Spain & Brexit – A Mixed Bag Of Outcomes
Brexit, the long and arduous path to the UK’s exit from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Union has certainly resulted in what
POSTERS FROM THE EDGE for a Costa del Sol artist who returned to Spain with a plan
AN Art Deco-style poster of a palm-tree-lined promenade whimsically welcomes visitors to ‘Sotogrande Cadizfornia’. Scarlet Alexandra’s art is a reflection of her wit as well
Kids discover drug smuggling haul on beach in southern Spain
A GROUP of children playing in a beach in Almuñécar discovered 17.2kg of smuggled hashish that had washed ashore. In an adventure that could come
Spain’s Galicia makes COVID-19 vaccine compulsory with fines of up to €60K for those who refuse it
GALICIA has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is compulsory for all its 2.7 million inhabitants. The Xunta de Galicia published last Friday in its Official
Exclusive: Expat’s fury as birthday gift containing favourite UK goodies seized by customs due to Brexit
A BRITISH expat has branded post-Brexit rules ‘his worst nightmare’ after a birthday present of his favourite treats from the UK was banned from entering
Dia de Andalucia: Find out all you need to know about Spain’s most populous region’s celebration day
TODAY is Dia de Andalucia—a day when Andalucians celebrate their heritage with families and friends. Though the eight provinces comprising the autonomous community of Andalucia
Surge of dolphin deaths on Spanish coastline alarms ecologists
THE discovery of dead dolphins on Almeria coastline alarms ecologists. The number of dolphins that have appeared dead or dying in the last two years
Cadiz province accounts for almost a third of the 6,733 COVID-19 cases detected in Spain’s Andalucia Thursday
ANDALUCIA has detected 6,733 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the highest daily tally of the week. It comes after 4,999 cases were
Topshop stores won’t be saved despite Asos stepping in to rescue Arcadia brands
ONLINE fashion retailer Asos has bought the Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands from Sir Philip Green’s failed Arcadia Group for £295 million. The deal which will
Alleged Marbella ponzi king first exposed by Olive Press charged with money laundering and fraud after ‘swindling away €6 million of British expats’ savings’
AN alleged serial fraudster is facing money laundering charges in the UK after being exposed by the Olive Press. Rhys Williams, 39, and his wife
British variant behind 15% of COVID-19 cases in Spain’s Andalucia as entire region facing closure of non-essential businesses and ‘tough 15 days ahead’
THE British variant of COVID-19 is currently behind 15% of new infections in Andalucia, the Junta has revealed. Regional health minister Jesus Aguirre told a
SPECIAL REPORT: Business as usual for drug traffickers on Spain’s Costa del Sol as smuggler killed off Estepona beach during high-speed boat chase
During 2020, smugglers had to get savvy to deliver hashish, cocaine and pills across Spain, including posing as food delivery drivers
Spain’s Andalucia rocked by third COVID-19 wave after registering almost 1,000 new hospitalisations in a week while incidence rate more than DOUBLES
ANDALUCIA is seeing a rapid resurgence of coronavirus with the incidence rate doubling over the past week alone. Last Monday the figure stood at 298.3
LISTED: The municipalities ordered to close borders and those facing TOTAL lockdown in Malaga province as Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 restrictions
SOME 39 municipalities will close their borders this Sunday following a surge in coronavirus figures. It comes as Junta president Juanma Moreno announced tonight that
BREAKING: Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 restrictions as it requests permission for 8pm curfew and total lockdown of 91 municipalities
ANDALUCIA has asked Madrid for permission to implement an 8pm curfew as part of a new package of coronavirus restrictions. Regional president Juanma Moreno said
Our big review of the good and bad of 2020: Part II
THEY say that the best way to make God laugh is to make plans. Looking back on any attempt for plans for 2020 is bound
OPINION: For expats looking to import their favourite food Brexit is a rotten deal
Who knew the length Brits expats would go for their imports? After border guards in the Netherlands confiscated ham sandwiches and food items from UK
Spain’s Costa del Sol and most of Malaga moved up into Level 3 of Andalucia’s coronavirus tier system
THE Costa del Sol has moved into Level 3 of Andalucia’s coronavirus tier system following an increase in cases. The Junta established four levels, with
BREAKING: Travel between provinces remains but bars and restaurants must close at 6pm as Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 restrictions
ANDALUCIA has announced new COVID-19 restrictions following a surge in cases over the past week. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, regional president Juanma
Strict measures implemented in Castilla y Leon to last until May as region struggles to curb 3rd wave
CASTILLA Y LEON has announced the extension of perimeter closure for the duration of the state of alarm. The third wave of coronavirus sweeping through
Spain’s Andalucia detects 2,687 COVID-19 cases Thursday in biggest daily increase since November 26
ANDALUCIA has recorded 2,687 new coronavirus cases in its worst day since November 26. It beats the 2021 high of 2,391 cases recorded just yesterday,
Dozens of boozy Brits busted as police raid illegal lock-in at pub on Spain’s Costa del Sol, owners facing fine of up to €60,000
DOZENS of Brits have been busted drinking and watching the footy during an illegal lock-in at a pub on the Costa del Sol. Our Bar
Spain’s Andalucia records worst COVID-19 figures since November as 2,391 cases detected – with Cadiz counting the most
ANDALUCIA has recorded its worst coronavirus figures since November after detecting 2,391 cases on Wednesday. It is the highest daily count since November 26 and
Four municipalities in Spain’s Malaga are above 500 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 inhabitants—as province registers most cases of British Strain in Andalucia
FOUR municipalities in the province of Malaga are in the red with alarmingly high numbers of COVID-19 cases registered per 100,000 inhabitants. According to the
Infections and deaths increase in Andalucia but most populous region has third lowest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain
ANDALUCIA has recorded 42 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, its deadliest day in a week. The daily death count was only beaten in the past seven
A police officer from Malaga dies from COVID-19 just three days after virus is detected
A 51 year-old policeman stationed in Malaga in the Police Intervention Unit (UIP) has just died from COVID-19. The officer, who was a member of