Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Cape Verde, the African archipelago where turtles return and young people leave
The tourism boom coexists with mass emigration, fragile families, high teenage pregnancy rates, as well as the environmental challenges of a territory that has very scarce resources
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Compa Chalino’s enemies: Who killed the king of corridos?
A mysterious paper note, handed to the singer during a concert in Culiacán 24 years ago, was the prelude to the murder of one of the legends of Mexican popular music, a forerunner of the current narcocorrido boom
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Christiane Martel, the first French Miss Universe, tells her Mexican story
New memoir tells of 90 years of life marked by war, Hollywood and politics
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Community
August 9, 2026
‘Nobody should be forced to return to Haiti’: UN expert warns the island is unfit to receive…
Controlled by gang violence and with 1.5 million internally displaced people, the country is in a ‘catastrophic’ situation that could worsen with the end of TPS in the United States
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
The music casino: How prediction markets are threatening Spotify’s No. 1
Speculation on music charts is creating incentives for manipulation schemes that inflate streaming numbers through fraudulent streams
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Byung-Chul Han: How to be a rock star of ideas
There are authors who leap out of the hallowed halls of academia and reach the general public, stirring up great passions. Why do they have fans and not just readers?
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
In defense of going to the office in August: ‘There are no bosses and nobody interrupts me’
With no meetings and more flexible schedules, more workers are choosing to travel during the off-season: this month at the office is too good to pass up
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
From homes to assets: How housing fueled inequality
Real estate – once the largest store of wealth on the planet – has become the main driver of stratification
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Priscilla Presley: ‘Being beside Elvis was a real life lesson’
The businesswoman and actress reflects on the musician’s enduring legacy and her decisive role in sharing it in an interview with EL PAÍS
Source: EL PAÍS in English
Lifestyle
August 9, 2026
Dragons, jaguars and demons: 5 legends about eclipses that will fascinate children (and adults)
How did ancient civilizations explain eclipses? A tour of the most fascinating legends to tell children.
Source: Ser Padres
Community
August 8, 2026
🏍️ On the road, each motorcyclist has his or her experience and rhythm. Don't feel pressured to…
🏍️ On the road, each motorcyclist has his or her experience and rhythm. Don't feel pressured to keep up with the group. It is essential that you maintain a safe speed adapted to the road. The important thing is to enjoy the trip and…
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Community
August 8, 2026
🌓 If the trip is necessary, organize it in time. Before starting the tour, check the status of…
🌓 If the trip is necessary, organize it in time. Before starting your journey, check the state of the roads and the weather forecasts. #SolarEclipse #EclipseSecure ℹ️ Consult the special device of the #DGT and all the recommendations…
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Community
August 8, 2026
🟢 Answer to the latest #TestDGT! 👉 The blue road markings in the image indicate that, at certain…
🟢 Answer to the latest #TestDGT! 👉 The blue road markings in the image indicate that, during certain periods of the day, the duration of parking is limited. ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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Community
August 8, 2026
🌓 Pedestrians can be found on the road in the vicinity of the #SolarEclipse observation points. 🚶…
🌓 Pedestrians can be found on the road in the vicinity of the #SolarEclipse observation points. 🚶 Reduce speed and be especially careful. #EclipseSecure ℹ️ Consult the special device of the #DGT and more advice👉🏼https://ow.ly/VlpM50ZwRcK
Source: Bluesky @dgtes.bsky.social
Weather
August 8, 2026
🔥 🧵 Saturday with very high or extreme danger of fires in large areas of our territory. ➡️ It will…
🔥 🧵 Saturday with very high or extreme danger of fires in large areas of our territory. ➡️ It will continue at very high or extreme levels for the next few days, including August 12, the day of the solar eclipse. Be very careful! Don't…
Source: Bluesky @aemet.es
Weather
August 8, 2026
🟠 Saturday with orange warnings (important danger). 🌡️ Maximum temperatures of 40 °C or more in…
🟠 Saturday with orange warnings (important danger). 🌡️ Highs of 40 °C or more in parts of Valencia and large areas of Andalusia. ⛈️ Very strong showers and storms, with large hail, in the eastern Cantabrian and northeastern peninsula…
Source: Bluesky @aemet.es
Weather
August 8, 2026
🌘 SPECIAL PREDICTION UPDATE | Solar eclipse on August 12. ➡️ Day of intense heat. Fire hazard...
🌘 SPECIAL PREDICTION UPDATE | Solar eclipse on August 12. ➡️ Day of intense heat. Very high or extreme fire danger. Be very careful! ➡️ Generally slightly cloudy skies, but with clouds in areas of the north and east of the peninsula. +…
Source: Bluesky @aemet.es
Weather
August 8, 2026
🌘☁️ This diagram shows the areas where clouds may hinder the view of the solar eclipse. Do not…
🌘☁️ This diagram shows the areas where clouds may hinder the view of the solar eclipse. It does not necessarily mean that the clouds are over the area: in some cases they could be several kilometers to the west, but since the sun is very…
Source: Bluesky @aemet.es
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘The worst place I’ve ever been to’: Jeremy Clarkson stuns Spaniards with savage…
Originally published on August 22, 2025 FOR many visitors it is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, renowned for its medieval old town, the world’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse and
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Incredible medieval town is Spain’s very own Tuscany- famous for its lavender…
Originally published on August 18, 2025 THE historic town of Brihuega located in the Tajuña Valley in Guadalajara province possesses a Tuscan-style mixture of heritage and scenic landscapes plus loads
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Emergency
August 8, 2026
Stunning Aerial Images Reveal Devastation of Spain’s Wildfires as Greenpeace Demands Action
Greenpeace has documented the devastating wildfires in Spain by publishing breathtaking aerial pictures. Some of the pictures were taken over the wildfires in Almorox (Toledo), West Madrid, Brieva (Segovia), and
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Emergency
August 8, 2026
How a ‘wanna be serial killer’ dismembered a buddy – and left his body parts strewn around a quiet…
IT reads like something straight from the script of a low-brow TV series – yet it really happened in a sleepy Costa del Sol town. A man has confessed this
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
Neither a hobby nor a simple game: 7 reasons why your baby farts all the time
Baby farting is much more than a funny gesture. Do you know why he does them and how they promote his development and future language?
Source: Ser Padres
Government
August 8, 2026
Legal row threatens British architect’s iconic Malaga skyscraper
A CONTROVERSIAL luxury hotel planned for Malaga port has hit fresh trouble. The project’s original architect, Jose Segui, has launched legal action against the developer after the scheme was handed
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
Forty thousand tickets sold in Malaga property raffle offering newly built homes for just €10
MORE than 40,000 tickets have been sold in a Malaga property raffle offering buyers the chance to win a brand-new home for the price of a cinema ticket. In total,
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Looking for a peaceful get away? These are the five ‘quietest’ cities in Spain…
Originally published on August 19, 2025 SPAIN is famous for its fiestas, late nights and lively streets – but if you are searching for peace and quiet, not every city
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Community
August 8, 2026
Courageous Costa del Sol father seeking to raise funds for specialised treatment in Germany as he…
To help Scott battle terminal brain cancer and prolong his life, please donate to the GoFundme page here A COSTA del Sol dad is raising funds for specialised treatment after
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Emergency
August 8, 2026
Who is the UK’s most wanted man, arrested in Spain?
JOHN Rocks, Britains most wanted international criminal, left a trail of violence and sex crimes across Scotland and Spain as he went on the run for years.
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Lifestyle
August 8, 2026
One of the Costa Blanca’s last undeveloped beaches lies just outside Elche
JUST a short drive from Alicante airport, a stretch of golden sand offers a glimpse of what the Costa Blanca looked like before apartment blocks and beach clubs transformed its
Source: Olive Press News Spain
Community
August 8, 2026
💊 Every year, the report on toxicological findings from the National Institute of Toxicology and…
💊 Every year, the report on toxicological findings from the National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences reminds us of the growing influence of psychotropic drugs on #Road Accidents. In 2025, 17% of the deceased undergoing…
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