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Illegal streamers in Spain beware: Police bust family of ‘Malaga entrepreneurs’ who sold dodgy TV boxes

AN illegal streaming service that offered premium TV content to customers across Spain has been dismantled. Raids were carried out on homes in Malaga and

17 Mar, 2025 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Blow for squatters in Barcelona: Court rules cutting power and water to occupied homes is NOT a crime

PROPERTY owners in Barcelona who stop paying utility bills for squatted homes will no longer be committing a criminal offense. Barcelona’s Provincial Court made the

17 Mar, 2025 @ 14:59

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Property

‘Marbella effect’ sees property prices surge in towns surrounding the Costa del Sol gem

The rising cost of housing in Marbella is no longer confined to the city itself. With demand outstripping supply, property prices have surged not only

17 Mar, 2025 @ 14:54

Lead·Marbella·Property

Spain's economic growth slows down in first quarter of 2026 due to fall in exports and people spending less

Spain’s economy set for even bigger boost in 2025 says OECD- despite Trump tariffs

THE OECD says Spain’s economy will grow even faster in 2025 and 2026- upgrading last December’s forecast. It added in its interim Outlook report published

17 Mar, 2025 @ 14:00

Lead·National News

Young woman wins ‘right to die’ case following first euthanasia law challenge in Spain

A BARCELONA court says a 24-year-old paraplegic woman can end her life following a legal challenge by her father and the Christian Lawyers group. The

17 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

Spanish holiday islands are placed on orange weather alert due to Storm Laurence

STORM Laurence has forced popular Spanish holiday islands to issue orange weather alerts. The Canary Islands have issued orange and yellow weather alerts as waves

17 Mar, 2025 @ 11:52

Canary Islands·Lead·Weather

Thief travelled by bus to steal from tourists staying at Costa Blanca hotel

AN ALICANTE thief took the bus to rob a hotel and other premises at a Costa Blanca resort. The offender aged 50 and an Algerian

17 Mar, 2025 @ 11:39

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Storm Laurence latest in Spain: Roads and parks closed in Andalucia as rivers surge amid heavy rain and orange weather alerts

AS Storm Laurence batters Spain, orange weather alerts and rain have forced authorities to close roads and parks. Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) has activated yellow

17 Mar, 2025 @ 11:07

Andalucia·Lead·Sevilla·Weather

Spanish police board TWO planes upon arrival in Alicante from Britain due to ‘disruptive’ passengers

TWO flights from the UK to Alicante-Elche airport were boarded by police on arrival in Spain due to disruptive passengers. The incidents happened within minutes

17 Mar, 2025 @ 11:01

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Orange weather alert is issued for the Costa del Sol and Ronda as Storm Laurence hits Spain

AN orange weather alert has been issued for parts of Malaga province tomorrow as Storm Laurence lands in Spain. The warning from state weather agency

16 Mar, 2025 @ 21:55

Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Storm Laurence hits Spain: Weather alerts are issued across Andalucia – including Costa del Sol

SPAIN is witnessing yet another ‘significant’ storm in the wake of Konrad and Jana, which both wrought havoc across Andalucia in the first two weeks

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:32

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Weather

Fears for missing German carer and her dog who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago

THE expat community is desperately trying to locate a German carer who disappeared alongside her pet dog this week. Martina (pictured above right), 61, and

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:31

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Need a job in Spain? Tourism fair is offering 1,800 positions with immediate start on the Costa del Sol

THE upcoming tourist season in the Costa del Sol is set to unleash a bonanza of jobs and employment. More than 1,800 immediate vacancies will

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:30

Costa del Sol·Lead

OPINION: The Iberian Funeral scandal is a disgraceful betrayal of the British expat community in Spain

THE closure of Iberian Funeral Plans without any communication to customers is both a shocking and distressing abuse of the expat community, writes the Olive

16 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Lead·Opinion

IN PICS: Las Fallas sculptures reveal scathing criticism of Valencian officials following deadly flooding

VALENCIANS have used the traditional Fallas festival to voice their outrage after hundreds were killed in tragic flooding last October. The region’s iconic festival celebrates

16 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

British DJ Calvin Harris secures historic double residency at Ushuaia Ibiza

CALVIN Harris has secured a historic double residency at Ibiza’s premier nightclub Ushuaia. He is the first artist to secure a back to back spot

15 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Ibiza·La Cultura·Lead

Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations

SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,

15 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Travel News

Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees

THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury

15 Mar, 2025 @ 09:00

Barcelona·Lead·Property·Travel News

Ex-footballer Gerald Pique dramatically breaks down in tears during corruption hearing in Spain

FORMER Barcelona defender Gerard Pique broke down in tears when quizzed by a Madrid judge on Friday over an alleged corrupt business deal. It involved

14 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Lead·Madrid·National News

Spain’s Malaga province now has water supplies for almost three years – but how much does each region consume?

Malaga province now has water reserves sufficient for almost three years of consumption, following more than two weeks of continuous rainfall. Just months after authorities

14 Mar, 2025 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

One of Europe's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations takes place day early on the Costa Blanca

One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca

MAINLAND Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade will once again be held in Spain this weekend. The event will be staged for the 12th time

14 Mar, 2025 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia

LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:31

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Costa Blanca airport scoops 'Best in Europe' award yet again after a record-breaking year for passengers

Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Heavy rain and gales forecast from Friday for parts of Spain

Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante

A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the

14 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Alicante·Lead·Weather

Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines

A TORNADO has stunned residents in Alicante after tearing through multiple neighbourhoods during the height of Storm Konrad. The weather phenomenon struck the ‘barrios’ of

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:28

Costa Blanca·Lead·Video·Weather

Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis

WWF is turning its attention to the critical year ahead. With the upcoming 2025 of Earth Hour, the global initiative will continue to be a

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:02

Environment·Lead

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