The eye condition affecting 80 million people worldwide and how you can prevent it
IT MAY surprise readers that glaucoma is one of the biggest causes of blindness in the world, affecting some 80 million people worldwide. Worryingly, many
Covid-19 death toll passes 100,000 mark in Spain
SPAIN has passed 100,000 deaths attributed to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic two years ago. Health ministry figures on Wednesday recorded an additional
Spain’s Andalucia aims to ditch face mask rule in schools after Easter Week
NORMALITY in Andalucian schools is getting closer with the Junta proposing to drop the mask mandates after the Easter holidays. The Regional Minister for Health
Racist drunk threatens to kill female hospital doctor in Spain’s Valencia
A drunk man threatened to kill a doctor in a Valencia hospital emergency department and uttered racist insults against her. The 34-year-old man was suffering
Over 9,000 COVID-19 deaths recorded since start of pandemic in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
THE coronavirus pandemic death toll has gone over the 9,000 mark in the Valencian Community. Thursday’s Health Ministry figures reported an additional 15 deaths taking
Masks in schools in Spain’s Andalucia no longer be mandatory once ‘80% of children have been vaccinated’
ANDALUCIAN schools will be able to ease up on their mask policies once “80% of children have been vaccinated” the Deputy Regional Minister of Health,
COVID-19 emergency field hospital gets taken down in Spain’s Valencia
WORK has started to take down a COVID-19 emergency field hospital erected next to Valencia’s La Fe hospital. It was put up in the early
COVID-19 passports scrapped in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain except for nursing homes
COVID passports will be scrapped in the Valencian Community from Tuesday except for visits to nursing homes. The measure was introduced on December 4 for
Benidorm seeks to sweep up dog dirt to improve image of Spain’s top Costa Blanca resort
BENIDORM is looking to fine more dog owners who don’t pick up their pet’s mess from streets and pavements. Police are focusing on city areas
Spain’s wine trade breathes easy after European Parliament backtracks over ‘cancer warning’ labels
SPAIN’S wine industry has applauded a U-turn from European politicians who ditched proposals to slap ‘cancer warning’ labels on wine bottles. The European Parliament(EP) rolled
COVID-19 passports set to end as health situation improves in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 passports are set to be abolished in the Valencian Community by the end of February, according to Valencian president, Ximo Puig. They are currently
Doctors win latest compensation fight over poor COVID-19 protection in Spain’s Valencia
A Valencia court has awarded 107 doctors at least €4,500 in compensation each for inadequate work protection during the early phase of the COVID pandemic
COVID passports and virtually all restrictions are scrapped in Spain’s Murcia region
COVID passports will cease to be used in the Murcia region from Wednesday. There will be no capacity limits for hospitality and nightlife businesses, with
‘Last wave’ of COVID-19 as Health Minister says virus is ‘already disappearing’ in Spain
ANDALUCIA’S Minister of Health and Families believes coronavirus will soon resemble a common cold and thinks Omicron could be the beginning of the end of
EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for face mask use outdoors in Spain?
AS of today, Thursday February 10, face masks will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Spain. The royal decree order that ends the general obligation
Benidorm area hospital doubling its size to match rising population on Spain’s Costa Blanca
WORK on a massive expansion of Villajoyosa’s Marina Baixa Hospital could get under way as soon as April. That follows the announcement of a €47
EXPLAINER: The areas of Spain that still use COVID-19 passports and where you have to show them
EIGHT areas of Spain are still running COVID-19 passport schemes while other regions have stopped the measure as ‘sixth wave’ coronavirus infections fall. Passport will
Avoid the gym: How to get fit in your living room or in Spain’s great outdoors
Wanna avoid COVID? There are so many online fitness options to help get your body in shape after the festive excesses, writes Jo Chipchase
Adding extra olive oil to your diet could reduce risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study finds
EXTRA virgin olive oil could crush cancer, according to ground-breaking research. A team of American scientists discovered that more than half a tablespoon of olive
World Cancer Day: What will be the most common types of cancer in Spain in 2022
MORE than 100,000 people die of cancer each year in Spain and it is estimated that over 280,000 new cases will be detected in 2022.
Spain and Italy, only European countries to maintain outdoor face mask rule
SPAIN will be one of the last European countries to eliminate the mandatory outdoor face mask rule. On Tuesday night, February 1, the Spanish Parliament
Scientists at Spain’s Murcia University say a simple saliva test can detect severe cases of COVID-19
SCIENTISTS at Murcia University(UMU) have found evidence that a saliva test can detect severe cases of COVID-19. The inexpensive and easy test has been successfully
COVID latest: Spain upholds compulsory face mask rule in outdoor public spaces
SPAIN’S parliament has voted to maintain the requirement to wear face masks even when outdoors in a decision that sparked immediate backlash. The vote on
Go ahead for final phase clinical trials of Spain’s own COVID-19 vaccine
SPAIN’S first domestically-made COVID-19 vaccine produced by Hipra is to start its final phase of clinical trials. Approval was given by the Spanish Agency for
Night closures to end but COVID-19 passport continues in Murcia area of Spain
NIGHTLIFE businesses will be able to stay open after 1.00 am in the Murcia region from later this week. The change will take place once
The urology blokes: British consultants expand practice from Gibraltar to Costa del Sol
Urologist James Allan explains why it's important not to ignore early warning signs