London diaries – One week in lockdown down, no idea how many more left
THE first week of lockdown in London has come to an end.
WATCH: First Russian plane lands in Spain’s Mallorca from China to deliver 17 TONNES of medical supplies
The Russian plane was stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of medical supplies which will be distributed at hospitals in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza
Barcelona players announce they will take 70% pay cut and will make additional contributions to make sure non-sporting staff receive full wages
BARCELONA players have announced they will take a 70% pay cut during the coronavirus crisis.
Costa Blanca police ‘break down perceived barriers’ with home visits for children celebrating birthdays during Spain’s lock-down
SAN FULGENCIO Local Police in the Vega Baja area of Costa Blanca South have made a pledge to lighten the lock-down blues of the town’s
The Czech Republic becomes first NATO member to answer Spain’s call for medical supplies
THE Czech Republic has become the first NATO member to send medical supplies to Spain.
COVID-19 crisis: Economists predict Spain’s Balearic Islands will suffer biggest recession in its history
Economists predict the consequences of the health crisis will be catastrophic for the region
CORONAVIRUS DIARY: Day 16 of Spain’s lockdown and Mamma is feeling more confused than ever
Now, not only do I NOT know what day it is. I no longer know what time it is.
European Space Agency proves lock-down leads to significant drop in pollution above Spain’s major cities
A BAN on non-essential travel has led to a drastic drop in pollution across Spain. The European Space Agency (ESA) published images on Friday, March
BREAKING: New dates for Tokyo Olympic Games confirmed
NEW dates for the Tokyo Olympics have been announced.
Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis
THE Spanish government will be using mobile phone data to track its citizens during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced. In a publication in
WATCH: Lad beats coronavirus lockdown on Spain’s Costa del Sol with morning run on rooftop terrace
Many have also been hosting balcony raves and blasting retro tune Resistire, while Madrilenos have even been playing ‘balcony bingo’
People in Spain’s Galicia took to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Zara founder, Amancio Ortega and to applaud him for all the help he provides to the health authorities
CITIZENS in Galicia have taken to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Amancio Ortega.
BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home, after developing symptoms of coronavirus
DOMINIC Cummings has started self-isolating at home, after showing symptoms of Covid-19.
Dog’s paws burned with bleach in coronavirus scare
PEOPLE are being warned not to wash their dogs’ feet with bleach after a picture of an animal with red-raw paws went viral. The pet
Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft
A group of residents ignored government orders to remain indoors in order to stop a car theft
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus
Dubbed ‘the Red Princess’, she passed away in Paris at the age of 86
The Chinese company to supply the failed coronavirus tests say the instructions weren’t followed
"Given that it is a quick test, it is very important that they follow the protocol"
Spain overtakes China as Covid-19 infections hit 85,000 – coronavirus lockdown day 16
CORONAVIRUS infections in Spain have hit 85,195 – meaning the country has overtaken China where infections are recorded as 81,470. The latest figures, as of
Madrid family-of-five fined for picknicking on closed Costa Blanca beach during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown
FOR families from Spain’s bustling capital, a visit to their second home on the coast is not complete without a toe-dip in the Med. Except
BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’
THE leader of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies Fernando Simon has tested positive for coronavirus. The 57-year-old is now waiting for confirmation
Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically
Farmers warn that the harvest is suffering a 40% drop in the workforce.
Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn
Covid-19 death figures are incomplete
Man to be fined up to €60,000 for going shopping after taking coronavirus test in northern Spain
A MAN in northern Spain is facing a fine up to €60,000 for visiting a supermarket after having taken a test for coronavirus. Guardia Civil
Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic
THE entire Easyjet fleet has been grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic. The budget airline said it was unable to say when flights will take
Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown
A MAN has been arrested today for posing as a taxi driver to deal drugs around Madrid. The suspect allegedly hid narcotics in chewing gum
Troops take to Marbella streets as part of coronavirus lockdown
SIXTY Spanish Legionnaires have been deployed to patrol the streets of Marbella, Benahavis, Ojen and Istan as part of the coronavirus measures. The crack troops from the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio battalion based in