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SPAIN has scrapped post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours in what some industry leaders are calling a "big victory".

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,

7 Jan, 2021 @ 13:40

Coronavirus·Lead

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

7 Jan, 2021 @ 11:41

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

BIG FREEZE: Record -34.1C recorded in Spain as dozens of provinces on alert for heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures

TEMPERATURES have reached a record -34.1C in Spain as dozens of provinces remain on alert for heavy snowfall. The freezing feat was achieved in the

7 Jan, 2021 @ 07:00

Lead·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Worker on Spain’s Costa del Sol feared to have UK COVID-19 strain says Campo de Gibraltar ‘out of control’ as Junta source says variant ‘of top concern’

A SPANISH worker feared to be infected with the UK coronavirus strain has said the Campo de Gibraltar is ‘completely out of control.’ The young

6 Jan, 2021 @ 19:26

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

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

6 Jan, 2021 @ 16:03

Cadiz·Coronavirus·Lead

COVID-19 infected man flew from London to Spain’s Alicante and was allowed to take TAXI to home in Almeria after refusing to go to hospital

The Nigerian flew into Alicante-Elche airport from the UK without the required PCR/LAMP test on Monday and so was ordered to be tested on site

6 Jan, 2021 @ 15:17

Costa Blanca·Lead·National News

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

5 Jan, 2021 @ 19:15

Coronavirus·Lead

The cold winter weather returns to Malaga

ORANGE: Weather warning upgraded for Spain’s Costa del Sol as deluge begins TOMORROW

THE warning level for rainfall in Malaga has been raised to orange for both Wednesday and Thursday. The second-highest warning possible will be in place

5 Jan, 2021 @ 15:21

Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Expat British boxer accused of stabbing teen to death on Spain’s Costa del Sol pictured

THE British suspect accused of stabbing a teenager to death in Estepona has been named as Lewis Harry Briggs. The 21-year-old allegedly fatally stabbed Ulrich

5 Jan, 2021 @ 14:45

Lead·Malaga

Expat family’s desperate plea for specialist surgery after young son diagnosed with cruel spinal cancer over Christmas on Spain’s Costa del Sol (APPEAL)

Doctors found a tumour in his cervical spine before further tests revealed the cancer had spread to up to seven vertebrae

5 Jan, 2021 @ 14:28

Lead·Malaga

British expat kills himself in jail cell before facing justice over brutal killing of Irish ‘gentle giant’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH expat has killed himself in his jail cell while awaiting to stand trial for a brutal murder on the Costa del Sol. Leigh

5 Jan, 2021 @ 13:05

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Irish pub forced to close after staff tests positive for COVID-19 near Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca – but Brit expat warns customers ignoring quarantine advice

AN Irish pub has been forced to close for at least 10 days after a member of its staff tested positive for COVID-19. The Church

4 Jan, 2021 @ 19:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Drunk Tries To Set Fire To Bar In Spain S Valencian Community That Refused To Serve Him

ONE bar opening over Christmas behind more than 100 new COVID-19 infections in Spain’s Malaga

MORE than 100 COVID-19 cases have been linked to a Christmas Day bash at a small bar in inland Malaga. Albaicin de Teba bar, in

4 Jan, 2021 @ 18:24

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia detects 1,077 COVID-19 cases Monday as it convenes expert committee to decide future of current restrictions

ANDALUCIA has detected 1,077 new coronavirus cases on Monday. While it is 1,143 fewer than the number reported on Sunday, the figure represents a significant

4 Jan, 2021 @ 15:53

Coronavirus·Lead

WARNING: Torrential rainfall will risk flooding in Gibraltar and on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 3-day downpour to begin Wednesday

TORRENTIAL rains will bring risk of flooding across Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol for much of this week. The downpour will begin on Wednesday

4 Jan, 2021 @ 13:02

Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga

Retired British expat taking Spain to court after Russian bride-to-be denied entry at Malaga airport

A BRITISH expat wants to take the Spanish Government to court after his Russian bride-to-be was denied entry into Spain despite having the necessary documents.

4 Jan, 2021 @ 11:30

Granada·Lead·Malaga

Spain vows no more problems for British expats returning to Spain after many refused boarding or shipped back to UK after landing

THE UK Government has been forced to step in after a slew of British expats reported being forbidden from re-entering Spain. Scores of Brits have

3 Jan, 2021 @ 19:25

Coronavirus·Lead·Travel News

‘COVID BOMB’: Shocked shoppers call in police as hundreds cram into Marbella’s La Cañada centre to see celebrity Three Kings event

Organised by company Platea Galia, the event, which was being streamed live on Telecinco’s Vida la Vida, had to be cancelled not long after it

3 Jan, 2021 @ 12:32

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Spain’s Andalucia to close off 8 towns in Campo de Gibraltar over concerns of ‘British coronavirus strain’

THE Junta de Andalucia will order the closure of eight towns in the Campo de Gibraltar following a surge in coronavirus cases. The cumulative incidence

2 Jan, 2021 @ 13:43

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

TRAGIC: Grandparents killed en route to visit family after van collides head on with their car before driver flees scene on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MARRIED couple have died while travelling to stay with family on the Costa del Sol. The man and woman, both in their 60s, were

2 Jan, 2021 @ 12:46

Lead·Malaga

Vicepresidente Junta Juan Marin Coronavirus_1445865525_118449117_667x375

Current COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia likely to remain in place after January 10

ANDALUCIA will likely continue with its current coronavirus restrictions after January 10. Vice president of the Junta Juan Marin said there are currently no plans

2 Jan, 2021 @ 12:09

Coronavirus·Lead

Over 9,000 COVID-19 deaths recorded since start of pandemic in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Spain’s Andalucia detects first case of ‘British COVID-19 variant’ being transmitted within its borders

THE ‘British variant’ of coronavirus is already spreading among the population of Andalucia after being flown in from the UK, the regional government has revealed.

29 Dec, 2020 @ 18:46

Coronavirus·Lead

MUST READ: EVERYTHING British expats or Brits with homes in Spain need to know as Brexit transition period ends on January 1

It comes as several rights and processes are due to change as the UK officialy leaves the European Union in just three days' time

29 Dec, 2020 @ 18:10

Lead·National News

Incidence rate of COVID-19 drops by 14 points since Christmas Eve in Spain’s Andalucia

THE incidence rate of coronavirus in Andalucia has fallen by 14 points since Christmas Eve, new figures from the Junta have revealed. As of Monday,

28 Dec, 2020 @ 18:26

Coronavirus·Lead

No changes to Christmas COVID-19 plan in Spain’s Andalucia – including 1:30am curfew on New Year’s Eve

ANDALUCIA will not be adapting its current coronavirus Christmas plan following no significant surge in infections or hospitalisations. It means the current restrictions will remain

28 Dec, 2020 @ 15:19

Coronavirus·Lead

BREAKING: More contagious ‘British strain’ of COVID-19 already in Malaga and Granada as Andalucia demands Spain steps up airport checks

THE new so-called British variant of COVID-19 has already arrived to Malaga and Granada. According to the regional health ministry, three cases have been detected

28 Dec, 2020 @ 14:23

Coronavirus·Granada·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia detects 2,687 COVID-19 cases Thursday in biggest daily increase since November 26

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

BIG FREEZE: Record -34.1C recorded in Spain as dozens of provinces on alert for heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures

EXCLUSIVE: Worker on Spain’s Costa del Sol feared to have UK COVID-19 strain says Campo de Gibraltar ‘out of control’ as Junta source says variant ‘of top concern’

Spain’s Andalucia records worst COVID-19 figures since November as 2,391 cases detected – with Cadiz counting the most

COVID-19 infected man flew from London to Spain’s Alicante and was allowed to take TAXI to home in Almeria after refusing to go to hospital

Infections and deaths increase in Andalucia but most populous region has third lowest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain

ORANGE: Weather warning upgraded for Spain’s Costa del Sol as deluge begins TOMORROW

EXCLUSIVE: Expat British boxer accused of stabbing teen to death on Spain’s Costa del Sol pictured

Expat family’s desperate plea for specialist surgery after young son diagnosed with cruel spinal cancer over Christmas on Spain’s Costa del Sol (APPEAL)

British expat kills himself in jail cell before facing justice over brutal killing of Irish ‘gentle giant’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Irish pub forced to close after staff tests positive for COVID-19 near Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca – but Brit expat warns customers ignoring quarantine advice

ONE bar opening over Christmas behind more than 100 new COVID-19 infections in Spain’s Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia detects 1,077 COVID-19 cases Monday as it convenes expert committee to decide future of current restrictions

WARNING: Torrential rainfall will risk flooding in Gibraltar and on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 3-day downpour to begin Wednesday

Retired British expat taking Spain to court after Russian bride-to-be denied entry at Malaga airport

Spain vows no more problems for British expats returning to Spain after many refused boarding or shipped back to UK after landing

‘COVID BOMB’: Shocked shoppers call in police as hundreds cram into Marbella’s La Cañada centre to see celebrity Three Kings event

BREAKING: Spain’s Andalucia to close off 8 towns in Campo de Gibraltar over concerns of ‘British coronavirus strain’

TRAGIC: Grandparents killed en route to visit family after van collides head on with their car before driver flees scene on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Current COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia likely to remain in place after January 10

Spain’s Andalucia detects first case of ‘British COVID-19 variant’ being transmitted within its borders

MUST READ: EVERYTHING British expats or Brits with homes in Spain need to know as Brexit transition period ends on January 1

Incidence rate of COVID-19 drops by 14 points since Christmas Eve in Spain’s Andalucia

No changes to Christmas COVID-19 plan in Spain’s Andalucia – including 1:30am curfew on New Year’s Eve

BREAKING: More contagious ‘British strain’ of COVID-19 already in Malaga and Granada as Andalucia demands Spain steps up airport checks

Madrid’s plan to solve Spain’s housing crisis will only make things worse, writes property expert Mark Stucklin

EXCLUSIVE: Furious residents take Torremolinos town hall to court over years of ‘excruciating’ air conditioning racket from luxury hotel

OPINION: Madrid mayor’s plush €5m penthouse (paid for with public cash) is yet another stain on Spanish democracy, writes Charlie Mullins

Gibraltar still the place to buy your petrol as fuel loophole lets drivers save €20 a tank compared to Spain

TIE warning in Spain as ‘emergency plan’ activated to boost residency appointments after migrant amnesty swamped systems

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