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Costa Blanca police ‘break down perceived barriers’ with home visits for children celebrating birthdays during Spain’s lock-down

SAN FULGENCIO Local Police in the Vega Baja area of Costa Blanca South have made a pledge to lighten the lock-down blues of the town’s

30 Mar, 2020 @ 16:39

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Visit To Nato By The President Of The Czech Republic

The Czech Republic becomes first NATO member to answer Spain’s call for medical supplies

THE Czech Republic has become the first NATO member to send medical supplies to Spain.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 16:36

Health·Lead

COVID-19 crisis: Economists predict Spain’s Balearic Islands will suffer biggest recession in its history

Economists predict the consequences of the health crisis will be catastrophic for the region

30 Mar, 2020 @ 15:34

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

CORONAVIRUS DIARY: Day 16 of Spain’s lockdown and Mamma is feeling more confused than ever

Now, not only do I NOT know what day it is. I no longer know what time it is.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 15:21

Health·Lead·Other News

European Space Agency proves lock-down leads to significant drop in pollution above Spain’s major cities

A BAN on non-essential travel has led to a drastic drop in pollution across Spain. The European Space Agency (ESA) published images on Friday, March

30 Mar, 2020 @ 14:48

Barcelona·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Madrid·Sevilla

BREAKING: New dates for Tokyo Olympic Games confirmed

NEW dates for the Tokyo Olympics have been announced.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 14:40

Lead·Sport

Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis

THE Spanish government will be using mobile phone data to track its citizens during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced. In a publication in

30 Mar, 2020 @ 14:34

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

WATCH: Lad beats coronavirus lockdown on Spain’s Costa del Sol with morning run on rooftop terrace

Many have also been hosting balcony raves and blasting retro tune Resistire, while Madrilenos have even been playing ‘balcony bingo’

30 Mar, 2020 @ 13:42

Health·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Zara founder Amancio Ortega, 88, is wealthier than ever as he tops rich list yet again

People in Spain’s Galicia took to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Zara founder, Amancio Ortega and to applaud him for all the help he provides to the health authorities

CITIZENS in Galicia have taken to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Amancio Ortega.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 13:29

Celebrity·Health·Lead

BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home, after developing symptoms of coronavirus

DOMINIC Cummings has started self-isolating at home, after showing symptoms of Covid-19.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:40

Health·Lead

Dog’s paws burned with bleach in coronavirus scare

PEOPLE are being warned not to wash their dogs’ feet with bleach after a picture of an animal with red-raw paws went viral. The pet

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:36

Lead·National News

Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft

A group of residents ignored government orders to remain indoors in order to stop a car theft

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus

Dubbed ‘the Red Princess’, she passed away in Paris at the age of 86

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:06

Celebrity·Lead·National News

Llegan Los Test Rapidos De Coronavirus Que Son Como Funcionan Y Que Ventajas Tienen

The Chinese company to supply the failed coronavirus tests say the instructions weren’t followed

"Given that it is a quick test, it is very important that they follow the protocol"

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Spain overtakes China as Covid-19 infections hit 85,000 – coronavirus lockdown day 16

CORONAVIRUS infections in Spain have hit 85,195 – meaning the country has overtaken China where infections are recorded as 81,470. The latest figures, as of

30 Mar, 2020 @ 11:51

Lead

BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

THE leader of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies Fernando Simon has tested positive for coronavirus. The 57-year-old is now waiting for confirmation

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:43

Health·Lead·National News

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically

Farmers warn that the harvest is suffering a 40% drop in the workforce.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:19

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn

Covid-19 death figures are incomplete

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:13

Health·Lead·Other News

Man to be fined up to €60,000 for going shopping after taking coronavirus test in northern Spain

A MAN in northern Spain is facing a fine up to €60,000 for visiting a supermarket after having taken a test for coronavirus. Guardia Civil

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:12

Lead

Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic

THE entire Easyjet fleet has been grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic. The budget airline said it was unable to say when flights will take

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:07

Business & Finance·Lead

Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown

A MAN has been arrested today for posing as a taxi driver to deal drugs around Madrid. The suspect allegedly hid narcotics in chewing gum

29 Mar, 2020 @ 19:07

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Troops take to Marbella streets as part of coronavirus lockdown

SIXTY Spanish Legionnaires have been deployed to patrol the streets of Marbella, Benahavis, Ojen and Istan as part of the coronavirus measures. The crack troops from the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio battalion based in

29 Mar, 2020 @ 18:48

Lead

Coronavirus cases up to 65 in Gibraltar with on the spot fines ‘possible’

Ministers have pleaded with the public to not abuse of freedoms provided by its social lockdown or they will be forced to allow on the

29 Mar, 2020 @ 18:24

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Mixed news: Official Coronavirus figures released for Alicante region showing more deaths but increase in hospital discharges

OFFICIAL figures relating to Coronavirus cases were announced today, Sunday March 29, by Minister of Universal Health and Public Health, Ana Barceló. New cases numbered

29 Mar, 2020 @ 17:43

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Here’s how to enjoy a night at the opera, theatre or ballet from your sofa during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

ITCHING for a bit of cultural content after binge-watching all your favourite Netflix shows? The Olive Press has the solution. Some of the world’s most

29 Mar, 2020 @ 16:00

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

Prison officer who refused retirement last year ‘dies from coronavirus’ AFTER being released from hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A PRISON officer is believed to have died from COVID-19 this morning after being released from hospital on the Costa Blanca. Known only as Ismael,

29 Mar, 2020 @ 15:54

Costa Blanca·Lead

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Costa Blanca police ‘break down perceived barriers’ with home visits for children celebrating birthdays during Spain’s lock-down

The Czech Republic becomes first NATO member to answer Spain’s call for medical supplies

COVID-19 crisis: Economists predict Spain’s Balearic Islands will suffer biggest recession in its history

CORONAVIRUS DIARY: Day 16 of Spain’s lockdown and Mamma is feeling more confused than ever

European Space Agency proves lock-down leads to significant drop in pollution above Spain’s major cities

BREAKING: New dates for Tokyo Olympic Games confirmed

Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis

WATCH: Lad beats coronavirus lockdown on Spain’s Costa del Sol with morning run on rooftop terrace

People in Spain’s Galicia took to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Zara founder, Amancio Ortega and to applaud him for all the help he provides to the health authorities

BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home, after developing symptoms of coronavirus

Dog’s paws burned with bleach in coronavirus scare

Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft

Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus

The Chinese company to supply the failed coronavirus tests say the instructions weren’t followed

Spain overtakes China as Covid-19 infections hit 85,000 – coronavirus lockdown day 16

BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically

Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn

Man to be fined up to €60,000 for going shopping after taking coronavirus test in northern Spain

Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic

Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown

Troops take to Marbella streets as part of coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus cases up to 65 in Gibraltar with on the spot fines ‘possible’

Mixed news: Official Coronavirus figures released for Alicante region showing more deaths but increase in hospital discharges

Here’s how to enjoy a night at the opera, theatre or ballet from your sofa during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

Prison officer who refused retirement last year ‘dies from coronavirus’ AFTER being released from hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca

What is Dia de Sant Jordi? Why the streets of Barcelona will be brimming with florists and bookstores today as Catalunya celebrates its patron saint

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Nightmare’ for British pet owners as EU scraps passport ‘loophole’

WATCH: How to sample some of the delicious snacks at Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril – but watch out for the sky-high prices

ON THIS DAY: A footballer, pioneer and Irishman are born – here’s how all three became legends in Spain’s sunny south

Hundreds of goldfinches stuffed into cages for sale on black market are rescued by police in Spain