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Health experts growing concerned as Spain sees three straight days of growth in coronavirus death and infection rates

HEALTH experts are growing concerned following three consecutive days of growth in both COVID-19 deaths and infections. In the past 24 hours, the number of

14 May, 2020 @ 13:36

Lead·National News

Man arrested after he broke coronavirus lockdown and killed five puppies in bag in Spain’s Andalucia

A MAN has been arrested after he broke lockdown in Andalucia to kill five newborn puppies. He was swiftly detained in Cadiz as police caught

14 May, 2020 @ 12:25

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain planning on keeping borders closed ‘until July’, government sources claim

GOVERNMENT sources have revealed that Spain is planning to keep borders closed to most international travellers until July. According to Reuters, the move is a

13 May, 2020 @ 21:35

Lead·National News

Calls for aid to Red Cross Malaga increase by 256% in first four months of 2020, compared to entirety of 2019

RED Cross Malaga has responded to 256% more calls in the first four months of this year, compared to the entirety of 2019.

13 May, 2020 @ 18:16

Health·Lead·Malaga

‘SHOP LOCAL’: Costa Blanca resort launches campaign to keep smaller businesses afloat after lockdown

GUARDAMAR del Segura council has launched a plan to boost its lockdown-stricken economy with a campaign encouraging people to shop locally. It’s no secret the

13 May, 2020 @ 18:01

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

Brits will only be allowed to visit Spain if UK’s coronavirus figures are good enough, suggests EU plan to ‘save summer’

THE European Commission (EC) has set out a plan to salvage this year’s summer tourist season. It proposes a phased approach across the European Union

13 May, 2020 @ 17:08

Lead·National News

Specsavers Spain reopens after lockdown with multiple health measures and priority bookings for over 65s

SPECSAVERS Ópticas has reopened all nine of their Spanish stores this week, with customers’ safety being made as important as their eye-care. Measures in place

13 May, 2020 @ 16:28

Costa Blanca·Lead·National News

Coronavirus mortality rate in Spain is at 4% according to Oxford University study

A NEW study has revealed that the mortality rate of coronavirus in Spain is at 4%.

13 May, 2020 @ 14:38

Barcelona·Health·Lead

Tui plans to cut 8,000 jobs but is positive summer holidays will go ahead

TUI has warned of 8,000 job cuts due to the coronavirus crisis, but that summer holidays will still go ahead.

13 May, 2020 @ 13:54

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

THE number of both coronavirus related deaths and new infections have increased by largely the same amount as they did yesterday.

13 May, 2020 @ 13:05

Health·Lead·National News

British expat banned from bar after trying to ‘hug and kiss’ people on first night of Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A POPULAR pub near Costa Blanca’s La Finca golf course had to ban a British woman on the very first day of ‘Phase 1’ on

13 May, 2020 @ 11:25

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week

13 May, 2020 @ 11:02

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

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Spain’s Ministry of Health to decide whether Granada and Malaga move to Phase 1 by Friday

The decision will be taken this Friday, as reported by the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa.

13 May, 2020 @ 10:58

Granada·Lead·Malaga

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Brussels sets three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer, pivotal for Spain’s economy

The European Commission plans to approve this Wednesday a three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer.

13 May, 2020 @ 10:18

Lead·National News

Policia Nacional ordered to intensify ‘monitoring of social media’ after far-right protest movement sparked from fake news in Madrid

SPAIN’S National Police Corps have been ordered to intensify the ‘monitoring of social media’ after a far-right protest movement was sparked last Sunday in Madrid.

12 May, 2020 @ 23:45

Lead

Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope

BRITS have been warned that holidays abroad this summer are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the potentially devastating news for

12 May, 2020 @ 18:50

Lead·National News

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

THE province of Malaga has registered no new coronavirus related deaths for the second consecutive day.

12 May, 2020 @ 18:27

Health·Lead·Malaga

Madrid and Barcelona both rank in the bottom 10 of best cities for jobs following coronavirus crisis

MADRID and Barcelona have both ranked in the bottom 10 of the 100 best cities for jobs following the coronavirus crisis.

12 May, 2020 @ 17:47

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid

ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home

AN 80-year-old British expat is nearing the end of a marathon 1,060 kilometre bike ride to Barcelona – and he has not left his Costa

12 May, 2020 @ 16:07

Lead·Malaga

Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules

THE Policia Local in Sevilla have filed a denuncia against a bar in the city that broke the Phase 1 rules.

12 May, 2020 @ 15:34

Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

BOTH the number of coronavirus related deaths but also the number of new patients have risen slightly in the last 24 hours.

12 May, 2020 @ 13:55

Health·Lead·National News

BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain

BRITS have been told summer holidays abroad are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled this year over coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the devastating news

12 May, 2020 @ 12:35

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers

ANYONE arriving into Spain from abroad will have to self-isolate for 14 days from May 15. That’s the new measure announced in the official state

12 May, 2020 @ 10:11

Lead·National News

Idealista notes 14.6% uptick in online searches for house with a pool – despite being on nationwide lockdown

SPANISH property site Idealista has registered a 14.6% monthly year-on-year increase in online searches for a house with a pool – despite the country being

11 May, 2020 @ 22:00

Costa Blanca

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Spain’s government signs agreement to allow businesses in struggling industries to fire staff after the end of ERTE furlough scheme

BUSINESS across Spain will be able to fire staff when the government’s furlough scheme (ERTE), putting an end to a month-long debate with associations and

11 May, 2020 @ 21:15

Lead

IN PICS: ‘Normality’ returns to Palma de Mallorca as residents flock to terraces to enjoy first day in Phase 1 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

Reopening after almost two months, a huge proportion of businesses resumed their activity today

11 May, 2020 @ 21:07

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

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Health experts growing concerned as Spain sees three straight days of growth in coronavirus death and infection rates

Man arrested after he broke coronavirus lockdown and killed five puppies in bag in Spain’s Andalucia

Spain planning on keeping borders closed ‘until July’, government sources claim

Calls for aid to Red Cross Malaga increase by 256% in first four months of 2020, compared to entirety of 2019

‘SHOP LOCAL’: Costa Blanca resort launches campaign to keep smaller businesses afloat after lockdown

Brits will only be allowed to visit Spain if UK’s coronavirus figures are good enough, suggests EU plan to ‘save summer’

Specsavers Spain reopens after lockdown with multiple health measures and priority bookings for over 65s

Coronavirus mortality rate in Spain is at 4% according to Oxford University study

Tui plans to cut 8,000 jobs but is positive summer holidays will go ahead

BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

British expat banned from bar after trying to ‘hug and kiss’ people on first night of Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

Spain’s Ministry of Health to decide whether Granada and Malaga move to Phase 1 by Friday

Brussels sets three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer, pivotal for Spain’s economy

Policia Nacional ordered to intensify ‘monitoring of social media’ after far-right protest movement sparked from fake news in Madrid

Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

Madrid and Barcelona both rank in the bottom 10 of best cities for jobs following coronavirus crisis

ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home

Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain

BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers

Idealista notes 14.6% uptick in online searches for house with a pool – despite being on nationwide lockdown

Spain’s government signs agreement to allow businesses in struggling industries to fire staff after the end of ERTE furlough scheme

IN PICS: ‘Normality’ returns to Palma de Mallorca as residents flock to terraces to enjoy first day in Phase 1 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

WATCH: Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia finally reaches maximum height after 144 years of construction with installation of crowning cross

How to avoid a fine under Barcelona’s new civic rules – from street boozing and public urination to dog pee and going shirtless

Eye-catching chalet tucked away in remote Spanish forest is confirmed as the work of Antoni Gaudi 100 years on from his death

Catalunya to become first region in Spain to ban ‘property speculation’ in urgent bid to curb housing crisis

Could Spain’s biggest volcano be about to erupt? All you need to know after Mount Teide is rocked by more than 1,400 mini-earthquakes in less than a day