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Nurses and orderlies at Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella say they cannot afford housing on salaries of €1,200–€1,500. One worker stated she sleeps in her motorhome, calling the situation 'deplorable'.
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Nurses and orderlies at Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella say they cannot afford housing on salaries of €1,200–€1,500. One worker stated she sleeps i...
Nurses and orderlies at Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella say they cannot afford housing on salaries of €1,200–€1,500. One worker stated she sleeps in her motorhome, calling the situation 'deplorable'.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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