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Belgian expat on the Costa Blanca in Spain claimed his dead mother’s state pension for over six years

Alex Trelinski - 2 Jun, 2021 @ 13:45

A 48-year-old Belgian man has been arrested on the Costa Blanca for claiming over €90,000 from his mother's state pension after she died in...

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Belgian fugitive who sold a fake luxury watch for over €16,000 is caught on the Costa Blanca in Spain

Alex Trelinski - 31 May, 2021 @ 12:10

A Belgian con-artist has been caught by the Policia Nacional on the Costa Blanca after running away from a ten-year jail term. Officers arrested the...

Costa Blanca

Belgian man wanted over €18 million sports gambling con is arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Alex Trelinski - 26 Apr, 2021 @ 14:15

A Belgian fugitive wanted over an €18 million sports betting scam has been arrested in Alfaz del Pi on the Costa Blanca. The 64-year-old man...

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Benidorm police in street chase to grab Belgian fugitive hiding out on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Alex Trelinski - 5 Apr, 2021 @ 11:51

POLICE detained a 58-year-old Belgian fugitive on a Benidorm street after he tried to give them the slip. He was wanted on a European Arrest...

Andalucia

PARTY PRINCE: Joachim of Belgium tests positive for COVID-19 after jetting into Spain for 27-person bash in Andalucia

Charlie Smith - 30 May, 2020 @ 16:06

PRINCE Joachim of Belgium has tested positive for COVID-19 after he attended a house party in Andalucia. The 28-year-old aristocrat nephew of King Philippe was...

Crime & Law

Retired expat and martial arts expert found murdered in bed in Spain’s Malaga just after becoming grandmother

Laurence Dollimore - 13 Nov, 2019 @ 13:25

A RETIRED expat has been found murdered in her bed in Malaga. Known only as Ana, the 58-year-old woman, from Belgium, was found by her...

Andalucia

Police arrest Spanish ‘gang’ after British CEOs hacked in €10 million email scam

Charlie Smith - 22 Oct, 2019 @ 10:55

The scam affected firms from 12 countries, including Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Chile, Belgium, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Norway and the US

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GAS HORROR: Billionaire beer heiress and partner killed by noxious gas in €8 million Spain finca

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb, 2019 @ 13:42

The family of Philippine - a professional osteopath and generous benefactor - are the third largest shareholders of multinational Ab Inbev, based in Belgium

Crime & Law

Belgian court refuses to extradite Spanish rapper charged with glorifying terrorism

Elisa Menendez - 18 Sep, 2018 @ 15:10

A BELGIAN court has rejected a Spanish request to extradite rapper Valtonyc sentenced to prison for charges related to insulting the monarchy in his...

Lead

Ryanair strikes begin in Spain as unions and bosses fail to reach agreement

Laurence Dollimore - 25 Jul, 2018 @ 11:21

RYANAIR strikes have begun in Spain after last-minute talks between unions and management failed. Some 600 flights have been cancelled as cabin crew in Portugal,...

Business & Finance

Ryanair strikes announced in Spain and Europe during peak summer season

Staff Reporter - 5 Jul, 2018 @ 15:18

RYANAIR cabin crew in Spain have announced they plan to strike during the peak summer season. They will join pilots in the walkout for 48...

Lead

Romanian referee to be investigated for ‘suspicious Spain v Belgium’ Rugby World Cup qualifier

Laurence Dollimore - 19 Mar, 2018 @ 16:09

Rugby Europe will analyse the match on Friday

Andalucia

Spain to announce new measures to be implemented in Catalunya

Jed Neill - 15 Feb, 2018 @ 15:42

The new measures, broken down into education, healthcare and employment, are to bring about a degree of normality in the 'Catalan administration'.

Andalucia

Cocaine seizures in Spain more than double in just ONE year

Jed Neill - 2 Feb, 2018 @ 13:24

This is an incredible 40% of all cocaine captured in Europe, the interior ministry revealed.

Andalucia

Puigdemont arrives in Denmark despite arrest threat being issued from Madrid

Jed Neill - 22 Jan, 2018 @ 10:58

The trip comes a day after Spain's Supreme court said it would 'immediately' issue an arrest warrant if he travels to Denmark.

Andalucia

Puigdemont refuses to return to Spain unless he receives government guarantees

Jed Neill - 7 Dec, 2017 @ 11:11

Mr Puigdemont said: “We demand guarantees in order that the next elections will be normal."

Andalucia

Catalunya’s deposed leader surrenders to Belgian authorities after fleeing Spain

Jed Neill - 5 Nov, 2017 @ 15:00

Puigdemont wanted on charges of rebellion, sedition, misuse of public funds, disobedience and breach of trust has handed himself into Belgium authorities.

Andalucia

Passengers complain of ‘nightmare’ queues at Malaga airport following Schengen update

Laurence Dollimore - 10 Apr, 2017 @ 10:23

The regulation is a response to 'the increase of terrorist threats'

Sport

Who are Andalucians supporting at the Euro 2016?

Rob Horgan - 10 Jun, 2016 @ 15:12

Rob Horgan asks Andalucians who they're rooting for

Education

British teacher takes on 8,000km cycle across Europe

Rob Horgan - 4 May, 2016 @ 18:22

Swapping his interactive whiteboard for a road bike, Briton Andrew Sykes cycled 8,000km across the continent

Food & Drink

Spain considering fines for households who throw away ‘too much’ food

Iona Napier - 18 Jan, 2016 @ 16:10

Waste not, want not

Malaga

Mario Blancke’s reaction on becoming Mayor of Alcaucin

Fiona Tomas - 22 Jun, 2015 @ 14:39

The new Belgian Mayor of Alcaucin, Mario Jean Baptiste Blancke gives the low down on feeling Spanish and his route into local politics

Sport

BREAKING: David Moyes meets Manchester United’s Adnan Januzaj at Marbella hotel over transfer to Spain

Rob Horgan - 29 May, 2015 @ 15:11

The Scot has met with out-of-favour winger Adnan Januzaj at Marbella's El Fuerte hotel over the possibility of a loan move

Health

Spain seizes five people who tried to buy immigrant’s kidney for €6,000

Iona Napier - 18 May, 2015 @ 14:47

Spanish police arrested five people who offered a penniless immigrant €6,000 in exchange for a kidney

Crime & Law

‘Europe’s biggest pimp’ arrested in Torremolinos

Rob Horgan - 28 Apr, 2015 @ 14:28

Belgian expat Stefan Rene stands accused of heading a prostitution network that spans across Europe

Health

Black market organ treaty signed by 14 European nations in Spain

Rob Horgan - 26 Mar, 2015 @ 17:29

More than 10,000 black market operations currently take place each year

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Good news over COVID-19 hospital and intensive care cases in Costa Blanca area of Spain with new infections rising...

Alex Trelinski - 21 Jun, 2021 @ 20:30

WEEKEND coronavirus cases in the Valencia region have risen over seven days based on today's(June 21) figures from the health ministry. The total number of...

Could the reopening of nightlife in Spain could lead to a surge in COVID-19 infections?

21 Jun, 2021 @ 20:00

Over 500,000 AstraZeneca doses arrive in Spain as the race for second injections continues to beat off the Delta variant

Over 500,000 AstraZeneca doses arrive in Spain in race to beat off Delta COVID-19 variant with second injections

21 Jun, 2021 @ 19:15

You can still celebrate San Juan: Here’s where to go in Spain’s Costa del Sol

21 Jun, 2021 @ 18:45

What you need to know about Spain’s relaxation of face mask rules from June 26

21 Jun, 2021 @ 18:15

British Teenager Suffers Serious Ten Metre Fall Into Sea From A Costa Blanca Cliff In Spain

British teenager suffers serious injuries after falling into the sea from a Costa Blanca cliff in Spain

21 Jun, 2021 @ 17:45

Big drugs stash washes ashore on popular Costa Blanca day trip island in Spain

21 Jun, 2021 @ 17:00

Alicante Elche Airport Gets Major Road Improvement To Ease Delays On The Costa Blanca In Spain

Alicante-Elche airport gets big road boost to ease delays on the Costa Blanca in Spain

21 Jun, 2021 @ 16:15

Protest Against The Management Of President Peter Lim In Valencia, Spain 08 May 2021

PEOPLE POWER: Angry fans of Spain’s Valencia football club set up pressure group to oust management

21 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Mayor of Gibraltar is bringing a Photobooth to the Town Hall to celebrate Gay Pride

21 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

EXPLAINED: How to get discounts on your holidays in Andalucia this summer using Bonotur tourist voucher scheme

21 Jun, 2021 @ 14:15

Illegally Stuffed And Hunted Wild Boar Head Discovered At Unapproved Taxidermist On The Costa Blanca In Spain

Illegally-stuffed and hunted wild boar found at unlicensed taxidermist on the Costa Blanca in Spain

21 Jun, 2021 @ 13:51

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