Farmer, 78, dies from West Nile virus after being discharged from hospital in Spain’s Andalucia
"If you talked a little with him he would answer you, but if you were silent for 10 seconds he would immediately fall asleep again.
Wanted and ‘dangerous’ paedophile found hiding among expat community on Spain’s Costa del Sol in eerie similarities to Maddie prime suspect Christian Brueckner
Described as 'dangerous', the sex offender had escaped from a psychiatric hospital in July last year where he was receiving treatment for his 'sexual disorder'
Spanish experts unveil test to detect date rape drug GHB
SPANISH researchers have come up with a way to easily detect if a drink has been spiked with date rape drug GHB. It allows people
Man attacks bus driver with large knife after illegally parking at a bus stop on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A MAN who illegally parked his car at an Alicante bus stop lost his temper and attacked a bus driver with a knife. The 21-year-old
New COVID-19 case numbers fail to slow down as two outbreaks are reported in resort on Spain’s Costa Blanca
LATEST COVID-19 case figures show little sign of decline in the Valencian Community, with two new outbreaks reported on the Marina Alta in Denia. The
Judge in Spain examining spy network linked to infamous Gürtel corruption case that implicated top politicians
A HIGH court judge has started examining the findings of a report into a spying network that allegedly aimed to protect high-ranking politicians from a
What to expect at Spain’s 68th San Sebastian Film Festival
With one of the highest number of Michelin star restaurants per square metre, San Sebastian has long been considered one of the food capitals of
Spain COVID-19 vaccine setback as British test subject falls ill
SPAIN’s purchase of three million doses of the British developed vaccine has hit a setback after one of the UK’s test subjects has fallen ill.
Study reveals that over 50% of teachers in Spain suffer anxiety or depression due to COVID-19
A STUDY has revealed that teachers in Spain show clear symptoms of anxiety because of COVID-19 and the return to the classroom. 54% of teachers
135 teachers out of 87,911 test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Andalucia
Only 0.1% of teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 in serology tests
Couple build dream eco home in Spain from car tyres, bottles and cans
ARTIST Laura Davies has spent a lifetime dreaming up fantastic projects and making them work against all odds. But even she wasn’t prepared for the
Plain-clothed policemen invited into illegal brothel in epicentre of Spain’s COVID-19 resurgence in Madrid – hand out thousands of euros in fines
There were around 30 sex workers in the club at the time and dozens of clients
COVID-19 breakout at Gibraltar school raises alarm as cases grow in Spain
A YEAR 2 teacher and child from St Bernard’s Primary School have tested positive to COVID-19 leading to self-isolation and online lesssons.
Boss says Benidorm hotels ‘are not throwing in the towel’ as occupancy collapses to just 30 per cent this week on Spain’s Costa Blanca
QUARANTINE rules, the new school year and lockdown restrictions have caused hotel occupancy rates to drop by around 20 per cent in a week throughout
Erotic dating site users get conned and extorted via fake ads posted by gang in Spain
SPANISH Police have arrested four people accused of extorting money from users of an erotic contacts website. The quartet allegedly fleeced at least 22 site
Textile firm on Spain’s Costa Blanca produces colour-changing mask in battle against COVID-19
A TEXTILE printing company has produced a reusable mask that turns from green to white if the wearer gets a high temperature and possibly COVID-19.
Malaga could face COVID-19 restrictions from next week if cases continue to rise as figures show it accounts for 30% of hospitalisations in Spain’s Andalucia
The regional government now believes the province is experiencing 'community transmission', with the source of many cases being unknown
Second phase of street art based on famous Gibraltar artist to begin
UK street artist Jupp will be adapting the work of Gustavo Bacarisas to bring to life empty walls around the British Territory.
Surfer dragged off beach in Spain by men in hazmat suits after testing positive for COVID-19 and refusing to quarantine
Someone who knew the woman called the authorities after seeing her in the water, knowing that she was supposed to be at home in self-isolation
Health chief says up to 60 per cent of people are breaking COVID-19 isolation rules in Spain’s Murcia region
UP TO 60 PER CENT of people that are meant to be self-isolating over COVID-19 are lying about being at home, according to the Murcian
Spain’s Andalucia adds 1,043 COVID-19 cases with Malaga leading the pack
Almeria recorded the second-highest number of new cases with 193, then Granada (166), Sevilla (151), Cadiz (103), Jaen (72), Cordoba (37) and Huelva (14)
Spanish study finds Vitamin D may keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care
A FORM of vitamin D may have kept COVID-19 sufferers out of intensive care, according to a Spanish study. Researchers followed 76 patients who were
Pedestrian tumbles on zebra crossings lead to repainting work on Spain’s Costa Blanca
COMPLAINTS by people slipping over on Calpe’s pedestrian crossings have forced the city council to replace old paint markings. Residents have struggled to keep their
Spain’s road signs labelled ‘sexist’ in government report
ROAD signs and information signs in Spain have been branded sexist in a government report. The State Attorney General’s Office released its annual report yesterday
Pandemic cash boost for home-workers and small firms with government grants of up to €15,000 in Spain’s Murcia
SELF-EMPLOYED people and companies that work in telesales have been given a boost in Spain’s Murcia region. Grants are now available for workers to help
30,000 businesses in Spain’s Balearic Islands at risk of disappearing due to COVID-19 crisis
Fundacion Impulsa has estimated that more than 30,000 businesses in the region will close permanently by the end of next year