Dog owner in Spain’s Catalunya drowns during sea rescue at Costa Brava beach on Lloret de Mar
A man drowned after trying to save his dog at a Costa Brava beach in Catalunya. The owner, 46, responded fatally on Sunday while walking
Pedro Sanchez in talks with Emmanuel Macron as Spain backs off EU-wide cap on wholesale electricity prices
PEDRO Sanchez has appealed to the European Union to come up with a ‘sufficiently balanced response’ to wholesale electricity prices and energy supplies in the
Flamenco exhibition by renowned Spanish director Carlos Saura opens in Torremolinos on Spain’s Costa del Sol
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
School teacher accused of abusing pupils found dead in Spain’s Sevilla
A TEACHER arrested on suspicion of indecently assaulting children has been found dead at a house in Sevilla. The 45-year-old’s body was discovered at his
Doctors worry over ending indoor mask wearing too soon as Covid-19 cases rise in Spain
AN end to compulsory indoor mask-wearing may not happen yet in Spain as Covid-19 infections start to rise again. Despite optimism from Prime Minister, Pedro
Mass arrests over scam for immigrants to obtain Spanish residency in Murcia and Zaragoza areas
A gang who charged €4,000 for fake papers used to apply for Spanish residency has been broken up by the Policia Nacional. 48 people have
Gibraltar government withdraws funding for Miss Gibraltar beauty pageant
THE government of Gibraltar will cease funding the Miss Gibraltar beauty pageant, saying it is ‘no longer appropriate’ for governments to organise such events. The
Teacher offers Ukrainian refugees free Spanish lessons at academy in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
IT is yet another heartwarming example of ordinary people being moved to do something to help those fleeing Russian invasion of Ukraine. A teacher from
Spain says 25,000 Ukraine refugees have arrived in country after Russian invasion
AN estimated 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Spain since the start of Russia’s military invasion on February 24. Speaking to broadcaster, RTVE, on Monday,
3 bedroom Villa for sale in Fortuna – € 147,950
Villa Fortuna, Murcia 3 beds 2 baths € 147,950 . We are proud to offer for sale this lovely home on the El
Revealed: Owning these dogs could land you a fine of over €2,700 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
TWO PET owners in San Vicente del Raspeig are paying the price for going out without a necessary muzzle on their dangerous dogs. Fines of
Convicted Dutch drug-trafficker faces extradition after Benidorm arrest in Spain
A Dutch drug-dealing fugitive has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Benidorm. He was said to have been living in the city for ‘several
Spain beats England to win European Cricket League
SPANISH team Pak I Care Badalona pulled off a major upset to be crowned European champions by beating England’s Tunbridge Wells. In the perfect round-off
FOCUS: Mental health and the state of the nation in Spain
Is Spain doing enough to deal with a rising problem exacerbated by the pandemic and now the anxiety caused by war? Jo Chipchase takes a
Spain’s Sierra Nevada welcomes 45 children from the Ukrainian Ski Federation in face of Russian invasion
A TOTAL of 45 children and teenagers plus seven coaches from the Ukrainian Winter Sports Federation have arrived at the Sierra Nevada ski resort in
Catalan streets could soon be renamed in honour of women persecuted as witches
WOMEN who were condemned as witches and tortured to death in 16th, 17th and 18th centuries could soon have streets named after them in Spain.
Madeleine McCann inquiry to end after 11 years amid fears that main suspect will not be charged
SCOTLAND Yard is set to end its investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann later this year, according to reports. The Operation Grange inquiry, which was set
REVEALED: Official advice on the help offered to Ukrainian refugees on Spain’s Costa Blanca
REFUGEES fleeing the invasion of Ukraine can now receive ‘official’ help on Costa Blanca, after a major city announced guidelines. Orihuela City Council published a
Spain’s Queen Sofia’s stops off at food bank in Cadiz before dining in fancy seaside restaurant
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
2 bedroom Flat for sale in Almunecar – € 220,000
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REVEALED: Official advice on offering accommodation to Ukrainian refugees in Spain’s Valencia region
VALENCIA stands with the people of Ukraine and is showing solidarity with humanitarian aid and advice on living safely in the region. The Generalitat intends
Designer does her bit for Ukraine with special prints from Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
The Sagrada Familia: how Gaudi’s masterpiece became a myth and a divisive political tool
Barcelona’s fabled basilica recently celebrated the completion of its first tower with a giant star. But as at every stage in its history, not everyone
Spain’s Teatro Real drops Bolshoi Ballet performance in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
SPAIN’S Teatro Real has cancelled performances by Russia’s famous Bolshoi Ballet in protest at the invasion of Ukraine. The Opera House was due to stage
ANALYSIS: How the Ukraine war might affect international demand for property in Spain
Having barely recovered in 2021, international demand faces a challenging year in 2022, writes Mark Stücklin of Spanish Property Insight.
Police in Malaga arrest father for allegedly keeping son, 10, locked in bedroom for one year
A MOROCCAN father was arrested after he allegedly locked up his 10-year-old son in a small bedroom inside a Malaga home, police said. The 47-year-old