Fifteen-year-old World Superbike star dies after crash during race in Spain
A 15-year-old Spanish rider died after crashing in a motorcycle race in Spain on Saturday. Race organizers said Dean Berta Viñales, did not recover from
LISTED: 24 municipalities in Spain’s Andalucia at extreme risk for COVID-19 as rest of region moves clear of red zone
TWENTY weeks after the end of the state of alarm in Spain, there are just 24 municipalities in Andalucia at ‘extreme risk’ for COVID-19 for
WATCH: Huge wall of lava gobbles up church in Todoque – one of the oldest buildings in Spain’s La Palma
THE church of St.Pius, in Todoque, and its belltower have crashed down in a large plume of smoke. Despite attempts by firefighters to try to
How Do Testosterone Boosters Work To Increase Testosterone Levels in Men?
All men have testosterone. Some have more than others coursing through their body. It’s an important hormone, the most dominant and arguably most important in
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Mullins reveals plans to become Spain’s Simon Cowell after selling Pimlico Plumbers in multimillion deal
IT used to be that Charlie Mullins was best known for his plumbing. And it’s true to say that the 60-something Londoner first came to
Spanish reporter Pilar Rubio and Shakira ranked as most successful WAGs
WAGs get a bad rep. Fashion snobs give them the red card for crimes against style including the revival of bondage dresses, Uggs boots and
First bird census in Spain’s Sierra de las Nieves detects 82 bird species
THE first bird census carried out in Sierra de las Nieves, in Malaga, has confirmed the presence of 82 species. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,
Going native: How to improve your Spanish and what to look for in a language course
NO one wants to be the expat who can’t speak the language, but starting out on the road to being bilingual can be hugely intimidating.
Spain second-home boost: Post-pandemic priorities include search for a better lifestyle
HOW has the COVID-19 pandemic affected buyers’ work/life priorities? After an unprecedented period of lockdown, many people have taken the opportunity to reassess their lifestyles
Spain’s Malaga to host World Karting Championship
KART Center Campillos, located in Malaga and inaugurated in 2005, has been selected to host the FIA-Karting World Championship, the biggest event in the sport.
HOPPING MAD: Bank robber caught after his artificial leg falls off during hold-up in Spain’s Alicante
A BANK robber didn’t have a leg to stand on after his false limb fell off during an attempted hold-up in Alicante. The 45-year-old Italian
OLD HACK IN THE SUN – Benny Davis with the ramblings of an 80-something ex-pat in Spain
AFTER drinking three cocktails in a seafront trendy bar, I nonchalantly threw a €50 note on the counter. ‘Sorry, nothing smaller,’ I declared. The young
Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn
Autumn is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.
DNA analysis by British university sheds light on the origins of Valencia’s Giant of Segorbe
DNA analysis of a skeleton found in an ancient Islamic necropolis in the Valencian town of Segorbe gives evidence of the brutal expulsion of Moriscos
OPINION: Fire and brimstone brings out Spain’s ‘Blitz Spirit’
IN Britain we call it the ‘Blitz Spirit’- that sense of community that brings people together in the face of great adversity, not just to
Hotting up: European Cricket Championship in Spain’s Malaga sees Netherlands and Austria top Group B
THE Netherlands XI beat Austria to top GroupB in the European Cricket Championships being held at the Cartama Oval in Malaga, Spain. Both teams qualify
COLUMN: Winter is Coming!
AS I wrote recently in a news story, regional president Francina Armengol said that the Balearic Islands are recovering and will achieve a full economic
Learn the lingo: Maravillas has the Spanish language programme for you
TO get the best from settling into a new life in Spain, it is best to learn the language. Whether it is for business purposes
Six new hiking routes for trekking enthusiasts in Spain’s Alicante
SIX new trails have opened up for hiking enthusiasts in Alicante. As of this Sunday, September 26, the Hiking Programme ‘Walking with the Provincial Council’
Learn the lessons: Devastating blaze on Costa del Sol is a warning to authorities
WE take it for granted we are surrounded by some of the most stunning nature in Spain. But the recent devastating fires in the Sierra
LATEST: Three more towns evacuated on La Palma as volcano eruption intensifies in Spain’s Canary Islands
AUTHORITIES ordered three more towns on the island of La Palma to be evacuated as volcanic explosions intensified forcing firefighter teams to retreat to safety.
Brits dominate the podium at Ironman in Marbella
THE sun shone for the 1,500 athletes taking the plunge on the Costa del Sol for the first Ironman in Marbella since the outbreak of
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EVERY day, almost every hour and sometimes by the minute we are putting up breaking stories online. Over the last week the big story in
LATEST: Italian court frees ex-leader Carles Puigdemont but orders him to stay in Sardinia while Spain’s extradition request is considered
AN Italian court has ordered the exiled regional leader of Catalunya to be freed a day after his arrest in Sardinia, his lawyer said. Carles
Locals offered sneak peek inside new Dolmens Museum in Antequera in Spain’s Andalucia
THE new Dolmens Museum in Antequera will offer a series of museum open days starting this coming Monday, September 27. After an investment of €4.5
Palma Hat Week brims with success in Spain’s Mallorca
THE small town of Artà was overtaken by glamorous models strutting through the weekly market wearing a collection of specially designed hats as part of