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Man who set fire to his ex-boyfriend’s house faces 20 year jail time as trial begins in Spain’s Sevilla

A MAN has gone on trial in Sevilla for allegedly setting fire to his ex-boyfriend’s house after months of abuse and threats. Named publically only...

Woman does nothing after her boyfriend falls from a Valencia fifth-floor balcony in Spain

A mother-of-two was arrested after her boyfriend fell from a fifth floor apartment balcony in Valencia City this Tuesday morning. He was taken to La...

Leading Spanish poet and performer offers a multi-arts experience in English on Spain’s Costa Blanca

An English language show written and performed by poet Teresa Juan Lopez hits the stage of Denia's Teatro Auditorio this Thursday evening(November 4). Based on...

Scotch eggs, paella and a dubious looking ‘sea of vegetables’: Tapas Trail is back on Spain’s Costa Blanca

NOTHING shows a return to a much-needed normality in Spain than a well-organised Tapas Trail. Over Hallowe’en weekend, the Vega Baja municipality of San Fulgencio...

This is the new air taxi designed and manufactured in Spain

The future of travel is in the sky and soon we could see cities filled with personal aircrafts, straight out of a sci-fi movie. Spanish...

ANALYSIS: Spain’s Costa Blanca now has a ‘tropical climate’ thanks to global warming as experts warn to expect ‘more...

ALICANTE province is now suffering a ‘tropical climate’ which will rapidly increase the frequency of storms, according to the Climatology Lab at the area’s...

The Best Culinary Experiences on Mallorca

Imagine setting off on an unforgettable gastronomic adventure from one of the most luxurious villas in Mallorca to explore sensational cuisine on every corner....

5 Health Insurance Options If You Lose Your Job

In addition to the loss of income, losing your health insurance is another significant downside of being laid off. Luckily, there are a few...

Spain’s Andalucia considered ‘key’ territory in recovery of Iberian imperial eagle

THE Spanish Imperial Eagle, also known as the Iberian imperial eagle, Spanish eagle, or Adalbert's eagle, was close to global extinction in the 1960s...

Spain wants to reopen Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar to boost Spanish language on the Rock

Spain’s Cervantes Institute is considering plans to reopen a branch on the Rock amid concerns that the number of people who speak Castellano well...

Spain pledges to donate 20million COVID-19 vaccines to third world countries

THE Spanish Prime Minister pledged to donate a further 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to developing countries.  “The best thing we can do is...

Spiteful foster son on Spain’s Costa Blanca goes on online spending spree to clear out family bank account

AN Alicante man, 28, cleared out the bank account of his foster parents in an online spending spree after he stopped living with them. The...

Hollywood actor Sharon Stone turns tour guide with dispatch from ‘gorgeous’ Sevilla on recent trip to Spain

ACTOR Sharon Stone brought some Hollywood glamour to Sevilla last week when she stayed in the Andalucian capital to attend the Elle Awards. The 63-year-old...

Two dead following cemetery shoot-out as rival families clash in Valencia area of Spain

TWO people died in a Valencia cemetery this Monday morning as gunshots were fired as part of an ongoing dispute between two Roma families. The...

Police on Spain’s Costa Blanca say rising bogus crime reports are conning banks and insurance companies out of money

POLICE say that fake crime reports are increasing in Alicante Province after an Orihuela man was arrested after claiming to be an online scam...

Narcos recruit families in Spain’s Malaga to grow marijuana

DRUG dealers scout out families in Malaga to grow marijuana. They say that drug crime is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed and in the...

The 13 birds to look out for in Andalucia and across southern Spain this autumn

These 13 high-flying highlights have got birdwatchers going wild

Man arrested over killing of nine-year-old boy in Spain’s La Rioja had previous convictions

A MAN arrested on suspicion of murder after a child’s body was found during Halloween celebrations in Lardero had previous convictions.  Francisco Javier Almeida served...

Breathalyser that prevents drink drivers from starting up vehicles is to be made compulsory in Spain

A DEVICE that requires drivers to pass a Breathalyzer test before it will start the vehicle ignition system could be compulsory for professional drivers...

Man jailed for 12 years for raping British teenager in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MAN who raped a British teenager on the Costa del Sol has been jailed for 12 years. The 36-year-old from Senegal pled guilty to...

New documentary tells the story of how Franco banned Kubrick film ‘A Clockwork Orange’ in Spain

BRITISH actor Malcolm McDowel, who famously played Alex in the controversially ultra-violent Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange was the star attraction at the premiere...

Man gored to death during bull running festival in Valencia region of Spain

A MAN has bled to death from his injuries after being gored in during a bull-running festival in the Valencia region of eastern Spain. The...

Haemorrhoids need not be a pain in the rear, claims satisfied customer after non-invasive treatment

HAEMORRHOIDS (piles) are, in many cases, ignored as a health problem, but can enormously affect the life of those who suffer with them. Finding a...

Baker from southern Spain crowned the very best breadmaker in the whole world

A PANADERO from the Sevillian town of Lebrija has scooped the top prize in World Baker Awards 2021. Domi Vélez won the best baker crown...
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Is this Spain’s most haunted house?

ABANDONED houses are inherently creepy. But this old Malaga mansion is scarier than most. Long considered the most haunted house in Spain, Cortijo Jurado...

Cirque du Soleil back on the road with new dates announced for Spain tour in 2022

THE spectacular Cirque du Soleil  is returning to Spain in 2022 after a COVID-enforced break of a year-and-a-half. It’s new show called Luzia can be...

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