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29 March 2008

New Rules for Health Insurance Abroad

The Department of Health in the UK has announced that from 1st April 2008, British nationals who permanently reside in Spain will have to present the Spanish equivalent of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if they need medical treatment whilst visiting the UK or any other EU member state. The new rule applies to UK nationals who live in Spain and make Spanish Social Security contributions or live in Spain while receiving a state pension or long term incapacity benefit from the UK through the registration of an E121. The lack of a Spanish EHIC could result in people being considered as a private patient. The Spanish equivalent of the EHIC can be applied for at a Spanish social security office (INSS).

Wind Power Records Broken in Spain

As heavy winds blew across Spain last weekend, the generators produced a new record of 9,862 megawatts, 40% of total consumption that weekend which was low due to the Easter holiday weekend. Spain, which along with Germany and Denmark, is among the three biggest producers of wind power in the European Union, is aiming to triple the amount of energy it derives from renewable sources by 2020.

Nurses Pay Docked for Wearing Trousers

An official from Andalucia's health service has stated this week that the regional government will not tolerate any violations of Spain's Gender Equality Law after nurses at a private clinic in Cadiz complained of having part of their wages docked for refusing to wear skirts. The employees of the private clinic said they lost a 30 euro a month bonus when they began wearing the same type of trousers as their male colleagues in violation of what the company stated was their long-term dress code. The Andalucian government has made facilities available for the women to press charges.

Oldest European Found in Spain

Archaeologists have discovered the fossilised jawbone of what is believed to be the oldest human being in Europe at a site near Burgos in northern Spain. The site, which was uncovered during work on a railway in the early 1900’s has yielded various remains including primitive tools. The jawbone is believed to be 1.7 million years old and comes from a species called Homo Antecassor.

Worst Mediterranean Drought Since 1912

The Mediterranean area of Spain is currently experiencing the worst drought since 1912. The Environment ministry is to approve transfers of water from areas where the rivers are still flowing to the most deprived places. Parts of Almeria province, Barcelona and Gerona are problem areas and restrictions are in place for agricultural use.

Ghost Station Reopens as Museum

A Madrid metro station, Chamberi, has opened as a museum after 42 years of closure. The station, opened in 1912, was closed in 1966 because it was built on a curve, making improvements difficult, and simply boarded up. It has now been cleaned up leaving the advertising posters of the time on show and is open six days a week at various times.

Pigeons Retired from Army Service

Yesterday (28th March), the Spanish army said goodbye to its carrier pigeons after 150 years of service. A short ceremony was carried out by an army colonel who thanked the unit for the loyal service provided over the years, noting that new technology has made their services obsolete.

Iberian Lynx Kittens Born in Captivity

An Iberian lynx captured in 2004 has recently given birth to two kittens a few days after her daughter produced two, one of which subsequently died. The births took place in the captive breeding centre in the Donana wetlands near Huelva. The organisers of the project now say that there is a need to take action to prevent weakening the gene pool so they plan to introduce males from a small wild group near Cordoba. When there are sufficient numbers of lynxes at the centre they will be reintroduced into the wild.

Tour of Andalucia on Horseback

The third edition of the Raid Kaliber Tierras de Andalucia equestrian tour takes place this week from 28th March to 5th April. The tour will cover 500 km of rural roads, through four natural parks, from the marshes of Huelva to the sierras of Jaen. There will be eight stages starting at Dos Hermanas and finishing at Alcala la Real.

Three Spaniards Compete in Sahara Endurance Test

Three men from Cadiz province are to take part in what is considered one of the hardest endurance tests in the world, 'El Marathon des Sables'. This year's 245 km race across the sands of the Western Sahara in temperatures of up to 50 degrees will be the longest in the history of the marathon. The competitors must carry all the supplies they need for each of the six stages of the journey in back packs, which can weigh at least 12 kilos.

Eight Andalucian Municipalities to Receive Tourism Grant

The Junta de Andalucia has endorsed 35 projects presented by 8 municipalities in Andalucia to modernise their services for tourism. A total of 33.2 million euros will be awarded to 8 towns in the region. In Malaga province these include the towns of Ronda, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Velez-Malaga, Casares and Rincon de la Victoria. Outside Malaga province the towns of Chiclana de la Frontera and Rota in Cadiz province and Nijar in Almeria province will also benefit.

Hay Fever Not Too Bad This Spring

Experts in Sevilla say that this spring pollen levels will not be too high due to low temperatures and the lack of autumn rain, therefore hay fever sufferers should find the spring “quiet and normal”. 23% of Spanish people now suffer from allergies.

Property Prices Slow Down in Malaga

Property price increases in Malaga province have slowed down over the last year, with notable exceptions. Figures issued recently comparing the first quarter of 2007 with that of 2008 show that in the capital prices have only increased by 0.67%, from 2,947 to 2,967 euros per square metre. On the western Costa the average was 5.83%, from 2,563 to 2,712 but Benalmadena showed a 15.64% rise: on the eastern Costa there was a fall of 4.39%: inland the increase was 5.15%, 2,082 to 2,189, ranging from a fall of 9.04% in Alhaurin El Grande, to increases of 15.27% in Pizarra, 16.02% in Alora, 18.02% in Campillos and 27.81% in Cartama. The overall increase for the province was 2.31% from 2,540 to 2,599 eu/sq.m.

Feria de los Pueblos y Ciudades de Malaga

The “Towns and Cities of Malaga Fair” will be held in the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos in Malaga from 3rd to 6th April. The Rural Development Group of the Guadalhorce Valley is to distribute 30,000 invitations to encourage visitors to their stand.

Film Festival in Malaga

The 11th Malaga Film Festival takes place in the city from 4th to the 12th of April. Teatro Cervantes has information and tickets are available here and at various cinemas in Malaga.

SACAB Coin 2008

The Andalucian pure-bred horse show SACAB continues in Coin at the Poligono Industrial Cantarranas until the 30th March. This forms part of the national championship of Spain. About 15,000 visitors are expected to see the 420 horses from 85 breeders. Admission is free, except for the horse spectaculars carried out by the Centro Ecuestre La Cartuja.

Mobylettes to Morocco

Thirteen aficionados of the old 49cc Mobylette, have just completed an 1800km round trip on their mopeds from Arroyo de la Miel to Merzouga, 20km into the Sahara in Morocco. The round trip, through wind, rain, snow and cold at speeds between 35-40kph, took ten days.

Changes to Cercanias Timetables

From 2nd April there will be changes to the C1 and C2 Cercanias timetables to and from Malaga. Both lines will depart from Maria Zambrano station and there will be no service to the Centro Alameda station due to improvement works being carried out.

New Viewpoint for Alora

The Ayuntamiento of Alora has put out for tender the work of constructing a new Mirador (viewpoint) at the main entrance to the town. The viewpoint, which will be situated just above the theatre in the Uriqui area, giving spectacular views down the Guadalhorce valley, will contain benches, gardens, etc. The expected period for completing the work is six months terminating in October with a budget of 222,000 euros.

Land Designated for New Local Fire Station

The Ayuntamiento of Alora has ceded land for the building of a new fire station which will serve several municipalities of the Guadalhorce Valley. The land is situated between Alora and Pizarra which is a strategic site to give service to towns such as Alora, Pizarra, Ardales and Carratraca.

Xerez 1 - 0 Malaga

A poor performance by Malaga cost them vital points when losing away to Xerez last weekend. Malaga’s game this Sunday, 30th March, against Albacete kicks off at 6.00 pm at La Rosaleda.

Motor Cycling Championships

The Spanish Motorcycling Championships take place in Jerez from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th March. Thousands of motorbike fans are expected in the city for the event. Some streets are to be closed to traffic during the Championships in order to stop people holding impromptu motorbike races as they have done in previous years.

Andalucia Open Golf

The Andalucia Open Golf tournament continues this weekend at Aloha Golf Club near Marbella. The third round takes place today, Saturday 29th March with Hedblom and Millar joint leaders at the start of the day.

Summertime Starts Tonight

Remember to put your clocks forward one hour tonight as summertime starts on 30th March.

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