Beach safety
The Local Police force on Spain's Costa Blanca has posted a plea on social media and explained the purpose of the markings on the sand
Tourism
The United Kingdom continues to be the main source market, with more than 6.3 million tourists in the first five months of the year, a 10.6% increase on the same period in 2023
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"We have cheated death," said Mari Luz Celaya after the huge rock ended up embedded in the façade of her home, where her grandchildren usually play
Fuel prices
Using these companies can save you more than 13% on the cost of your filling up your tank, although there can be significant price differences by province
Economy
The country also continues to lead the unemployment table with 11.7% of its population without work, almost double the Eurozone average
Consumer protection
More than 70% of phishing cases are now committed using this new technique and Spain's National Police force has warned of the proliferation of these attacks
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The tragic accident happened when the man was preparing to load bales on a farm in the Cantabria region of the country
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The aircraft was forced to divert from its route and make an emergency landing so the injured could be treated and transferred to hospital
Tourism
The 17,000-square-metre site boasts crystal-clear water, two islands, several beaches and offers a wide variety of leisure activities
Public transport
The French company is planning to roll out new routes this year in Elche and Murcia (5 September), as well as Seville, Malaga and Cordoba in the autumn
Consumer affairs
The department of consumer affairs in Spain is calling on local councils to help identify unlicensed properties more swiftly and then hit owners with fines of up to 100,000 euros
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Police officers have arrested a 44-year-old slaughterhouse worker in Cuenca province who had a restraining order against his partner
Environment
A new Veolia-led survey outlines public concerns about the environmental crisis and acceptance of solutions to address it
Travel
The holiday discount plan for pensioners, Imserso 2024-25, is once more ready for bookings and you can bag a four-day getaway in October for 124 euros
Consumer Affairs
The Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) notes there has been a general improvement in the quality of this product that has experienced a "spectacular" price increase of 50% in just two years