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Beach lifeguard on Spain’s Costa Blanca admitted to hospital with suspected COVID-19

Alex Trelinski - 14 Aug, 2020 @ 15:32

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BREAKING: Spain orders closure of all nightclubs and nationwide smoking ban to fight COVID-19 resurgence

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British man plummets 150 metres to his death from famous sunset viewpoint in Spain’s Ibiza

Andalucia

‘YOUTH NOT IMMUNE’: Three young adults currently in intensive care for COVID-19 in Spain’s Andalucia

Costa Blanca

Couple who run a cannabis club on Spain’s Costa Blanca get raided over home plantations soothed by music

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Will smoking on the street be banned in Spain’s Andalucia in a bid to fight COVID-19?

BREAKING: ‘They have printed a hoax’ – Fernando Simon addresses false article warning of lockdown in Spain in September

Second Covid 19 Wave Brings Record Day For New Infections In Spain S Murcia Region

Record day for new COVID-19 infections across Spain’s Murcia region

First COVID-19 death in Malaga province since June 9 reported in Benalmadena

Spain’s Balearic Islands records HIGHEST number of COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic

WATCH: Bush fire threatens homes and environmentally sensitive National park in Spain

First COVID-19 death in Malaga province since June 9 reported in Benalmadena

Polish gang who mimicked notorious Colombian ‘cocaine king’ Pablo Escobar busted in Spain

Spain’s Balearic Islands vows ‘we will not lock up the people again’ as COVID-19 cases climb

Spain’s Andalucia registered more coronavirus infections in 12 days of August than in May, June and July combined

Record day for new COVID-19 infections across Spain’s Murcia region

Tyres filled with cigarettes found by Customs on Gibraltar roads

Secret tunnels, mafia bosses and tacky decor: Inside the illegal luxury urbanisations dubbed ‘Narcoville’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol

Gibraltar Government to hold police chief retirement inquiry to reveal truth

Spain’s Balearic Islands records HIGHEST number of COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic

Police arrest 34 members of Romanian pickpocketing gang who preyed on tourists in Spain’s Mallorca

One in three restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca will permanently close this year due to COVID-19 crisis

LISTED: Travel alerts for Spain from 22 European countries

Cristina Hodgson - 10 Aug, 2020 @ 12:17

The numerous outbreaks in the country have led to many of its European neighbours adopting control measures or restrictions on those arriving from the Spanish territory

Two captive eagle owls returned to their natural habitat in Spain’s Cordoba

9 Aug, 2020 @ 17:39

200 Christian burials and Roman remains unearthed in Spain’s Malaga

8 Aug, 2020 @ 09:42

Far right activist Tommy Robinson teases move to Gibraltar

8 Aug, 2020 @ 02:59

Austria latest country to issue travel alert for Spain amid COVID-19 resurgence

7 Aug, 2020 @ 13:40

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Forest fire breaks out behind British expat’s home in Granada in Spain

Belgian and Briton arrested after wreckless driving in streets of Marbella, Spain

Jon from Big Red's Animals Association gets rescued from flooded rescue centre in Dolores

5-month baby in care after suffering cocaine poisoning following drug-fuelled car crash in Murcia

Thieves use 'Peruvian method' to rob car owners while posing as helpers in Spain

Human trafficking ring busted in Cartagena, Spain

TRAVEL

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True cost of travel bans revealed as Spain’s AENA reveals July 2020 airport losses

James Warren - 14 Aug, 2020 @ 12:15

Lead

NIGHTMARE: Spain’s Balearic Islands set to be declared ‘risk zone’ by Germany as COVID-19 infections exceed threshold

Isha Sesay - 11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:17

SPORT

Andalucia

Scream if you want to go faster: We try out Spain’s newest jet boat ride

Kirsty Mckenzie - 5 Aug, 2020 @ 18:50

National News

What does each way mean in horse racing?

Dilip Kuner - 28 Jul, 2020 @ 15:55

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Blogs

DEAR JENNIFER: Do I need to get the new TIE residency card?

Alex Trelinski - 16 Jul, 2020 @ 16:57

Many of you will have heard of the TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de extranjero), whilst many of you won't have.

EXPLAINER: What British expats in Spain need to know about the new residencia status

7 Jul, 2020 @ 15:13

Coronavirus can’t cast a cloud over property values on Spain’s Costa del Sol while world’s rich and famous aspire...

5 Jul, 2020 @ 12:00

Lisa Burgess has been getting by with a little help from her friends during her fight with cancer

5 Jul, 2020 @ 11:00

Giles Brown realised he wasn’t the only one heading for the beach post-lockdown as Spain’s Costa del Sol gets...

4 Jul, 2020 @ 12:00

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James Warren on Huge fire destroys 80% of homes in expat campsite in Spain’s Andalucia: “Thank you for the information. We will be running a story on this in next weeks paper to highlight the…” Aug 12, 16:41
acolive on Petrol station coke deal: Police foil drugs exchange in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol: “Which gas station in Estepona did this happen in?” Aug 11, 19:13
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pablo cedron on British embassy ‘unaware’ of any plans for second lockdown in Spain after article causes mass confusion among expats: “Talks with… Johnson??? LOL. He is seen as a clown in Spain or the rest of the world” Aug 11, 03:13
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PROPERTY

Spain’s most expensive home goes on sale on Costa del Sol for a cool €32 million

14 Aug, 2020 @ 12:44

Will COVID-19 change the property market in Costa del Sol and Gibraltar?

13 Aug, 2020 @ 10:21

Beautiful Kitchens Costa Blanca Atm Kitchens

ATM KITCHENS-The most beautiful luxury kitchens in Spain (and Holland), here in Costa Blanca

11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:28

FOOD & DRINK

Chill out at Colinas del Faro on the Costa del Sol

31 Jul, 2020 @ 13:08

Spain’s Andalucia kicks off its grape harvesting season, becoming one of the first in Europe

28 Jul, 2020 @ 20:10

RECIPE: Two rustic Spanish tapas you can easily make at home

5 Jul, 2020 @ 10:00

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Why are so many Brits in Spain putting their trust in Chorus during 2020?

13 Aug, 2020 @ 11:40

One in three restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca will permanently close this year due to COVID-19 crisis

11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:53

BREAKING: Iconic Tivoli World on Spain’s Costa del Sol files for bankruptcy

4 Aug, 2020 @ 14:18

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OLIVE PRESS OPINION

OPINION: Nature is healing in Spain amidst coronavirus pandemic

OPINION: Spain’s economy needs tourists, it’s good to have you back

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Chill out at Colinas del Faro on the Costa del Sol

GUT FEELING: Expert brings new technique to combat digestion issues to Spain

Spain’s Mariposa Energía is saving the planet and saving you cash

What does each way mean in horse racing?

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Tourists take down Romanian pickpocket 48 hours after being robbed in Spain’s Mallorca

13 Aug, 2020 @ 14:13

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13 Aug, 2020 @ 14:53

Flood Hit Disaster Area Of Spain S Murcia Will Get Just Four Per Cent Of Eu Emergency Money

Flood-hit disaster area of Spain’s Murcia will get just 4% of EU emergency money

9 Aug, 2020 @ 10:00

Police arrest 34 members of Romanian pickpocketing gang who preyed on tourists in Spain’s Mallorca

12 Aug, 2020 @ 16:43

Firefighter critical after plane crash on Spain – Portugal border

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