Are you ready for the ‘Big TV Switch Off’ in Spain?
Internet TV specialist Michael Coard explains why and when you will be losing your British TV this year
Spanish property prices to fall by a further 50%
Experts warn of further slump as values show no sign of improvement
Researchers say drinking wine everyday IS good for you
Drinking wine at dinner gives a ‘more positive’ outlook on life
Historic June heatwave forces mass cancellations of beach bonfires on usually raucous San Juan celebrations over forest fire fears
SPAIN’s annual San Juan celebrations may have been extinguished before the night even begins, after concerns of mass fires cause termination in certain areas. While
Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines
AS Spain celebrated a record 96.8 million foreign tourists last year, one corner of the country remained largely untouched by the boom. Tucked between the
EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations as traditional beach bonfires are banned in some areas
SPAIN’S San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Fire and water,
Former Spanish transport minister and Pedro Sanchez ally jailed for 24 years over Covid face mask corruption scandal
A FORMER Spanish transport minister and key ally of embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison over
A Roman wreck and a British steamship among discoveries from fascinating study of Spain’s Cadiz coastline – which may also have solved a nautical mystery
Aereal shot of British steamship Gladiator (Credit: IAPH)
Red weather alert in Andalucia: ‘Extraordinary danger’ warning issued ahead of scorching 44C highs
RESIDENTS living in southern Spain have been urged to take great care this week after a red ‘danger to life’ warning was issued for extreme
Terror fugitive wanted by Belgium caught during routine police check near Estepona beach club
A ROUTINE police check near an Estepona beach club has led to the arrest of a man wanted internationally by Belgium for terrorism. Officers from
The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister met the Spanish press last week in the iconic Rock Hotel for a personal briefing on what to expect once the border
Spain is heading towards a narco state and gangland drug wars will soon impact ordinary public, warns security expert
A BARCELONA sociologist has cautioned that Spain is expected to become a haven for drug trafficking and violence. An interview between El Mundo and Xavier
The ‘Barca-loner’ effect: Spain’s new digital nomad visa is seeing strong uptake as thousands of Brits and Americans take advantage to flock to the country
BRITISH and American digital nomads are flocking to Spain, new data has shown, in what industry experts have dubbed the ‘Barca-loner effect.’ Spain issued more
Spanish press round-up: With talk of ‘open arms’ and a ‘lost decade’, what has Spain’s media been saying about Brexit on its tenth anniversary?
MUSIC rang out across the European Parliament’s wood-panelled hall as ministers held each other’s hands, swaying to the gentle lull of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. The
What does the law say on hanging a flag on your balcony during the World Cup in Spain – and how to avoid a €3,000 fine?
SPANISH property laws have outlined potential penalties for displaying national flags improperly or holding consistently loud parties during the World Cup. The World Cup is
Spain’s holiday horror as half a dozen children die in drownings in less than two weeks
A DEADLY start to Spain’s summer has claimed six young lives at swimming pools and beaches stretching from the Canary Islands to Mallorca in less
Andalucia swelters as Saharan heatwave drives highs of 42C and midnight temperatures past 30C
ANDALUCIA is sweltering under a Saharan heatwave, with daytime highs set to reach 42C and nighttime offering little relief, with temperatures lingering above 30C into
Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’
AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges.
British tourist steals Uber and crashes it outside Marbella hospital
A 20-YEAR OLD British man has been arrested in Marbella after stealing an Uber car. He crashed it almost immediately outside the Costa del Sol
‘Neglectful’ Ukrainian mother given deportation order for failing to take daughter to school in Fuengirola – but will she be sent to a war zone?
A UKRAINIAN mother living in Fuengirola has been branded ‘neglectful’ by Spanish authorities and ordered to be deported after her daughter repeatedly missed school in
Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura
A SWATHE of Spanish coastline has been placed under ‘extreme’ wildfire risk after a blaze forced evacuations in the region over the weekend. Spain’s weather
Wife of Pedro Sanchez ordered to surrender passport and banned from leaving Spain ahead of corruption trial
THE wife of embattled Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been banned from leaving the country and ordered to surrender her passport as preparations begin
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Antoni Gaudi is born, Cordoba is captured – and the curious reason why Spaniards call Brits ‘guiris’
Welcome to the second edition of our latest series, ‘This Week in Spanish History, written by Michael Coy 25 JUNE, 1852 – ANTONI GAUDI BORN
Vicious thief caught at Madrid airport attempting to flee with stolen Rolex on his wrist after brutally beating Swiss tourists at Almeria rural house
A VIOLENT robbery suspect has been arrested at Madrid airport while allegedly trying to flee Spain wearing a luxury Rolex watch stolen from a Swiss
Last laugh? Spain’s newspaper cartoons face an uncertain future in the digital age
WE are all reading (sadly for us!) fewer and fewer newspapers as the months go by. Television was the first real blow to hit paper
‘The worst place I’ve ever been’: Jeremy Clarkson’s savage verdict on Spanish city sparks backlash – but do YOU agree?
FOR many visitors it is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, renowned for its medieval old town, the world’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse and jaw-dropping
Spain on red alert: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued for first heatwave of summer as intense African heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 42C
A RARE red weather warning has been issued for northern Spain as western Europe braces for its first major heatwave of the summer. State meteorological
Why expats on the Costa del Sol are turning to walking football to beat knee pain and stay in the game
By Dr. Fabian Poletti AS the FIFA World Cup dominates headlines around the world, many football fans are feeling inspired to get active again. For
Buying or selling your home on Spain’s coast? This is what you need to know
THOUSANDS of British homeowners have purchased property on the Spanish coast over the past two decades, but changing lifestyles, Brexit, and evolving market conditions mean