Flash floods in Spain with weather warnings still in place

WATCH: Biblical rainstorms unleash flash floods across Spain – elderly woman, 102, found dead after becoming trapped in home

The victim, aged 102, was found dead in her home in Madrigueras, Albacete, after the property was swallowed up by more than a metre of

3 Oct, 2026 @ 12:37

Lead·National News·Weather

WATCH: Horror as female tourist, 64, is gored to death in street during running of the bulls festival in southern Spain

A 64-YEAR-OLD woman was gored to death by a bull in southern Spain on Saturday morning after becoming trapped on the street.

6 Sep, 2026 @ 12:40

Catalunya·Lead·Other News

Petrol station robbery gang behind over 100 crimes is brought down in Spain

A GANG that robbed mainly petrol stations across eastern Spain has been brought down by the Guardia Civil. Four people have been arrested in Murcia

14 Jan, 2026 @ 12:03

Alicante·Almeria·Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·Murcia

Crafty burglars stuck glue on front doors to check if Costa Blanca homes were unoccupied

Crafty burglars used glue threads on front doors to check if Costa Blanca homes were unoccupied

A BURGLARY gang used glue to confirm that homes were empty before ransacking them. The two ring-leaders of the Torrevieja-based crew were jailed after a

29 Sep, 2025 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Vicious robbers attacked elderly victims who were ‘dragged’ by car along streets of Costa Blanca tourist spot

A SPANISH couple drove 200 kilometres to Torrevieja to rob elderly people in the street by snatching items as they passed by in their car.

3 Jan, 2025 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Mercadona worker who was fired for eating a ‘croqueta’ destined for the trash wins legal battle in Spain

A COURT says the Mercadona supermarket chain was wrong to sack a worker who ate an out-of-date ‘croqueta’ which was going to be thrown into

18 Nov, 2024 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

Watch: Weather chaos in Spain as half the country is placed on alert amid heavy rainfall and flooding

DRAMATIC scenes have been recorded in Spain amid heavy rainfall and storms. READ LATEST: Weather warning for ‘water tornadoes’, rain and hail storms for Saturday

19 Sep, 2024 @ 19:03

Lead·Video·Weather

Fake Picasso and Palencia works are rumbled in Spain: Fraudsters were selling pieces for €13.5 million

THE Policia Nacional have seized three fake paintings by Pablo Picasso and one by Benjamin Palencia that were going to be sold for €13.5 million.

12 Aug, 2024 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia

STATE rail operator Renfe will launch its low-cost high speed Avlo service between Madrid, Elche, Alicante and Murcia on December 10, with lowest fares coming

28 Nov, 2023 @ 11:44

Alicante·Lead·Madrid·Murcia

Elderly people withdrawing large cash amounts from banks are robbed by men on Spain's Costa Blanca

Elderly people withdrawing large cash amounts from banks robbed by men who spied on them on Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWO street thieves have been arrested in Calpe close to a bank where they stole €4,000 from an elderly man last May. The men of

16 Aug, 2023 @ 12:01

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencia·Valencian Community

Gang stole tons of copper wire from phone installations across Spain's Murcia region

Gang steal tons of copper wire from phone installations across Spain’s Murcia region

THE GUARDIA CIVIL have busted a gang of Murcia-based telephone copper wire thieves and returned over three tons of wiring to their rightful owners. Stolen

31 Jul, 2023 @ 15:18

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Major drug and robbery gang arrested in Spain's Alicante area

Major drugs and robbery gang arrested in Spain’s Alicante area

A JOINT Policia Nacional- Guardia Civil operation has brought down an Alicante province-based criminal gang with 14 Spaniards arrested. The group has been charged with

31 Jul, 2023 @ 11:29

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Criminal gang stole 21,600 condoms packed into van during working holiday on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BARCELONA area robbery gang went on holiday to Alicante province and spent their vacation stealing from businesses including thousands of condoms. Three men aged

11 Jul, 2023 @ 13:31

Alicante·Barcelona·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencia·Valencian Community

Guardia Civil in custody after having 8 kg of hash allegedly seized from her storage room in Albacete

A GUARDIA Civil officer has been remanded in custody after she was allegedly found in possession of 8 kg of hash in Albacete last week.

3 Jun, 2023 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Rail operator in Spain ‘Iryo’ launches summer discount scheme for younger people

Iryo becomes third high-speed train operator from Friday on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE HIGH SPEED train war on the Alicante to Madrid line goes up another notch on Friday as Iryo launches its service with low-fares to

31 May, 2023 @ 14:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Valencian Community

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Caudete with pool garage – € 185,000

Caudete, Albacete 3 beds 3 baths € 185,000 Detached Villa with a pool, guest annex and garage. Detached Villa located less than 10

4 Jan, 2023 @ 12:05

Featured Property

'Sextortion' crackdown in Valencia: Dozens are arrested after 'targeting 100-plus victims online'

Valencia-based sextortion gang gets busted by police in Spain

A Valencia-based sextortion gang that netted €104,000 from users of an escort site has been brought down by the Guardia Civil. The ringleader was arrested

9 Sep, 2022 @ 13:02

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Valencia·Valencian Community

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores in Spain's Costa Blanca

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A man with an endless list of thefts to his name has been arrested in Alicante Province. His latest robbing spree saw him steal €4,000

18 Aug, 2022 @ 14:42

Alicante·Barcelona·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencia·Valencian Community

Police catch dive-bombing hawk that attacked humans and caused terror in Spanish town

A BIRD of prey that was causing havoc in the town of Tobarra, Albacete has finally been caught. The Harris hawk had escaped from its

28 Mar, 2022 @ 15:31

Lead·National News

'highly Specialised' Costa Blanca Robbery Gang Plundered Homes And Shops In Five Provinces Of Spain

‘Highly specialised’ Costa Blanca and Murcia robbery gang plundered dozens of homes and shops in five provinces of Spain

FOUR members of a Costa Blanca and Murcia-based gang have been jailed over 35 robberies in five Spanish provinces. The seven-strong crew, with previous arrests

23 Mar, 2022 @ 12:39

Almeria·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Jaen·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Passengers facing longer 'high speed' rail journeys between Costa Blanca and Madrid in Spain

Train passengers face longer high-speed rail journeys between Costa Blanca and Madrid in Spain

POLITICIANS and business groups are fuming about a train station switch that will add 15 minutes to high-speed rail journeys between Alicante and Madrid. Rail

28 Feb, 2022 @ 19:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid

Albacete: Why you should visit central Spain’s underdog tourist destination

To mark Castilla-La Mancha day on May 31st we take a look at one of Spain's most under rated cities.

19 Feb, 2022 @ 17:15

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Tobacco Shop Robbers Used Cars As Battering Rams During Major Crime Spree In Spain's Murcia

Tobacco shop robbers use stolen cars as battering rams during ‘moon-landing’ crime spree in Spain’s Murcia

A Murcia robbery gang who used stolen cars to ram tobacco store windows has been brought down in a joint Guardia Civil-Policia Nacional operation. Eight

17 Feb, 2022 @ 18:23

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Home Robbery Gang Stole High Value Electrical Goods And 35 Cars From Over 80 Addresses In Alicante Area Of Spain

Alicante area robbers stole dozens of cars and electrical goods from over 80 homes in Spain

A major Alicante Province home robbery gang has been broken up in a joint Guardia Civil-Policia Nacional operation. 14 people have been arrested and two

29 Dec, 2021 @ 13:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Elche de la Sierra – € 57,750

Townhouse Elche de la Sierra, Albacete 2 beds 2 baths € 57,750 TRANDITIONL VILLAGE HOUSE IMMACULATELY REDTORED PRICED TO SELL107 m2 2 bedrooms,

31 Oct, 2021 @ 12:07

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Minor Investigated For Killing A Donkey And Injuring Another Using A Bow And Arrow

Child investigated for animal cruelty after donkey shot dead with bow and arrow in Spain

THE Guardia Civil’s Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty. A minor from Albacete is being investigated for allegedly killing

3 Jul, 2021 @ 11:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Albacete

WATCH: Biblical rainstorms unleash flash floods across Spain – elderly woman, 102, found dead after becoming trapped in home

WATCH: Horror as female tourist, 64, is gored to death in street during running of the bulls festival in southern Spain

Petrol station robbery gang behind over 100 crimes is brought down in Spain

Crafty burglars used glue threads on front doors to check if Costa Blanca homes were unoccupied

Vicious robbers attacked elderly victims who were ‘dragged’ by car along streets of Costa Blanca tourist spot

Mercadona worker who was fired for eating a ‘croqueta’ destined for the trash wins legal battle in Spain

Watch: Weather chaos in Spain as half the country is placed on alert amid heavy rainfall and flooding

Fake Picasso and Palencia works are rumbled in Spain: Fraudsters were selling pieces for €13.5 million

Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia

Elderly people withdrawing large cash amounts from banks robbed by men who spied on them on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Gang steal tons of copper wire from phone installations across Spain’s Murcia region

Major drugs and robbery gang arrested in Spain’s Alicante area

Criminal gang stole 21,600 condoms packed into van during working holiday on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Guardia Civil in custody after having 8 kg of hash allegedly seized from her storage room in Albacete

Iryo becomes third high-speed train operator from Friday on Spain’s Costa Blanca

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Caudete with pool garage – € 185,000

Valencia-based sextortion gang gets busted by police in Spain

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Police catch dive-bombing hawk that attacked humans and caused terror in Spanish town

‘Highly specialised’ Costa Blanca and Murcia robbery gang plundered dozens of homes and shops in five provinces of Spain

Train passengers face longer high-speed rail journeys between Costa Blanca and Madrid in Spain

Albacete: Why you should visit central Spain’s underdog tourist destination

Tobacco shop robbers use stolen cars as battering rams during ‘moon-landing’ crime spree in Spain’s Murcia

Alicante area robbers stole dozens of cars and electrical goods from over 80 homes in Spain

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Elche de la Sierra – € 57,750

Child investigated for animal cruelty after donkey shot dead with bow and arrow in Spain

PICTURED: Marbella plastic surgeon shot dead after ‘masked gunmen storm clinic and shoot him multiple times in head’

Maricarmen dies aged 87: Elderly Madrid woman whose eviction ordeal sparked mass protests over Spain’s housing crisis

Police hunt killer after man, 57, is shot multiple times in the head at Marbella cosmetic surgery clinic

Another shooting rocks Malaga as rival families exchange gunfire during broad daylight street brawl

Spain will grind to a halt in November as unions call first general strike in 14 years over the housing crisis

Albacete

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