EXPLAINED: What Spain’s new population stats tell us about British expat residents
NEW data revealing a boom in the number of British nationals registering as residents in Spain has been published by the Spanish government. And the
Gibraltar holiday-makers warned of COVID-19 and Brexit issues before booking
GIBRALTAR'S business watchdog is warning wannabe local holiday-makers of how COVID-19 and Brexit could affect their plans this summer.
COVID-19 cases produce a modest underlying rise as Easter ‘effect’ is monitored in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
83 new coronavirus infections have been reported in Valencian Community today(April 13) according to the regional health ministry. It’s 40 more than a week ago
Spain’s COVID-19 vaccination plans suffer a setback with a delay in single-dose Johnson & Johnson inoculations
THE Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will not start its Spanish and European distribution tomorrow(April 14). That’s after six rare blood clot cases were found
Convicted Icelandic paedophile is arrested over eight sex assaults on children in Murcia region of Spain
AN Icelandic paedophile has been arrested in connection with eight sexual assaults on children in the Murcia region. He is said to have approached his
Gibraltar smuggling network with links to latest Canary Island migrant deaths dismantled
A CRIMINAL gang spread across the Gibraltar region has been dismantled by police and charged for the death of four migrants off the Canary Islands
Man dies after being dragged for 200 metres by camel during ‘pleasure trip’ in scenic area of Valencia region of Spain
A camel ride through Valencia’s Turia Natural River park ended in tragedy on April 4 with the death of a 20-year-old man. Christian BD suffered
Gibraltar Ministers pay homage to Duke of Edinburgh and his Rock links
TRIBUTES to the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on April 9, have been flowing in all week at the Convent’s Book of Condolence.
Stats reveal expat boom in Spain as Brits rushed to meet Brexit deadline
BRITISH expats legalising their situation in Spain ahead of Brexit have helped the country to reach a record number of foreign residents. As of December
Andalucia health minister urges people in Spain to stay positive saying ‘fourth wave of Covid-19 should be last’
The Minister of Health and Families has said he is ‘very optimistic’ that the fourth wave of COVID ‘should be the last’. Jesús Aguirre shared
Driving licence scam causes Spain to scrap all exchanges with Venezuelan nationals
802 people have been arrested since the start of 2020 for trying to swap forged Venezuelan driving licences for legitimate Spanish documents. The Policia Nacional
Improvements to drinking water to cost €120,000 in popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE OLD drinking water network in the popular La Zenia neighbourhood of Orihuela Costa is to be renovated. Orihuela City Council received a grant from
Sevilla: What to see in El Arenal
EL Arenal sits on the banks of the Guadalquivir river and while not so big, features some of the city’s most important sites. Most notable
Controversial port expansion project approved for Spain’s Valencia
THE Spanish government has given the green light to a highly controversial development project for Valencia port. Plans to extend the northern part of the
Spain’s ‘Zombie Car’ situation rises as study reveals 8% of cars circulate illegally
SPAIN’s ever growing problem with so called ‘zombie cars’ has reached a 10 year high as COVID-19 adds to motoring’s greatest pandemic. Zombie cars is
Foreign travel uncertainty causing tax limbo for Brits with holiday homes in Spain
MORE than 600,000 Brits have been left in expensive tax limbo by the latest government update on overseas travel, according to experts. Non-resident holiday homeowners
Watch as daredevil skydiver from Spain snaps up can while skimming ground at 60mph
FALLING from the sky can be thirsty work. A daredevil skydiver in Spain has gone viral after jumping 12,000 feet to reach his favourite drink.Â
Young British expat dies as his car spins through the air on a Costa Blanca motorway in Spain
A British man died in a horrific car accident at the entrance to the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel on the AP-7 motorway. The 24-year-old
SORRY, WE’RE CLOSED: Coronavirus spells the end of historic restaurants in Barcelona
FOUR historic restaurants in Barcelona city have been the latest high-profile victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Cal Pinxo was a hugely popular seafood eatery in
Balearic Islands want to enforce 10pm curfew after Spain’s state of alarm ends in May
President Francina Armengol said she didn't just want to 'avoid coronavirus infections and deaths' by enforcing the curfew, but to also 'guarantee the summer tourist
30-year-old teacher in Spain dies of blood clot within days of receiving AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
THE Toledo University Hospital Complex has reported this Monday night the death of a patient due to an alleged adverse reaction caused by the AstraZeneca
Businesses need rent discounts until June, says Gibraltar business group
THE Chamber of Commerce has disagreed with the government’s decision to stop BEAT COVID rental discounts for businesses early..
Government of Spain’s Balearic Islands block anti-corruption investigation into vaccination of senior officials
An investigation had been opened over the controversial claim that six officials in Mallorca were among the first be vaccinated in the region
Curfew start-time to be rolled back this week in boost to bars and restaurants in Murcia region of Spain
MURCIA’S Health Ministry is to relax the night-time curfew from Wednesday(April 14), as it pushes back the start by an hour to 11.00 pm. The
CLASSROOM ON THE SAND as youngsters hit the local beach for COVID-safe lessons on Spain’s Mar Menor
A MURCIA school has moved its classes to the beach in a truly COVID-safe environment. The Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente school has taken desks
No dramatic ‘Easter effect’ on COVID-19 cases in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
THE latest weekend COVID-19 case totals for the Valencian Community have shown a slight rise compared to the first weekend of April. Figures released today(April