TWO men have been charged with shooting dead a protected lynx, as two more individuals die in captivity. By Eloise Horsfield  The corpse of an Iberian lynx – the most endangered big cat in the world – was found in July in Doñana National Park, Sevilla, on the boundary of a hunting reserve, containing 30 lead [...]

IN what is being called ‘a despicable crime’ a protected Iberian lynx has been shot dead in Sevilla. The creature – the most endangered cat on the planet – was found with a shocking 30 lead pellets in its body. A spokesman for the Junta de Andalucia’s environmental department described the shooting as a ‘despicable [...]

HE’S travelled all over the world championing the best ingredients and producers, but now English celebrity chef Rick Stein has turned his attention to Spain. The restauranteur has just launched a new book Rick Stein’s Spain, along with accompanying television series, highlighting some of the best authentic food and places to eat. The culinary guide [...]

THE centre which runs the recovery program for the endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle has been linked to egg thefts of protected birds of prey. By Sally King Police have arrested 16 people including the director and staff members of the Sevilla based centre in connection with the fraud. The suspects are believed to have been [...]

AFTER the extinction of the Alimoche vulture in Malaga, Andalucia is stepping up efforts to save another endangered species. The Junta’s environment department has so far rescued 15 chicks born to the Spanish Imperial Eagle this year. All the birds were taken to the San Jeronimo centre, in Sevilla, as part of its protection programme [...]

UNESCO has given the thumbs up for the controversial Torre Pelli tower to be built in Sevilla. By Wendy Williams Despite an outcry from local and international pressure groups, the United Nations cultural body insists that the 180-metre tower will not visually impair Sevilla’s famous landmarks. The decision came despite the body’s own cultural boss [...]

JON Clarke takes a ride down Andalucia’s most alluring, unspoilt coastline the Costa de la Luz – or the ‘The Coast of Light’ of Cadiz.

THE Spanish government has announced that electric car buyers will receive extensive subsidies as part of a pilot scheme to boost sales. The scheme will mean the government subsidising some 20 per cent of the cost of any electric cars, or motorbikes, bought this year. In short, potential buyers will receive a subsidy ranging from [...]