IN IMAGES: Torrential rain causes flooding across Costa del Sol
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
ANALYSIS: What’s so special about the microclimate in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca?
IF you’ve ever browsed Javea’s official tourism website you might have come across an interesting fact. “The climate in Javea is considered the second-best microclimate
UK tourists aim for foreign holiday breaks in Spain as Greece and Turkey suffer due to Ukraine war
UK holidaymakers are opting for Spanish flight and hotel bookings, as interest in breaks to Greece and Turkey falls following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mabrian’s
‘Highly specialised’ Costa Blanca and Murcia robbery gang plundered dozens of homes and shops in five provinces of Spain
FOUR members of a Costa Blanca and Murcia-based gang have been jailed over 35 robberies in five Spanish provinces. The seven-strong crew, with previous arrests
Stained brown: Spain’s ‘white villages’ call for help to clear up after Sahara sandstorms Â
THE recent ‘calima’ sandstorm that swept across Spain dumping Saharan dust has left thousands of buildings stained with ugly discolouration and brown streaks. The effect
Car giant Volkswagen to produce electric car batteries at new site in Spain’s Valencia area
VOLKSWAGEN’S car battery cell plant in Spain will be located in Sagunto, 30 kilometres north of Valencia City. The factory, costing around €7 billion to
No Strawberry Fields Forever: Supermarkets urge Spain to stop plans for more farms in protected wetlands
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
Disgrace as Spanish border police stop Ukrainian refugee shipment of 1,500 fleeces and demand 25% tax
A GROUP of big-hearted Brits were left stunned when Spanish customs refused to let a van packed with aid for Ukraine cross from Gibraltar into
Weather warnings issued for torrential rain in Spain’s Malaga
MALAGA is back under alert for severe weather conditions. As of yesterday, Tuesday March 22, the Spanish Met office, AEMET, placed Malaga province, specifically the
What is THB, how can it ruin refugees’ lives and what can be done to prevent it in Spain?
RUSSIA’S INVASION of Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis and prompted large numbers of refugees to flee from Ukraine to the EU, including many already
Michelin-starred restaurant celebrate the artichoke on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ALMORADI intends to sparke this weekend, thanks to the ‘Jewel of the Vega Baja’ – the humble artichoke. Over Saturday & Sunday, March 26 &
Police intercept drug-dealers trying to flee Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOUR drug dealers have been arrested after trying to speed away from a police patrol car in the ‘English Zone’ of Benidorm. Policia Nacional officers
Top of the class: Malaga’s Laude San Pedro International College recognised for educational excellence
MALAGA school Laude San Pedro International College has been ranked number two in the whole of Spain by Forbes Magazine. It also made it in
School bullies kick and punch girl, 11, in toilet on Spain’s Costa Blanca and post video on social media
JUVENILE prosecutors are probing an assault on a girl, 11, by seven children from her Costa Blanca school. The attack happened on March 16 in
Davis Cup in Spain: Marbella one of four host cities for group stages
SPAIN has been chosen as one of the four host nations for the Davis Cup Finals group stages, with Puente Romano Club de Tennis named
Heavy rain causes flooding and dramatic rescues in Spain’s Valencia area
TORRENTIAL downpours and strong winds have caused flooding and other problems in the Valencia area. A yellow warning alert for bad weather has been put
Man dies after being shot at funeral in Spain’s Jaen
GUNFIRE claimed the life of a man outside a Jaen funeral home as a family was mourning a relative killed in a fire over the
Ubeda house damaged after fire leaves one needing medical treatment
A HOUSE in Spain’s Ubeda has been badly damaged by a fire that left one person needing medical treatment. Firefighters were called to reports of
Danone to suspend food production in Spain ‘within 24 hours’ as truckers strike disrupts dairy supplies
FOOD manufacturer Danone is to suspend production at its Spanish plants ‘within 24 hours’ as the unofficial nationwide truckers strike continues to bite. Danone employs
Officers injured in mass brawl in Spain’s Malaga
THREE police officers were injured when a mass brawl erupted in a packed bar in Malaga. Cops suffered blows and bruises during the riot inside
Future giant panda stars of Spain’s Madrid Zoo make first public appearance
GIANT panda twins ‘You You’ and ‘Jiu Jiu’ born last September in Madrid Zoo Aquarium made their first public appearance on Monday. They were the
Online fraudsters, including British man, stole identities to bag €2 million in Spain’s Valencia area
SEVEN men, including a British national, have been arrested over a massive internet fraud that netted around €2 million through unauthorised loans and purchases. The
Has Spain boycotted Russian salad in protest at the invasion of Ukraine?
IT is a staple on menus across Spain and often appears as a free tapas alongside a caña or glass of wine but something has
Super-yacht seized in Gibraltar under sanctions against Russian oligarchs
A super-yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch with links to the Putin regime was seized by authorities after it docked in Gibraltar on Monday. The
Was Spanish fashion brand Balenciaga inspired by Tesco in latest spring release?
HIGH-END fashion brand Balenciaga has released a new designer bag as part of its spring collection. The ‘Monday shopper bag’, made of white calfskin, is
Recent rainfall leaves five months worth of water in Spain’s Malaga reservoirs
THE start of Spring has brought much needed rain to the province of Malaga. In fact, the recent rainfall, mainly thanks to the passage of
