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John Hardy: Police in Northern Ireland issue statement on Belfast man missing from Alicante

POLICE in Northern Ireland have issued a statement to the public amid the ongoing search for missing Belfast man John Hardy. The 37-year-old father-of-two has

3 Jan, 2025 @ 19:28

Costa Blanca·Lead

Vicious robbers attacked elderly victims who were ‘dragged’ by car along streets of Costa Blanca tourist spot

A SPANISH couple drove 200 kilometres to Torrevieja to rob elderly people in the street by snatching items as they passed by in their car.

3 Jan, 2025 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Disgraced ex-King of Spain, Juan Carlos, celebrates his 87th birthday this weekend with lavish party and concert at luxury Abu Dhabi mansion

Disgraced ex-King of Spain Juan Carlos celebrates 87th birthday with lavish party and concert in Abu Dhabi

SPAIN’S King Emeritus, Juan Carlos, will celebrate his 87th birthday at his Abu Dhabi mansion on Sunday with what has been described as a ‘lavish’

3 Jan, 2025 @ 17:00

Celebrity·Lead·National News

Pictured: Spanish student, 22, who was gored to death by an elephant in Thailand

A SPANISH tourist has died after being gored by an elephant’s tusk in Thailand. The 22-year-old was ‘attacked’ on Friday while bathing with the animal

3 Jan, 2025 @ 16:39

Lead·National News

Two in five new jobs in Spain go to foreigners as unemployment falls to lowest level in 16 years

Spain’s December unemployment rate is the lowest since 2007 as economy continues to grow

SPAIN finished 2024 with 2.56 million people unemployed- the lowest December figure for 17 years. The total of people in Spain registering as jobless fell

3 Jan, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·National News

Revealed: When Spain’s big fashion shops start their annual January sales

SPAIN’S big time for bargains- the annual January sales- officially start this Tuesday- the day after the Three Kings holiday. Though sales happen at other

3 Jan, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

Property prices hit the roof as housing stock dries up in Spain’s Valencia region

HOUSE prices have soared to a record high in the Valencian Community according to the property portal idealista due to supply being unable to match

3 Jan, 2025 @ 14:00

Lead·Property·Valencia

Donald Trump chooses 80-year-old millionaire Cuban businessman as his ambassador to Spain

INCOMING US president Donald Trump has named an 80-year-old Cuban-American businessman as the country’s new ambassador to Spain. Benjamin Leon will take over the post

3 Jan, 2025 @ 13:00

Lead·National News·Politics

Different Types of LPG Gas Vaporizers

If you use LPG, you may have dealt with vaporizers. This particular type of appliance converts liquid LPG into gas, which then becomes usable for

3 Jan, 2025 @ 12:59

Exploring Spain’s Rich History and Modern Appeal: A Journey from Past to Present

Spain, a country with an illustrious past and vibrant present, offers a unique blend of historical landmarks, scenic landscapes, and modern attractions. From its Mediterranean

3 Jan, 2025 @ 12:36

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Magie und Tradition: die Parade der Heiligen Drei Könige an der Costa del Sol

Der Dreikönigstag ist ein religiöser Feiertag in Spanien, der von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Spanien mit Spannung erwartet wird. In allen Städten werden die Heiligen

3 Jan, 2025 @ 12:27

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Aguilas with pool garage – € 145,000

Apartment Aguilas, Murcia 2 beds 2 baths € 145,000 Experience the ultimate combination of comfort, luxury and panoramic views in this beautiful flat

3 Jan, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property

Miraculous escape for motorist after car plunges 15 metres off motorway bridge in Spain

A 32-YEAR-OLD motorist cheated death on Thursday when his car plunged 15 metres off a bridge on the AP-7 motorway in the north of Alicante

3 Jan, 2025 @ 12:00

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain smashes annual foreign tourist record with one month to spare- boosted by British holidaymakers

SPAIN welcomed a record number for foreign tourists in 2024, with December’s numbers yet to be factored in. The National Institute of Statistics says that

3 Jan, 2025 @ 11:09

Lead·National News

New Year drought relief with reservoirs in Spain 5% fuller than a year ago boosted by autumn downpours

Reservoirs in Spain are 5% fuller than a year ago following autumn downpours

SPAIN’S reservoirs taken as a national average are 5% fuller than a year ago according to figures released on Thursday by Environment Ministry. They’ve accumulated

3 Jan, 2025 @ 08:00

Environment·Lead·National News

Renting ‘becomes a luxury’ in Spain’s Andalucia as costs surge by 10.5%: These are the priciest areas

LAST year was one of pain for many people in Andalucia as the cost of renting rose by 10.5% throughout the 12 months to €11.8

3 Jan, 2025 @ 07:00

Andalucia·Lead·Property

John Hardy: Specialist K9 search team flies into Alicante to help find ‘body’ of missing father-of-two

A SPECIALIST search team from Northern Ireland has landed in Alicante to help find Belfast father-of-two John George Hardy. The 37-year-old has been missing since

2 Jan, 2025 @ 18:52

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

New shooting in Marbella: Man is gunned down at padel club just days after Christmas Eve attack

A MAN has been shot several times during a brazen attack at a padel club in Marbella. The victim, a German man of Arab origin,

2 Jan, 2025 @ 18:01

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Shocking report shows Costa Blanca tourist hotspots suffer from high poverty

Explosive study reveals extreme poverty levels in popular Costa Blanca tourist hotspots

ALICANTE province has the second highest relative poverty rate in Spain (28.5%)- behind Almeria- and is among four areas with the highest risk of social

2 Jan, 2025 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Bogus gas inspectors scam €6,000 out of elderly woman after three visits for ‘repairs’ in Valencia home

THREE bogus gas inspectors conned €6,000 out of an elderly woman in the Valencia region. The trio, who pretended to work for a Valencia gas

2 Jan, 2025 @ 17:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Scammer duped Valencia flood victims out of €32k in deposits for house repairs

Insurance companies pay out a third of Valencia DANA flood claims so far- totalling €741m

INSURANCE payouts to people affected by the Valencia flood disaster have so far reached €741 million. Payments under the umbrella of the Insurance Compensation Consortium

2 Jan, 2025 @ 17:00

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Gibraltar police investigate after woman’s body discovered in early hours of the morning

AN investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman’s body in the street near Eurotowers in Gibraltar early this morning. Royal Gibraltar Police

2 Jan, 2025 @ 16:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Spain’s Three Kings parade is brought forward in parts of Andalucia due to incoming rain storms

BAD weather has forced some areas of Andalucia to bring forward their Three Kings parades. Cadiz has decided to bring forward their ‘Reyes Magos’ parade

2 Jan, 2025 @ 16:26

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead