Move over Cava – sparkling Rioja is on its way
A HOST of Spanish wineries have started adding bubbles to red Rioja. Eight vineyards are now producing sparkling versions of the traditional vino. It comes
Top restaurant in Marbella to host fundraising lunch for paralysed expat
ONE of Marbella’s top restaurants is hosting a fundraising lunch for expat photographer David Toms, who was tragically paralysed following a motorbike accident. The €50
THINK PINK: ‘Tis the season for rosé – or pink wine in English – writes Aleesha Hansel
PINK wine, known as rosé in France and rosado in Spain, has a somewhat mixed reputation. Seen as a bit of an in-between, it has
SHOCK: Cursach bailed for €1 million despite facing 80 years imprisonment
DISGRACED former nightlife magnate Tolo Cursach has been released on bail for a whopping €1 million. The shock ruling comes after three previous attempts for
A HUGE food festival is coming to Malaga
NEXT Tuesday, April 24 at 11.00 am the presentation of the ‘Soles de Málaga’ Festival organized by the El Pimpi Foundation and to be held on
Andalucian olive farmers face increase in tariffs after American trade deal
OLIVE farmers in Andalucia are facing tariffs on up to 25% of their exports following a series of trade levies by US president Donald Trump.
‘Stoned’ cyclist killer released after paying bail
THE driver who ran over and killed German cyclist Christoph Bohnen has been been released from jail after paying €10,000 bail. Anais Marco Batalla, 28,
Scottish expat in Spain campaigns for MPs to represent Brits living abroad
The Almeria-based teacher has launched a petition which already boasts over 1,000 signatures
Magaluf pub crawl banned after flouting new city law
A PUB crawl route has been dismantled in Magaluf, and two establishments have been fined for organising the tour without the proper paperwork. The sanctions
Potential animal mass grave unearthed in southern Spain after dogs found tortured and dumped in reservoir
DEVASTATED dog owners have found four of their pets mutilated in a stagnant water reservoir. The heartbreaking discovery came after the dogs went missing over
British Ambassador to Spain handed prestigious award for promoting Costa del Sol
Ambassador Simon Manley, has been greatly praised for maintaining a good relationship between the UK and Spain
Spanish father claims Madeleine McCann suspect tried to kidnap his 5-year-old daughter
It was six years before McCann disappeared from Praia da Luz in May 2007
Balearic transport system overwhelmed after 40% private car increase
POOR train routes and inconvenient bus routes have caused traffic to increase over 40% in the last decade in the Balearics, while it has dropped
WATCH: Antonio Banderas’ guide to Spanish slang
WANT to impress your Spanish neighbours with the latest colloquial phrases? Well Antonio Banderas is here to help. The Malagueño has released a video with
Mallorquin cyclists to adopt ‘extreme caution’ after shocking number of accidents
A SHOCKING five cyclists have died on the roads in the Balearics this year. In addition, the emergency services have responded to over 250 accidents
BREAKING: Body found of missing British expat Kieran O’Brien
THE body of missing British expat Kieran O’Brien has reportedly been found. The body of the teen was located during a search. A family friend
GHOST BUSTED: ‘Photobombing spirit’ caught in British tourist’s Spain holiday snaps
The mum-of-three noticed mysterious goings on in the background of her holiday snaps after a family trip to Salou
Ryanair announces two new routes from Spain for summer
LOW cost carrier Ryanair has just announced they will open a new base in Europe. Dusseldorf will be its 86th base in Europe and 11th in
School evacuated as earthquake in Gaucin is felt in Malaga and Cadiz
The quake was felt in Gaucin, Ronda and parts of Cadiz
Parents of underage boozers to be handed fines in Spain
It comes after a report proposed new measures to crackdown on the growing problem of underage drinking
Protests in Spain as alleged ‘Wolf Pack rapists’ from Sevilla – including Guardia Civil agent – cleared of rape
The prosecution had been seeking 22 years for each attacker
Fears grow for ‘very well liked’ missing British expat teen in Spain not seen for six days
‘We are still hoping and praying he just walks through the door’
Locked out! Spanish town to ban short-term tourist rentals
PALMA will become the first Spanish city to ban short-term tourist rentals. The legislation aims to combat mass tourism on the island which has led
Primark to open two new stores in Andalucia
Spain is the company's second-biggest market in terms of sales
CHEEK OF IT: Video of female tourist stripping naked outside airport in Spain ‘disgusts’ locals
The woman has left many furious after she took off her trousers and knickers at the taxi rank outside Son Sant Joan airport
MallorquÃn ‘bite’ footballer will face police investigation
THE Mallorquin footballer accused of biting his opponent has protested his innocence as the police confirm he will face an investigation. Ivan ‘Bote’ Bonnin, 26,