Friday, March 29, 2024

Cadiz

Were banks linked to planning scandal?

A further 18 people have been arrested over the continuing investigation into the construction of 30,000 illegal homes in Chiclana.

Convicted former Marbella mayor hospitalised in Algeciras

The court granted special exemption to Munoz given the severity of his health

La Linea drug problem ‘out of control’, says Guardia Civil association

A worrying lack of staff and resources has led to an uncontrollable number of drug traffickers in the area

British man arrested for murder of alleged German paedophile in Sotogrande

The victim had been arrested just days before for the possession of child porn

Neanderthals in Spain had mostly vegetarian diet and used ancient forms of aspirin and penicillin, new study finds

Scientists scraped off the plaque stuck on the teeth of two Neanderthals

Dig for Roman Empire ‘nerve-centre’ begins in Spain

Archaeologists have begun digging in Jimena de la Frontera where they think a Roman ‘nerve-centre’ could be waiting to be discovered

Iggy Pop to headline Cadiz festival Motor Circus

The Stooges frontman will headline Motor Circus at Puerto Santa Maria near the iconic motorcycle circuit on May 6 along with Fatboy Slim, Crystal Fighters, Love of Lesbian and Los Zigarros

The Whaley brothers and the Costa de la Luz windsurfing revolution

It is three decades since the talented Whaley brothers launched the first windsurf businesses on the Costa de la Luz

Drug lord captured as Spanish police arrest 29 in gang crackdown across Malaga, Seville and Cádiz

THE HEAD one of Europe’s biggest drug gangs was arrested in Spain after a major sting operation.  Leader of the Castaña drugs cartel Antonio Tejón,...
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Unemployment soars sky high in three Andalucian towns

Jobless numbers in La Linea, Sanlucar de Barrameda and Jerez among highest in Spain

A tale of two gulls

Almería protects rare bird while Cádiz launches gull cull following invasion

WATCH: How Storm Bernard was more like a ‘tropical cyclone’ after terrifying Spain’s Andalucia with winds of up to...

STORM Bernard, which wrought havoc across the province of Cadiz and left two dead, has been likened to a ‘tropical cyclone’ in its destructive...

Boats off Spain’s Cadiz damaged in killer whale encounters

MARITIME Rescue services in Cadiz have had to assist three different boats in three different incidents off the Barbate coast in Cadiz after a...

Andalucia home to best beach in Spain

THE Conde Nast Traveler magazine has listed the top 10 beaches in Spain, with the number one spot going to a beach in Andalucia. Voted...

Human rights organisation slams Algeciras migrant detention centres

The centres were described as ‘places representing the most flagrant infringement of human rights’.

Costa de la Luz: Capital of light

No trip to the Costa de la Luz would be complete without a night or two in the majestic, coastal city of Cadiz. Considered the...

Where to stay on the Costa de la Luz

The Costa de la Luz is a stylemeister’s dream for places to stay, writes Jon Clarke

San Roque’s €5 million casino and leisure centre project approved

The Junta has given the green light for the grand return of the San Roque casino

Junta councillor speaks out against Valdevaqueros development plan

Antonio Jesus Roldan said his tourism plan does not include building on unspoilt beach in Tarifa

Cloud formations in Cadiz lead UFO believers to think we are not alone

Lenticular clouds have been behind alleged UFO sightings around the world

Must visit: The tiny island off the coast of Spain’s Cadiz you’ve likely never heard of – and where...

THE coast of Spain’s Cadiz is home to a stunning island escape you’ll want to keep a secret.  Though small, Sancti-Petri has lots to offer...

Dodgy businessman in Spain’s Linea de la Concepcion arrested for more than 200 crimes

A businessman who committed more than 200 crimes has been arrested, with police raiding premises in Malaga, Cadiz and Valencia. The Civil Guard and officers...

Gibraltar demands answers over pollution levels

Gibraltar MEP has asked the EC to inspect a San Roque refinery

Sotogrande firm claims a piece of history

A Lloyds of London underwriting box is being displayed at Ibex Insurance's new offices in Sotomarket

Fight the military on the Rock

Gibraltar’s army base has been targeted by anti-military campaigners

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