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WATCH: Downpour brings FLOODS to Spain’s Malaga in worst possible timing amid coronavirus lockdown

https://twitter.com/soldelsurmalaga/status/1244922800412012544 PARTS of Malaga have already experienced flooding this morning with more heavy rainfall on the way. Images from Campanillas show streets filled with water

31 Mar, 2020 @ 11:46

Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Mercadona reinforces food donations to help combat critical situation triggered by COVID-19

Mercadona collaborates with over 210 soup kitchens and 60 food banks and other social entities throughout Spain and Portugal.

31 Mar, 2020 @ 11:27

Health·Lead·Other News

98-year-old man cured of coronavirus in Spain’s Sevilla

A 98-year-old man receives an emotional applause from hospital staff after 14 days hospitalised.

31 Mar, 2020 @ 11:13

Health·Lead

Spain’s Costa del Sol placed on ORANGE alert for heavy rain today as storms expected across Andalucia

The warning from Spain’s state weather agency AEMET means ‘significant risk’

31 Mar, 2020 @ 09:05

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Holidaying pensioners found dead in possible ‘coronavirus suicide pact’ in Spain’s Tenerife

It was neighbours who phoned authorities to the property in Los Cristianos

31 Mar, 2020 @ 08:33

Crime & Law·Lead

BREAKING: UK pledges €85 million to repatriate stranded Brits, with over 150,000 returning from Spain since the coronavirus lockdown

THE British government has pledged to spend €85 million to repatriate stranded Brits abroad.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 19:43

Lead·Politics·Travel News

CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson sends letter of support to Gibraltar

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Gibraltar currently sits at 69, with 14 people having recovered and 55 active cases remaining.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 19:20

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Health·Lead

WATCH: First Russian plane lands in Spain’s Mallorca from China to deliver 17 TONNES of medical supplies

The Russian plane was stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of medical supplies which will be distributed at hospitals in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza

30 Mar, 2020 @ 17:36

Lead·Mallorca

Barcelona players announce they will take 70% pay cut and will make additional contributions to make sure non-sporting staff receive full wages

BARCELONA players have announced they will take a 70% pay cut during the coronavirus crisis.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 17:23

Lead·Sport

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

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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

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WATCH: Downpour brings FLOODS to Spain’s Malaga in worst possible timing amid coronavirus lockdown

Spain’s Mercadona reinforces food donations to help combat critical situation triggered by COVID-19

98-year-old man cured of coronavirus in Spain’s Sevilla

Spain’s Costa del Sol placed on ORANGE alert for heavy rain today as storms expected across Andalucia

Holidaying pensioners found dead in possible ‘coronavirus suicide pact’ in Spain’s Tenerife

BREAKING: UK pledges €85 million to repatriate stranded Brits, with over 150,000 returning from Spain since the coronavirus lockdown

CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson sends letter of support to Gibraltar

WATCH: First Russian plane lands in Spain’s Mallorca from China to deliver 17 TONNES of medical supplies

Barcelona players announce they will take 70% pay cut and will make additional contributions to make sure non-sporting staff receive full wages

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

OPINION: Spanish media reacts to corruption allegations involving PM Sanchez’s wife – plus analysis from The Olive Press

Children in eight out of ten Malaga schools breathe air that fails WHO air quality standards – including in Marbella and Torremolinos

The fall of Spain’s youth: How households under-35 have seen their wealth plummet by almost three quarters since 2008

Feeling peckish? Here’s our guide on the best places to eat in thriving Estepona

Shock as body of elderly Ukrainian woman is found near sports centre in Fuengirola