Tag: safety
Benidorm unveils new ‘state-of-the-art’ life-saving rescue drone for Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM has unveiled a new 'start-of-the-art' drone that can be used for both seaside and inland rescues.
'Saturno' is a 100% Spanish-made device and was...
Police raid illegal Vietnamese Pig farm and seize 12 animals in Murcia area of Spain
A dozen Vietnamese pigs have been seized from an illegal breeding farm in Aguilas, Murcia.
Officers from the Guardia Civil's environment division, Seprona, raided the...
Many sunscreens contain lower SPF than labels claim, Spanish study finds
IF you're packing your bags for Spain, or just getting the barbeque out this weekend - the advice is to wear sunscreen.
But did you...
Andalucia invests €34.5 million to have ‘safest beaches in Spain’ this summer
Andalucia to have the safest beaches in Spain this summer thanks to 34-million-euro beach monitoring plan.
Formentor will ban cars for two months around the lighthouse
ONE of the island’s infamous accident blackspots is to be remedied this summer.
In a sensible scheme, drivers will be banned from entering the Formentor...
British tourists warned over balcony antics in new safety video
THE UK government has released a video warning British holidaymakers about the dangers of drunk and disorderly behaviour on hotel balconies.
The clip warns that...
Security increased at Spain’s popular summer fiestas in a bid to protect women
Local authorities come together to keep women safe at Spain´s summer fiestas
SPANISH HOLIDAY WARNING: The cost of guarding lives – how Spain’s Costa del Sol might be found lacking
With the Costa del Sol's 320-days-a-year of sun, are just 90 days of lifeguard duty on beaches enough? As Marbella mourns the tragic drowning of three people, Iona Napier finds some leading hoteliers unhappy with Spain's beach safety
Spain block Gibraltar from new EU air safety deal
A British minister storms out of EU meeting 'in protest' following the 'unacceptable' decision
Expired safety gear puts Spain’s police officers at risk
National Union of Police complain of 'expired' safety vests that are more than 20 years old
Report slams dangerous deterioration of Spanish roads
The roads are the worst they have been since records began in 1985
Staying safe on Spain’s roads
Top tips for driving in Spain from the Britain's top advanced driver
Top tips for taking a long road trip with a canine
Nazli Kreft from the Pointer Clinic explains all you need to know about travelling with dogs
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Police chase drug smugglers around beach after unloading five ton hashish stash in Spain’s Murcia
FIVE tons of hashish was intercepted by the Guardia Civil after officers stumbled upon a boat unloading the consignment at a Murcia cove.
Four traffickers...
