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Health and care workers who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 are called ‘irresponsible’ by top politician in Spain’s Murcia region

MURCIA president Fernando Lopez Miras has branded health and care workers as ‘irresponsible’ if they’ve not had a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to Telecinco, Lopez Miras

17 Nov, 2021 @ 18:30

Health·Lead·Murcia

Christmas lights in Spain 2021: The best displays and when they are switched on

CHRISTMAS is right around the corner – or, if the rate at which festive light displays are popping up across Spain is anything to go

17 Nov, 2021 @ 16:15

Entertainment·Lead·National News·Other News

Number of smokers in the world falls by 20millon but success is still ‘fragile’

THE number of people smoking across the world has fallen by 20million, researchers have said. A report published by the World Health Organisation on Tuesday

17 Nov, 2021 @ 15:01

Health·National News·Other News

Unvaccinated patients are two-thirds of intensive care COVID-19 cases in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Unvaccinated patients make up two-thirds of intensive care COVID-19 cases in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

TWO out of three recent ICU hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the Valencian Community have involved unvaccinated patients. Official health figures for the period between

17 Nov, 2021 @ 13:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

COVID-19 incidence rate on the rise in five of the six health districts in Spain’s Malaga

FIVE of the six health districts in Malaga province have recorded an increase in their infection rate. The rise is particularly marked in the Serrania

17 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

Trafficked Woman Forced Into Prostitution By Voodoo Rites And Huge Debt Is Rescued In Valencia Area Of Spain

Police in Valencia area of Spain rescue Nigerian woman forced into prostitution by voodoo rites

TWO people have been arrested in Valencia Province for human trafficking after Nigerian women were tricked by voodoo rites into becoming sex slaves. A victim

16 Nov, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Antonio Banderas Presenta Su Nuevo Espectaculo Musical "company" En Malaga

Antonio Banderas back on stage with musical premiering in his hometown of Malaga in Spain

Antonio Banderas is back on stage and has transformed Malaga’s Soho Theatre into 1970s New York for his latest production, the musical ‘Company’. Banderas stars

16 Nov, 2021 @ 17:15

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Angry Driver Runs Over Police Officer's Foot After Getting Parking Ticket In Spain's Murcia Region

Angry driver, 62, runs over police officer who gave him a parking ticket in Spain’s Murcia region

AN irate motorist drove over a Murcia policeman’s foot after being fined for parking in a no-waiting zone. The driver, 62, parked up his car

16 Nov, 2021 @ 16:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Dutch national arrested in Benidorm for attempted murder of fellow countryman during drunken bar brawl on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A Dutch man who fled Spain after a bar stabbing has been arrested months later on an attempted murder charge by the Guardia Civil in

16 Nov, 2021 @ 16:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Half-price meal offer starts in Alicante City restaurants in Spain thanks to new dining voucher scheme

Half-price meal discounts in Alicante City restaurants in Spain thanks to new dining voucher scheme

DINERS in Alicante restaurants could save up to €250 each on going out for a meal, thanks to the city’s new ‘Gastronomic Bonus’ voucher scheme.

16 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead

Spanish vaccine against Covid enters second phase of clinical trials

A VACCINE developed in Spain against Covid has entered the second phase of clinical trials involving 1,000 volunteers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday,

15 Nov, 2021 @ 19:00

Health·Lead·National News

Nine arrests in Gibraltar after warfare breaks out between rival gangs

A STREET brawl that broke out on Saturday evening between rival gangs has led to the arrest of nine people, including a minor, and caused

15 Nov, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Family Feud Over Non Refunded Deposit Sees Rental Home Destroyed In Alicante Area Arson Attack In Spain

Family feud over unreturned money sees Costa Blanca rental home destroyed in arson attack in Spain

A family row over a refund of a rent deposit led to a Granja de Rocamora house being set ablaze and destroyed. Two men, 25

15 Nov, 2021 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Gay couple threatened by teenage mob in Valencia that will host the 2026 Gay Games in Spain

Gay couple threatened by teenage mob in Valencia days after city wins bid to host 2026 Gay Games in Spain

TWO teenagers have been arrested on hate crime charges after threatening two gay men in Valencia City. The abuse happened on Sunday evening, just three

15 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

COVID-19 passports extended across hospitality and entertainment sectors in Costa Blanca area of Spain

No plans for new COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas as infections rise in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NEW COVID-19 health restrictions in the Valencian Community have been ruled out by regional president, Ximo Puig, at least for the time being. Speaking this

15 Nov, 2021 @ 14:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Benidorm Seize Fake Clothes From Cheap Bazaar Shops In Costa Blanca Resort In Spain

Benidorm police seize hundreds of fake clothes from cheap bazaar shops in Costa Blanca resort in Spain

POLICE have seized over 2,000 fake branded items, mainly clothing, from five Benidorm bazaar-style shops. The Policia Nacional have arrested the five store owners, all

15 Nov, 2021 @ 11:48

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Temperatures forecast to drop in Andalucia from Monday

SPAIN’S state weather agency, AEMET, has forecast a drop in temperature of a few degrees for the region of Andalucia starting Monday, November 15. AEMET

15 Nov, 2021 @ 10:38

Lead·Weather

Scientists in Spain’s Malaga create bioplastics made from tomato skins that decompose in seawater within a month

MALAGA scientists have created an alternative to petroleum-derived plastics using the remains of tomato skins. Bioplastics produced from the remains of tomato skins, which decompose

15 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Andalucia Health Minister hints at restrictions to control rise in infections

THE steady rise in infections in Spain’s Andalucia is promoting a special meeting of the regional committee of experts. Andalucian Health Minister Jesus Aguirre said

14 Nov, 2021 @ 21:12

Health·Lead

Spain’s education sector dips a toe into the 21st century, but will it take the plunge?

STUDENTS of UK expats or Spanish-expat hybrids have long been faced with a significant challenge when taking the leap from the Spanish Baccalaureate to the

14 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Education·Lead

Winter snow covers large parts of Spain

SNOW has fallen across large parts of Spain as ski resorts prepare to open their facilities at the end of November. On Wednesday, November 10, temperatures

14 Nov, 2021 @ 12:31

Lead·National News·Weather

SPAIN has scrapped post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours in what some industry leaders are calling a "big victory".

BREAKING: Queen will not appear at Remembrance Sunday Service

THE Queen will NOT be making an appearance at this Sunday’s Remembrance service, announced Buckingham Palace. The Queen will not be attending the Remembrance Sunday

14 Nov, 2021 @ 10:52

Lead·Other News

Almeria couple part of international criminal gang arrested over €326,000 internet scam

THE National Police have arrested a couple from Almeria who were allegedly involved in a €326,000 internet scam that was operated by an international criminal

14 Nov, 2021 @ 10:39

Almeria·Crime & Law·Other News

Cyber attack halts beer production at Barcelona’s Damm brewery

BEER production at Barcelona’s Damm brewery was brought to a standstill earlier this week after cyber hackers penetrated the companies network. Damm is Spain’s second-biggest

13 Nov, 2021 @ 17:56

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·National News