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Government restricts number of people allowed to attend funerals in Spain to only THREE and funeral companies are not allowed to raise their prices

THE Government has restricted the number of people that are allowed to attend a funeral during the coronavirus crisis to three.

31 Mar, 2020 @ 13:44

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Hospitals in Spain at ‘breaking point’ as stand in Health Director holds crisis meeting

SPAIN’S hospitals are near ‘breaking point’ with a deluge of critical Covid cases in the last few days. A total of six autonomous regions are

31 Mar, 2020 @ 12:52

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An urgent appeal has been sent out for the workers of a German travelling circus trapped in Spain

The 16 members of the troop, plus three children of the Berlin Circus are stuck on the Costa del Sol without any money, having seen

31 Mar, 2020 @ 12:39

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BREAKING: Spain sees biggest daily rise in deaths as coronavirus caseload nears 95,000

A FURTHER 849 people have died from coronavirus in Spain in the past 24 hours. It is the deadliest day yet and brings the death

31 Mar, 2020 @ 12:01

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

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

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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

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Government restricts number of people allowed to attend funerals in Spain to only THREE and funeral companies are not allowed to raise their prices

Hospitals in Spain at ‘breaking point’ as stand in Health Director holds crisis meeting

An urgent appeal has been sent out for the workers of a German travelling circus trapped in Spain

BREAKING: Spain sees biggest daily rise in deaths as coronavirus caseload nears 95,000

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

WATCH: Armed mob ‘attacks Barcelona restaurant’ sparking mass brawl in notorious barrio popular with tourists and expats

Police issue warning as Costa Blanca teenager scams woman out of €30k in bank worker con

Romanian tourist knocked unconscious after ninth-floor balcony collapses at hotel pool in Murcia holiday hotspot

Spain is planning to halt payments to anyone owing money to the state under new tax agency system – but does it include pensions?

Thief caught red-handed at Costa Blanca pawn shop trying to sell valuable Lego collection stolen from neighbour

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