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BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain rises for second consecutive day, but stays below 100 for fourth day in a row

THE number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain has risen for the second consecutive day, but stays below 100 for the fourth day in a

20 May, 2020 @ 18:09

Health·Lead·National News

EU bans sale of menthol cigarettes from today, fines as high as €10,000 for shops selling them

THE sale of menthol cigarettes has been banned throughout Spain from today.

20 May, 2020 @ 17:27

Health·Lead

Controversy as Spain’s Balearic Islands grants €8.2 MILLION to entrepreneurs with offshore companies in Panama and Malta to purchase COVID-19 medical supplies from China

In the wake of the revelations, opposition parties have demanded an explanation from President Francina Armengol

20 May, 2020 @ 17:02

Business & Finance·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Rental car company on Spain’s Costa del Sol is using ozone generator to disinfect cars

A RENTAL car company on the Costa del Sol has started using an ozone generator to disinfect cars.

20 May, 2020 @ 15:53

Environment·Health·Lead

HUMMUS HEROES: Expat teams up with Spanish chef and Israeli businessman to feed over 200 healthcare workers throughout two-month coronavirus lockdown

The dream team delivered food to over 200 healthcare workers at Son Espases Hospital throughout the two-month lockdown

19 May, 2020 @ 15:50

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain remains under 100 for second consecutive day

THE number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain has remained under 100 for the second consecutive day.

18 May, 2020 @ 18:01

Health·Lead·National News

Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga increase, but new infections drop dramatically

THE number of deaths in Malaga province have risen, but the number of new infections has decreased dramatically.

16 May, 2020 @ 14:19

Health·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain drop to lowest number since March 18

BOTH the number of new coronavirus related deaths and number of infected patients in Spain has decreased in the last 24 hours.

16 May, 2020 @ 13:30

Health·Lead·National News

Coronavirus may never go away according to World Health Organisation

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the coronavirus may never go away.

14 May, 2020 @ 14:48

Health·Lead

Calls for aid to Red Cross Malaga increase by 256% in first four months of 2020, compared to entirety of 2019

RED Cross Malaga has responded to 256% more calls in the first four months of this year, compared to the entirety of 2019.

13 May, 2020 @ 18:16

Health·Lead·Malaga

Coronavirus mortality rate in Spain is at 4% according to Oxford University study

A NEW study has revealed that the mortality rate of coronavirus in Spain is at 4%.

13 May, 2020 @ 14:38

Barcelona·Health·Lead

BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

THE number of both coronavirus related deaths and new infections have increased by largely the same amount as they did yesterday.

13 May, 2020 @ 13:05

Health·Lead·National News

World Health Organisation issues warning to Spain’s smokers over coronavirus

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a statement urging smokers to quit the habit to help prevent a second wave of COVID-19. Released on

13 May, 2020 @ 11:16

Health·Lead

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

THE province of Malaga has registered no new coronavirus related deaths for the second consecutive day.

12 May, 2020 @ 18:27

Health·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

BOTH the number of coronavirus related deaths but also the number of new patients have risen slightly in the last 24 hours.

12 May, 2020 @ 13:55

Health·Lead·National News

Over 65s account for 87% of coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga

NEARLY nine in ten coronavirus related deaths in Malaga are in the over 65s age range.

11 May, 2020 @ 17:41

Health·Lead·Malaga

Nursing home residents in Spain’s Andalucia allowed to return, after temporarily relocating due to coronavirus outbreak

RESIDENTS have been allowed to return to their nursing home in the province of Cadiz, after temporarily having to relocate due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

11 May, 2020 @ 14:14

Cadiz·Health·Lead

Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists to free drink as thanks for work during COVID-19 crisis

The solidarity campaign serves to honour those who have kept the Balearic community healthy, safe and informed throughout the coronavirus crisis

11 May, 2020 @ 08:49

Entertainment·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Number of new coronavirus patients in Spain’s Malaga drops by 77% since yesterday

THE number of new patients infected with COVID-19 in the province of Malaga has dropped significantly.

9 May, 2020 @ 14:29

Health·Lead·Malaga

COVID-19: Leading Spanish children’s organisation reports spike in abuse and suicide calls during coronavirus crisis

LOCKDOWN’S devastating impact on the mental health and abuse of children has been laid bare, following a spike in emergency calls. From March 23 to

9 May, 2020 @ 10:00

Health·Lead·National News

Spanish athletes displayed coronavirus symptoms following the World Military Games in Wuhan in October 2019

SPANISH athletes returned from the World Military Games in Wuhan in October having displayed coronavirus symptoms.

8 May, 2020 @ 14:26

Health·Lead·Sport

REVEALED: 17 municipalities in Spain’s Mallorca have NO active cases of coronavirus while Palma leads the ranking for infections

Out of the island's 53 municipalities, 445 people are being treated for coronavirus in 36 municipalities, leaving 17 without any active cases

7 May, 2020 @ 15:24

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Have you put on a ‘corona stone’? Most people in Spain will be up to five kilos heavier after strict lockdown, predicts British expat expert

EVIDENCE is mounting that people have been losing the battle of the bulge during the coronavirus lockdown. Despite claims that those locked at home are

7 May, 2020 @ 09:00

Health·Lead·National News

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Malaga’s Clinico Hospital launches online initiative to help pregnant women and new parents during COVID-19 lockdown

The platform will be for all women and families who need guidance on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and breastfeeding as well as for women seeking

6 May, 2020 @ 11:05

Health·Lead·Malaga

Military Disinfection Team After Disinfecting A Care Home 9

Coronavirus pandemic will end in Spain by September 9 and 99% of COVID-19 cases will have been reported by May 22, global study finds

THE coronavirus pandemic will have left Spain by September 9, a new study has predicted. Taking into account ‘current trends’, the country will have registered

5 May, 2020 @ 19:00

Health·Lead·National News

NO new infections or deaths in last 24 hours for Spain’s Balearic Islands as region continues to win battle against COVID-19

The positive news serves as a clear signal that the region is winning the battle against the virus

4 May, 2020 @ 16:46

Health·Lead·Mallorca

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BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain rises for second consecutive day, but stays below 100 for fourth day in a row

EU bans sale of menthol cigarettes from today, fines as high as €10,000 for shops selling them

Controversy as Spain’s Balearic Islands grants €8.2 MILLION to entrepreneurs with offshore companies in Panama and Malta to purchase COVID-19 medical supplies from China

Rental car company on Spain’s Costa del Sol is using ozone generator to disinfect cars

HUMMUS HEROES: Expat teams up with Spanish chef and Israeli businessman to feed over 200 healthcare workers throughout two-month coronavirus lockdown

BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain remains under 100 for second consecutive day

Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga increase, but new infections drop dramatically

BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain drop to lowest number since March 18

Coronavirus may never go away according to World Health Organisation

Calls for aid to Red Cross Malaga increase by 256% in first four months of 2020, compared to entirety of 2019

Coronavirus mortality rate in Spain is at 4% according to Oxford University study

BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

World Health Organisation issues warning to Spain’s smokers over coronavirus

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

Over 65s account for 87% of coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga

Nursing home residents in Spain’s Andalucia allowed to return, after temporarily relocating due to coronavirus outbreak

Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists to free drink as thanks for work during COVID-19 crisis

Number of new coronavirus patients in Spain’s Malaga drops by 77% since yesterday

COVID-19: Leading Spanish children’s organisation reports spike in abuse and suicide calls during coronavirus crisis

Spanish athletes displayed coronavirus symptoms following the World Military Games in Wuhan in October 2019

REVEALED: 17 municipalities in Spain’s Mallorca have NO active cases of coronavirus while Palma leads the ranking for infections

Have you put on a ‘corona stone’? Most people in Spain will be up to five kilos heavier after strict lockdown, predicts British expat expert

Malaga’s Clinico Hospital launches online initiative to help pregnant women and new parents during COVID-19 lockdown

Coronavirus pandemic will end in Spain by September 9 and 99% of COVID-19 cases will have been reported by May 22, global study finds

NO new infections or deaths in last 24 hours for Spain’s Balearic Islands as region continues to win battle against COVID-19

Send your child to Spanish state schools or British international? Here’s everything parents need to know

Tenerife president insists island is ‘more prepared than ever’ for possible Mount Teide eruption after 6,000 earthquakes registered in just three weeks

Erasmus returns to the UK allowing students to study in Europe once again – but how does it work?

Hiker, 72, is bitten by snake and goes into anaphylactic shock – helicopter airlifts him to hospital in Spain

Feared Campo de Gibraltar hitman ‘El Pastilla’ is spectacularly cleared of murder on appeal after police botch identification