British woman plunges to death in horror Benidorm hotel fall
A BRITISH woman tragically fell to her death hours into her holiday in Benidorm. Marie Riley, 37, died just seven hours after arriving at the
Indian Spice and Lemon Grass: Exotic fine dining in Benahavis in the hills above Spain’s Costa del Sol
The picturesque Andalucian mountain village of Benahavis, with its charming winding streets and Moorish past, has long been known as ‘La sarten’ (frying-pan). It is
OwnersLink: The unique property listing agent on the Costa del Sol, linking vendors and buyers globally
OwnersLink is a unique and independently-run property listing and service company which has been successfully enabling and supporting owners to sell their properties on the
Cybercriminals in Spain’s Barcelona steal €1.6 million of broadcasting cash from Italian football club Florentina
THE Policia Nacional have arrested 11 people in the Barcelona area over a €1.6 million fraud against Italian Serie A football club, Florentina. They sent
Nine questions for Secrets of the Pomegranate author Barbara Lamplugh, one of Granada’s most exciting writers
BARBARA Lamplugh was approaching her 50s and years deep into the world of journalism and travel writing when she decided to move to Granada with
Bogus Microsoft-certified computer experts in Spain’s Alicante hijack woman’s computer to steal €9,000
AN Alicante Province scammer swindled a Galicia woman out of €9,000 after pretending to be a Microsoft-certified technician. He took control of the woman’s computer,
EXPLAINED:How Russia’s war with Ukraine is affecting consumers in Spain
WITH the war between Russia and Ukraine approaching its third week, consumer prices in Spain have already risen because of sanctions imposed. In particular, the
Fake €100 notes used on movie sets appear as payments for fast food deliveries in Spain’s Alicante area
A scam involving fake €100 notes to pay for fast food purchases in Alicante Province has been busted by the Guardia Civil. A 34-year-old Cuban
A taste of tradition: Dutch butcher offers top cuts in Benahavis on Spain’s Costa del Sol
GUILLERMO’S Dutch Butcher builds on generations of know-how to offer the best, hand-selected cuts of meat and delicious home-made dishes HAILING from a traditional Dutch
Spain postpones decision on ending compulsory indoor mask wearing as Covid-19 infections tumble
NO decision was made on Thursday over when indoor mask-wearing rules will be relaxed in Spain. Last weekend, Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, speculated that mandatory
Historic vote in Spain’s parliament approves investigation of sex abuses committed by Roman Catholic church
SPAIN’S first commission to investigate sex abuses committed by members of the Roman Catholic church was overwhelmingly backed by Congress on Thursday. The motion to
IN PICS: Property with barracks, watch tower and vast underground bunker for sale in Spain’s Mallorca
WITH horrific images of war being broadcast from Ukraine it is easy to imagine someone might be tempted to seek out a property with extra
Repsol and Telefonica join forces to sell and install solar energy panels in Spain
TWO of Spain’s best-known and biggest companies are to set up a solar panel venture for homes and businesses. Oil giant Repsol and telecoms provider
Man held after knifepoint robbery of pharmacy in Spain’s Sevilla
A MAN has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a pharmacy in Sevilla. Police said a man entered the pharmacy on Calle Carretero in
Cops launch murder investigation after pensioner dies in Spain’s Sevilla
A MURDER probe has been launched after a pensioner died after suffering severe injuries in a Sevilla street. The 81 year-old man was found with
Police arrest veteran bank robber, 67, in Spain’s Malaga
A PENSIONER in Spain is accused of coordinating a string of bank robberies across Malaga. The 67-year-old man, who the authorities said is wanted for
Supermarkets in Spain ration sunflower oil amid fears that supply threatened with Russian invasion of Ukraine
SPANISH supermarkets have taken steps to ration the sale of sunflower oil amid stockpiling by customers fearing a shortage as a result of Russia’s invasion
Ukraine protest: Mayor of Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol returns medal awarded to him by Putin
THE mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has already returned the controversial Pushkin medal that Vladimir Putin awarded him in 2018. Since Russia invaded
Woman swindled out of €20,000 in online romance scam by bogus doctor in Spain’s Murcia region
A conman swindled €20,000 out of a woman looking for love as he pretended to be a ‘prestigious’ South American doctor. The 34-year-old Nigerian trickster
AHOY THERE: Galleon opens its decks to visitors in Spain’s Valencia
A Spanish galleon has docked in Valencia port and will open its decks to the public between March 9 and March 20. The Galleon Andalucia
Boys arrested in Spain’s Valencia after forcing girl to drink urine and posting social media video of degrading treatment
TWO boys aged 15 and 16 have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Valencia over the degrading treatment of a 14-year-old girl. A video
Farmers rejoice over big rainfall to boost vineyards and fruit growing on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FARMERS in Alicante Province have welcomed the recent big downpours that they claim have saved vineyards. The winter drought threatened crops but the heavy rain
Spain to ban influencers from advertising junk-food to kids
THE Spanish government has announced plans to ban influencers from advertising junk food to children. The plans outlined would see anyone in a position of
OPINION: How Ukraine resistance in face of Russian invasion recalls famous Spanish Civil War cry of ‘No pasaran!’
WATCHING Sky News chief correspondent Stuart Ramsey shot at and wounded along with one of his team, while clearly working for the press in Ukraine,
Exclusive interview: Local hero sets off to deliver critical medical supplies to Ukraine and bring back seven refugees to Spain
A LOCAL greengrocer from Sevilla is set on driving 7,000 kilometres to help Ukrainians. Jesus Perez de Tena, from Sevilla, has set off early this
Oil giant Repsol is constructing Spain’s first advanced biofuel plant in Murcia region
CONSTRUCTION of Spain’s first advanced biofuel plant has started in the Cartagena area of Murcia. The €200 million project is being undertaken by Repsol at
