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Fifth tremor in two days makes Spain’s Costa Blanca the earthquake hotspot of Europe

FOLLOWING two earthquakes reported in the Torrevieja area yesterday, another even bigger shock was felt in Alcoi this morning, in the hills above Benidorm. With

3 Nov, 2020 @ 10:30

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Environment

Twin earthquakes in Spain as Costa Blanca becomes country’s most affected region

TWO earthquakes of magnitude 2.6 and 2.4 hit the Costa Blanca South last night and early this morning, making it the region in Spain most

2 Nov, 2020 @ 09:30

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

‘The nagging limpet’: Spain’s endangered hermaphrodite sea snail

A SPANISH environmental group has launched an awareness campaign for an endangered species of limpet endemic to the Costa del Sol. With a thick shell

28 Oct, 2020 @ 17:00

Environment

The Highlands look to Spain’s Andalucia in its fight to save its wild cat from extinction through captive breeding

The Junta is collaborating in the international partnership Saving Wildcats, offering expert advice on the development of a captive breeding programme for its Scottish 'cousin'.

20 Oct, 2020 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

Future flood fears fuelled by climate change for parts of Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOUR Costa Blanca areas have been named as being in the firing line from severe storms and flooding caused by climate change. A report produced

8 Oct, 2020 @ 16:15

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Spain a ‘high risk’ country for trafficking of tigers due to lax laws, warn environmentalists

In 14 countries across the EU, private individuals and/or circuses can still keep tigers. Both scenarios are permitted in Spain.

1 Oct, 2020 @ 14:15

Environment·Lead·Other News

Endangered turtles released off Spain’s Murcia to be tracked around the world by satellite

LOGGERHEAD turtles born in captivity have been released into the wild off Murcia beaches. Over two separate releases, 21 of the endangered species were returned

30 Sep, 2020 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

WATCH: Iberian lynx roams the streets of Spain’s Andalucia before becoming trapped in house

The lynx was finally captured over two hours later, after getting itself trapped in the entrance of one of the town’s houses.

28 Sep, 2020 @ 11:13

Environment·Huelva·Lead

Rare Blue Shark washed up at popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca

The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is a species of requiem shark which inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans

27 Sep, 2020 @ 14:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

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37 sea turtle eggs hatch on Cabopino beach in Spain’s Marbella

These hatchings are the first of their kind ever recorded in Malaga

24 Sep, 2020 @ 15:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

More than 340,000 trees planted in Spain’s Malaga in fight against climate change

In 2019, more than 44 initiatives were carried out to combat climate change, with a budget of almost €10 million

22 Sep, 2020 @ 08:32

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Two solar power farms may be scrapped in Spain’s Vega Baja as area now classed as flood plain

TWO huge solar power farms planned for Spain’s Vega Baja region are now in doubt because of a combination of bad timing and poor communication.

21 Sep, 2020 @ 12:51

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Residents raise a stink over manure plant on border of Spain’s Costa Blanca and Murcia regions

PLANS to build a manure processing factory on the Murcia-Alicante Province border have caused a big stink amongst residents and environmentalists. The proposed plant, to

13 Sep, 2020 @ 10:02

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

New documentary based in Spain’s Lobo Park sanctuary reveals the truth about wolves

IT’S fair to say that wolves get a pretty bad rep. Two words usually accompany the species: big and bad. Whether leading Little Red Riding

5 Sep, 2020 @ 14:00

Environment·La Cultura·Other News

How to Cultivate Daffodil Flowers at Home

Many people think that daffodils are exclusively garden plants. However, these flowers can be planted in a pot at home, and they are easy to

27 Aug, 2020 @ 20:59

Environment

Lesbian penguins at Oceanografic aquarium in Spain adopt their first baby

A LESBIAN penguin couple at Oceanografic aquarium in Valencia have adopted a chick to raise as their own. The power couple, Electra and Viola, have

27 Aug, 2020 @ 15:44

Environment·Other News

Baby flamingos fly off-target from breeding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SOME of the 800 flamingos born last spring on Torrevieja’s salt lake have found it tricky to get their sense of direction. Most have flown

20 Aug, 2020 @ 16:15

Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Environment

Two captive eagle owls returned to their natural habitat in Spain’s Cordoba

Both species were taught to fly and hunt live prey before release.

9 Aug, 2020 @ 17:39

Cordoba·Environment·Lead

Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca

A FARMER from Porreres had the fright of his life when he visited his farm in Montuïri late one night and discovered a herd of

5 Aug, 2020 @ 17:54

Environment·Mallorca

Scientists unable to track chicks at Andalucia’s largest flamingo settlement due to COVID-19

Due to coronavirus, the Ministry has determined that the bird banding will not take place this season.

4 Aug, 2020 @ 18:19

Environment·Malaga

FLOATING solar panels connected to grid in a renewable energy first for Spain

A RESERVOIR in the Spanish region of Extremadura is the site of Spain’s first grid-connected FLOATING photovoltaic solar power plant. Guillermo Fernández Vara, President of

2 Aug, 2020 @ 14:53

Environment·Lead·National News·Other News

Protesters take action against bull fighting in Spain

PROTESTS are expected to erupt at the Plaza de toros de Estepona today before a controversial bull fight begins at 7pm. Activist group Estepona Antitaurina

1 Aug, 2020 @ 09:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground

Santa Eugenia town hall vowed to continue imposing the penalty to anyone who is seen throwing the personal protective gear on the ground

30 Jul, 2020 @ 17:08

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

High demand for wine and olive oil will endanger birds’ habitats in Spain

When the land is converted it will be less suitable for endangered bird species including little bustards, great bustards and lesser kestrels

15 Jul, 2020 @ 12:08

Environment

Calvia beaches in Mallorca awarded most Q Flags throughout Spain

CALVIA beaches in Mallorca have been awarded the most Q Flags throughout the whole of Spain.

10 Jul, 2020 @ 13:25

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Tourist Beach On Spain S Costa Blanca Sees Return Of Venemous Stinger That Cleared Local Waters Back In 2018

Tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca sees return of venomous stinger which cleared local waters last year

No other sightings have been reported so far and no warnings have been issued by local authorities

9 Jul, 2020 @ 13:20

Costa Blanca·Environment

Environment- Page 61

Fifth tremor in two days makes Spain’s Costa Blanca the earthquake hotspot of Europe

Twin earthquakes in Spain as Costa Blanca becomes country’s most affected region

‘The nagging limpet’: Spain’s endangered hermaphrodite sea snail

The Highlands look to Spain’s Andalucia in its fight to save its wild cat from extinction through captive breeding

Future flood fears fuelled by climate change for parts of Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain a ‘high risk’ country for trafficking of tigers due to lax laws, warn environmentalists

Endangered turtles released off Spain’s Murcia to be tracked around the world by satellite

WATCH: Iberian lynx roams the streets of Spain’s Andalucia before becoming trapped in house

Rare Blue Shark washed up at popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca

37 sea turtle eggs hatch on Cabopino beach in Spain’s Marbella

More than 340,000 trees planted in Spain’s Malaga in fight against climate change

Two solar power farms may be scrapped in Spain’s Vega Baja as area now classed as flood plain

Residents raise a stink over manure plant on border of Spain’s Costa Blanca and Murcia regions

New documentary based in Spain’s Lobo Park sanctuary reveals the truth about wolves

How to Cultivate Daffodil Flowers at Home

Lesbian penguins at Oceanografic aquarium in Spain adopt their first baby

Baby flamingos fly off-target from breeding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Two captive eagle owls returned to their natural habitat in Spain’s Cordoba

Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca

Scientists unable to track chicks at Andalucia’s largest flamingo settlement due to COVID-19

FLOATING solar panels connected to grid in a renewable energy first for Spain

Protesters take action against bull fighting in Spain

Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground

High demand for wine and olive oil will endanger birds’ habitats in Spain

Calvia beaches in Mallorca awarded most Q Flags throughout Spain

Tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca sees return of venomous stinger which cleared local waters last year

Residents flee to safety and are left homeless after three-storey building collapses in Valencia

Gibraltar border finally opens as UK-EU treaty ushers in new era on the Rock

Costa Blanca airport clocks up its busiest ever June with a third of travellers coming from the UK

Red weather alert in Spain: ‘Danger to life’ issued ahead of scorching 42C highs – these are the affected areas

Seven Britons and one US national among 13 dead after devastating Almeria wildfire

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