Tourist tax set aside for the urgent conservation of the posidonia plant
A HUGE chunk of money from the controversial tourist tax is to be spent on replenishing the Balearics’ underwater posidonia plant. Around one million euros
Spanish government wants to make it legal to KILL bulls again after it was banned on Balearic Islands just last year
MADRID has announced that it is contesting a law on the Balearic Islands which bans the killing of bulls in bullfights. A spokesman for the
October passenger numbers up by 7.5% at Malaga airport as almost two million people pass through
ALMOST two million passengers went through Malaga airport last month. The figure is a 7.1% increase on September and a 7.5% on October last year.
SEEING RED: Spaniards ‘furious’ after Boris Johnson defends bullfighting during Anglo-Spanish dinner
SPANIARDS have reportedly been left fuming after Boris Johnson defended bullfighting during an Anglo-Spanish dinner. The UK’s foreign secretary told the dinner – designed to
Special spa day raises hundreds for food kitchen for the homeless in Malaga
The event was held at Las Orquideas hotel in Los Romanes offering massages and other relaxing treatments to raise money for food kitchen Los Angeles
Londoner accuses Mallorca car rental firm of fleecing him out of hundreds of euros
A BRITISH holidaymaker has slammed rental firm Record Go after the Mallorca office overcharged him hundreds of euros for a broken door handle he did not
Arrest made in Gibraltar murder case
A 42-YEAR-OLD British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Carolina Lishman. The suspect was arrested at St Bernard’s Hospital where he is recovering from
Shock as resident finds dead boar while walking along the beach in Almunecar
They quickly alerted the Guardia Civil and local police who sent a cleaner to retrieve the boar.
Cambridge Weight Plan brings innovative new treatment to Spain for diabetes sufferers
It has become so successful in the UK that the NHS uses it as the first-port-of-call for diabetes treatment.
Are you enjoying The Silver lining of your Life?
Do you remember the turbulent 60s? Do you remember when Viet Nam was two separate countries? Can you remember when absolutely no one cared how
Government spends fortune on new treatment plant in Almeria
The small towns of Bajo Andarax and El Bobar will have new plant to help cater for the growing population of Almeria and help solve
Spain is not doing enough to combat climate change as globe reaches ‘point of no return’
It currently ranks at 21st out of the 28 countries of Europe in its policies to combat climate change.
The British teenage anarchist who tried to kill Franco with explosives hidden under granny’s sweater
The scale of his repression, torture and murder made him a natural target for political campaigns and the morally aware, writes Alastair Stewart.
Spanish winemaker pushes for all wineries to be carbon neutral in 10 years
Climate change poses stark risks for vineyards, which may be exposed to more extreme weather that will see traditional grape varieties struggle.
Luxurious Marbella mansion goes up for sale in upcoming auction
The grounds include an infinity swimming pool, jacuzzi, pool house, putting green, ponds, eight-car garage and mountain, lake and ocean views over Gibraltar and Africa.
Malaga olive oil named ‘Best in Spain’ fourth year in a row
The Finca La Torre received the Food Award of Spain for the Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Andalucia Health Service to receive its largest cash injection in history in budget breakdown
Almost a third of the entire budget will go towards health, with €9 billion alone going towards the maintaining of the Andalucian Health Service, the
New book examines work of one of Spain’s most famous film directors
Oscar-winning filmmaker’s work explains some of the central themes in movies like All About My Mother, Volver and Julieta.
Easier exams of Spanish nurses to work in UK hospitals given go-ahead
The Occupational English Test is said to be easier as it tests nurses’ knowledge of medical terms in contrast to understanding complex scientific processes and
Real Madrid’s playmaker Isco spotted with stunning Spanish actress Sara Salamo
Isco is believed to be dating Ms Salamo and they were seen enjoying a performance at the Canal Theatre in Madrid.
Hollywood stars Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson express love of Mallorca on set of new film
One working class, one high class, the film Nasty Women has just finished filming, with Australian actress Wilson taking to Twitter to express her love
Double-Michelin Spanish chef helps feed THOUSANDS of Puerto Ricans following Hurricane
He was shocked when other organisations he assumed had things under control were asking him for help.
Hairy Bikers release new book and cooking show to focus on Spanish cuisine
The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure includes ‘hearty and healthy’ recipes celebrating the culinary delights of Spain, France, and Italy.
Remorseless Spanish fishermen refuse to acknowledge Gibraltarian waters as they continue to fish
A SPANISH fisherman was unrepentant today about fishing illegally in British waters. He and two other fishing captains from the Puerto de La Atunara port
Popular Marbella restaurant relaunches with Michelin Star manager
Barry Akalley and wife Louise have given their Fuel Brasserie eatery in Nueva Andalucia a whole new menu as the restaurant enters its third year
Tennis superstar Nadal denied entry onto Paris court as guard didn’t recognise him
The tournament employee had no idea who the World No.1 was, and the awkward moment was captured by French TV.