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Rising energy prices and food shortages could dent tourist recovery in Benidorm area of Spain

BENIDORM hotels and restaurants say they are concerned about rising costs brought about by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Though hotel and holiday bookings are

11 Mar, 2022 @ 18:00

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Ukrainian children to receive cancer treatment in Spain after hospitals bombed by Russia

THIRTY Ukrainian children with cancer are in transit to Spain to continue treatment following shelling of hospitals by invading Russian forces. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

11 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Lead·National News

Police sting operartion in Mallorca, Spain seizes large amounts of cocaine hidden in coffee

POLICE in Palma seized eight kilos of high purity cocaine smuggled into Spain inside packets of Colombian coffee. The ruse was rumbled when officers posed

11 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Lead·Mallorca

Spain will send more weapons to Ukraine over ‘coming days’

SPAIN will be sending more weapons to the Ukrainian Army over the next few days according to Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares. Speaking to broadcaster

11 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Lead·National News

Bogus Microsoft-certified computer experts in Spain’s Alicante hijack woman’s computer to steal €9,000

AN Alicante Province scammer swindled a Galicia woman out of €9,000 after pretending to be a Microsoft-certified technician. He took control of the woman’s computer,

11 Mar, 2022 @ 15:02

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s Red Cross warns over fake charity workers collecting door-to-door for Ukraine

THE Cruz Roja has issued a warning that scammers are posing as volunteers and going door to door to collect money for Ukraine. The Spanish

11 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·National News

Galicia president Feijoo gets clear run to become new leader of Spain's Partido Popular

Galicia president Feijoo gets unopposed run to be proclaimed as new leader of Spain’s Partido Popular

GALICIA president Alberto Nuñez Feijoo will succeed Pablo Casado as leader of Spain’s conservative Partido Popular. Feijoo received over 55,000 nominations on Thursday after a

11 Mar, 2022 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Politics·Valencia

EXPLAINED:How Russia’s war with Ukraine is affecting consumers in Spain

WITH the war between Russia and Ukraine approaching its third week, consumer prices in Spain have already risen because of sanctions imposed. In particular, the

11 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Fake €100 Notes From Movie Sets Are Used In Home Food Delivery Frauds In Spain's Alicante Area

Fake €100 notes used on movie sets appear as payments for fast food deliveries in Spain’s Alicante area

A scam involving fake €100 notes to pay for fast food purchases in Alicante Province has been busted by the Guardia Civil. A 34-year-old Cuban

11 Mar, 2022 @ 12:11

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Ukrainian refugee zoo animals find homes in exotic rescue centre in Spain’s Alicante

A menagerie of animals including lions, tigers and caracals, arrived at a rescue centre in Alicante on Thursday after a nine-day odyssey from wartorn Kyiv.

11 Mar, 2022 @ 11:45

Alicante·Lead·National News

Cepee Tabibian She Hit Refresh Moving to Spain

Meet the American in Malaga helping women move to Spain to live their best life, whatever their age

If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to live abroad, then what are you waiting for? In Cepee Tabibian’s opinion there is no time like

11 Mar, 2022 @ 11:15

Lead·Opinion

Tourist giants Ryanair and MSC Cruises step up their commitment to Spain’s Malaga this summer

TWO of the world’s tourism giants, the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and MSC Cruises, the fourth-largest cruise company in the world, have intensified their commitment

11 Mar, 2022 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

IN PICS: World’s biggest cruise ship set to dock in Spain’s Mallorca bringing 7,000 passengers to the island

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas set sail from Florida on its maiden voyage this week in a tour around the Caribbean islands. But on

11 Mar, 2022 @ 09:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Spain’s oldest woman celebrates 115th birthday

SHE holds the title of the fourth oldest person in the world, and the third in Europe and this week, Maria Branyas reached the grand

11 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Catalunya·Lead·National News

Spain postpones decision on ending compulsory indoor mask wearing as Covid-19 infections tumble

NO decision was made on Thursday over when indoor mask-wearing rules will be relaxed in Spain. Last weekend, Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, speculated that mandatory

10 Mar, 2022 @ 20:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Historic vote in Spain’s parliament approves investigation of sex abuses committed by Roman Catholic church

SPAIN’S first commission to investigate sex abuses committed by members of the Roman Catholic church was overwhelmingly backed by Congress on Thursday. The motion to

10 Mar, 2022 @ 19:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain's far-right Vox party faces corruption probe after receiving millions of euros from donations and Hungarian bank

Far-right Vox party gets first taste of regional government power in Spain

THE far-right Vox party has achieved its first foothold in running a regional government in Spain after it secured a coalition deal on Thursday with

10 Mar, 2022 @ 18:45

Lead·National News·Politics

John McAfee: Family cast doubt on media mogul’s suicide while in jail in Spain

THE body of disgraced anti-virus developer John McAfee remains in a morgue in Barcelona, seven months after his death. An investigation published this week determined

10 Mar, 2022 @ 18:00

Lead·National News

West Ham and Frankfurt fans face-off in Spain’s Sevilla

WEST Ham fans were involved in clashes with Eintracht Frankfurt supporters on Wednesday night ahead of their Europa League game against Sevilla. Frankfurt fans were

10 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Lead·National News·Sevilla

IN PICS: Property with barracks, watch tower and vast underground bunker for sale in Spain’s Mallorca

WITH horrific images of war being broadcast from Ukraine it is easy to imagine someone might be tempted to seek out a property with extra

10 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Property

Repsol and Telefonica join forces to sell and install solar energy panels in Spain

TWO of Spain’s best-known and biggest companies are to set up a solar panel venture for homes and businesses. Oil giant Repsol and telecoms provider

10 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead

Police catch international drugs gang boss who used helicopters to carry narcotics in Spain's Andalucia

Man held after knifepoint robbery of pharmacy in Spain’s Sevilla

A MAN has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a pharmacy in Sevilla. Police said a man entered the pharmacy on Calle Carretero in

10 Mar, 2022 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Cops launch murder investigation after pensioner dies in Spain’s Sevilla

A MURDER probe has been launched after a pensioner died after suffering severe injuries in a Sevilla street. The 81 year-old man was found with

10 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Police arrest veteran bank robber, 67, in Spain’s Malaga

A PENSIONER in Spain is accused of coordinating a string of bank robberies across Malaga. The 67-year-old man, who the authorities said is wanted for

10 Mar, 2022 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Woman saved from deadly gas leak thanks to ‘sleep apnea’ mask in Spain’s Mallorca

A MALLORCA woman survived carbon monoxide poisoning that killed her husband because she was wearing a special device designed to stop her snoring. The 45-year-old

10 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Covid Vaccine Queue Jumping Costa Blanca Mayor Quits Over A Year After Getting Unauthorised Jab In Spain

Queue-jumping Costa Blanca mayor quits, 14 months after getting unauthorised Covid jab in Spain

ONE of three Alicante Province mayors who queue-jumped in January 2021 to get an unauthorised Covid-19 vaccine shot has been forced to resign. Ximo Coll

10 Mar, 2022 @ 12:11

Costa Blanca·Lead·Politics

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Rising energy prices and food shortages could dent tourist recovery in Benidorm area of Spain

Ukrainian children to receive cancer treatment in Spain after hospitals bombed by Russia

Police sting operartion in Mallorca, Spain seizes large amounts of cocaine hidden in coffee

Spain will send more weapons to Ukraine over ‘coming days’

Bogus Microsoft-certified computer experts in Spain’s Alicante hijack woman’s computer to steal €9,000

Spain’s Red Cross warns over fake charity workers collecting door-to-door for Ukraine

Galicia president Feijoo gets unopposed run to be proclaimed as new leader of Spain’s Partido Popular

EXPLAINED:How Russia’s war with Ukraine is affecting consumers in Spain

Fake €100 notes used on movie sets appear as payments for fast food deliveries in Spain’s Alicante area

Ukrainian refugee zoo animals find homes in exotic rescue centre in Spain’s Alicante

Meet the American in Malaga helping women move to Spain to live their best life, whatever their age

Tourist giants Ryanair and MSC Cruises step up their commitment to Spain’s Malaga this summer

IN PICS: World’s biggest cruise ship set to dock in Spain’s Mallorca bringing 7,000 passengers to the island

Spain’s oldest woman celebrates 115th birthday

Spain postpones decision on ending compulsory indoor mask wearing as Covid-19 infections tumble

Historic vote in Spain’s parliament approves investigation of sex abuses committed by Roman Catholic church

Far-right Vox party gets first taste of regional government power in Spain

John McAfee: Family cast doubt on media mogul’s suicide while in jail in Spain

West Ham and Frankfurt fans face-off in Spain’s Sevilla

IN PICS: Property with barracks, watch tower and vast underground bunker for sale in Spain’s Mallorca

Repsol and Telefonica join forces to sell and install solar energy panels in Spain

Man held after knifepoint robbery of pharmacy in Spain’s Sevilla

Cops launch murder investigation after pensioner dies in Spain’s Sevilla

Police arrest veteran bank robber, 67, in Spain’s Malaga

Woman saved from deadly gas leak thanks to ‘sleep apnea’ mask in Spain’s Mallorca

Queue-jumping Costa Blanca mayor quits, 14 months after getting unauthorised Covid jab in Spain

What’s behind Spain’s bizarre new craze of young people dressing up as animals – and does it spell the end of western civilisation?

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

Malaga will be cut off from high-speed trains to Madrid and beyond for at least another month

Spain’s controversial V16 traffic beacon has now fully arrived and fines are already being dished out – but is the EU about to kibosh it?

Is Spain’s caña dying? Changing beer habits could spell last orders for the iconic glass size