Pain and bruising: the overlooked signs of lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic disorder of fatty tissue that causes a symmetrical and disproportionate increase in the size of the legs and, in some cases,
Scientists at high-security lab in northern Spain ‘experimented with African swine fever’ when first cases appeared just metres away
A LABORATORY in northern Spain was experimenting with African swine fever just days before a severe outbreak of the disease triggered a region-wide crisis across
British man survives hail of bullets hitting his car and is ‘out of danger’ at Costa Blanca hospital
A BRITISH man, 32, is recovering in Torrevieja Hospital after being struck by three bullets while in his car on the Orihuela Costa. The vehicle
Police seize 32 pieces carved from elephant ivory worth €3.6m from Valencia home
A 71-YEAR-OLD woman is under investigation after 32 pieces carved from elephant ivory were found at her Valencia City home. She faces charges for trafficking
British ‘narco’ fugitive is arrested in Benidorm after getting life prison sentence
A BRITISH fugitive sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking and weapons offences has been arrested in Benidorm. The Policia Nacional executed an international arrest
What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle
EXPATS have long lived in fear of ‘okupas‘ taking over their holiday homes while they are back in the UK. Horror stories of homeowners being
Brit in Spain advises against going autonomo as crackdown continues – now Bizum payments will be inspected
A BRITISH resident in Barcelona has warned expats against self-employment in Spain as millions of bank accounts nationwide face unprecedented scrutiny from the national tax
How much does each Costa del Sol town hall spend cleaning invasive Asian seaweed – and can profit be made from it?
AN invasive species of seaweed that seaside towns near Malaga are spending millions to remove could instead be repurposed for profit – but local governments
Orange alert in Spanish holiday islands for ’10 metre waves’ just one week after tourists were swept away at rock pool
METEOROLOGISTS have issued a severe weather warning for the Canary Islands this weekend. AEMET is predicting a dangerous ‘cocktail’ of adverse conditions, including strong winds,
Drivers in Spain MUST have V-16 light from January 1st – but will police ‘go easy’ in the early days?
MOTORISTS will not be penalised straight away if they don’t have the V-16 beacon in their cars from January 1. The new warning system replaces
Costa del Sol under yellow weather alert this weekend – Campo de Gibraltar on orange
UMBRELLAS will be needed across the province this weekend as heavy rain and strong winds return to the Costa del Sol. State weather agency Aemet
Narcos are operating brazenly from key Costa del Sol tourist towns as police confiscate ten TONNES of petrol in La Duquesa and Estepona
NARCOS are operating from Costa del Sol tourist towns with police confiscating ten tonnes of petrol in La Duquesa and Estepona. The Guardia Civil confiscated
Ex-PP councillor among arrests in Malaga brothel scandal: Official ‘offered tax advice to help launder millions’ while dozens of women were forced to ‘work’ 24 hours a day
A TOWN councillor was arrested in Malaga amid investigations into a prostitution ring that laundered millions with the help of local white-collar professionals, authorities have
John George murder suspect set to be freed after Costa Blanca court bails him for €100k
A MAN accused of murdering John George and dumping his body under a lemon tree in Rojales has been granted bail if he pays a
Warning for expats in Spain: How disinheriting a family member by gifting a property could backfire, writes MARK MEDLEY
GIFTING property to a family member in Spain might seem like a simple, generous gesture, but the act can lead to unintended—and potentially harmful—consequences. While
Tourist rental crackdown hits Costa del Sol hotspot as alarming rise strangles long-term rents
A CRACKDOWN on tourist rentals is hitting a Costa del Sol hotspot as their alarming rise strangles long-term rents. Manilva has suspended tourist housing licenses
Police claim man who died during arrest in Torremolinos phone shop cried ‘Allahu Akbar’ and threatened them with scissors
POLICE on the Costa del Sol say a man who died after being tasered inside a Torremolinos phone shop on Sunday had threatened officers with
Mystery shooter manhunt: 41-year-takes bullet to the face in Costa del Sol holiday hotspot – but refuses to talk to police
POLICE are hunting a gunman after a man was shot in the face in Torremolinos over the weekend. The 41-year-old victim shocked staff at the
Horror in Madrid as mother leaps from tenth floor window with her three-year-old twins in her arms
A WOMAN died and her three-year-old twins were critically injured after she plunged off the balcony of her Madrid apartment on Saturday morning, holding the
Heading to the US any time soon? Be prepared to hand over your social media to Trump’s border police
MAKING the trip across the pond to the land of the free anytime soon – perhaps for next year’s World Cup? If so, be prepared
BARGAIN BUYS: Where are the cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026? You’ll be surprised to learn, plenty are by the sea
SPAIN continues to be one of the most attractive countries in Europe for property buyers, and its not just about the sunshine and beaches. With
Spain’s toll roads set to see price hikes yet again: Costa del Sol motorway fare to increase above inflation in 2026
TOLL charges on privately operated motorways in Spain including the AP-7 in Malaga will rise by an average of 4% from January 1. State-run tolled
Best Essay Writing Services: Top Tools and Tips for Today’s Students
College life can feel like a tornado, so here’s the big question: how does anyone keep up? The moment one assignment is finished, another appears,
Spain’s mystery swine fever outbreak declared a national emergency – as finger of blame points at high-security lab undergoing building works
A CATALUNYA laboratory that’s being expanded could be ground zero for the outbreak of swine fever affecting Spain. The country this week declared a state
Dutch woman goes on stabbing spree in Torrevieja – after attempting to rob a bar armed with a pair of knives
A DUTCH woman went on a stabbing spree in Torrevieja, injuring three people in the process. The 50-year-old tried to rob a bar with a
Confused about doing business between Spain and Gibraltar? New chat robot is here to answer your questions
A NEW digital tool has been launched to help businesses understand the rules that will apply under the forthcoming UK–EU treaty on Gibraltar. The Gibraltar