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Andalucian president unveils plans for new €375 million hospital in Spain’s Malaga

ANDALUCIA president, Juanma Morena, has announced that Malaga will get a new ‘first-rate’ hospital costing €365 million. The regional leader says it is part of

3 Aug, 2021 @ 17:45

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Benidorm gets a beach drone in bid to reduce seaside drownings in four Costa Blanca resorts in Spain

Benidorm gets a beach drone in new move to prevent seaside drownings across four Costa Blanca resorts in Spain

DRONES will fly over beaches in four Costa Blanca areas for the rest of the summer in a bid to cut down on deaths caused

3 Aug, 2021 @ 17:17

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

IN PICS: Criminal gang busted smuggling Algerians into France via coastal provinces of Spain

A COMPLEX operation involving trafficking people from Algeria to France has been busted by Spain’s Guardia Civil. Vulnerable people were taken from Algeria and promised

3 Aug, 2021 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Irishman arrested in southern Spain after 'ramming police car and leading cops on 15km chase with loaded down drug-filled carrier bags in the boot'

Neighbour helped load body into car after hearing ‘cock and bull’ story in Malaga

A MAN who allegedly beat his expat wife to death got a suspicious neighbour to help load her body into his car, claiming he was

3 Aug, 2021 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Lead

FOUNTAIN MANIA: A historic fountain in Spain’s Malaga used as impromptu bathtub

A HISTORIC fountain, dating from 1790 in the historic centre of Malaga capital, has been used as an impromptu bathtub. A man in Spain has

3 Aug, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Pioneering sea farm is rescuing damaged rare coral off the coast of Spain's Andalucia

Pioneering sea nursery is reviving damaged rare coral off the coast of Spain’s Andalucia

A pioneering maritime nursery has been created on the Andalucia coast to rescue rare coral damaged by fishing. The SOS Corals Project has been set

3 Aug, 2021 @ 15:36

Environment·Lead·Nature

Become a party-crasher in Ibiza as part of an official police team

POLICE on the Spanish island of Ibiza are inviting foreigners to swap parties for patrolling in a new initiative to help crack down on illegal

3 Aug, 2021 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Lead

Beachgoer In Spain's Mallorca Gets Arrested For Knocking Out Teeth Of Man Who Picked Up His Back Pack

Beachgoer in Spain’s Mallorca is arrested for knocking out teeth of a man who picked up his back pack

A Mallorca beachgoer has been arrested for over-reacting with a punch after a man picked up his back pack in error. The angry assailant whacked

3 Aug, 2021 @ 13:35

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Sad milestone as Covid-19 deaths hit 10,000 mark in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Andalucia reports highest Covid-19 death count in a day since May

THERE were 23 COVID-19 deaths in andalucia reported on Monday (August 2) with nine of these in the province of Malaga. This is the highest

3 Aug, 2021 @ 13:30

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THE LUXURY MARKET IN MARBELLA IS HERE TO STAY

AFTER financial and pandemic crises, one trend is becoming crystal clear: the luxury market is the most resistant and dynamic of all!You might have thought

3 Aug, 2021 @ 12:58

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Lead

Spain stops distributing AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines and will donate surplus to third-world countries

Spain discontinues use of AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of thrombosis

ALTHOUGH Spain has only vaccinated just over half the population, it will be giving away any remaining Oxford vaccines to Latin America. The decision comes

3 Aug, 2021 @ 12:45

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Spain keeps its amber status on UK COVID-19 travel lists

UK scraps ‘amber’ travel watchlist idea that may have included Spain and Italy

UK plans for an ‘amber watchlist’ have been abandoned, just days before an update on which countries stand where in the traffic-light travel system. Meanwhile

3 Aug, 2021 @ 12:05

Lead·Travel News

Excited Young Woman Having Fun On The Beach With Her Friends In Background. Group Of Friends Enjoying Summer Holidays On The Bea

Clean and sober summer promoted to young in popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA’S Health Department, that covers popular expat areas like Villamartin and Orihuela Costa, has launched a campaign targeted at the young to cut out alcohol

3 Aug, 2021 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Proof of full vaccination mandatory for nightclub entry in Spain’s Andalucia

PROOF of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for entry into nightclubs in Andalucia as of this Thursday, August 5. Only people who present

3 Aug, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

Single-day COVID-19 case record broken in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Weekend COVID-19 case rises are getting lower in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

6,645 new coronavirus cases were accumulated over the weekend in the Valencian Community. The total, obtained by combining regional health ministry figures for Saturday and

2 Aug, 2021 @ 19:07

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Costa Blanca Based Opticians In Spain Get Robbed For The Fourth Time This Year By The Same Crooks

Costa Blanca-based opticians in Spain get robbed for the fourth time this year by the same gang

CROOKS have robbed a store owned by the Alicante-based chain, Optima Optica, for the fourth time in six months. They took at least a hundred

2 Aug, 2021 @ 18:20

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mar Menor

90% Of Newly Admitted Intensive Care Patients Are Not Fully Vaccinated In Costa Blanca And Valencia Areas Of Spain

90% of new intensive care patients are not fully vaccinated in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NINE of ten people admitted to intensive care units in Valencian Community hospitals between July 19 and 25 were not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The

2 Aug, 2021 @ 17:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

GDP grew 2.8% in the second quarter in Spain

THE Spanish economy is making its way towards a healthy recovery after a troublesome 18 months. Spain’s gross domestic product grew by 2.8% in the

2 Aug, 2021 @ 17:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca helps detect cancerous ‘rodent ulcer’ on own sister’s face

GUARDAMAR optician, Lisa James, was happy to help when she was approached by her sister who was suffering redness in one eye. However, she discovered

2 Aug, 2021 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Woman Kidnapped In Ransom Demand As Costa Blanca Drugs Deal Turns Sour In Spain

Woman kidnapped as Costa Blanca drugs deal turns sour in Spain

A woman was kidnapped as an Elche drugs deal turned sour. Her boyfriend was selling marijuana to a group in the city and they took

2 Aug, 2021 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Clothes bank tragedy in Spain’s Malaga

A YOUNG man has died after getting trapped in a charity clothes bank in Malaga. The 22-year-old of Moroccan origin is thought to have suffocated

2 Aug, 2021 @ 15:00

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Young Man With Tablet Computer During Tropical Beach Vacation

Spain’s strong economic growth helps Eurozone out of Covid-related double-dip recession

SPAIN’S own economic growth after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic has helped the eurozone out of a recession. The EU group of 19 countries

2 Aug, 2021 @ 14:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

KIDNAP HELL: Waiter tortured, subjected to mock executions and had M carved in his face in Marbella

A WAITER at illegal parties in Marbella has been kidnapped, tortured, subjected to mock executions then had M carved in his face with a razor

2 Aug, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead

Serial Hugging Robbers Are Caught Trying To Find More Victims On The Costa Blanca In Spain

Hugging robbers go to the Costa Blanca to target elderly victims after committing multiple crimes across Spain

TWO women who stole watches and jewellery after hugging elderly victims across Spain have been arrested trying their luck on the Costa Blanca. The female

2 Aug, 2021 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Don Carlos Marbella Credit Selenta Group

Luxury Spanish hotel group sold for over €400 million

A CANADIAN company has acquired the 5-star Solenta Hotel chain in the largest investment deal in the country so far this year. The opulent 4-strong

2 Aug, 2021 @ 12:45

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COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccine shots will be offered at the same time in some parts of Spain

New COVID-19 vaccine test injections on volunteers in Spain are delayed due to safety concerns

AUTHORITIES have stopped clinical trials for a Spanish-developed COVID-19 vaccine after media reports that a monkey developed a lung lesion during testing. Over hundred volunteers

2 Aug, 2021 @ 12:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

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Andalucian president unveils plans for new €375 million hospital in Spain’s Malaga

Benidorm gets a beach drone in new move to prevent seaside drownings across four Costa Blanca resorts in Spain

IN PICS: Criminal gang busted smuggling Algerians into France via coastal provinces of Spain

Neighbour helped load body into car after hearing ‘cock and bull’ story in Malaga

FOUNTAIN MANIA: A historic fountain in Spain’s Malaga used as impromptu bathtub

Pioneering sea nursery is reviving damaged rare coral off the coast of Spain’s Andalucia

Become a party-crasher in Ibiza as part of an official police team

Beachgoer in Spain’s Mallorca is arrested for knocking out teeth of a man who picked up his back pack

Andalucia reports highest Covid-19 death count in a day since May

THE LUXURY MARKET IN MARBELLA IS HERE TO STAY

Spain discontinues use of AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of thrombosis

UK scraps ‘amber’ travel watchlist idea that may have included Spain and Italy

Clean and sober summer promoted to young in popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Proof of full vaccination mandatory for nightclub entry in Spain’s Andalucia

Weekend COVID-19 case rises are getting lower in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Costa Blanca-based opticians in Spain get robbed for the fourth time this year by the same gang

90% of new intensive care patients are not fully vaccinated in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

GDP grew 2.8% in the second quarter in Spain

British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca helps detect cancerous ‘rodent ulcer’ on own sister’s face

Woman kidnapped as Costa Blanca drugs deal turns sour in Spain

Clothes bank tragedy in Spain’s Malaga

Spain’s strong economic growth helps Eurozone out of Covid-related double-dip recession

KIDNAP HELL: Waiter tortured, subjected to mock executions and had M carved in his face in Marbella

Hugging robbers go to the Costa Blanca to target elderly victims after committing multiple crimes across Spain

Luxury Spanish hotel group sold for over €400 million

New COVID-19 vaccine test injections on volunteers in Spain are delayed due to safety concerns

Algeciras rampage killer is cleared of terrorism charges after court rules he suffered ‘psychotic break’

BREAKING: One dead and dozens injured after bus carrying British tourists crashes into ravine in Canary Islands

Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages