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‘Love Hug’ robber with eight year trail of crime is arrested yet again on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Callous ‘love hug’ robber targeting old people- and even offering sex- gets fifth arrest in recent months on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A PROFESSIONAL ‘love hug’ street robber has been arrested in Alicante for the fifth time in recent months. The 26-year-old woman travelled all round Spain

15 Aug, 2023 @ 17:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencian Community

KING OF THE JELLYFISH: Monster 40kg behemoth photographed off Alicante coast

BEACH-GOERS in Alicante got a shock when they spotted a giant jellyfish floating just metres from the shore. The remarkable sight unfolded on Sunday at

15 Aug, 2023 @ 16:30

Alicante·Lead

Spain leads the world’s cryptocurrency property market: Almost 300 homes are purchasable with Bitcoin or Ethereum in Marbella, Alicante and elsewhere

THE latest findings presented by Forex Suggest delves into the global property market to discover the countries dominating with the number of properties payable by

15 Aug, 2023 @ 15:45

Property

Big new €4.2 million municipal park with sports courts, playgrounds, and dog area set for October opening in British expat area of Spain's Costa Blanca

New €4 million municipal park set for October construction finish in British expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

WORK on the long-awaited new municipal park for Torrevieja’s La Siesta area should be finished by October. The area covers 44,000 m2 and has cost

15 Aug, 2023 @ 15:19

Costa Blanca·Torrevieja·Travel News·Valencian Community

Spain clinch dramatic winner to make it to women’s World Cup final and set up potential mouthwatering clash with England

LA Roja’s remarkable journey through the women’s World Cup continues as Spain clinched a dramatic victory against Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal, with Olga Carmona’s

15 Aug, 2023 @ 15:15

Lead

Non-resident foreign property owners face car restrictions in Mallorca Non-resident foreign property owners face car restrictions in Mallorca A ONE car per household limit could be introduced for non-resident foreign property owners in Mallorca. The aim is to reduce traffic jams during the 27 May, 2025 @ 12:00 Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca ERA Costa & Sol: The premier property agency on Spain’s sunshine coast. ERA Costa & Sol is making waves as a standout real estate agency along Spain’s beautiful southern coast. Part of the renowned, international, ERA Real 27 May, 2025 @ 11:42 Sponsored Empty Spain: rural exodus leaves property market in flux as foreigners move in SPAIN’S rural heartlands are hollowing out. As young people migrate to cities and northern European ‘snowbirds’ snap up second homes, villages are left teetering on 26 May, 2025 @ 13:20 Lead·Other News·Property Spain moves forward with hiking tourist flat taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers Spain moves forward with higher Airbnb taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers A BILL to increase tourist flat rental taxes in Spain which also features a new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers has been registered in 23 May, 2025 @ 13:30 Lead·Politics·Property Hidden gems: The up-and-coming Spanish hotspots that smart property buyers are watching While the masses flock to Spain’s familiar hotspots, savvy property hunters are turning their attention to under-the-radar locations where authenticity and value still reign supreme. 23 May, 2025 @ 09:23 Lead·Other News·Property Polish property buyers head west to Spain to escape war in the east Polish property buyers head west to Spain to escape war in the east POLES looking for a safe haven are boosting foreign property sales in Spain amidst fears that Russia could attack their homeland. They had the biggest 19 May, 2025 @ 17:30 Lead·Property House sales set March record as highest-ever on Spain's Costa Blanca Property sales set March record for highest-ever on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Interest rate rises leading to costlier mortgages slows down Spain’s real estate market but sales fall not as steep as expected in first half of 2023

INTEREST RATE rises with the knock-on effect of making mortgages costlier has slowed down Spain’s real estate market in the first half of 2023. The

15 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Property

Casting call: Extras wanted for ‘international’ series being filmed on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘tattooed eyebrows, false eyelashes and pumped up lips’ are forbidden

Modexpor Casting is looking for men and women who have a 'natural look'

15 Aug, 2023 @ 14:12

Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Briton, 29, is arrested after savage brawl left a tourist lying unconscious in a pool of his own blood in Spain’s Magaluf resort

A BRITISH man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for being the ‘main instigator’ of a violent street brawl in Magaluf last Thursday. As

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Activists have slammed the Junta de Andalucia in recent weeks amid a surge in videos showing wild boars interacting with humans on the beaches and

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga

3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Radazul with pool garage – € 278,000

Radazul, Tenerife 3 beds 3 baths € 278,000 Exclusive semi-detached house with pool and sea views in the prestigious urbanization of Radazul. It

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Sacked firefighter turned ‘pyromaniac’ is accused of starting seven fires in Mallorca: Police drone ‘films 61-year-old setting blaze close to properties in latest arson attack’

A DISGRUNTLED sacked ex-firefighter has been accused of starting seven fires in the Selva and Caimari areas of Mallorca. He had caused great alarm to

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Spanish police seek new lead in case of missing Briton, 53, who vanished from Spain’s Lanzarote in March

THE perplexing disappearance of a British man in Lanzarote back in March has prompted an ongoing police investigation to track down an individual he was

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:21

Canary Islands·Lead

Beachgoers are warned their parasols and other belongings used to reserve a space WILL be removed: Resort in southern Spain popular with British expats adopts ‘drastic’ measures to battle ‘umbrella wars’

Since yesterday, workers from the City Council have been placing warning stickers on parasols and other items left on the sand as a way to

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:21

Granada·Lead

Ambulance calls will be dealt with once again on Spain's Costa Blanca after claims people died due to late-arriving vehicles

Local centre reopening for ambulance call outs after claims people died due to late arrivals on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A HEALTH emergency co-ordination centre(CICU) will be restored to Alicante province- just months after it was integrated into one Valencian region facility. Alicante’s CICU shut

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Health·Valencia·Valencian Community

LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio wins competition to remodel Begona cemetery

AFTER creating the winning proposal to revive Begona cemetery LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio now have to bring their vision to life. The

15 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Property

Why does Spain have a national bank holiday on August 15?

THE ASSUMPTION of the Virgin Mary is a public holiday in Spain celebrated every August 15 alongside other the world’s other major Catholic countries. It

15 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·National News

Tranquil and Convenient: Discover one of the calmest and easiest-to-park beaches in Spain’s Malaga

BEACH with easy parking in Malaga revealed

WHEN it comes to beachgoers' priorities, easy parking is at the top of the list along with clear seas and fine sand. Here's one with

15 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Malaga

Palace of Viana in Spain’s Cordoba to resonate with music during September nights

THE Palace of Viana in Cordoba is set to host a series of concerts during September nights as part of the Eclectic Nights event. Returning

15 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Cordoba·La Cultura

Explore Cordoba's Finest Glamping Retreats: Unveiling two of Spain's premier sites

EXPLORE SPAIN: Cordoba’s Finest Glamping Retreats

GLAMPING has found its thriving hub in Cordoba. Amid the stunning landscapes, these campgrounds offer a new way to appreciate the beauty of nature without

15 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Cordoba

EXCLUSIVE: British tourist, 19, witnesses brutal stabbing outside posh Sotogrande polo club frequented by British Royal Family – as teenager is arrested for attempted murder

A TEENAGER has been arrested for attempted murder following the brutal stabbing of a reveller outside a Sotogrande polo club once favoured by Princes William

15 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Cadiz·Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

WATCH: Matador is gored in RECTUM by raging bull during traditional event in Spain before being airlifted to hospital

Alejandro Conquero was last night reported to be in a 'serious' condition after sustaining horrific injuries during the bullfight

15 Aug, 2023 @ 07:00

Lead

Enjoy a variety of heritage events and tradition festivals in Valencia

Summer is drawing to a close and the city is coming back to life, with plenty of exciting activities and festivals on the horizon. Get

14 Aug, 2023 @ 21:18

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

What A Great Day To Spend With Friends. Portrait Of A Group Of C

The new champions of the Spanish expat housing market: Young Brits, French and Germans

THE average international buyer of Spanish property has begun to trend downwards in age profile, according to the latest data. While there are still plenty

14 Aug, 2023 @ 19:00

Property

Benidorm scammers conned savers out of €339,000 with bogus claims of UK-based investment companies bringing massive monthly profits

Fake bank notes totting up to millions of Euros seized from scamming brothers ripping-off sellers in Spain’s Madrid and Valencia

THREE Croatian-Italian brothers who used counterfeit euro notes to con sellers of high-value items have been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The siblings led a

14 Aug, 2023 @ 16:45

Crime & Law·Madrid·National News·Valencia·Valencian Community

NEW: Valhalla Gastro Beach Club, Vejer

El Palmar on the Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, gets a luxury beach club complete with cocktails, fine dining and Bali beds. Start saving.

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:55

For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

Tourists can't get enough of Spain with record July airport passenger numbers on Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca

Tourists return to Spain with a bang as passenger records for July are smashed at Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca airports

SPAIN’S airports saw the best-ever July for passenger numbers, as tourism continues to blossom following the Covid pandemic. Operator Aena said on Monday that 29.76

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:45

Alicante·Andalucia·Barcelona·Costa Blanca·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Valencia·Valencian Community

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