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SPAIN has, once again, been recognised as the destination with the most Blue Flag­accredited beaches internationally.

Blue Flag, an international certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, recognises beaches, marinas and boats that are following the FEE’s sustainability guidelines.

Meeting and upholding a set of rigorous standards pertaining to the environment, education, safety, and inclusivity are prerequisites to attaining the Blue Flag status.

For over 35 years, Blue Flag has been the benchmark for sustainable beach and marine tourism, and the organisation is a key contributor towards the UN’S 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Being certified as a Blue Flag beach highlights an area or team’s commitment to meeting sustainability credentials and showcases their dedication to working towards sustainable environment management.

Coastal environment.

Today, many beachgoers are more aware than ever of the environmental impact that human action is having on coastal and marine environments.

Beaches with a Blue Flag accreditation are a clear indicator to visitors and locals that measures are being taken to limit the environmental impact of tourism in that area. As a result, the Blue Flag label is trusted by millions of travellers across the globe.

Since the accreditation began in 1987, Spain has received recognition for 729 of its beaches, with 10 beaches having acquired their Blue Flag for the first time and 22 beaches having regained their title in 2023

88.5 litres of beer per capita in Spain

Denmark

Danish royalty

COUNT NIKOLAI OF DENMARK was spotted down under in Sydney recently. The 23-yearold who was recently stripped of his HRH title is spending a trimester in Sydney with his girlfriend Benedikte Thoustrup. Although he is ‘very sad’ and ‘shocked’ about this decision he looks to be adapting well to his new lifestyle as a student and a model.

Stagebox struggles

COPENHAGEN’S Stagebox CPH, a once vibrant music venue, has declared bankruptcy due to a series of financial and administrative hurdles. The termination of its lease agreement following a subsidiary's bankruptcy filing left the venue without a space to host events. The venue's demise underscores the challenges of maintaining artistic ventures amidst financial woes.

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