Toxic cloud warning as volcanic ash sweeps towards Spain’s Canary Islands
Meteorologists in Spain have warned that fallout from a volcanic eruption ln the Caribbean island of San Vicente last week is heading for the Canary
Animal testing lab in Spain closed amid allegations of “gratuitous cruelty and abuse”
MADRID authorities have suspended activities at a scientific research facility in Spain after activists exposed animal testing involving “gratuitous cruelty and abuse”. The regional government
COVID-19 in Spain: Minister of Health warns Andalucia is at ‘high risk’ as coronavirus numbers rise
CASES of coronavirus in Andalucia are continuing to soar with Junta de Andalucía’s Minister of Health, Jesús Aguirre warning that the region is at ‘high
Woman hands herself into police following hit-and-run in Spain’s Mallorca
The victim remains in serious condition in hospital after having their foot amputated
Life expectancy in Spain falls by 1.6 years as country suffers biggest drop in Europe
LIFE expectancy in Spain fell by a year and a half in the last 12 months, according to new data. EU statistical agency Eurostat found
VALENCIA RULES THE CHARTS: Zoo, a young band from Gandia, claim high spot on Spanish record sales list above international superstars
Zoo has achieved the feat in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, and at a time when record sales – especially CDs -
SHOT IN THE ARM as Moderna vaccine ingredients will be made in Spain’s Andalucia for export
A Spanish pharmaceutical firm will become only the second European company to make the ingredients for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine. Rovi will join Swiss firm Lonza
The Junta to propose voluntary vaccination with AstraZeneca for the under-60s
THE Junta is calling for voluntary vaccination with AstraZeneca for the under-60s. Following Spain’s vaccine strategy U-turn on AstraZeneca use last week, the Regional Health
ANALYSIS: Will UK’s new travel traffic light system allow holidays to Spain this summer?
British Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that travel abroad will be permitted from as early as May 17. ‘I’m not advising against booking summer
Thousands of dangerous jellyfish swarm beaches of Spain’s Costa Blanca
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH has seen thousands of jellyfish washed up on its shores this weekend. Most were the harmless Velella (or Sea Raft) but hundreds
Spain’s Malaga Airport goes green with four vertical gardens
MALAGA airport to boast living walls with more than 10,000 live plants. The world’s number one airport operator AENA (Spain’s Airports and Air Navigation) has
Think before you post: Why Iron Mike Tyson has a point when it come to social media
I DON’T advocate violence in any form but Mike Tyson has a point when he said ‘social media made you all way too comfortable with
A Helping Hand: a UK career, based in Spain
THE pandemic and the resulting recession has meant that getting work for expats in Spain is nowhere near as straight-forward as it used to be.
El Oceano…paradise is closer than you think!
THE fabulous El Oceano is delighted to announce that it is now open for the 2021 season! After a challenging year to say the least
Check out the most expensive property for sale on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A colonial-style mansion in the Javea area is the most expensive property for sale on the Costa Blanca. €12.5 million will secure the buyer a
2,000 octogenarians vaccinated at one site on Friday and 200,000 more jabs promised next week in Spain’s Valencia Region
MORE THAN 2,000 octogenarian citizens of Torrevieja were vaccinated against Covid-19 on Friday, with regional authorities promising 213,000 more jabs through Valencia this coming week.
The pension freedoms trap. Is your UK pension affected?
On 6 April 2015 the retirement landscape for Brits all over the world changed dramatically. Pension freedoms were introduced, and people were given the choice
OPINION: Clear rules and guidance is needed for Brits trying to travel to Spain
THERE was a depressing inevitability about the latest round of bad news relating to Brexit and the ongoing travel restrictions between Spain and the UK.
Valley of the Fallen: How archaelogists are planning a massive dig at Franco’s legacy
A NEW look at the lives of the prisoners who built the Valley of Fallen aims to give it a more acceptable spin, writes Heather
Animal welfare groups call for nationwide ban on all animals in circuses in Spain
THE Parliamentary Association for the defence of animal rights (APPDA) has called on the Government to pass a state law banning circuses with animals throughout
Historic tower and house on Spain’s Costa Blanca can be yours for over €1.3 million
A slice of history is on the market for over €1.3 million in the Alicante area with the sale of Torre de las Aguilas in
New heart and a new baby: Spaniard gets life-saving transplant call as wife gives birth
ANTONIO Salvador had been waiting years to be told by doctors that a match had been found and he could undergo a desperately needed heart
GOING GREEN as Spain’s politicians give thumbs up to radical climate bill
SPAIN’S new climate bill should become law next month once it is ratified by the country’s Senate. Congress in Madrid yesterday(April 8) backed the measure
“Dear Aunt Lilibet”: Spain’s King Felipe writes heartfelt note to Queen on death of Prince Philip
SPAIN’S King Felipe VI has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to his fellow monarch and relative, Queen Elizabeth on the passing of her husband
Coronavirus impact on Spain’s economy is worse than we feared
SPAIN’S government has slashed its forecast for economic recovery during 2021 blaming a COVID-induced contraction in the first quarter and delays to the arrival of
ERTE: Spain extends furlough scheme beyond May 31
THE Spanish government has extended its ERTE furlough scheme yet again to provide help for businesses struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labour Minister Yolanda