Can you really be fined €150k for a cash withdrawal in Spain?
Spanish newspapers are reporting that residents could be fined up to €150,000 following cash withdrawals without prior notification. Crimes of suspected tax evasion or money
Bed bug infestation warning for major hospital in the Costa del Sol
THE REGIONAL University Hospital of Malaga is investigating a possible outbreak of bed bugs after several staff members have noticed insect bites. The Cardiology Unit
WATCH: Tunnel inferno kills lorry driver and closes key Costa Blanca road
A LORRY driver died on Friday after his vehicle carrying flammable materials overturned in a Costa Blanca road tunnel and caught fire. The accident happened
British millionaire ‘known for UK scandals’ quizzed over sex attacks in Mallorca
A BRITISH man, 55, is being investigated for raping two women at a Mallorca hotel after arranging to meet them via an internet sex site.
Weather warnings for Spain: Lightning storms and rain strike popular tourist spots
SPAIN is bracing for a drenching as yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and storms hit Aragón, Galicia, and the Balearic Islands today.. And it’s
Water restrictions lifted on the Costa del Sol and Malaga TODAY after wettest spring in years
WATER restrictions have been lifted on the Costa del Sol, with its supply guaranteed to reach full capacity, the Andalusian Regional Government announced this week.
Brits arrested in crackdown on cannabis clubs trafficking drugs on the Costa Blanca
A GANG using legal cannabis clubs on the southern Costa Blanca to traffic drugs has been busted by the Guardia Civil. A multi-national outfit of
Emergency plan to repair Marbella’s potholed roads ahead of the summer season
THE Marbella City Council has initiated an emergency asphalting plan that includes the resurfacing of roads in 25 streets distributed throughout all the districts of
Six months on: Valencia still counting the cost of floods and leadership failures
IT HAS been six months since floods ripped through Valencia, killing 228 people and leaving entire communities drowning in grief. But while nature may have
A rising star: Property Insider Adam Neale casts his eye on Estepona
ONCE a quiet fishing village, Estepona has transformed into a thriving cultural and travel hub. With a population nearing 79,000 in 2024, the city has
Spain’s dishy doctor explains why bread is actually your friend
FAMOUS Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has debunked the common myth that bread is ‘unhealthy’, claiming it can even aid in weight loss. Many people often
Ibiza leads the charge as Spain claims five of the world’s hottest pool party destinations
SPANISH sun, sangria, and sensational beats – Ibiza and Marbella are making serious waves on the global pool party scene, with five Spanish venues smashing
Armed hospital patient is force-admitted to psych ward after barricading himself into his Estepona home
A FORCED admission of an aggressive psychiatric patient triggered a large police operation last week around a country house in Estepona. Health personnel requested the
American Pope Leo presides over his first mass as pontiff in Vatican City
POPE Leo XIV is holding his first holy mass as pontiff this Friday morning at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. 69-year-old Robert Provost
Cádiz government says its town will not be overrun by cruise ship tourists yet residents are concerned
CÁDIZ officials say their town will not be overrun with cruise ship tourists this summer season as more than 11,000 passengers disembark onto the historical
‘Extreme’ sun-risk warning for tourists heading to the Canary Islands
HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting the Canary Islands in the coming days should take precautions due to ‘extreme’ UV-levels, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. Aemet has
Ryanair stop man, 89, from flying home to Spain in ID card dispute
RYANAIR stopped an 89-year-old Castellon man from flying back to Spain because they claimed his ID card was not suitable for travel within the Schengen
Tourists to be hit by ‘green tax’ when visiting in Spain’s tallest mountain
TOURISTS visiting Spain’s tallest mountain are set to be hit by a new ‘green tax’ from 2026. Visitors to Teide National Park in Tenerife will
Revealed: The areas of Spain which are seeing the biggest population growth
SPAIN’S population rose by 75,865 people in the first three months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Institute(INE). It means the country has taken
Jet2 boss admits some Brits are worried about tourist protests in Spain
AN AIRLINE boss says some British holidaymakers are hesitating going to Spain because of anti-tourism protests. Steve Heapy, the chief executive of Jet2, said an
Horror in the Canary Islands: Remains of dismembered Colombian woman found on beach
A BAR owner has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s dismembered body was found on a popular tourist beach in Gran Canaria.
Benidorm celebrates its 700th birthday TODAY with a present from Spain’s postal service
SPAIN’S postal service- Correos- has issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Benidorm being founded on May 8, 1325. 72,000 stamps have
Malaga leads Andalucia with five new Blue Flag beaches – while Sotogrande gets its first
SWIMMERS in Malaga will be spoiled for choice on where to enjoy the azure Mediterranean waters this summer, with the province gaining five new Blue
Spain considers reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours
THE Spanish government is considering reducing the official working week from 40 hours to 37.5 hours, this was proposed in a bill by Minister of
Malaga’s White Night Happens This Weekend with 150 Free Events
SATURDAY May 10, 2025, will see the 25th celebration of Málaga’s “Noche en Blanco”, or White Night. The entire city centre will be given over
Where are the best places to buy second homes in Spain this summer?
Spain’s southeastern coasts are a complete haven for property investors and vacation enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, Spain