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Specsavers appeal: Expats asked to donate gifts to families struggling in Spain this Christmas

SPECSAVERS Opticas Fuengirola is calling on people to think of those less fortunate than themselves this Christmas and support families who have been hit hard

2 Dec, 2020 @ 11:27

Health·Lead·Other News

Roads across Spain will be extremely busy this weekend - here's why

Spain expected to allow travel between regions over Christmas but ONLY if you are travelling home to stay with family

THE Health Ministry is expected to announce today that no one can leave their region over Christmas unless they are travelling home to stay with

2 Dec, 2020 @ 11:12

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Plane makes emergency landing on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A LIGHT aircraft has made an emergency landing on a beach in Torrox after its engine failed. According to official reports, the incident took place

2 Dec, 2020 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga

Downward trend continues for new COVID-19 cases in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Good news on COVID-19 cases as new infection rates continue to fall on Spain’s Costa Blanca

NEW COVID-19 case figures are continuing to fall over a week in the Valencian Community with a more dramatic drop in Alicante Province. Statistics released

2 Dec, 2020 @ 08:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

SPAIN has scrapped post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours in what some industry leaders are calling a "big victory".

BREAKING: Spain’s COVID-19 infection rate drops by a THIRD in one week as it records lowest number of daily infections since September 1

SPAIN has recorded its lowest daily count of coronavirus cases since September 1 in a clear sign the second wave is in retreat. According to

1 Dec, 2020 @ 20:37

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

PCR TESTS: What are they? Why should you have one? And how much will it cost you this Christmas?

FOR expats, going home for Christmas has become more complicated than ever before, with new coronavirus safeguarding measures being introduced across the globe. Additionally, all

1 Dec, 2020 @ 19:15

Coronavirus

British prankster arrested for dumping BMW in river in Spain for Youtube views named as Ryan Taylor

A BRITISH prankster arrested in Spain for dangerous driving has been identified at the Youtuber Ryan Taylor. The 27-year-old influencer, who has over 2m subscribers

1 Dec, 2020 @ 18:30

Lead

Snow may halt rescue search for British hiker Esther Dingley last seen in Spain

SPANISH mountain rescue teams are scaling back their search in the hunt for a missing British woman who vanished while walking the Pyrenees. Esther Dingley,

1 Dec, 2020 @ 17:45

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Alicante’s nativity scene gets world recognition on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALICANTE has grabbed two world records after it built the tallest-ever nativity scene as well as it being the largest in area. The city’s Plaza

1 Dec, 2020 @ 15:43

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Police search farm in Spain’s Mallorca for body of missing man feared murdered by suspected serial killer

The development has led to the arrest of a 70-year-old man who is connected to the disappearance of three other men

1 Dec, 2020 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Fees for Gibraltar students in Wales to stay the same after Brexit

MINISTER John Cortes has been busy representing Gibraltar on the international scene while sat in his office on virtual meetings.

1 Dec, 2020 @ 14:47

Gibraltar·Lead

Tips for a safe Christmas celebration according to Spanish scientists

CHRISTMAS is a time where people from all over Spain, and the world, come together to celebrate the festive season in family, however this year

1 Dec, 2020 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Other News

Mijas to make dog walkers clean up their pet’s urine as it launches ‘Cuida Mijas’ campaign – and you could win a €100 lunch

IT will soon be mandatory to wash away your dog’s urine during walks on the streets of Mijas. Mayor Josele Gonzalez revealed today that the

1 Dec, 2020 @ 13:58

Environment·Lead·Malaga

High-speed low-cost trains being tested throughout Spain’s Costa Blanca

SPAIN’S high-speed electric train, the ‘Avlo’, is currently undergoing tests throughout the Costa Blanca. The section between Monforte del Cid (Elche) and Murcia has seen

1 Dec, 2020 @ 13:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News

BREAKING: Spain’s Andalucia records less than 800 coronavirus cases for second day in a row as incidence rate continues sharp decline thanks to restrictions

ANDALUCIA has recorded less than 800 coronavirus cases for the second day in a row. According to the Junta, a total of 790 positive test

1 Dec, 2020 @ 13:27

Coronavirus·Lead

Barcelona FC presidential candidate causes stir saying Spain should not play at the Nou Camp

CANDIDATE for the Barcelona FC Presidential position has caused a stir by suggesting that the Spanish National Football team should not be allowed to play

1 Dec, 2020 @ 12:45

Lead·Sport

STUMPED: Sevilla unsure what to do with its Christmas lights

SEVILLA City Council is undecided about what to do with the city’s Christmas lights. In fact, Sevilla is the only Andalucian capital that does not

1 Dec, 2020 @ 12:00

Lead·Sevilla

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Canary Island tech company creates game changing COVID-19 busting wardrobe

A REVOLUTIONARY wardrobe has been given the green light that has been recorded to eliminate all traces of COVID-19 from clothing and footwear. The breakthrough

1 Dec, 2020 @ 11:15

Health·Lead

British-led drugs gang ran marijuana business out of restaurant on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FIVE British men have been arrested in the Teulada-Moraira area of the Costa Blanca over a big marijuana growing operation. The ring-leader owns a restaurant

1 Dec, 2020 @ 10:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

More than 33,000 people in extreme poverty in Spain’s Balearic Islands due to COVID-19 crisis

The bleak findings were made by the Balearic Social Observatory in collaboration with CaixaBank and the Department of Social Affairs

1 Dec, 2020 @ 10:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Regional Border Could Reopen Next Week In Spain S Murcia As New Covid 19 Cases Drop

Regional border could reopen next week in Spain’s Murcia as new COVID-19 cases go down

THE Murcia region could end its border closure next week in addition to restoring travel between most of its municipalities if COVID-19 infection rates continue

1 Dec, 2020 @ 09:15

Coronavirus·Lead·Mar Menor

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Dramatic weekly fall in new COVID-19 cases reported across Spain’s Costa Blanca

LATEST coronavirus case figures for Alicante Province last night(November 30) have shown a major fall on a weekly basis. Valencian Health Ministry statistics declared 147

1 Dec, 2020 @ 08:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Inspectors find high number of bar and clubs breaking COVID health rules in Murcia area of Spain

Decision ‘within 48 hours’ on nightlife venues being allowed to reopen on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A DECISION will be made within two days on whether Costa Blanca late bars and clubs can reopen as daytime hospitality businesses. Nightlife venues in

30 Nov, 2020 @ 21:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

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Remote Spanish neighbourhood crowdfunds over €40,000 to save dilapidated church

EIGHT Spanish neighbours have made it their duty to rescue a crumbling Gothic church in their village, and are succeeding. Founded in the 16th century,

30 Nov, 2020 @ 20:30

Lead

Queen Letizia in shock as guest falls to the ground at awards ceremony in Valencia

A clumsy guest at the 32nd King Jaime I Awards ceremony in Valencia today fell over on the stairs in front of Queen Letizia. The

30 Nov, 2020 @ 20:00

Sony’s PS5 becomes Spain’s most successful gaming launch in history after record first week

JAPANESE gaming giant Sony’s long-awaited PS5 has become Spain’s fastest selling console after a record breaking first week. Despite tightening budgets across the country thanks

30 Nov, 2020 @ 19:15

Lead·National News

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