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Andalucia asks EU for post-Brexit fund to counter potential tourism losses and Gibraltar border woes

ANDALUCIA has called for the EU to create a fund for European regions especially affected by Brexit. Officials have raised fears of the impact on

10 Jan, 2018 @ 10:31

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

BIKING IN: Harry Bikers to show off Balearic cuisine in ‘Mediterranean Adventure’

THE Hairy Bikers are to share the culinary delights of the Balearic Islands in their new BBC2 series starting last Thursday. The celebrated pair, Dave

10 Jan, 2018 @ 10:00

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Mallorca

Delivery company adds service charge after card surcharges banned in EU

A TAKEAWAY delivery company has imposed a new service charge, following a ban on card transaction fees. On Monday Just Eat added a new 50p charge

10 Jan, 2018 @ 09:59

Business & Finance·Lead

Brother and sister found dead in southern Spain home had been rotting for at least a month

GUARDIA Civil are investigating the death of a brother and sister who were rotting alone in their home for four weeks. The siblings, who lived

9 Jan, 2018 @ 17:54

Health·Lead

Junta de Andalucia employees allowed 40 paid hours each ‘for buddhist meditation’

THE Junta has ruled that each of its employees is entitled to at least 37.5 hours of paid professional or personal development. The development includes

9 Jan, 2018 @ 17:25

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Real Madrid’s Luca Modric appears in court over defrauding the taxman

He is accused of defrauding the tax authorities of €870,728 in 2013 and 2014.

9 Jan, 2018 @ 17:13

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

Hundreds of extra staff called in to battle flu epidemic in southern Spain

ALMOST 500 extra staff have been call in to tackle this year’s flu epidemic in southern Spain. The last week of 2017 saw more than

9 Jan, 2018 @ 17:09

Health·Lead

Earthquake strikes southern Spain as residents feel ground shake

AN earthquake rocked southern Spain earlier this afternoon. According to Earthquake-report.com, a 3.3 magnitude quake hit the region of Murcia at 1.21pm. The epicentre is

9 Jan, 2018 @ 16:28

Environment·Lead

British mother-of-12 dubbed ‘Queen of Benefits’ avoids jail after paying for luxury holidays to Spain with stolen cash

A BRITISH mother-of-12 has avoided jail after using stolen cash to pay for luxury holidays to Spain. ‘Queen of Benefits’ Cheryl Prudham spent more than

9 Jan, 2018 @ 16:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal

AN argument over the origins of Manchego cheese is hindering the completion of a trade deal between the EU and Mexico. It comes as the

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:45

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Politics

French dairy company linked to Salmonella outbreak across Europe

The company distributed the product to 12 countries in the EU, have blamed an evaporation tower used for drying as the source of the contamination.

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:36

Business & Finance·Environment·Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Good news for Spain's economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years - here's what it means for your wallet

Spain raises economic growth forecast for 2018

SPAIN has announced that it will raise its economic growth forecast for 2018 to at least above 2.5% from the current prediction of 2.3%. “The

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:08

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

The Weeknd ‘will never work with H&M again’ after racism row

THE Weeknd has said he will refuse to work with clothing giant H&M again following controversy over one of its recent adverts. It comes after

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:03

Business & Finance·Lead

Inside Ronaldo’s multi-million mansion in Madrid

Keen to show off his luxury, the 32-year-old has treated fans to a glimpse of his €5 million mansion in the exclusive La Finca area

9 Jan, 2018 @ 11:16

Celebrity·Lead·Property·Sport

SAVED: British Airlines has bought out Air Berlin’s Niki

INTERNATIONAL Airlines Group (IAG) has bought out Austrian airline Niki, founded by ex-driver for Formula 1 Niki Lauda. IAG, including British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and

9 Jan, 2018 @ 10:45

Business & Finance·Mallorca·Travel News

British fugitive pensioner wanted for drug trafficking found hiding in Malaga campo

A BRITISH pensioner has been arrested in Malaga on following an international arrest warrant. The 75-year-old was found hiding in a country house in Alhaurin

9 Jan, 2018 @ 10:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spanish prisoner wakes up in morgue after THREE doctors declared him dead

A PRISONER has woken up in a Spanish morgue after being pronounced dead by at least three doctors. Gonzalo Montoya Jimenez, who was serving time

9 Jan, 2018 @ 09:57

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·National News

Tourism Warning: Expecting fallout from anti-tourism protests

BRITISH tour operators have warned that ‘tourismaphobia’ will deter holidaymakers from visiting Mallorca this year. The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reported a ‘turning

8 Jan, 2018 @ 16:50

La Cultura·Mallorca·Travel News

Crazy bargains as Spain’s Renfe releases thousands of seats with up to 70% off – but you’ll have to be quick!

RENFE has released thousands of seats with discounts of up to 70% for Janaury and February. The offer is valid for travel until February 26

8 Jan, 2018 @ 15:09

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·National News·Travel News

‘Fat’ Spanish soldiers told to lose weight or face being kicked out the force

Soldiers in Spain’s elite fighting force have been told to shed the weight amid concerns their bellies will tarnish the reputation of the Legion.

8 Jan, 2018 @ 14:22

Food & Drink·Health·La Cultura·Lead·National News

WATCH: ‘Snow’ falling on Costa del Sol beach

The amazing video shows snow falling and accumulating on the beach

8 Jan, 2018 @ 13:42

Environment·Lead

Spanish investment bank considering move to London post-Brexit

A SPANISH bank is considering moving to its headquarters from Madrid to London post-Brexit as it believes the UK capital will remain the centre of

8 Jan, 2018 @ 13:29

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Three days of mourning declared after Cadiz man stabbed to death

THREE days of mourning have been announced after a Cadiz man was stabbed to death yesterday. The unnamed 25-year-old succumbed to his wounds after being

8 Jan, 2018 @ 12:38

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Ciudadanos SURGE in polls by more than 50 seats, threatening Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular

A NEW nationwide poll has seen a surge in support for centre-right Ciudadanos. According to the Sociometrica poll for El Espanol this weekend, the orange

8 Jan, 2018 @ 12:22

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

New app hopes to revolutionise car food deliveries in test pilot in Barcelona

In a test pilot in Barcelona, cars owners use the ‘Droppit’ app, a joint effort between the two automakers, to order food through a virtual

8 Jan, 2018 @ 12:08

Business & Finance·Environment·Food & Drink·La Cultura

British Airways ramp up their Spain operations as new routes announced

BRITISH Airways are ramping up their Spain operations with new flights announced across the country. There will be new routes from London Gatwick to Palma

8 Jan, 2018 @ 11:53

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

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