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Elderly man dies in sex shop in Spain
Despite the emergency services rushing to the scene, the 83-year-old customer reportedly died of natural causes
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Consumer affairs
Temu and Shein in the spotlight: Consumer watchdog in Spain warns about 'dangerous' products
The OCU tested a total of 162 products from the two Chinese suppliers and found 112 did not comply with EU safety regulations, "making their sale in the European market illegal"
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Motoring
What is 'ICEing' and why can it result in a 200-euro fine in Spain?
The Spanish Directorate-General of Traffic (DGT) considers this practice a serious motoring offence
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Crime
Seven people arrested in Alicante and Malaga after police bust international tobacco and 'laughing gas' smuggling ring
More than 2.5 million cigarettes and 5,200 litres of nitrous oxide were seized during a search of an industrial warehouse on the Costa del Sol
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Crime
Police arrest man who brandished machete following argument with son's football coach in Spain
The dispute in Madrid did not escalate further thanks to the intervention of officers who were on duty at the stadium
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Food safety
'Serious' food alert issued due to high levels of cancer-causing chemical detected in almonds from Spain
The European Union has issued a warning and ordered the product to be withdrawn from the market
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Economy
Households rely on consumer credit more than ever before in Spain
The outstanding amount of debt exceeds 110 billion euros for the first time, after rising by 10% in September, although the ratio to GDP remains at controlled levels
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Immigration
Spain ranks among top five choices in developed countries after welcoming 368,000 new permanent immigrants in 2024
The OECD has said that foreign workers are essential to the country for boosting employment and the economy, especially for filling vacancies in sectors such as healthcare, construction and agriculture
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Body of man with dismembered genitals found in well in Spain
The property where the victim lived has been sealed off while the Guardia Civil complete their investigations
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Extra Emotional Events
Sir Tom Jones headlines Moonlight Málaga, a new premium summer experience
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Economy
Why are electricity bills in Spain among the most expensive in Europe?
They have shot up by almost 17% in a year, to an average of 84 euros per household per month, some 12.64 euros more than in 2024
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Health
Flu vaccination protects cardiovascular health as much as quitting smoking does, according to experts
Vaccinologists claim that immunisation not only prevents thousands of deaths from respiratory infection but can also protect against other very serious illnesses
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Housing
Spain studies European examples to tackle housing crisis
It is a problem affecting the entire region, but there are success stories in some European countries that will help shape the strategy being finalised in Brussels
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Agriculture
Avocado harvest recovers in Spain with 30% national increase
Production will exceed 100,000 tonnes, boosted by the recovery of the Axarquia area in Malaga province, following the drought, and thanks to new farms in Valencia, Cadiz and Huelva
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Animal welfare
Almost 30 hunting dogs found dead in animal transport van on board ship in Spain
The Guardia Civil is investigating whether the animals, which were returning home from a training camp in Lithuania, died from a lack of oxygen and ventilation during the final stage of the journey
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Weather
Aemet warns of new Atlantic storm bringing 'significant' amounts of rain to these parts of Spain
The state weather agency has also warned of the possibility of thunder, lightning and even hail in some areas of the country this coming week
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