The war in Iran does not seem to come to an end any soon. The Strait of Hormuz is closed. And the blockade of the strait that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman has a a great impact on international oil and gas markets. This directly affects the economies of countries all […]
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As you go on a walk around Málaga, you may have noticed small trees with orange fruits embellishing the streets of Centro Histórico. You can find them nearly everywhere. From the gardens of Alcazaba to Paseo del Parque and throughout the whole city center. These orange trees, whose fruits taste anything beside sweet, are typical
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The region around Málaga is called the Costa del Sol for a reason. On average, the sun shines here around 300 days a year. Yet the past few days have painted a different picture: grey clouds drift over the city and rain falls again and again, sometimes lightly, sometimes more heavily. The locals are familiar
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The Spanish government just introduced a new law to reduce food waste. Only a year ago, the law was published and has now come into force. It applies to the entire supply chain, from the producers to the supermarkets. Food waste in Spain European countries produce a great amount of food waste. In Spain alone,
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Semana Santa in Málaga. Around 9000 people fit in the almost 150-years-old bullfighting arena in Malagueta. The stadium is loud, visitors cheer on the bullfighters. Dressed in elaborate costumes and a red cloth in their hands, they bask in the limelight. Over hundreds of years, bullfighting was a courageous tradition. However, in reality, this deathly
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A few years ago, Spain was one of the frontrunners regarding their electricity costs all over Europe. Exploding gas prices were the reason why electricity became that expensive. In 2021, the Spanish government therefore enforced a new electricity pricing model. Throughout the day, the electricity prices rise to an enormous high, while on the other
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The decision to move abroad is a major milestone in life. It not only takes a long time to prepare your move, but also a lot of accuracy with the endless paperwork. Spain is one of the most popular destinations for expats. Due to the easy immigration regulations, especially for citizens of other countries within
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Right above the city center of Málaga rises an old Moorish fortress. The Alcazaba de Málaga lies on the slope of the mountain Gibralfaro located between the center and the city’s harbour. People enter the sight in the outer area of the fortress, where they need to mount Alcazaba over rocky paths and old stone
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Málaga’s streets are never as busy as during the holy week of Semana Santa every spring. In the days bevor Easter, thousands of tourists are flooding into the center. Besides the locals, crowds of visitors from anywhere around the globe block the allies and streets of the city’s center just to try to catch a
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Málaga is magnetic to visitors for its bright culture, food and surroundings. A city between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains is a geographical treasure for holidays. But beside popular sights in the city’s center, there is one highly underrated thing about Málaga: Its urban art scene. To quote the streetart blog “Graffitiartist.de”: “Streetart in
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