HIV and Aids: 40 years fighting a social stigma
From a certain death to living with a virus. Now a vaccine could mean we are on the final straight of the race against HIV
Ramón Pérez
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Some 5,400 people live with HIV in Malaga province
In its early detection programme, Malaga's Clínico hospital diagnoses twice the Andalusian average of new cases of HIV, the virus that causes Aids
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Extra Estepona Hyperbaric Medical Clinic
Hyperbaric Oxygenation: the Solution for Fatigue and Stress
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Bees to the rescue in Sierra Bermeja
Helping nature's recovery. After the fire in the mountains behind the Costa del Sol, a honey firm's insects are contributing by pollinating the trees and plants
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Women surgeons gain ground
Progress. There are now more women than men among young surgeons, making their presence felt in a speciality traditionally dominated by men
SUSANA ZAMORA |
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Cycling across the north coast of Spain
From San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela. Ash Maer explains why the quaint coastal towns of northern Spain are well worth a visit - especially for foodies
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Pablo Berenguer, the man from Vélez-Málaga who hitchhiked 24,000 kilometres through 15 Asian countries
The artist and juggler has published a book about his two trips which he completed on a budget of just 1,200 euros
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Extra Florida Mijas
Florida Mijas Beach celebrates Christmas with original cuisine and an unbeatable programme of events
Award-winning chef Iván Cerdeño, at the helm of the Palmira restaurant, has designed two Christmas menu options - for lunch and dinner - and a special New Year's Eve menu where seasonal products are the main protagonists
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Pedro, the travelling churros man
VANESSA MELGAR |
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Colmenar's Mosto and Chacina festival returns to start the Christmas season in the Axarquía
There will be stalls selling cold meats, cheeses, wines, extra virgin olive oil, bread and sweets on Plaza de Los Carros
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The ham-carving competition with a female touch
The Costa del Sol contributes to improving the visibility of 'cortadoras': a third of the participants at the Benalmádena national competition were women, and Sandra Fernández came runner-up
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Andalusian Gypsies welcome the Día del Pueblo Gitano Andaluz
Celebrated each year on 22 November, the day highlights the huge contribution the Gypsies have made to the culture and history of Andalucía
Tony Bryant | -
Paul Strand: the first artist to photograph ordinary people
The Carmen Thyssen Museum is holding an exhibition of the works of this American who turned photography into an art form
REGINA SOTORRÍO |
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Andalusian pumpkin and chicken stew, made the British way
Some typical dishes in Andalucía have been apparently influenced by French cuisine. However one 'new' stew is made in the British way - with beer
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A warm welcome to the region's winter residents
November comes with millions of birds arriving from northern climes to spend their winter with us here in Andalucía
PETER JONES |