Debate rages in Spain’s Valencia region over introduction of tourist tax
THE controversy over the introduction of a tourist tax in the region of Valencia rumbles on in the region’s parliament after a debate which lasted
LA PALMA VOLCANO: Animals suffer and change behaviour as eruptions continue
WILDLIFE on the island of La Palma is facing a crisis as its volcano continues to erupt. Manuel Nogales from the The Spanish National Research
Rare classics celebrated with Open Day at Premier Bodyshop on Costa del Sol
VEHICLE repair specialist, Premier Bodyshops, celebrated a classic car open day on Saturday, September 25. Aiden Hammond, the company director said that the ‘whole street
EXPLAINER: These are the new COVID-19 measures—including face mask rules—in Spain’s Andalucia from Friday
HALF of Andalucia’s health districts are set to be given the green light to transition into Alert Level 0. Following a meeting by the territorial
Unsettling statue of ‘drowning girl’ disturbs onlookers in the north of Spain
ALMOST imperceptible against the glassy waters of Bilbao’s River Nervion, an eerie human face stares out from the tide. But the unsettling lifelike body –
Thank you for the music: Clock in Spain pays moving musical tribute to Paco de Lucia
IT is seven years since flamenco guitarist and songwriter Paco de Lucia died suddenly from a heart attack while on a family holiday in Mexico.
Cheers to that! HEINEKEN opens the way to green distribution in Spain with fleet of eco trucks
HEINEKEN’S pints are becoming greener than ever thanks to a new fleet of eco delivery trucks launched in Sevilla. Specially designed for the most sustainable
Deepika Padukone set to jet into Spain’s Mallorca to shoot new Bollywood film
As well as a 20 day stop on the Balearic island, the crew is also set to make pit-stops in Cadiz and Vejer De La
Spain braced for travel chaos over October puente as eight days of rail strike called
SPAIN’S train drivers and railway workers have called an eight days of strike beginning Thursday September 30 and lasting into the bank holiday weekend. The
Vaccination centre closes its doors with 90% of local teenagers jabbed against Covid-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA’S El Escorratel social centre has now packed away vaccination equipment and returned to its traditional function, after immunising 90% of local people aged 12
Celebration of “jugs” and artisan festival planned as ancient cave complex reopens on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE FAMOUS caves of Rojales are back in action this weekend with new exhibitions, following the latest relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Local Councillor for Culture
ANALYSIS: What does ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrest mean for ‘peace talks’ in Catalunya?
THE former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is expected to appear in an Italian court next week, but his arrest in Sardinia threatens to destabilize peace
‘Mission Accomplished’: What you need to know about ‘new normal’ as COVID-19 restrictions lifted across Costa Blanca and Spain’s Valencia region
THE region of Valencia has moved into a new phase of ‘de-escalation’ of COVID-19 restrictions which begins on Tuesday, September 28 and will last until
Treacherous trails: Six Spanish hiking routes that will make your knees tremble
1. Caminito del Rey, Malaga Let’s start with the one everyone knows. Pinned into the steep walls of El Chorro gorge, this 3km boardwalk rises
WATCH: Lava from La Palma volcano in Spain’s Canary Islands reaches sea raising toxic gas fears
RED hot lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma has reached the sea after 9 days of destruction, raising toxic gas fears. Lava
Spain’s Malaga on verge of dropping to low risk rate—which sees all restrictions on capacity and opening hours eliminated
THE Coronavirus incidence rate continues to fall across Andalucia, with Malaga province just 14 points away from transitioning into the low risk level. The COVID-19
Gerard ‘the Monk’ Hutch loses extradition appeal in Spain over murder of David Byrne in Ireland
IRISH gangster Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch has lost a second appeal against extradition to Ireland from Spain. The 58-year-old is wanted by Irish police for
Benalmadena gets new lease of life as town hall gets set to transform derelict bull ring
BENALMADENA is hopeful that architectural firms will apply in droves for a design competition to rehabilitate the town’s derelict bullring. The winning entry will be
Wildfires in Spain: Sierra Bermeja forest blaze to take DAYS to extinguish
THE forest fire that broke out in the mountains overlooking Estepona could take several more days to extinguish. Firefighters from across Andalucia raced to Sierra Bermeja
First look at newly revamped Pecho de las Cuevas de Marbella pathway which is now open
IN case you didn’t know, Pecho de las Cuevas de Marbella has been undergoing renovations for a while now and it has officially reopened to
Depp teams up with Spanish film production company to launch new European venture
HOLLYWOOD actor Johnny Depp has announced plans to team up with a Spanish partner in a new European film production venture. The 58-year-old star unveiled
WATCH: ‘Biggest cocaine distribution gang in Europe’ broken up in Spanish led international operation taking in Malaga and Valencia
SPANISH police have been at the heart of a massive international operation that has busted what they describe as the biggest cocaine distribution network in
Mother accidentally kills daughter, 5, after running her over while parking car in Girona, northeastern Spain
By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona
THAT’S NOT THE TICKET: Thief gets hand stuck while trying to steal coins from car park pay machine in Spain’s Ronda
A WOMAN apparently trying to steal cash from a car park ticket machine has been nabbed after she got her hand stuck in the money
San Sebastian Film Festival: Here’s what you need to know about the winners, films and fashion during 69th edition
THE 69th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival has drawn to a close, here’s a rundown of what happened this year. With controversy surrounding
AFTER WILDFIRE: Spain’s Andalucia to receive 50 tonnes of feed for livestock on Sierra Bermeja farms
THE Junta has received 50 tonnes of feed for livestock to help farms cope with the aftermath of the Sierra Bermeja wildfire. According to Fernando