The curious link between Spain’s Easter processions and a fascist ally of dictator Franco
MANY readers will know about the Spanish ‘Legion’, the crack unit of the Spanish Army, based in Ronda and Almeria. You will have likely seen
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before’: Reflections on Spain’s Semana Santa from a Kiwi far from home
SEMANA Santa in Spain is like no religious event this Kiwi girl has ever experienced before. I heard Malaga was one of the most famous
Spain’s far-left parties strike deal to unite behind Communist candidate for crunch Andalucia election – but not everyone is happy
THREE of Spain’s main left-wing parties have struck a last-minute deal to back a single candidate at next month’s Andalucian elections in an effort to
Empty Spain: How expats are teaming up with entrepreneurs to revitalise the country’s rural areas
TECH-mogul Elon Musk recently chimed in on the ‘Empty Spain’ debate, as he does on most things. And he’s right, the issue of rural depopulation
Retired matador, 51, gored to death on the Costa del Sol while preparing animal for Easter bullfight
A RETIRED matador has been gored to death in Malaga while preparing the animals for a traditional Easter weekend Picasso-themed bullfight. Ricardo Ortiz, 51, was
2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Casares with pool garage – € 255,000
This penthouse stands out for its large private rooftop solarium of approximately 80 m², offering open panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and towards the
Could Puerto Rico really ‘go back’ to Spain? Inside the fringe group raising eyebrows in the US
OUTSIDE the capitol building in San Juan, Puerto Rico, two flags flutter side by side in the Caribbean breeze. One is the island’s own; the
Spain calls for windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring
SPAIN has joined forces with four other European allies to call for a windfall tax on the profits raked in by energy companies as fuel
The surprising way Franco saved Marbella from becoming a concrete jungle
MARBELLA wasn’t always glitz and glam or the international hub for the ‘manosphere’ it is today. In the 1970s, the town could have ended up
Bullfighting beyond borders: It’s not just Spain that fights with bulls, but not every country kills them
BULLFIGHTING remains one of the most divisive traditions worldwide. Whether it’s an art form steeped in history or an outdated spectacle of cruelty, it’s not
Microchips, renewable energy and industry: How the Canary Islands are looking to pivot away from a tourism-dependent economy
THE Canary Islands have long relied on tourism, with millions visiting each year for beaches, resorts and sun. But tourism jobs are often seasonal, pay
4 bedroom Finca/Country House for sale in Competa with pool – € 369,000
This beautiful country house with DAFO, tourist license, swimming pool and separate guest accommodation, located very close to the village of Cómpeta (Málaga, Andalusia). The
Inside the lives of three of Spanish TV’s favourite faces – all celebrating their birthdays in early April
ANYONE who has ever switched on a Spanish TV set will recognize these three women. Curiously, they all celebrate their birthdays in early April. RUTH
Running for the bus could save your brain and lower risk of dementia
YES, that chaotic sprint you make when the driver looks like they might close the doors could actually be doing your brain a favour. A
Health warning in Andalucia: Alert issued after Norwegian smoked salmon is contaminated with bacteria
A HEALTH alert has been issued in Andalucia after dangerous bacteria were found in smoked salmon sold under several popular brands. Spain’s food safety watchdog,
Spain pushes ahead with rural 5G internet rollout – with public cash funding new masts to close the ‘digital divide’
A NEW 5G rollout is underway in Spain in a bid to boost internet coverage in rural areas. The scheme, named 5G Very Rural Networks,
Husband, 45, arrested after wife’s killed in suspected gender violence case in northern Spain
BASQUE police have locked up a 45-year-old man this Friday, following the violent death of his wife, 44, in Basauri, Vizcaya. The man is suspected
Hurrah! Spain to bask in ‘summer-like’ scorching sunshine until Easter Monday – here’s where you can hit the beach this weekend
SPAIN’S long winter is set to finally wave goodbye as the long Easter weekend greets swathes of the country with sunshine and unseasonable warmth. According
Climbing banned in Madrid park until August to protect birds of prey during breeding season
ROCK-CLIMBING in the Sierra de Guadarrama national park is set to be banned until August as authorities scramble to safeguard the area’s wildlife during breeding
EXPLAINER: Why have encounters with orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar collapsed by 80% in just two years?
ORCA encounters in the Strait of Gibraltar have dropped dramatically, falling by around 80% in just two years . As a result, sailboats operating in the
WATCH: Shocking moment TV cameras stationed above road in central Spain capture mass pile-up live
A LIVE news broadcast turned into a dramatic scene on Thursday afternoon when TV cameras captured the moment a crash unfolded on a major road
Back to the Classics: The must-see Gibraltar show transporting fans back in time through music
HEAD to the Rock on 29 May for the fourth iteration of Back to the Classics, where Gibraltar’s finest musicians take to the stage. On
MUST READ: When will Spain’s favourite supermarkets be open during the Easter weekend?
OPENING hours of supermarkets across Spain can vary a lot during Easter weekend. If you still need to pop out to the shops, these are
ON THIS DAY: A cult priest is knighted and a Catalan patriot is executed – two opposing tales shaped by fascist dictator Franco
THIS is a story of two men with contrasting fates. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER Y ALBAS On 2 April 1956, a Spanish priest was given
All you need to know about Spain’s new digital ID: MiDNI app will let users prove identity, age and right to vote
SPAIN’S interior ministry has officially launched the MiDNI app on Wednesday, in a move that should make everyday life a bit easier for millions of
Man arrested in Andalucia over bogus car park bomb threat that threatened to shut down Semana Santa celebrations
IN less than 24 hours, officers from the Policia Nacional have tracked down and arrested a man suspected of making a false bomb threat that
