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Corrupt ex-Costa Blanca mayor in Spain gets prison term over waste contract bungs

Man who abused two women changes gender and requests full pardon because they are a ‘new person’ – in latest challenge for Spain’s controversial ‘Trans Law’

A DOMESTIC abuser could avoid prison after changing his gender and filing for a full pardon because he is a ‘new person’ – in a

14 Sep, 2023 @ 12:14

Lead

Wet weekend for Spain: Weather warnings for rain and storms across Andalucia, Costa Blanca, Mallorca and Ibiza

SPAIN is headed for another wet weekend following the torrential downpours that marked the beginning of September. A DANA weather front will once again bring

14 Sep, 2023 @ 11:27

Lead

AGP Torremolinos Bajondillo Beach RFTS e

Body of woman is found dumped by a zebra crossing on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Victim aged ‘around 25’ showed ‘signs of asphyxiation’ after being found by group of young people

THE body of a young woman has been found dumped by a zebra crossing on the Costa del Sol. Policia Nacional have launched an urgent

14 Sep, 2023 @ 10:55

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Moment vegan protester is attacked and dragged out of bullring in Spain’s Mallorca after storming sand pit to try and hug a bull as part of expat-led protest

THIS is the moment a vegan protester was pounced on by matadors and police after storming a bullring in Mallorca – before being held in

14 Sep, 2023 @ 10:20

Lead·Mallorca

New Gibraltar domestic abuse strategy will fight ‘abuse of power’ between genders, minister says

GIBRALTAR’S new domestic abuse strategy the government launched this week will help ‘all victims and their families, especially children’, the Minister for Justice said. Samantha

14 Sep, 2023 @ 08:40

Crime & Law·Gibraltar

Waiting list forms for first Dolce&Gabbana designed homes in Spain’s Marbella

LUXURY homes designed by Dolce&Gabbana in Marbella are in high demand, with a waiting list already in place. Construction is expected to be completed by

13 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Malaga·Other News

Residents in Spain’s Malaga to face 42% water bill hike in spring, averaging €20 monthly

STARTING from next spring, the water bill in Malaga’s capital will experience a 42.7% increase, resulting in citizens paying an average of €20.8 euros per

13 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Malaga

Spain’s Malaga airport achieves record-breaking August with over 2.4 million passengers

MALAGA Airport continues its trend of record-breaking passenger numbers in 2023, with August seeing a significant surge in tourism and travellers. According to Aena, the

13 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Madrid to host UAE-funded symposium showcasing achievements of Andalucia in the Islamic period

THE United Arab Emirates is organising a cultural symposium in Madrid to celebrate the culture and arts of the Al-Andalus era of Andalucia. The two-day

12 Sep, 2023 @ 19:00

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Electric scooters will be BANNED on all Renfe trains in Spain from this day in December

Elderly woman is killed after being struck by an electric scooter in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN ELDERLY woman has died after she was hit on Friday by an electric scooter in Estepona, on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The incident happened

12 Sep, 2023 @ 17:15

Estepona·Lead

HANDS UP: Price of olive oil in Spain more than doubles in two years as supermarkets are accused of ‘speculation’

OLIVE oil prices continue on the rise as a bottle of Spain’s signature product is today 114.8% more expensive than it was in March 2021.

12 Sep, 2023 @ 16:22

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead

Watch: Man arrested in Madrid after sexually assaulting a female reporter live on Spanish TV

POLICE in Madrid arrested a man on Tuesday after he groped a female TV reporter while she was live on air. The bizarre scene played

12 Sep, 2023 @ 16:05

Lead·Madrid·Must Read

BREAKING: Gibraltar will hold its general election on October 12, its Chief Minister announces

GIBRALTAR will hold its general election on October 12, its Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced on Tuesday. He boasted his impressive record on building homes

12 Sep, 2023 @ 13:50

Gibraltar·Lead

Biting red fire ants warning: Invasive pests are found in major Italian port raising fears they will spread to Spain and wider Europe

RED fire ants have become a threat to Spain after being spotted in a major port in Sicily, Italy. Researchers found 88 nests in the

12 Sep, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead·Other News

1 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Calpe / Calp with pool – € 145,000

Calpe / Calp, Alicante 1 beds 1 baths € 145,000 UPPER FLOOR BUNGALOW APARTMENTS IN CALPE Beautiful bungalows on the top floor with

12 Sep, 2023 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Main Street and Chatham Counterguard to get ‘facelift’ as Gibraltar ‘freshens up’ town centre

MAIN Street and Chatham Counterguard could get a complete makeover under plans announced by Gibraltar’s government on the eve of elections. Minister for Tourism and

12 Sep, 2023 @ 12:58

Gibraltar

HELP NEEDED: Califa Group in Cadiz raising funds for warm clothing and essential long-term needs of Morocco earthquake victims

A GROUP of Good Samaritans in Cadiz province have launched an urgent appeal to provide direct assistance to the victims of the devastating earthquake that

12 Sep, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Must Read

Policeman in Spain reports woman for ‘non-consensual kiss’ she planted on him as he brands alleged act ‘disgusting’ amid ‘extreme violence’ of Catalan referendum

A MALE riot officer from Spain’s National Police force has filed a lawsuit after he was kissed on the mouth by a woman during the

12 Sep, 2023 @ 12:00

Catalunya·Lead·Must Read

Demostration against gender violence malaga

Andalucia accounts for one a third of all domestic violence deaths in Spain as latest victim, 37, is killed by her partner in Granada

A TOTAL of 16 women have been murdered by their partners or ex partners in Andalucia this year, which accounts for over one third of

12 Sep, 2023 @ 11:46

Andalucia·Lead

Far-right 'ultras' face hate crime prosecution for tearing down gay 'rainbow' flag from public square in Spain's Mar Menor area

Reveller files denuncia against Fuengirola club for alleged homophobia after ‘being refused entry for being gay’

A GROUP of young party-goers have filed a complaint against a Costa del Sol nightclub alleging they were barred entry for being gay. It was

12 Sep, 2023 @ 11:15

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Expat community rallies round family of missing paddle surfers: Thousands raised to fly out relatives of Maxi, 29, and Emmanuel, 34, a WEEK after they vanished off Spain's Costa del Sol

Search for missing paddle surfers Maxi, 29, and Emmanuel, 34, is suspended two weeks after they vanished off Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE SEARCH for two Argentine paddle surfers who disappeared off the coast of the Costa del Sol on August 27 has been called off. Two

12 Sep, 2023 @ 10:55

Lead·Malaga·Must Read

New American International school in the center of Valencia for 7th to 12th grade students

In a rapidly evolving world, where innovation and adaptability are key, the traditional education system often falls short in preparing students for the challenges they

12 Sep, 2023 @ 10:07

Education·Valencia·Valencian Community

Local and visiting surgeons carry out ear operation in Gibraltar hospital that leaves out need for UK travel

SURGEONS have carried out a key ear operation in Gibraltar for the first time that shortens recovery time from up to four months to just

12 Sep, 2023 @ 10:07

Gibraltar·Health

Spain’s Andalucia home to three of Europe’s top-rated monuments

ANDALUCIA is home to remarkable monuments, some of which rank among the most beautiful in Spain, Europe, and the world. In TripAdvisor’s recent ranking of

12 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

UK passenger numbers up 8% from January to August at Gibraltar airport compared to same period last year

NUMBERS of passengers using Gibraltar airport went up by 8% to more than 320,000 in the first eight months of the year, the government has

12 Sep, 2023 @ 09:02