Residents in Spain’s Murcia region shaken awake by earthquake
PEOPLE living across the Murcia region report being shaken awake when an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale hit the area. Residents report being
Spain puts on extra trains during Easter week to cope with surge in bookings
SPAIN’S state rail operator Renfe has announced it will put on extra trains to cope with the surge in bookings over Easter week. Between Friday,
‘Prado of the North’: Queen Letizia joins Prince Charles at UK’s first museum devoted to Spanish art
SPAIN’S Queen Letizia toured alongside Prince Charles on Tuesday at the first museum in the UK devoted entirely to Spanish art. Queen Letizia was welcomed
Marta Ortega takes over helm at Spain’s fashion giant Inditex with €1million salary
MARTA Ortega has taken over as chairwoman of global fashion giant Inditex and will be earning an annual salary of €1million. The 38-year-old started out
New owners for Ascari race track near Ronda in Spain’s Andalucia
THE Ascari race track near Ronda in Andalucia has new owners, CEO Jesus Gijon has revealed. Two so far unnamed companies from Argentina and Switzerland
What you should know before buying an electric car in Spain
Drivers everywhere are considering whether their next purchase should be an electric car. Environmentally friendly minded folk understand the need to reduce emissions and slow
Man arrested for attempting to sex traffic two under-age Ukrainian girls after bringing them to Spain
POLICE in Madrid have arrested a Ukrainian man who is believed to have brought two teenage girls into Spain with the intention of exploiting them
Spain’s Pedro Almodovar reveals his thoughts about THAT slap at the Oscars
SPANISH director Pedro Almodovar has described how witnessing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a misguided joke about his wife’s alopecia provoked ‘a feeling of
Spain poised to raise price of cigarettes and ban smoking on terrazas and in cars
SPAIN’S Ministry of Health is considering plans to raise the price of tobacco and ban smoking on terraces and inside cars as part of a
Spain allows rationing at supermarkets to stop stockpiling amid Ukraine war shortages
SPAIN has given temporary authorisation to supermarkets to limit the sale of certain products amid shortages caused by the war in Ukraine and compounded by
Spain’s Hipra booster vaccine against Covid-19 could be ready by summer
A Covid-19 booster vaccine made by a Spanish pharmaceutical firm has moved a step closer to being approved and could be on the market within
Spain has 2.6 million uninsured vehicles driving on its roads
THE true number of vehicles which are driven on Spanish roads without being insured has been revealed and it’s a shocking 2.6 million. Insurance company
Amnesty International slams Spain’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with refugees and migrants
THE Spanish government has been heavily criticised in the latest report by Amnesty International over its treatment of migrants. The NGO accused Spain of ‘double
Marbella clears up after recent storms batter beaches along Spain’s Costa del Sol
STORMS that have battered the Costa del Sol in recent days have caused an estimated €670,000 of damage to beaches in Marbella alone. The council
TRAVEL LATEST: Iberia and Renfe team up to expand Train&Fly deals to 14 cities across Spain
TRAVELLERS will now be able to take advantage of a combined ticket that includes both air and rail journeys to reach 14 destinations across Spain
WATCH: Floods in Marbella turns road into river after heavy rains across Spain’s Costa del Sol
RESIDENTS in Marbellas were forced to use boats to access their homes after torrential rain turned roads into rivers. Heavy downpours on Sunday led to
Police in Spain’s Malaga catch ‘Spiderman’ thief who can’t seem to get enough of jamon
The Policia Nacional have arrested a 52-year-old man twice within 48 hours for stealing premium jamon from a local market in Malaga. The man has
Mucho machismo: How sexist is Spain when it comes to women drivers?
More than half of women in Spain say they have been the target of chauvinistic statements about being bad drivers. A new survey reveals that
Animal rights campaigners in Spain plea for life of dog stranded at Madrid airport
A DOG has been stranded at Madrid airport unable to legally enter the country because his owner failed to have him microchipped. Luno, arrived with
CHATEAU PUTIN: Who owns the lavish villa in the hills above Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol?
Despite Spain declaring there are no oligarchs owning here, the olive press can reveal at leas one, a genuine fortress with at least 10 security
Teacher offers Ukrainian refugees free Spanish lessons at academy in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
IT is yet another heartwarming example of ordinary people being moved to do something to help those fleeing Russian invasion of Ukraine. A teacher from
Female police officer in Spain found guilty of disrespect and handed jail term after complaining about ‘bad smelling’ boss
AN officer from the Guardia Civil has been handed a six-month jail term and €300 fine for ‘insulting a superior officer’ after she complained about
Supermarkets hit by shortage as Spain’s truck driver strike continues
SUPERMARKETS across Spain are reporting shortages of some products as the strike by truck drivers continues. Fresh products such as fruit and vegetables, fish and
Deliveroo leaves Spain after losing €23 million in two years
FOOD delivery service Deliveroo has announced it will cease operating in Spain citing huge economic losses since the start of the pandemic. The company reported
American tourist dies after being swept onto rocks while paddle surfing off San Sebastian beach in northern Spain
A holidaymaker from the USA died while paddle surfing on Tuesday after being swept away by big waves off a beach in San Sebastian in
World’s best chefs to gather for Madrid Fusion and celebrate cuisine in Spain
SOME of the biggest names in the world of gastronomy will be taking part in Madrid Fusion later this month in the 20th anniversary of