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Rising Sea Temperature Triggers Genetic Alterations in Algae. Toxic Algae Resurfaces on Spanish Coasts, Mimicking Flu-like Symptoms in Bathing. 'Ostreopsis,' a tropical algae, first detected on the Catalan coast in the late 1990s, is now considered an invasive species that has steadily spread over the years, according to Magda Vila, researcher at ICM-CSIC. In 2003, the first cases emerged of bathers experiencing respiratory symptoms akin to the flu after prolonged […]

A new emergency looms over the Canary Island of La Palma. The wildfire, which broke out in the municipality of Puntagorda, home to 2,300 residents, continues to advance without being currently possible to contain. "The fire has spread very rapidly due to the wind, weather conditions, and the heatwave, leaving behind abundant fuel," explained Clavijo in statements to the media on Saturday. "The fire is out of control," he added. […]

Essential Requirement for British Tourists: Official Invitation Letter Mandatory for Staying with Friends or Family in Barcelona, Majorca, Benidorm, Alicante, and Other Spanish Territories. British tourists planning to visit friends in Spain this summer are at risk of having their holiday plans disrupted if they fail to carry the necessary documents. Non-EU citizens who intend to stay at a residential address now need to possess an official invitation letter. This […]

The BayRadio News From Spain - 10.07.23

Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) Clarifies Users' Right to Avoid Unsolicited Commercial Calls The Official State Gazette (Boletín Oficial del Estado) has published a circular today by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) that clarifies users' right to opt out of receiving such types of commercial calls. Here are the criteria it incorporates. Starting tomorrow, only users who have given prior consent should receive them. The Official State Gazette has […]