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"¡Ole! Spanish Government Takes the Highway to Toll-Free Funding!"

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"Spanish Government's Highway to Toll-Free Funding: A Creative Drive!" Vroom, vroom! The Spanish government is taking a whimsical journey down the highway of funding options for their motorways, and guess what? Tolls won't be making a pit stop anytime soon! Minister of Transport, Raquel Sánchez, has confidently revealed their ingenious plan to find alternative ways to finance the country's highways without burdening drivers with tolls. With a sly grin, Minister Sánchez stated that they were in the process of "renegotiating" with the European Commission to scrap the proposed toll introduction by 2024, which was cunningly included in their previous Stability Plan sent to Brussels. It's like taking a U-turn away from the toll booths! The plan aimed to create a payment system for using the high-capacity road network to cover maintenance costs and tackle externalities. However, as it turns out, not everyone was eager to jump on the toll bandwagon. "I

"Water Works with a Time Limit: Meet the H2O Hourglass Town of Malaga Province"

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"Thirst Quenching Troubles: Casabermeja, the Oasis with a Twist in Malaga Province" In the scorching drought-stricken landscape of Malaga province, the town of Casabermeja finds itself in a watery predicament. With a population of approximately 4,000 thirsty souls, this municipality has been grappling with a limited water supply. To tackle the issue, they have employed the aid of four massive tankers, each boasting an impressive 25,000-liter capacity. However, despite their efforts, the current supply remains stubbornly "insufficient." As the drought crisis intensifies, municipalities are compelled to implement water restrictions earlier than anticipated. Casabermeja, nestled about 20 kilometers north of Malaga city, has been enduring nightly water cutoffs for the past month and a half. But alas, a fortnight ago, the situation took a turn for the worse. Now, the residents of this quaint town are subject to a mere six-hour window of water availability, starting from

"Calahonda's Spirit Soars Six Decades: Celebrating the Stalwart Strength of Unity on Calahonda Day!"

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  "Sitio de Calahonda Shines Bright: A Sun-soaked Spectacle of Summer Fun!" Mijas' picturesque Sitio de Calahonda delivered a scorching summer extravaganza with its renowned 'Dia de Calahonda' community bash, setting hearts ablaze on Saturday, July 1. This sizzling soirée has become an unmissable highlight on the Mijas social calendar, luring in locals and tourists alike with its magnetic charm. In honour of Sitio de Calahonda's impressive 60-year journey, this year's jubilee jamboree pulled out all the stops. The festivities were adorned with thrilling games, an electrifying raffle, toe-tapping live music, and a mouth-watering spread of delectable treats and refreshing libations. Like a well-oiled machine, around 400 eager revellers congregated to soak up the infectious vibes and bask in the neighbourhood's legendary camaraderie. Daniela Wenk, one of the brilliant minds behind the event, couldn't help but beam with pride as she described the trium