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Rise of the right in Spain’s Andalucia could make life for British expats more difficult, expert warns

THE rise of the right in Spain could spell trouble for British expats, an expert has warned. Former minister of Europe Denis MacShane has sounded

3 Dec, 2018 @ 16:16

Lead·Politics

GOING OFF: Spanish activists blast British government for docking nuclear submarine in Gibraltar and ‘putting Andalucia at risk of disaster’

SPANISH activists have demanded the UK government stop docking nuclear submarines in Gibraltar. Ecologistas en Accion blasted the British Navy following the arrival of the

3 Dec, 2018 @ 11:31

Lead·Politics

Chinese President Xi secures jamon deal with Spain amid trade war with Donald Trump

The Chinese president described his country as being at a 'crossroads' in their economy, as he vowed to increase imports of jamon, something considered a

1 Dec, 2018 @ 18:00

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Why was Winnie the Pooh banned in Spain ahead of Chinese president’s state visit this week?

Police stopped a man dressed as the lovable children’s book character from appearing in front of Xi's motorcade as he went to receive the keys

30 Nov, 2018 @ 11:47

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Entertainment·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

Sanchez celebrates Spain’s Brexit ‘win’ over Gibraltar as May to issue stark warning to MPs ahead of vote

The Prime Minister will warn MPs of 'division and uncertainty' if they do not back her deal

26 Nov, 2018 @ 13:22

Lead·National News·Politics

Fascist vandals paint Nazi swastikas on cultural centre in northern Spain

"We will continue to be profoundly antifascist and committed to the rights and freedoms"

26 Nov, 2018 @ 11:52

Barcelona·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

OPINION: Is fake news plaguing Mijas?

Accusations slamming the PP party in Mijas are baseless, writes Bill Anderson

24 Nov, 2018 @ 19:32

Lead·Malaga·Politics

UK and Spain reach ‘historic’ Brexit agreement over Gibraltar in time for EU summit

"Europe and the UK have accepted our demands"

24 Nov, 2018 @ 17:29

Lead·National News·Politics

Blowing in the wind: Does pollution on Gibraltar’s border with Spain cause increased cancer rates?

Black clouds of pollution billow daily from the industrial chimneys of the Campo de Gibraltar. Is it all merely hot air or a smoking gun

24 Nov, 2018 @ 10:00

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Environment·Gibraltar·Health·Huelva·Lead·Nature·Politics·Sevilla

BREXIT ROW: Spain still prepared to ‘veto’ deal and accuses UK of ‘treachery’ over Gibraltar

Sanchez revealed in a late-night tweet that the UK and Spain's positions 'remain far away'

23 Nov, 2018 @ 12:25

Lead·National News·Politics

EXPLAINED: What will REALLY happen to the UK benefits of British expats in Spain after Brexit?

What will leaving the EU mean for expats with benefits, or ones planning to apply for them? Benefits specialist Kim Clarke answers your questions WHILE

22 Nov, 2018 @ 20:28

Lead·Politics

Spain will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit plan as leaked draft excludes Gibraltar details

'Gibraltar can be the strongest foundation stone for a future relationship between the UK and the EU, not a rock on the road to agreement'

22 Nov, 2018 @ 16:35

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

New leaked ‘Operacion Kitchen’ documents reveal how Spain’s Partido Popular leaders siphoned off millions for suits and a wedding

Revealed in a series of hand-written notes, kept by former PP treasurer Luis Barcenas, the documents demonstrate how the party was illegally funded on a

21 Nov, 2018 @ 15:56

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Borrell stands accused of hypocrisy because his views of Scottish Nationalism are seen by many as conflicting with Madrid's tough stance on Catalan independence

21 Nov, 2018 @ 13:04

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain doubles down on threat to ‘vote NO’ on Brexit withdrawal agreement over Gibraltar

SPAIN has doubled down on its threat to vote down the Brexit withdrawal agreement if there are no further assurances on Gibraltar. Spain’s prime minister

20 Nov, 2018 @ 11:21

Lead·Politics

Spain to BAIL on Brexit agreement unless it’s given more Gibraltar assurances

SPAIN has said it will not support the Brexit deal unless it’s given further assurances over Gibraltar. Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said Madrid needs more

19 Nov, 2018 @ 15:13

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Hunters defend shocking video of dogs and deer falling off cliff as ‘isolated incident’ as politicians call for BAN

HUNTERS have hit back after a video of dogs and a deer falling off a cliff during a hunt went viral. The footage has been

19 Nov, 2018 @ 11:04

Environment·Lead·Politics

Expat activists blast draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement for ‘failing’ millions of Brits in Europe

The3million and British in Europe feel ‘betrayed’ that Brexit negotiators have not protected expats

15 Nov, 2018 @ 16:12

Lead·National News·Politics

WATCH: Leader of far right Vox party vows ‘taking back of Spain will begin in Andalucia’ in Putin-style horse riding clip after thousands gather in Sevilla

https://twitter.com/voxnoticias_es/status/1061917901031129088 THE leader of Spain’s far right Vox party has claimed the ‘reconquering’ of Spain will begin in Andalucia. Santiago Abascal posted the message from

13 Nov, 2018 @ 11:55

Lead·Politics

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls on Theresa May for second Brexit referendum

Sanchez added that the 300,000 of British expats living in Spain will be safeguarded even in the event of a no-deal Brexit

12 Nov, 2018 @ 11:51

Lead·National News·Politics

Susana Diaz denies illegal funding of PSOE and refuses to apologise in fiery argument with PP

Diaz constantly interrupted the Senator and managed to evade the most controversial questions about corruption on Andalucia

9 Nov, 2018 @ 18:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News·Politics

Russia and Spain agree joint cybersecurity group against fake news

Russia and Spain want to gauge the extent of the problem of fake news and analyse it to prevent it from becoming a source of

9 Nov, 2018 @ 12:11

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

The 63-year-old painted himself as a martyr, writing in the WhatsApp group, 'I am willing to sacrifice myself for Spain'

8 Nov, 2018 @ 15:58

Barcelona·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

17 African migrants killed and 100 rescued in shipwreck off Spain’s Costa del Sol

The total death toll of migrants travelling to Spain now reaches 566, a UN Migration Agency report confirmed today, while the number of arrivals to

6 Nov, 2018 @ 13:33

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Politics

New British Ambassador to Spain is former Brexit chief who replaces Simon Manley CMG

"It will be a pride and a pleasure to represent the United Kingdom in Spain and take over next summer"

5 Nov, 2018 @ 14:59

Celebrity·Lead·Malaga·Politics

WATCH: Man defaces General Franco’s tomb in Madrid with red paint and is dragged away by security guards

The protest was sparked by growing tension surrounding the planned exhumation of the remains of General Franco from the Valley of the Fallen

31 Oct, 2018 @ 14:17

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

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Rise of the right in Spain’s Andalucia could make life for British expats more difficult, expert warns

GOING OFF: Spanish activists blast British government for docking nuclear submarine in Gibraltar and ‘putting Andalucia at risk of disaster’

Chinese President Xi secures jamon deal with Spain amid trade war with Donald Trump

Why was Winnie the Pooh banned in Spain ahead of Chinese president’s state visit this week?

Sanchez celebrates Spain’s Brexit ‘win’ over Gibraltar as May to issue stark warning to MPs ahead of vote

Fascist vandals paint Nazi swastikas on cultural centre in northern Spain

OPINION: Is fake news plaguing Mijas?

UK and Spain reach ‘historic’ Brexit agreement over Gibraltar in time for EU summit

Blowing in the wind: Does pollution on Gibraltar’s border with Spain cause increased cancer rates?

BREXIT ROW: Spain still prepared to ‘veto’ deal and accuses UK of ‘treachery’ over Gibraltar

EXPLAINED: What will REALLY happen to the UK benefits of British expats in Spain after Brexit?

Spain will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit plan as leaked draft excludes Gibraltar details

New leaked ‘Operacion Kitchen’ documents reveal how Spain’s Partido Popular leaders siphoned off millions for suits and a wedding

BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Spain doubles down on threat to ‘vote NO’ on Brexit withdrawal agreement over Gibraltar

Spain to BAIL on Brexit agreement unless it’s given more Gibraltar assurances

Hunters defend shocking video of dogs and deer falling off cliff as ‘isolated incident’ as politicians call for BAN

Expat activists blast draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement for ‘failing’ millions of Brits in Europe

WATCH: Leader of far right Vox party vows ‘taking back of Spain will begin in Andalucia’ in Putin-style horse riding clip after thousands gather in Sevilla

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez calls on Theresa May for second Brexit referendum

Susana Diaz denies illegal funding of PSOE and refuses to apologise in fiery argument with PP

Russia and Spain agree joint cybersecurity group against fake news

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

17 African migrants killed and 100 rescued in shipwreck off Spain’s Costa del Sol

New British Ambassador to Spain is former Brexit chief who replaces Simon Manley CMG

WATCH: Man defaces General Franco’s tomb in Madrid with red paint and is dragged away by security guards

Anger boils over as Spain’s 2030 World Cup co-hosts accused of ‘preparing massacre of three million stray dogs’ before beginning of tournament

The biggest challenge facing Spain today? That would be the rise of the far-right, Pope Leo warns the country’s bishops

ON THIS DAY: The inside story of the failed coup d’état that almost sent Spain spinning back into dictatorship

Revealed: More than 700,000 homes were bought in Spain in 2025 – the highest figure in 18 years

Man arrested in Andalucia on suspicion of animal cruelty after ‘pet dog is found hanging from a bridge’