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Swimming allowed again: All six beaches in Málaga reopen after E. coli alert

Good news for residents and holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol: following a temporary swimming ban, all six affected beaches in Málaga have reopened. New water tests show that E. coli levels…

19 de August de 2026

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Living in Spain·News·Health·Spain

Bacteria alert on the Costa del Sol: Two beaches in Málaga reopen – four remain closed

Following E. coli contamination in the seawater, swimmers are once again allowed to enter the water at two beaches in Málaga. Four other stretches of coastline, however, remain closed. The contamination was…

18 de August de 2026

Costa del Sol·Living in Spain·Health·Spain·Andalucia

Swimming banned in Málaga: Six beaches closed due to E. coli after storm causes sewage to enter the sea

The city of Málaga has raised red flags and banned swimming at six beaches. Water samples have shown elevated levels of E. coli. According to the city authorities, the contamination was caused…

17 de August de 2026

Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News·Health·Environment

More than 500 people receive medical treatment in Spain following solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse on 12 August led to more than 500 medical treatments and consultations across Spain. Eye-related complaints were particularly common. However, no serious cases have been reported so far.…

13 de August de 2026

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News·Health·Spain

Balearic Islands crack down: Energy drinks could be banned for under-18s – sellers face fines of up to €60,000

The Balearic Islands are tightening protections for young people: the regional government has approved a decree that would ban the sale of energy drinks to under-18s. At the same time, the sale…

10 de August de 2026

Balearic Islands·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Health·Politics·Spain

Spain reforms medication co-payment system: New scheme aims to ease the burden on millions of patients

Spain is introducing a new system for co-payments on prescription medicines. The reform of the so-called “Copago farmacéutico” aims to distribute costs more fairly and provide financial relief, particularly for people on…

3 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Health·Topics of the day

Spain records more than 3,000 heat-related deaths in just three months as health authorities raise the alarm

Spain’s exceptionally hot summer of 2026 has taken a heavy human toll. According to the latest figures released by the Spanish Ministry of Health and the Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo), a total…

3 de August de 2026

Weather·Living in Spain·Health·Spain·Topics of the day

Virus Alert on the Costa del Sol: West Nile Virus Detected in Fuengirola and Mijas – Authorities Step Up Measures

The Andalusian health authorities have officially declared parts of the Costa del Sol a West Nile virus alert zone for the first time this year. The areas affected are the coastal town…

27 de July de 2026

Costa del Sol·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Health·Spain·Andalucia

Spain’s hospitality sector sounds the alarm: “Up to 30,000 bars could close due to the new smoking ban”

Just days after the Spanish government unveiled plans for a significantly tougher anti-smoking law, strong opposition is emerging from the hospitality sector. Industry associations are warning of serious economic consequences and claim…

24 de July de 2026

Economy·Living in Spain·Health·Politics·Topics of the day

Spain tightens anti-smoking laws: ban on smoking on terraces, beaches and at festivals planned

Spain is set to introduce one of the most far-reaching tightening measures to its anti-smoking legislation. The government has given the green light to a comprehensive reform aimed at significantly expanding protection…

21 de July de 2026

Living in Spain·Health·Politics·Topics of the day

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