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WATCH: The moment police swoop in on drug kingpin ‘Don Carlos’ in Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the shocking moment the accused drug kingpin dubbed ‘Don Carlos’ was arrested by Spanish police in a dramatic sting at a Marbella coffee

17 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share affectionate reunion in Spain as she films new movie

PARIS may have the reputation as the most romantic spot in the world but it seems a certain Spanish island may come a close second

17 Mar, 2022 @ 13:30

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Other News

American tourist dies after being swept onto rocks while paddle surfing off San Sebastian beach in northern Spain

A holidaymaker from the USA died while paddle surfing on Tuesday after being swept away by big waves off a beach in San Sebastian in

17 Mar, 2022 @ 12:52

Lead·National News

COKE JOKE: Spanish quiz show producers apologise for asking contestants to guess the street price of drugs

SPANISH producers have been forced to issue an apology after asking contestants to guess the street price of cocaine. The off-colour question about the white

17 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Entertainment·Lead·National News·Other News

1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Calpe / Calp – € 185,000

Apartment Calpe / Calp, Alicante 1 beds 1 baths € 185,000 Apartment on the beachfront with views of the sea and the mountains.

17 Mar, 2022 @ 12:05

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Spain's Golden Visa is officially no more: Housing crisis and money laundering blamed for closing the door

Spain suspends Golden Visas for Russian citizens wanting to buy residency

RUSSIAN nationals have been barred from getting Spanish residency permits under the Golden Visa scheme. Spain’s Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, has ordered the suspension

17 Mar, 2022 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Property

IN PICS: Across Spain the sky turned orange and dust fell from the Sahara

THIS week Spain has been hit by a weather phenomenon known as the calima, when a dust storm from the Sahara swept north and dumped

17 Mar, 2022 @ 11:15

Lead·National News·Weather

Benalús – The most exclusive apartments on the Golden Mile next to the beach

Phase 2 is now on sale! After the great success and complete sale of Phase 1, the second phase is now released exclusively by Engel

17 Mar, 2022 @ 10:39

Property

Almond blosom Quinta de los Molinos Madrid Photo By Jose Luis RDS/Flickr

Celebrate spring: Six of the most beautiful places to see almond blossom in Spain

THE beginning of March welcomes the unique spectacle of almond blossom in Spain, ushering in spring and creating unmissable sights and smells. While you can

17 Mar, 2022 @ 10:30

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

World’s best chefs to gather for Madrid Fusion and celebrate cuisine in Spain

SOME of the biggest names in the world of gastronomy will be taking part in Madrid Fusion later this month in the 20th anniversary of

17 Mar, 2022 @ 10:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid

Cemetery in Spain’s Malaga to install solar panels to save on energy bills

AUTHORITIES in charge of the San Gabriel cemetery in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol have come up with a way to save on electricity

17 Mar, 2022 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

All COVID-19 restrictions—bar masks indoors—lifted in Spain’s Malaga

AFTER more than two years of pandemic—which has seen home confinement, state of alarm, perimeter closures and closures of non-essential activity—all the limitations due to

17 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s nuclear council appeals to thieves after radioactive material stolen from van in Madrid

SPAIN’S Nuclear Safety Council has appealed to thieves to return kit containing radioactive material that was stolen from a van in Madrid The Nuclear Safety

16 Mar, 2022 @ 19:00

Lead·Madrid

Spate of petrol thefts from cars in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol as pump prices soar with Ukraine war

POLICE have ramped up their presence around Malaga after residents reported a spate of petrol thefts from cars amid soaring prices at the pump. A

16 Mar, 2022 @ 18:45

Lead·Malaga

Unions say Inditex fashion group agrees to big inflation-busting wage rise for shop workers in Spain

Spanish fashion retailer Inditex known for brands like Zara and Bershka says prices will rise by 2%

SPANISH fashion giant Inditex says prices will go up by 2% across its domestic stores this spring and summer due to inflation. Inditex, who are

16 Mar, 2022 @ 18:11

Business & Finance·Lead

Benidorm council signs deal to clean up eyesore bus station commercial centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BENIDORM mayor Toni Perez signed a deal on Wednesday to usher in a new era for the city’s controversial bus station. The agreement will see

16 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

After Covid 19 Frustration... Bad Weather Forces Latest Cancellation Of Famous St. Patrick's Day Parade On Spain's Costa Blanca

Firstly Covid-19 and now bad weather cancels famous St. Patrick’s Day parade on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE famous St. Patrick’s Day parade on the Cabo Roig strip scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled for the third successive year. A poor weather

16 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Costa Blanca·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Cocaine Dealers On Spain's Costa Blanca Hid Stashes In Concealed Areas Of Cars

Cocaine dealers on Spain’s Costa Blanca hid stashes in secret car compartments

A Torrevieja cocaine gang fell foul of the law after trying to conceal shipments of drug stashes in hidden car compartments. Three people have been

16 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Franco fan who plotted to kill Spain’s PM over exhumation of dictator goes on trial in Barcelona

AN admirer of Franco who plotted to kill Spain’s Prime Minister over plans to exhume the fascist dictator, is facing 18 years in jail if

16 Mar, 2022 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·National News

The sweet story of the mystery artist who cheers up hospital canteen with dancing napkins in Spain’s Granada

AFTER weeks of mystery, Granada’s San Cecilio hospital has finally learnt the identity of the secret origami artist who brought smiles to the cafeteria with

16 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Granada·Lead

Cash Machine Gang Stole €500,000 After Towing Away 18 Atm Machines In Costa Blanca Area Of Spain

Cash machine gang stole €500,000 after towing away 18 ATMs in Costa Blanca area of Spain

A gang who towed away ATM machines across the Costa Blanca and Murcia areas has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The crooks helped themselves

16 Mar, 2022 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Facebook announced big investment in Spain as part of metaverse drive

TECH giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced big investment plans for Spain. Meta will recruit 2,000 more employees in the next five

16 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Lead·Madrid·National News

Man Arrested For Animal Abuse In Spain's Valencia After Trying To Sell A Python Snake Online

Online python snake seller arrested for animal abuse in Spain’s Valencia

A Valencia man has been charged with animal abuse after mistreating a python snake and trying to sell it via the internet. The Guardia Civil

16 Mar, 2022 @ 12:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

3 bedroom Flat for sale in Inca – € 153,000

Flat Inca, Majorca 3 beds 1 baths € 153,000 This flat is at Carrer Salut, 07300, Inca, Illes Balears, on floor 1. It

16 Mar, 2022 @ 12:05

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‘Absent-mindedness and speeding’ to be tackled in popular expat town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SAFER STREETS is the goal for Rojales City Council, as it launches a fresh campaign to reduce accidents in the area. The municipality contains one

16 Mar, 2022 @ 11:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Health·Lead

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Top optician warns of ‘permanent damage’ to eyes following three dangerous trends on social media

SOCIAL media users taking part in viral TikTok challenges are putting themselves at risk of blindness, an expert has warned. Dr Nigel Best, an optometrist

16 Mar, 2022 @ 11:15

Health·Lead·National News

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