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Tourists in Spain’s Benidorm and Costa Blanca fined up to €700 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown as police crackdown on notorious ‘English zone’ and ALL hotels advised to close

TOURISTS in Benidorm have been fined for ignoring the coronavirus lockdown. According to local paper Informacion, Policia Local have handed out several fines of up

16 Mar, 2020 @ 18:59

Costa Blanca·Lead

10 things to do to stop you losing your mind during the coronavirus lockdown in Spain

WELL the lockdown has barely begun and many are already crippled by boredom. With beaches closed along with restaurants and bars, a trip to the

16 Mar, 2020 @ 18:05

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain to close its land borders TONIGHT to fight coronavirus pandemic

SPAIN will close its land borders at midnight tonight in a bid to fight the coronavirus pandemic. According to El Pais, only Spanish citizens will

16 Mar, 2020 @ 17:40

Lead·National News

BREAKING: ‘ALL hotels to close’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 12,000 set to lose jobs over coronavirus shut down

THE ongoing coronavirus pandemic is expected to see all hotels on the Costa del Sol shut their doors this week. It means some 12,000 jobs

16 Mar, 2020 @ 17:07

Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: EU set to BAN all ‘non-essential’ travel for 30 days after becoming epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

THE EU is set to ban non-essential travel to the bloc for 30 days in a bid to reduce coronavirus contagion. The measure has been

16 Mar, 2020 @ 16:37

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

State of alarm in Spain ‘likely to last more than 15 days’ as number of coronavirus cases surpasses 9,000

TRANSPORT minister Jose Luis Abalos has said the initial 15-day ‘state of alarm’ in Spain is likely to be extended. His comments during an interview

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:56

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Warning of coronavirus ‘scam’ in Spain which sees robbers posing as Red Cross medics to ‘disinfect homes’ and ‘carry out tests’

THE Red Cross has warned against a scam targeting the most vulnerable amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Spain. A letter uploaded to social media

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:39

Crime & Law·Lead

CORONAVIRUS: British expat questions about Spain’s lockdown answered – from dog walking to airport pick ups

THE lockdown of Spain over the ongoing coronaviurs pandemic has been confusing at the best of times. From its actual start date (the weekend or

16 Mar, 2020 @ 12:33

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Fines of up to €600,000 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain

THE royal decree ordering the lockdown of Spain has included sanctions for those who disobey the new rules. In article 20 of the decree, it

16 Mar, 2020 @ 11:34

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

SNOW, rain and temperature drops spark weather warnings across Spain amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic

ALMOST every region in Spain has been placed on some form of weather warning from tomorrow. Rain, snow and temperature drops are set to hit

15 Mar, 2020 @ 23:41

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

MUST READ: Mercadona announces strict shopping rules and security measures amid coronavirus ‘panic buying’ in Spain

MERCADONA has announced that it will be bringing in new security protocols to cope with a rise in panic buying over the coronavirus pandemic. It

15 Mar, 2020 @ 23:17

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

Fears internet and social media could COLLAPSE in Spain due to over usage during coronavirus lockdown as companies ask residents to ‘ration Netflix use’

INTERNET and social media use have exploded in Spain as people begin a 15-day lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Operators warned today that ‘telecommunications

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:15

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

WATCH: English-speaking cyclist GRABBED by police on Spain’s Costa del Sol who scream ‘you cannot be on the street’ amid coronavirus lockdown

THIS is the moment an English-speaking cyclist appears to be manhandled by police in Spain amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The widely shared clip shows

15 Mar, 2020 @ 16:52

Lead·Malaga

CORONAVIRUS: Feria de Abril CANCELLED in Spain’s Sevilla in €830 MILLION tourism loss as organisers scramble to find new date

THE Feria de Abril in Sevilla has been postponed over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Juan Espadas made the decision this morning with a new

15 Mar, 2020 @ 15:59

Lead·Sevilla

BREAKING: Ryanair ‘severely reduces’ flights to Spain amid coronavirus lockdown

RYANAIR will be reducing flights to Spain as the country embarks on a 15-day coronavirus lockdown. The Dublin-based carrier made the announcement online saying that

15 Mar, 2020 @ 12:46

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

BREAKING: UK warns against ALL travel to Spain as country readies for Italy-style lockdown

THE UK Foreign Office has advised against ALL travel to Spain as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown beginning tomorrow. Its advice wesbite cited

15 Mar, 2020 @ 10:11

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

Hairdressers and dry cleaners allowed to stay open during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown ‘to protect small businesses’

HAIRDRESSERS, dry cleaners and launderettes will be among the only businesses allowed to stay open during the 15 day coronavirus lockdown. They join supermarkets, pharmacies

15 Mar, 2020 @ 09:49

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

EXPLAINED: All you need to know about Spain’s coronavirus lockdown – inc. freedom of movement, fines and military intervention

SPAIN will be on official lockdown from Monday at 8am and for at least 15 days. That’s the decision made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro

14 Mar, 2020 @ 23:18

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

WATCH: Drones monitor streets of Spain and order people to go home amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown

#Coronavirus | #España ? En Madrid, la policía usa drones con altavoces para pedir a la gente que ingresen a su domicilio. pic.twitter.com/eZqLGM6hov — Radio

14 Mar, 2020 @ 22:41

Lead·Madrid

BREAKING: ALL bars, restaurants and businesses MUST close across Spain’s Andalucia over coronavirus fears, government rules

ALL businesses in Andalucia must shut their doors in a bid to slow down the coronavirus pandemic, the regional government has ruled. The Junta approved

14 Mar, 2020 @ 20:49

Lead

HISTORIC: Andalucia raises threat level from coronavirus to unprecedented high as Spain’s case load nears 6,000

ANDALUCIA has raised the threat from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ‘level 2’ in an unprecedented move. It comes after Junta president Juanma Moreno announced

14 Mar, 2020 @ 19:06

Lead

COVID-19: Marbella, Mijas and Estepona SHUT DOWN beaches as Marbs orders 8,000 litres of disinfectant to spray down streets in bid to get rid of coronavirus

MARBELLA, Mijas and Estepona have all closed their beaches as of this morning amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. They join Velez-Malaga, Nerja and Torrox in

14 Mar, 2020 @ 16:17

Lead·Malaga

Mundo Cofrade Semana Santa Sevilla Coronavirus

BREAKING: Semana Santa CANCELLED in Sevilla over coronavirus in HUGE €400 million blow to tourism

SEMANA Santa has been cancelled in Sevilla. The decision has been made by the Junta de Andalucía following the state of alarm declared by Spain

14 Mar, 2020 @ 12:51

Lead

COVID-19: Beaches and restaurants close along Spain’s Costa del Sol over coronavirus fears

THE beaches of Torrox, Nerja and Velez-Malaga have been closed in a bid to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. The red flag has been raised

14 Mar, 2020 @ 11:30

Health·Lead·Malaga

CORONAVIRUS: Malaga and parts of Spain’s Costa del Sol expected to be placed on lock down by Andalucia Junta after second recorded death

THE Junta de Andalucia is preparing an order to lock down the municipalities most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it has been reported. It comes

13 Mar, 2020 @ 23:06

Lead·Malaga

CORONAVIRUS: British Airways ‘fighting for survival’ following UK govt travel advice to Spain while Norwegian could sack HALF its staff

BRITISH Airways is ‘fighting for survival’ as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the airline industry. CEO Alex Cruz sent a message

13 Mar, 2020 @ 22:47

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

Tourists in Spain’s Benidorm and Costa Blanca fined up to €700 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown as police crackdown on notorious ‘English zone’ and ALL hotels advised to close

10 things to do to stop you losing your mind during the coronavirus lockdown in Spain

BREAKING: Spain to close its land borders TONIGHT to fight coronavirus pandemic

BREAKING: ‘ALL hotels to close’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol as 12,000 set to lose jobs over coronavirus shut down

BREAKING: EU set to BAN all ‘non-essential’ travel for 30 days after becoming epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

State of alarm in Spain ‘likely to last more than 15 days’ as number of coronavirus cases surpasses 9,000

Warning of coronavirus ‘scam’ in Spain which sees robbers posing as Red Cross medics to ‘disinfect homes’ and ‘carry out tests’

CORONAVIRUS: British expat questions about Spain’s lockdown answered – from dog walking to airport pick ups

Fines of up to €600,000 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain

SNOW, rain and temperature drops spark weather warnings across Spain amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic

MUST READ: Mercadona announces strict shopping rules and security measures amid coronavirus ‘panic buying’ in Spain

Fears internet and social media could COLLAPSE in Spain due to over usage during coronavirus lockdown as companies ask residents to ‘ration Netflix use’

WATCH: English-speaking cyclist GRABBED by police on Spain’s Costa del Sol who scream ‘you cannot be on the street’ amid coronavirus lockdown

CORONAVIRUS: Feria de Abril CANCELLED in Spain’s Sevilla in €830 MILLION tourism loss as organisers scramble to find new date

BREAKING: Ryanair ‘severely reduces’ flights to Spain amid coronavirus lockdown

BREAKING: UK warns against ALL travel to Spain as country readies for Italy-style lockdown

Hairdressers and dry cleaners allowed to stay open during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown ‘to protect small businesses’

EXPLAINED: All you need to know about Spain’s coronavirus lockdown – inc. freedom of movement, fines and military intervention

WATCH: Drones monitor streets of Spain and order people to go home amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown

BREAKING: ALL bars, restaurants and businesses MUST close across Spain’s Andalucia over coronavirus fears, government rules

HISTORIC: Andalucia raises threat level from coronavirus to unprecedented high as Spain’s case load nears 6,000

COVID-19: Marbella, Mijas and Estepona SHUT DOWN beaches as Marbs orders 8,000 litres of disinfectant to spray down streets in bid to get rid of coronavirus

BREAKING: Semana Santa CANCELLED in Sevilla over coronavirus in HUGE €400 million blow to tourism

COVID-19: Beaches and restaurants close along Spain’s Costa del Sol over coronavirus fears

CORONAVIRUS: Malaga and parts of Spain’s Costa del Sol expected to be placed on lock down by Andalucia Junta after second recorded death

CORONAVIRUS: British Airways ‘fighting for survival’ following UK govt travel advice to Spain while Norwegian could sack HALF its staff

Malaga hotels complain beach closures in high summer have damaged city’s reputation internationally

US Hurricane centre is monitoring a rare August Atlantic storm threatening Spain this weekend

Got lots of tats? International TV shoot in Malaga is casting for ‘tattooed men of any ethnicity’ to film in September

Brit pensioner, 74, rescued from brink of death after heatstroke left him trapped in his Murcia home for three days

Ryanair slams Spain for delayed flights, claiming country’s air traffic control network is ‘worse than France’

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