Andalucia seeking out young blood donors aged 18 to 30 to combat impending crisis in future blood reserves
ANDALUCIA is facing a potential crisis in its blood reserves as more than half of its current donors are set to reach the age of
Province popular with British retirees on Spain’s Costa Blanca has the fewest nursing homes in mainland Spain
ALICANTE PROVINCE has the lowest number of nursing home places in mainland Spain according to the Network Ageing Laboratory from the Higher Centre for Scientific
Brits are providing a big boost to Spain’s property market: THESE are their most sought after areas
FOREIGN home property buyers accounted for 21% of Spanish sales in the first half of 2023, according to the College of Registrars. Although the foreign
Supermarkets in Spain are locking up OLIVE OIL amid a surge prices and shoplifting
OLIVE oil is nicknamed ‘liquid gold’ in Spain- perhaps a very apt description these days with prices tripling in the last two years as supermarkets
Don’t spend too much on energy in Spain!
ARE you spending too much on gas in the winter for heating and hot water?You may have heard of Air Source Heat pumps (ASHP) or
People living with disabilities and families can now see what help is available at new Gibraltar fair
A DISABILITY fair in December will show the public ‘the services available locally from the HM Government of Gibraltar and non-governmental organisations’, the government said.
This fruit grown in Spain has THREE times more vitamin C than an orange and a range of health benefits
IN A COUNTRY like Spain, fruit is easily available as part of the so-called Mediterranean Diet with oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons that are full
British expat, 62, is arrested in Spain for ‘selling IPTV subscriptions which illegally streamed UK channels and sporting events to bars, restaurants and residents for over a decade’
A BRITISH expat has been arrested for allegedly selling IPTV subscriptions which gave his customers illegal access to UK channels and sporting events. The 62-year-old
Belgian fugitive wanted in connection with brutal stabbing in homeland arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A BELGIAN fugitive wanted in his homeland for a brutal attack has been tracked down and arrested on the Costa del Sol. The 21-year-old had
Shakira reaches a deal with prosecutors in Spain on the first day of her €14.5million tax fraud trial
POP STAR Shakira has cut a deal with prosecutors at the start of day one of her tax fraud trial in Barcelona on Monday. The
Must read: The 10 books which shine a light on Spain’s different regions – including Andalucia, Mallorca, Catalunya and more
EVERYONE has heard of Don Quixote, but book lovers who expand their reading lists beyond the classics will be rewarded with an indepth look at
House sales in Spain plunged by 23% year-on-year in September: These are the most affected regions
PROPERTY SALES in Spain fell for the eighth consecutive month in September with a 23.7% drop compared to a year earlier. It’s the biggest reduction
WATCH: Youths are caught burning hedgehogs alive with a blowtorch on Spain’s Costa del Sol – before claiming they had planned to eat them
THREE MEN aged between 20 and 28 have been reported by Malaga Policia Local for committing animal abuse after being caught burning live hedgehogs with a blowtorch. Police
Climate changes are afoot: But what’s behind Spain’s mega summers, lengthy springs, lingering autumns – and our vanishing winters?
AS we sunbathe on the beach in November, you do not need to be a meteorologist to realise that Spain’s winters are getting shorter. And
New minister sets up mental health events in Gibraltar to mark international men’s Day
INTERNATIONAL men’s day in Gibraltar will this year focus on improving male mental health and raising awareness on their main issues in this day and
ROYAL VISIT: Princess Anne and Theresa May charm Gibraltar with their personal and political experience
ANNE, Princess Royal and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May were in and around Gibraltar on Saturday for the international literary festival. Anne, brother of
DEATH RIDER: Footpath-riding motorcyclist drags dog to death from head injuries to owners’ horror
A JUVENILE who killed a dog while riding a motorbike along a footpath at speed in Gibraltar lost his driving licence at court recently. The
This town in Malaga province has seen the average property price surpass €2m for the first time – and is now more expensive than Marbella
THE average house price in BenahavÃs has skyrocketed to over two million euros, making it the most expensive city in the country. It outstrips even
Shakira, 46, wins Latin Grammy for her ‘diss track’ against ex-partner Gerard Pique before dedicating prize to their two children
COLUMBIAN singer Shakira put aside her battles in Spain’s courts over unpaid taxes to win big at the 2023 Latin Grammy awards held in Sevilla
Pret A Manger lands in Spain! Coffee shop chain loved in Britain to open 70 stores across the Iberian Peninsula
THE BRITISH sandwich and organic coffee retailer Pret A Manger is to open its first Spanish outlet at Barcelona Airport. Pret- founded more than 30
POP THE CORK!: According to a trio of global wine bibles and two specialists, these are Spain’s best 35 wines
SPAIN is gradually shedding its inferiority complex regarding wines, and it is high time. Alongside the country’s world-beating culinary skills, its winemaking acumen is now
Spain’s record-breaking mini summer set to continue into the weekend with scorcher of over 25C forecast – but beware of cold drop next week
SPAIN’S November heatwave, nicknamed the ‘mini summer’, has seen the highest temperatures for this time of year since at least the 1950s. Labelled the ‘veranillo’
What to do in Valencia this December
Summer’s long gone, but the crisp blue skies remain, even if it is with a restorative chill in the air. This time of year, you
Robbery gang from Moldova is arrested after ‘raiding 100-plus homes on Spain’s Costa Blanca’
A HOME robbery gang has been charged with committing 101 burglaries across the Valencian Community and Murcia. Nearly 100 items of jewellery and watches have
Limpieza y comodidad: cómo mantener el interior de tu coche en impecables condiciones
Mantener su automóvil limpio no es sólo una apariencia; un interior limpio hace que el viaje sea más relajante y agradable cada vez que sales
Man imprisoned for a year after taking £4,000 from four Gibraltar burglaries
A MAN who broke in and stole about £4,000 from three Gibraltar businesses during the last few months was sentenced to a year in prison.
