch or taste them
Elena Martín López |