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Young people’s plight in Spain laid bare: How more than half of under 30s struggle to make ends meet

A COMPREHENSIVE study by the BBVA Foundation and the Valencian Institute of Economic Investigation has shined a damning light on the economic status of young people in Spain. According to the latest

8 Jan, 2024 @ 10:22

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Revealed: How taking a typical Spanish siesta is good for your heart

ALONG with the food, the climate and the people, the siesta has to be one of the best things about living in Spain. But if your friends and family criticise you as

28 Oct, 2023 @ 12:45

Health·Lead

Researchers from University of Spain’s Cordoba reveal what Roman Empire smelled like

RESEARCHERS at the University of Cordoba have managed to analyse, for the first time, a 2,000 years old Roman perfume and determine its fragrance and chemical composition. Two thousand years ago, in

28 May, 2023 @ 10:45

Andalucia·Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

Spain’s Nerja Cave has been occupied for 41,000 years—10,000 years earlier than previously thought study reveals

HUMANS have been visiting the Nerja Caves for 41,000 years, a new study by a team from the University of Cordoba has revealed. Throughout its history, and even today, the Nerja Caves

30 Apr, 2023 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

A dream in Spain or prison bars? Why so many British expats are calling time on their bar business ambitions

WATCH any UK television series about Brits starting a new life in Spain and you’re bound to get a segment on expats battling to open a bar. It’s not a cakewalk at

13 Nov, 2022 @ 09:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Murcia·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

Spain reports 800 registered monkeypox cases- with over half in Madrid area

SPAIN’S Health Ministry says 800 cases of monkeypox have been registered in the country, with over half coming in the Madrid region. The figures have been compiled by the National Epidemiological Surveillance

29 Jun, 2022 @ 11:47

Catalunya·Health·Lead·Madrid

Spanish researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough

SPANISH researchers have discovered a protein that protects the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council and announced this week.

5 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Health·Lead·National News

GANDIA UNI SUCCESS: University campus in Spain’s Gandia doubles investment in scientific research over last year

Investment is said to come mainly from the Spanish and Valencian governments, plus a rising percentage of European funding.

31 May, 2021 @ 14:15

Education·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain on target to develop coronavirus vaccination ‘sooner than expected’

Sanchez highlighted that one of the greatest resources Spain has to combat COVID-19 is its scientific and research community.

1 Jun, 2020 @ 10:05

Lead·National News

Shock LGBT poll reveals 20% of teenagers in Spain’s Andalucia think being gay or transsexual ‘can be cured’

Meanwhile, 20% said they thought that in homosexual relationships there is always a male and female role

19 Sep, 2019 @ 11:29

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Spain’s environmentalists issue doomsday warning as groundbreaking study reveals alarming levels of micro-plastic in the Pyrenees

One of the main problems is the lack of ready, cheap alternatives to the imperishable material that is now part of the air we breathe and the water we drink

26 May, 2019 @ 09:00

Environment·Lead·National News

Spain’s parents SLAM school dinners as 94% say canteens ‘need improvement’ amid obesity epidemic

The findings will make tough reading for schools, as just 24% of parents said that school dinners came with information about the ingredients used

1 May, 2019 @ 15:52

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Spanish girls second most obese in Europe and boys fourth most, as Mediterranean diet in decline

A ‘decline’ in the Mediterranean diet, which includes, fish, nuts, olive oil, fruit and vegetables, has been blamed by scientists for the poor results of Spain

30 Apr, 2019 @ 11:04

Health·Lead·National News

Spain-Morocco railway tunnel talks underway government says

If the first land link between Europe and Africa was made by tunnel, it would have to be 38km to stretch between the two countries

22 Feb, 2019 @ 11:01

Business & Finance·Lead

REVEALED: Which of Spain’s regions will be having the most sex this Valentine’s Day

Spain’s favourite day to get between the sheets is Tuesday, when 15.04% of all sex happens, the findings reveal

13 Feb, 2019 @ 10:00

Lead·Other News

Ice Age project hotting up in Gibraltar

Gibraltar Museum is a founding member of the heritage network

7 Oct, 2014 @ 11:47

Gibraltar

Artificial sweeteners may cause diabetes, says new study

Diet drinks also allegedly disrupt the body's ability to regulate blood sugar

1 Oct, 2014 @ 13:23

Wine AND exercise needed to shield against heart disease

The 'daily glass of wine' only works if you're also active

24 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Health·Other News

Brits rejoice! Drinking tea reduces risk of dying young by 25%

Have another cup of 'longevi-tea'

22 Sep, 2014 @ 09:00

Food & Drink·Other News

‘Pretty boys’ have stronger sperm than ‘macho men’ says Spanish research

Research in Valencia reveals testosterone actually impedes sperm production

21 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Health·Other News

Malaga’s the best place to live in Spain, says study

Residents in the city are happier than those in Madrid and Barcelona

7 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Lead·Malaga

Research suggests sunshine reduces risk of dementia

'The potential for making a difference now is enormous' according to researchers

23 Aug, 2014 @ 11:00

Health·Other News

Spain most obsessed with tech in Europe

Spaniards spend nearly nine hours a day on devices - outside of work

18 Jul, 2014 @ 16:20

Scientists in Spain make shocking discovery about white bread

Mother would be so proud

13 Jul, 2014 @ 09:00

Food & Drink

Humans are ‘too stupid’ to meet aliens

According to professor at University of Cadiz

27 May, 2014 @ 18:07

Cadiz

New Spanish poverty map reveals grim reality behind official stats

Ground-breaking poverty research takes into account the cost of living

25 May, 2014 @ 09:00

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