Albanian ‘great escape master’ who broke out of four European prisons is finally captured in Spain
THE fugitive sawed through bars, climbed down knotted sheets, and even scaled a human pyramid to escape prison.
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez slams ‘selfish’ European allies after Schengen suspension – as 22 EU leaders issue damning joint letter over Ceuta crisis
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez has launched a stinging attack on the ‘selfish, polarising and unlawful’ reaction of some European allies to the ongoing migration
Ceuta crisis latest: Italy suspends freedom of movement with Spain as death toll from chaos climbs to 67
ITALY has announced it is suspending the Schengen free movement agreement with Spain following the chaotic scenes seen this week in Ceuta, one of two
Check out these six Spanish hotels that feel like the Amalfi Coast without taking a flight, according to National Geographic
DO you ever find yourself dreaming of the pastel-hued villages, dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Italy’s dreamy Amalfi Coast? If so, you are in
REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?
I CRANE my neck as Marco kneads the dough into a perfect circle. He steps back, inspects his work, then smooths out a small imperfection
Germany and Italy say no to Spain after Pedro Sanchez urged EU to end association agreement with Israel
GERMANY and Italy have blocked a joint proposal by Spain, Ireland and Slovenia to end the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The rebuttal followed a
Nearly 70% of Italians back Spain stance and think Meloni should block US from using bases in Italy to attack Iran
NEARLY two-thirds of Italians back Spain’s hard line on the Iran war, a new poll suggests. A joint survey by Eumetro and political talk show
No Carlos Alcaraz, no problem: Spain reach first Davis Cup final in six years after storming past Germany
SPAIN will face reigning champions Italy in Sunday’s Davis Cup final after beating Germany in a deciding doubles match – despite the absence of injured
Ryanair agrees to pay €1.5million in latest claim against its check-in rules
RYANAIR must pay at least €1.5million in compensation following an investigation by authorities in Italy. The Italian Competition and Market Authority found that countless consumers
Spain’s most wanted safe cracker and ‘posh’ son of Italian politician is finally arrested
POLICE have arrested Alex di Francesco in Rome- the man branded as Spain’s top safe cracker- and nicknamed ‘posh boy’ for being the son of
Two Italians attempt to board a flight to Ibiza with fake passports covered in bloody fingerprints
TWO Italian women have been arrested after trying to board a flight to Spain with fake passports covered in bloody fingerprints. The 51 and 58
Watch: Spanish director Pedro Almodovar receives an ‘unprecedented’ 17-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for The Room Next Door – alongside his new ‘muses’ Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton
LEGENDARY Spanish director Pedro Almodovar received an ‘unprecedented’ 17-minute standing ovation on Monday evening at the premiere of his new film, The Room Next Door.
Razor blade scammers looked for €1m bonanza by selling top ‘brand name’ imported fakes in Spain
A RAZOR blade scam worth over €1 million has been busted by authorities with seven Spaniards and Italians arrested. The Policia Nacional and the Tax
Italian fugitive who killed his uncle and threw his corpse into a furnace hid in Marbella before being found under a bed clutching €50k in cash
AN Italian fugitive wanted for the horrific murder of his uncle has been captured after hiding out in Marbella. The 39-year-old was staying at a
Revealed: Ryanair to launch direct flights from Malaga to these 5 European cities this year – including a seaside resort in Italy dubbed ‘Paris with a beach’
RYANAIR is launching five new routes from Malaga Airport this year, it has been announced. The budget carrier said new destinations in Europe will be
Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers
A NEW study has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, enjoyed by millions of people in Spain, can help to prevent a range of deadly cancers.
Biting red fire ants warning: Invasive pests are found in major Italian port raising fears they will spread to Spain and wider Europe
RED fire ants have become a threat to Spain after being spotted in a major port in Sicily, Italy. Researchers found 88 nests in the
Carlos Sainz robbed of €300,000 watch in Milan hours after achieving a podium at Italian GP
AFTER an incredible podium for Carlos Sainz at the Italian Grand Prix, the Spaniard fell victim to a robbery outside his hotel in Milan. His
Spanish actor Gabriel Guevara arrested during Venice film festival over sexual assault charges
SPANISH actor, Gabriel Guevara, has been arrested in Venice after France issued an international warrant over an alleged sexual assault. The charges related to the
In hot water: Viral tweet sparks fierce debate about how much Spaniards, and Europeans, shower
A VIRAL tweet has sparked lively online debate about how often Spaniards shower compared to their European counterparts. The answer? Less than the Italians but
Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia airports report record-breaking January for passenger numbers
ALICANTE-ELCHE and Valencia airports reported their busiest-ever January with new records set for passenger numbers. Alicante-Elche airport welcomed 795,148 passengers- up by 68.1% on 2021
Number of bankers in Spain earning over a million euros grew from 128 to 221 in 2021
THE NUMBER of bankers in Spain who earn more than €1 million a year grew considerably in 2021, to a total of 221. This is
Spain to introduce Covid checks on air passengers from China
PEOPLE flying into Spain from China will have to produce a Covid vaccination certificate or show proof of a negative Covid test. Friday’s announcement from
Horse meat gang banked €4.5 million by selling sick animals from Valencia farm in Spain
A joint Guardia Civil and Europol operation has dismantled a criminal gang that illegally marketed horses to be slaughtered for meat that was not fit
Spain crime: Alleged Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia gangsters arrested in Ibiza
Gangsters with suspected links to one of Italy’s most notorious mafia groups have been arrested in Spain. Gangsters with suspected links to the Italian mafia