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PEARL OF THE COSTA BLANCA: Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all around
THE majestic umbrella pines perfectly frame what must be one of the prettiest stretches of coastline in Europe.
The countless vistas of the cobalt blue...
Balearic government gives controversial solar farm in Mallorca the go-ahead
Plans for a controversial mega solar farm on Mallorca are going ahead despite strong opposition from environmentalists.
The Balearic government this week gave the final...
Multiple arrests of violent robbery gang that frightened businesses and residents in Spain’s Murcia
THE GUARDIA CIVIL has dismantled a criminal gang that committed violent robberies in public establishments and homes in the Torre Pacheco and Campo de...
Blue Flag beach winners in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas pick up special honour
CULLERA castle in Valencia province hosted a 36th anniversary celebration on Friday for Blue Flag winners in Europe.
Blue Flags acknowledge beach quality and are...
Mallorca to be first place in the world to have hydrogen-powered transport for tourists
Mallorca will be the first destination in the world to have hydrogen-powered transport for tourists.
Mini buses running on hydrogen and operated by TUI will...
EU tightening up on drafty homes may cause problems in Spain
EU’s plans to clamp down on drafty homes may cause grief for Spanish property owners where many buildings are poorly insulated.
Under proposed new EU...
Man gets 15 week prison time for breaking into Main Street bar in Gibraltar last June
A MAN who police caught breaking into a Main Street Gibraltar bar last year will spend 15 weeks in prison.
The Magistrates Court condemned Riyen...
One Big Family: The booming coastal hotspot of Manilva has delights for all but retains its Spanish flavour
A WHIRLWIND tour of Manilva will take you far and wide in just a few square kilometres.
You might start by gazing out at luscious...
Guardia Civil’s first ever female director resigns amid a number of corruption scandals
The Guardia Civil’s first ever female director-general, María Gámez, resigned her post yesterday.
Her resignation comes amid the ‘barracks’ scandal, in which several commanders of...
New lead in Simon Parkes Gibraltar murder probe 36 years ago takes police to new Upper Rock site
POLICE in Gibraltar are using ground-penetrating radar at a new area of the Upper Rock to search for the remains of a sailor missing...
Andalucia goes to London: Food and drink exporters court €10 billion market
The Andalucian government was in attendance at London’s biannual International Food & Drink Event (IFE) this week to court the British market.
The region’s exporters...
Bogus Verdejo wine sold nationwide by scammer operating from Spain’s Andalucia
AN ANDULACIAN wine and alcohol distributor has been arrested for bottling and selling 2,250 bottles of counterfeit Verdejo wine.
The detained man operated from three...
Turkmenistan citizen arrested in Spain’s Velez-Malaga on Interpol warrant for terrorism
A man has been arrested in Velez-Malaga under an Interpol arrest warrant which claims he is a known terrorist.
The 33-year-old Turkmenistan national was hiding...
Outstanding result!: Fine & Country Costa Blanca North Award Winners for third year running
FINE & Country Costa Blanca North was presented with Spain Regional Winner at the brand’s annual conference and awards ceremony, held on Friday, March...
Spain’s economy grew by 5.5% in 2022, surpassing government forecast
SPAIN'S economy grew by 5.5% last year- the same rate as in 2021- according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute(INE) on Friday.
The...
Violent robbers targeting night-time bar and club customers are caught on Spain’s Costa Blanca
TWO men in their mid-20s have been arrested in Javea after a spree of violent robberies on people using bars, clubs, and restaurants at...
Exploring the Growing Trend of Online Psychic Readings in Spain
In recent years, the burgeoning trend of online psychic readings in Spain has grown exponentially. In concurrence with the advancement of related technology, psychics...
1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Casares with pool garage – € 233,500
Casares, Málaga
1 beds
1 baths
€ 233,500
Casas del Mar is located on the coast of Casares, just by the beach....
First major forest fire of the year forces evacuations in Spain’s Castellon area
HUNDREDS of people have been evacuated in the Villaneuva de Viver area of Castellon province due to a major forest fire
Emergency services said 1,500...
JOIN THE LIFE-SAVERS: The business in Coin in Spain’s Malaga province that is taking a lead in installing defibrillators
A LOCAL business in Coin is taking the lead in a potentially life-saving initiative to train people to use defibrillators (AEDs).
On Monday and Tuesday...
New hospital costing over €200 million unveiled for Spain’s Valencia area
PLANS for a new €208 million hospital serving 340,000 people in the Lliria-Paterna health area in Valencia have been unveiled on Thursday.
The Arnau de...
Multi-million euro park to breath new life into ‘neglected’ area of Spain’s Valencia
A PLAN to incorporate riverside and Mediterranean landscapes has been victorious in a competition to create a park at the mouth of the Turia...
Spain’s Malaga finalist for European Youth Capital 2026 Award
MALAGA has been shortlisted as one of the five finalists to opt for the European Youth Capital 2026 award.
This is an annual award given...
Carmen Thyseen Museum in Spain’s Malaga celebrates twelfth anniversary with free open day
THE Carmen Thyssen Museum is celebrating its twelfth anniversary today Friday, March 24, with a free open day.
Visitors will have the opportunity to visit...
Spain’s tourism sector looking forward to bumper Easter break
SPAIN’S tourism sector is expecting to do big business this Easter, with forecasts suggesting that visitor numbers and spending will break records of recent...
Regional premier of Spain’s Castilla y Leon region in hot water after alleged obscene gesture in parliament
THE REGIONAL premier of the Castilla y Leon region, Alfonso Fernandez Mañueco, found himself in hot water today after images emerged of him allegedly...