To Read or Not to Read?
William Shakesbeer is Valencia’s newest English bookshop, with plans to stock craft beers in the near future. Run by Nic and Nick, the shop combines
Europe’s first drone delivery service to be launched in Spain’s capital Madrid
THE Villaverde district in Madrid is poised to become the first place in Europe to try out a home delivery service using drones. Madrid’s City
Spain’s Balearic Islands may enforce new restrictions after rebound in COVID-19 cases
With the COVID-19 incident rate jumping from 41.2 to 47 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in just one week, Balearic spokesman Iago Negueruela said the government
First case of ‘highly contagious’ Brazilian COVID variant is reported in Spain’s Murcia region
THE first recorded case of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 has been announced in the Murcia Region. Murcia’s Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreñó, said: “Tests
Spain orders slaughter of cattle after months stranded in terrible conditions on ship at sea
SPAIN has ordered the slaughter of 1,610 young bulls which have been stranded aboard a livestock ship since December. The agriculture ministry on Monday said
Podemos threatens to walk out of Sanchez government if rent controls are not included in new housing bill
UNIDAS Podemos has said the PSOE will have to find ‘new partners’ unless a cap on rental prices is included in the pending housing law.
Low expectations: Hopes for a return of tourism to Spain but at 50% of previous levels
SPAIN’s Tourism Minister is hoping for a return of tourism but has set her sights low at 50% of normal levels. Maria Reyes Maroto said:
COVID 19: Air bridge with Spain brought in 14% of virus, say UK experts
THE British government’s decision to open travel corridors last summer could have had a significant impact on the spread of the virus, according to a
Spain holiday homeowners slam ‘disastrous’ 90 day Brexit rule as March 31 approaches
AFTER spending almost every summer in Spain for fifty years Sue Baines and husband Dave Cronin couldn’t wait to buy their very own apartment on
Spain plans to increase age limit of AstraZeneca coronavirus jabs to 65 years
SPAIN is set to raise the age limit for people receiving the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine from 55 to 65 years of age. The Vaccine Report
Group posing as Red Cross workers robbing from elderly are arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A GANG of four thieves that stole from the elderly in their own homes has been arrested by Alicante Guardia Civil. The group, three women
WHAT’S THE BEEF?: Negotiations under way to launch artificial meat in Spain and Europe
The debate about the suitability of this product is raging throughout the world, with supporters and detractors practically equal in numbers.
BENVINGUTS A CHINA: Plans revealed for the creation of Spain’s first Chinatown district in Valencia
There are currently an estimated 20,000 residents of Chinese origin in Valencia city.
Astronomical night sky events to be seen this Spring from Spain
A SPRING season of skywatching is on the cards for astrophile night sky lovers. The two giant planets of the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn,
Spain’s Malaga will start the week with a noticeable rise in temperatures, above 20ºC
THE weather in Malaga to make a u-turn back to sunshine and a general rise in temperatures. Spring is arguably the most active weather season
Major coup as worldwide sporting event comes to popular city on Spain’s Costa Blanca in December
TORREVIEJA is to host Spain’s first International Women’s Handball competition, this December. Alicante Council is coordinating the event, which is expected to attract the best
IN PICS: This is spring on Spain’s Costa del Sol where hailstorm turned a beach white
A RARE hailstorm hit the beach resort of Benajarafe on Spain’s Costa del Sol early on Saturday morning on the first official day of spring.
VIDEO: Human trafficking gang that forced victims into prostitution is busted during dawn raids in south-east Spain and Romania
A CRIMINAL GANG that profited from human trafficking forced their victims into prostitution on the streets of Girona have been arrested. The suspects belonged to
Fuengirola’s Marenostrum Festival will return this summer with more than 50 concerts
This summer, Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle will once again host a new edition of the Marenostrum Festival. More than 30 artists, currently Spanish or Latino, are
Government under fire for €53 million bailout of obscure Spanish airline with links to Venezuela
PEDRO Sanchez has come under fire this week after news emerged that a €53 million SEPI bailout has been given to the obscure Plus Ultra
Thousands of British expats in Spain remain “exposed and unprotected” since Brexit
Thousands of British expats who were oblivious to rule changes in the new year have been left exposed and unprotected in the new age of
FALLAS SNOWED OFF?: Parts of Spain’s Valencia covered in white as region registers extremely unusual low temperatures for time of year
Check www.aemet.es for updated weather information throughout Spain.
PLUG AND FLY: Spanish airline applies for EU COVID funding to electrify fleet
VALENCIAN airline Air Nostrum is in line to receive €42 million of European Union COVID recovery funds to convert its fleet to electric. With car
Porn actor found guilty of murdering photographer in ritualistic ‘toad venom’ ceremony in Spain’s Valencia
A COURT in Valencia has found the veteran porn actor and film maker Nacho Vidal guilty of the murder of a professional photographer during a
JAILED: Drink driver gets three years for killing 20-year-old scooter user in Spain’s Valencia
The test gave a reading of 0.64 mg of alcohol, when the permitted maximum is 0.25.
Former American soldier arrested in Spain’s Andalucia over sexually abusing foster child in Florida
A retired American soldier has been arrested in El Puerto de Santa Maria in Cadiz Province on historic child sex abuse charges lodged in the