Tag: May June 2023
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EXPERT ADVICE – May June 2023
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The “declaración de renta” is the annual income tax return that taxpayers in Spain have to present to regularise their situation for the previous finan cial year. Personal income tax (IRPF) is levied on all income obtained during a financial year, including for salaried employment (payroll), self-employed income, and other…
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NEWS – May June 2023
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PURE & ORIGINAL ORGANIC BELGIAN PAINT COMPANY L AUNCHES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL Now launched on the Costa del Sol, prestigious Belgian paint company Pure & Orig inal has chosen Mé Ka Homes as the company’s chosen retail point. Their 100 per cent natural and organic pigments offer unique…
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EVENTS – May June 2023
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES COMPANY LORIINI INAUGURATES NEW MARBELL A SHOWROOM INSPIRING COCKTAIL PARTY TO SHOWCASE EVERYDAYSAFE AT BALLINGSLÖV SHOWROOM Photos by Johnny Gates.
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CONSTRUCTION NEWS & EVENTS – May June 2023
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Meet the association striving for excellence in the sector for exceptional homes… DOM3 is a well-established group of entrepreneurs and professionals who are united in their mission to preserve and elevate the design, construction and promotion of high-quality housing in Marbella and surrounding areas. As part of their efforts, DOM3…
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FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS – May June 2023
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More than 2,000 exhibiting brands took part in one of the most important design fairs in Europe, if not the world, Salone del Mobile in Milan. With participants coming from no fewer than 37 different countries, this iconic exhibition attracted a record 307,418 attendees, which was 15 per cent more…
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HEALTH & WELLBEING – May June 2023
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Walking Away from Depression Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression, as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,…
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GOURMET NEWS – May June 2023
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aar Anant Two of the Costa del Sol’s top restaurants have updated their menus for spring and early-summer. La Loggia at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort and El Lago in Elviria (Marbella) are offering diners a new selection of dishes that showcase their respective commitments to seasonal…
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WINE NOTES – May June 2023
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Even though you might love a specific wine and cheese separately, not every wine and cheese pairs well together. The best pairings balance out the acidity, weight, boldness of flavour, and saltiness or sweetness – while the worst can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. The tricky part is…
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CREATIVE RECIPES – May June 2023
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RED TUNA TARTARE AND FRIED RICE CREATION BY CHILI GOURMET CATERING CHEF HELLE BARLEBO If you ever wondered where we get our delicious signature red tuna from, the answer is… directly from Barbate. The Atlantic bluefin tuna can be seen off the Atlantic coast of Cádiz province after May’s first…
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À L A CARTE – May June 2023
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The newly-opened Nomad restaurant, nestled in the heart of the elegant residential area of Aloha in Marbella’s Nueva Andalucía, has prompted great intrigue among locals during its creation. This well-known Andalucian villa, which has housed several popular restau rants over the years, has been put through a dramatic transformation thanks…
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OPEN ROAD – May June 2023
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Luxury German car manufacturer Wiesmann has launched a new era for the company with Project Thunderbolt. Described as “the world’s first all-electric convertible roadster”, the car made its debut at last month’s Salon Privé Lon don automotive event at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Devised as a modern interpretation of Wiesmann’s iconic…
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FIRST PERSON – May June 2023
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How and when was Decodan Studio launched? After finishing my studies in economics and business studies in Italy, I moved to the Costa del Sol where in 2007 I started off in a small self-employed busi ness located in Estepona. There, working alone, I carried out all the business activities:…
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DESIGN SHOWCASE – May June 2023
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We are all intrigued by secrets. In a leisure context on the Costa del Sol, the burgeoning popularity of “escape rooms” for an evening’s entertainment with friends is testament to that – even if those who suffer from claustrophobia might prefer to wait outside in the bar while the mysteries…
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MIRRORS – May June 2023
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The Chubby mirror by HK Living is bold and eye-catching, yet attractively sim plistic in design. Made from chrome, Chubby fits into any style of home. HK Living is available (www.siestainteriordesign.com) through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara…
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WALL LIGHTING – May June 2023
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Karman’s Lady D retains all the sophistica tion and prestige of a crystal chandelier, but with a minimalist and organic feel. The white fiberglass diffuser is eye-catchingly elegant and hangs like crystal drops. Kar man is available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) , Siesta Interior…
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TABLE LIGHTING – May June 2023
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The small Newton table lamp by Eichholtz fuses mid-century style with contemporary design. Its rough white marble or Trav ertine sculptural base is embellished with beautiful antique brass and comes with a rectangular off-white lampshade, making the Newton an ideal choice for a narrow table or console, for example. Available…
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CEILING LIGHTING – May June 2023
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The new Skynest by Flos was designed by Marcel Wanders. The suspended dome gives great stage presence, emitting light through 24 LED sticks covered with a two-tone textile texture. This ethereal creation has a very light appearance and is inspired by the world of craftsmanship, even though Skynet is surprisingly…
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SUSPENSION LIGHTING – May June 2023
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The Medusa collection by Marchetti is made from pearlescent blown glass embellished with reflective drops that float in the air, like a jellyfish in the ocean (www.marchettiilluminazione.com) . LZF’s Big Bird and its smaller sibling Birdy were de signed by award-winning artist Isidro Ferrer and produced using a classic wood-carving…
