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Police dismantle nationwide sports doping gang with centres across Spain’s Andalucia

A DOPING gang that has allegedly been operating at the centre of Spain’s cycling world has been busted by police with raids across Andalucia. Police raided a total of 20 properties in

12 May, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

Spain’s Government continues to cut road tolls before 2024 reform, insists plan needs opposition support

THE Minister of Transport Jose Luis Abalos has responded to widespread criticism for his proposal to introduce tolls on all of Spain’s road networks insisting that he will do so only with

12 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·National News

Stay Away: Police tell people to avoid Gibraltar/La Linea as rioters take to the streets over sea deaths

RIOTERS took to the streets of La Linea to protest over the deaths of two men in the Strait of Gibraltar late Monday afternoon. Rubbish containers and lifeguard posts were set on

11 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Gibraltar·Lead

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“He’s a bit good”: How a 17-year-old from Murcia is taking the motorcycle racing world by storm

SPAIN has often been called the mecca for motorcycle racing, with world champions being cultivated from the moment they can sit on a bike. Household names like Marc Marquez, Aleix Espargaro and

10 May, 2021 @ 18:15

Murcia·Sport

AstraZeneca vaccinations suspended on Costa Blanca and Valencia region

Red Handed: Nurse in Spain’s La Linea arrested for stealing COVID-19 vaccines

POLICE in La Linea with the collaboration of Gibraltar authorities have arrested a nurse for allegedly stealing and reselling the Oxford COVID-19 vaccines. The nurse was working at the Hospital de La

10 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

Band of plucky Zapatistas set sail for Spain to begin peaceful invasion of Europe

ON the anniversary of the fall of Tenochtitlan and the start of Spain’s rule in Mexico, a group of indigenous Zapatistas have set sail from South America to Spain on a mission

8 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·National News

Malaga policeman praised by Mossos d’Esquadra as clues lead to Youtube marijuana ‘hide and seek’ game

A LOCAL policeman in Malaga has led Catalonia’s Mossos d’Esquadra to bust an online drug ‘hide and seek’ game after a month long investigation. Police were alerted to the ‘influencer’ as videos

7 May, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Health centre worker steals vials of powerful anaesthetic for a year in Spain's Valencia area

Fears over Oxford COVID-19 vaccine across Spain’s Andalucia high as 25% reject first dose

LATEST government figures have shown that an alarming percentage of Andalucia’s pensioners are rejecting the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns. The Junta have released numbers that just under 25% of

7 May, 2021 @ 12:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

The western Costa del Sol once again pins its hopes on golf tourism as second resort gets government buyout

A SECOND planned golf resort to be built on the western Costa del Sol coastline has received a major boost yesterday thanks to government intervention. The project to transform a 100 hectare

6 May, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead·Malaga

Police sent for ‘churros and alcohol’ in illegal party stand off in Spain’s Malaga

LOCAL Police in Malaga were caught in a legal loophole on Monday evening as they were forced to spend seven hours outside an apartment in Malaga holding an illegal party. The officers

5 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Norwegian Airlines cuts 1,200 jobs and closes bases across Spain

TROUBLED low-cost carrier Norwegian Airlines has announced that it will cut 1,200 jobs across Spain in a European restructuring plan as it battles with debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oslo based

4 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Lead

Indian COVID-19 variant creeps into Spain but cases remain contained

THE Indian variant of COVID-19 currently causing devastation across India has been detected in Spain for the first time, but government officials insist there is no cause for panic. The B.1.617 strain

4 May, 2021 @ 10:30

Coronavirus·Lead

Elderly motorist dies after driving down wrong side of busy dual carriageway in Spain's Murcia region

Nearly one million COVID-19 traffic fines across Spain could be voided by slow administration

A RECENT investigation into the sanctions imposed during the first COVID-19 State of Alarm has revealed that almost 80% have yet to be processed. The investigation, carried out by Spanish media outlet

3 May, 2021 @ 17:45

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Red Reigns Supreme: Ducati take historic victory as Quartararo fades in Spain’s Andalucia

AUSSIE Jack Miller stormed to a commanding victory under the Andalucian sunshine in yesterday’s Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera. Miller took advantage of a stellar qualifying and powered his

3 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Cadiz·Sport

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Causing a stir: New paella making robot set to take over restaurants across Spain

PAELLA traditionalists can be heard slamming down their spatulas across the country after culinary boffins have revealed a robotic arm that is claimed to make the ‘perfect’ paella. Unveiled at a hospitality

2 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Last Laugh: Man behind viral ‘Spanish Laughing Guy’ video dies in Andalucia hospital

THE man behind the ‘Laughing Spanish Guy’ meme video has passed away in a Seville hospital according to local media. Spanish comedian, Juan Joya Borja, otherwise known as ‘El Risitas’ became an

1 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Lead·Sevilla

Nerja council assures no decisions made yet over Maro future as protestors gather outside town hall

PROTESTORS gathered outside the town hall of Nerja ahead of yesterday afternoon’s council meeting to discuss the future of the Maro coastline. Over 200 residents of Nerja and Maro attended the vocal

30 Apr, 2021 @ 18:30

Lead·Malaga

Life of Luxury: Dutch superyacht known as ‘floating limousine’ docks in Malaga this week

ANYONE familiar with the port area of Malaga will likely be accustomed to seeing some of the most luxurious floating palaces in the world moored to its jetties. This week has been

28 Apr, 2021 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga

Not Backing Down: Activists gather in Spain’s Nerja tomorrow to protest destruction of Andalucian coastline

HUNDREDS of protesters are set to gather tomorrow morning in the centre of the Andalucian town of Nerja against the proposed development of the Maro coastline. Conservation group, Otro Maro / Nerja

28 Apr, 2021 @ 12:00

Lead·Malaga

Spain confirms death of two journalists abducted while covering story on wildlife poaching in Burkina Faso

MADRID has confirmed that two bodies found in the west African region of Burkina Faso are those of two Spanish journalists abucted while covering a story on wildlife poaching. The two Spaniards,

27 Apr, 2021 @ 20:30

Lead·Madrid·National News

DIFFICULT TIMES: Depression and anxiety at all time high across Spain’s Malaga thanks to COVID-19

NO one can honestly downplay the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the social landscape across Spain. And almost all can agree the past 14 months have been one of the

26 Apr, 2021 @ 12:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

Double Standards: Morocco holds Spain accountable for independence leader’s COVID-19 treatment

TENSIONS between Spain and Morocco have risen as the Moroccan government has accused Spain of ‘double standards’ over the COVID-19 treatment of a notorious independence leader. Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario

26 Apr, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·National News

THE PERFECT PLONK: Spain’s red wine vintages to try and the ones to avoid this summer

AS the evenings get lighter and the temperatures begin to rise, signs of summer are well and truly here. And as bar terraces begin to dust off their chairs and tables and

24 Apr, 2021 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead

Cordoba council under fire for mass urban pruning, causing deaths of hundreds of baby birds

ECOLOGIST groups in Cordoba have gone after the local council of Cordoba for their decision to carry out urban pruning during the busiest songbird breeding season. Vencejeros Cordoba, a group dedicated to

23 Apr, 2021 @ 17:30

Cordoba·Lead

10 arrested and further details revealed in death of DJ at house party on Spain’s Costa del Sol

POLICE have arrested a total of 10 people for their involvement in the shooting of a DJ at a house party on a luxury urbanisation in Marbella last month. On March 29,

22 Apr, 2021 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

CaixaBank-Bankia merger causes record job losses and branch closures across Spain

THE merger of two of Spain’s largest banking entities, CaixaBank and Bankia is on course to axe nearly 10,000 jobs, union bosses were informed yesterday. CaixaBank management informed union leaders that Spain’s

21 Apr, 2021 @ 14:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News