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Death toll reaches seven as body of Dutchman found near Dolores following deadly Costa Blanca floods

GUARDIA Civil have recovered the body of the seventh flood victim following catastrophic weather that hit the Costa Blanca last week. The deceased has been

17 Sep, 2019 @ 14:39

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·National News

‘Warming Mediterranean Sea’ was behind record-breaking rain, claims Alicante professor

A LEADING climatologist from the University of Alicante has blamed a ‘warmer Mediterranean Sea’ for the killer floods that devastated the Costa Blanca last week.

17 Sep, 2019 @ 13:17

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·National News

Spain beat Argentina 95-75 in Basketball World Cup final in Beijing to claim first title for 13 years

It comes after a talented Spain side hosted the competition in 2014, but failed to lift the title, dramatically crashing out against France

16 Sep, 2019 @ 09:37

Lead·National News·Sport

Pedro Sanchez’s PSOE would increase majority if general election held tomorrow, new poll shows

THE PSOE would win a majority of seats if a general election was held tomorrow, a poll has found. The party of caretaker prime minister

13 Sep, 2019 @ 14:09

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain edge Australia 95-88 to reach second-ever Basketball World Cup final after TWO periods of overtime

Spain will now bid to win their second-ever title, taking on the winner of the Argentina-France semifinal, which is to be played later today

13 Sep, 2019 @ 13:16

Lead·National News·Sport

Spain on track for fourth election in four years as talks to form government break down

SPAIN could have to go to the polls yet again after talks between the PSOE and Podemos broke down last night. If caretaker prime minister

11 Sep, 2019 @ 12:51

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

WATCH: Tornadoes, huge hail stones and gushing rapids as gota fria goes biblical on Spain’s Mallorca and Balearics and government issues CODE RED

School has been cancelled in 19 municipalities until further notice

11 Sep, 2019 @ 02:10

Environment·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Initiative launched to replace zebra crossings in Spain with cow spots

A NEW movement is hoping to raise awareness of the importance of the industries which keeps the rural parts of Spain alive. Paso de Vaca

10 Sep, 2019 @ 13:06

Lead·National News

Venezuela regime flouting US sanctions thanks to Bank of Spain

VENEZUELA’S President Nicolas Maduro is flouting US sanctions thanks to the Bank of Spain. According to Bloomberg, the failing state’s central bank is increasingly relying

10 Sep, 2019 @ 12:18

Lead·National News·Politics

Millenial in Spain tries to sue parents into paying for his upkeep SIX YEARS after moving out – the courts were not having it

A SPANISH man has lost a civil case against his parents in which he tried to force them to pay him financial support some six

9 Sep, 2019 @ 13:29

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

90,000 companies in Spain receive letters warning of effects of no-deal Brexit

The letters list the new customs, tax and health-related requirements that businesses will have to meet to engage in cross-border trade

9 Sep, 2019 @ 12:46

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins US Open in five-set thriller to claim 19th slam title, one away from rival Roger Federer

The match that lasted four hours and 50 minutes - just four minutes shorter than the longest ever US Open final

9 Sep, 2019 @ 08:02

Lead·National News·Sport

BUBBLE TROUBLE: Coca-Cola banned from selling Schweppes tonic in Spain after court ruling

The brand quickly became a market leader, with a 54.8% share, and experienced a strong increase in sales as the popularity of gin and tonic

8 Sep, 2019 @ 11:11

Crime & Law·Food & Drink·Lead·National News

‘Europe’s best theme park’ just opened in Spain and it looks AMAZING

The amusement park has also been voted the Best Theme Park in Europe as well as fifth Best Theme Park in the World

8 Sep, 2019 @ 10:31

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Number of Spain’s ‘super rich’ millionaires surges by 74% in decade as poorest get poorer

The net wealth of Spain’s poorest 50% has decreased by 4% since 2008

5 Sep, 2019 @ 07:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain’s acting PM Pedro Sanchez to seek support to form government for third time

PEDRO Sanchez has revealed he will once again try to win the backing of Unidas Podemos in a bid to form a government and avoid

2 Sep, 2019 @ 07:00

Lead·National News·Politics

WATCH: Hail storms cause ‘doomsday’ floods in Madrid as cars swept away by huge rapids and vineyards destroyed

La tormenta se ve en el eco del radar que mostrado antes de este tweet … la fuerte tromba caída en el sureste de #Madrid

26 Aug, 2019 @ 21:17

Environment·Lead·National News

WATCH: Spanish comedian’s hilarious song on why Spain ‘hates the Brits’ goes viral

The tongue-in-cheek medley sees Lopez blast British tourists for mispronouncing paella and drinking too much Stella

26 Aug, 2019 @ 11:58

Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca·National News

West Nile virus threat level is raised to four in several areas of Malaga province - including the capital

Heavy mosquito fines to be levied for homeowners in Spain who don’t drain puddles or other bodies of water

So far dozens of people have been admitted to hospital after being bitten

22 Aug, 2019 @ 14:46

Environment·Lead·National News

Pretty Woman actor Richard Gere in talks with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez in bid to save 147 migrants on Spanish boat

Gere also revealed that he didn’t mince his words with the Spanish PM

16 Aug, 2019 @ 10:36

Celebrity·Lead·National News·Politics

TROUBLE BREWING: Spain’s beer producers warn of ‘big impact’ of no-deal Brexit on Spanish drinks sector

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a ‘do or die’ Brexit if no deal can be agreed with the EU before the October 31

15 Aug, 2019 @ 12:58

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Politics

WATCH: British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley praises expats in farewell speech but warns ‘GET REGISTERED’ before Brexit

After taking up his post in 2013, Manley is set to be replaced by Hugh Elliott on Monday August 19

8 Aug, 2019 @ 12:21

Lead·National News·Politics

Mercadona shocks Spain by axing popular ice creams but new petition aims to bring them back

MERCADONA has shocked Spain by discontinuing some of its most popular ice creams, but a new petition aims to bring them back. The Mochi range

1 Aug, 2019 @ 11:15

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale AGAIN criticised for ‘not speaking Spanish’, despite living in Spain for six years

The explosive comments from Toshack, 70, come after the Madrid board blocked Bale’s move to Jiangsu Suning, as they were unwilling to release him on

30 Jul, 2019 @ 18:20

Lead·National News·Sport

British expats in Spain would have ‘strong case’ to sue UK government in case of no-deal Brexit, MP warns

“As a former UK government lawyer I can reasonably foresee an enormous unprecedented amount of litigation raised by British citizens"

23 Jul, 2019 @ 12:10

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

HE’S THE DADDY: Ex-lover of Spain’s Julio Iglesias speaks out after singer revealed as FATHER of her child

"Julio destroyed my dreams. I should’ve known what I was doing, but it's always the woman who has to pick up the pieces"

21 Jul, 2019 @ 11:51

Celebrity·Lead·National News

National News- Page 158

Death toll reaches seven as body of Dutchman found near Dolores following deadly Costa Blanca floods

‘Warming Mediterranean Sea’ was behind record-breaking rain, claims Alicante professor

Spain beat Argentina 95-75 in Basketball World Cup final in Beijing to claim first title for 13 years

Pedro Sanchez’s PSOE would increase majority if general election held tomorrow, new poll shows

Spain edge Australia 95-88 to reach second-ever Basketball World Cup final after TWO periods of overtime

Spain on track for fourth election in four years as talks to form government break down

WATCH: Tornadoes, huge hail stones and gushing rapids as gota fria goes biblical on Spain’s Mallorca and Balearics and government issues CODE RED

Initiative launched to replace zebra crossings in Spain with cow spots

Venezuela regime flouting US sanctions thanks to Bank of Spain

Millenial in Spain tries to sue parents into paying for his upkeep SIX YEARS after moving out – the courts were not having it

90,000 companies in Spain receive letters warning of effects of no-deal Brexit

Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins US Open in five-set thriller to claim 19th slam title, one away from rival Roger Federer

BUBBLE TROUBLE: Coca-Cola banned from selling Schweppes tonic in Spain after court ruling

‘Europe’s best theme park’ just opened in Spain and it looks AMAZING

Number of Spain’s ‘super rich’ millionaires surges by 74% in decade as poorest get poorer

Spain’s acting PM Pedro Sanchez to seek support to form government for third time

WATCH: Hail storms cause ‘doomsday’ floods in Madrid as cars swept away by huge rapids and vineyards destroyed

WATCH: Spanish comedian’s hilarious song on why Spain ‘hates the Brits’ goes viral

Heavy mosquito fines to be levied for homeowners in Spain who don’t drain puddles or other bodies of water

Pretty Woman actor Richard Gere in talks with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez in bid to save 147 migrants on Spanish boat

TROUBLE BREWING: Spain’s beer producers warn of ‘big impact’ of no-deal Brexit on Spanish drinks sector

WATCH: British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley praises expats in farewell speech but warns ‘GET REGISTERED’ before Brexit

Mercadona shocks Spain by axing popular ice creams but new petition aims to bring them back

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale AGAIN criticised for ‘not speaking Spanish’, despite living in Spain for six years

British expats in Spain would have ‘strong case’ to sue UK government in case of no-deal Brexit, MP warns

HE’S THE DADDY: Ex-lover of Spain’s Julio Iglesias speaks out after singer revealed as FATHER of her child

Thunderstorms to roll in across Spain over May bank holiday weekend – these are the affected areas

Elon Musk’s Starlink service lands in Gibraltar – but what exactly is the satellite internet system?

Gibraltar reviews terrorism threat level after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour locals and people with ‘Spanish heritage’ for public health and education services

Why Spain celebrates May Day (and why Franco tried to quash it): The holiday that gave us the weekend – and helped save the Western world from communist revolution