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Spain included in Russia’s ‘hostile list’ in revenge for sanctions following Ukraine invasion

SPAIN has been placed on Vladimir Putin’s list of 43 ‘unfriendly countries’’ who face economic restrictions in retaliation for imposing sanctions on Russia. The list

8 Mar, 2022 @ 17:00

Lead·National News

Russia Ukraine War, Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing Odessa Enter Romania On Board A Ferry Boat, Isaccea, Romania

Ukraine war: Spain’s Huelva and Sevilla to welcome 58 Ukrainian refugees today

ALMOST 60 Ukrainians will arrive in Andalucia today thanks to a scheme for refugees coordinated by a church in Huelva. A bus carrying 58 refugees

8 Mar, 2022 @ 16:44

Huelva·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

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Driving school owner ‘forged documents for driver candidates’ in Spain’s Huelva

THE owner of a driving school in Huelva has been arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent driver test completion certificates. The teacher allegedly worked alongside an

8 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead·Other News

Parents accused of abducting and hiding their family behind bolted doors arrested in Spain’s Sevilla

THREE children who vanished five years ago when they were ‘kidnapped’ by their parents after a tumultuous custody battle have been found in Sevilla. The

8 Mar, 2022 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Scandal-hit former King Juan Carlos rules out a return to Spain

SPAIN’S former King Juan Carlos has said he will remain for now in the United Arab Emirates but will visit Spain frequently after fraud investigations

8 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·National News

EU could block merger in Spain between mobile phone giants Orange and MasMovil

Orange and MasMovil announce merger plans to create biggest mobile operator in Spain

ORANGE and MasMovil have formally announced their intention to merge their businesses in Spain. It would make them the largest mobile/telecoms operator in the country

8 Mar, 2022 @ 13:57

Business & Finance·Lead

Cheeky Thief Overturns Getaway Car And Reports It As Stolen To Police In Spain's Alicante Area

Cheeky thief overturns getaway car and reports it as stolen to police on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A thief lied to the Guardia Civil that his van had been stolen after it overturned in a ditch in Agost. The man, 19, took

8 Mar, 2022 @ 13:07

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Red Cross Ships Out Emergency Awnings From Spain's Valencia To Provide Shelter For Ukraine Refugees

Red Cross ships out awnings from Spain’s Valencia to provide shelter for Ukraine refugees

A shipment of awnings to provide shelter against harsh weather for Ukrainian refugees has been sent by the Cruz Roja(Red Cross) from Valencia to Hungary.

8 Mar, 2022 @ 12:09

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

3 bedroom Flat for sale in La Manga del Mar Menor with pool – € 185,000

Flat La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia 3 beds 2 baths € 185,000 Magnificent and central apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

8 Mar, 2022 @ 12:05

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Women’s Day: How Spain became a pioneer in women’s rights but still has a long way to go

Spain has some of Europe’s most progressive gender laws and government-funded education campaigns discouraging domestic violence. But is it working? To mark International Women’s Day

8 Mar, 2022 @ 11:30

Lead·National News

Celebrating women: British expat charity worker rewarded with MBE for care and compassion during Covid crisis

Pamela Twissell-Cross had never imagined her life would take such a turn after retiring to Spain. After a long career saving lives in the NHS,

8 Mar, 2022 @ 11:00

Lead·National News·Other News

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the achievements of expat women in Spain

Women are often too modest to blow their own trumpets, so we sent Helen Barklam to speak to five inspirational women and do it for

8 Mar, 2022 @ 10:54

Lead·National News·Other News

8M in Malaga: Programme with all the rallies taking place in Spain’s Malaga for Women’s Day

UNIONS and feminist platforms are calling for various demonstrations to take place throughout the day in the city centre. Demonstrations will take place at the

8 Mar, 2022 @ 09:45

Lead·Malaga

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Tell-tale whiff gives away massive marijuana plantation hidden in Spain’s Antequera

A TEAM from Spain’s Guardia Civil uncovered a massive marijuana plantation hidden in Antequera after following their noses. Officers detected the tell-tale whiff given off

8 Mar, 2022 @ 09:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

What Women’s Day means to three generations of strong Spanish women

THREE generations of strong Spanish women give their views on International Women’s Day; one who escaped the Francoist regime, a second-generation child who returned and

8 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

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OPINION: How Spain is outpacing the UK when it comes to women in politics

To mark International Women's Day campaigner Sue Wilson, MBE, explores how UK is falling behind Spain when it comes to political representation.

8 Mar, 2022 @ 08:00

Brexit·Lead·Opinion·Politics

International Women’s Day marked by protests outside Spain’s biggest cathedrals

HUNDREDS of women gathered in front of cathedrals in Andalucia on Sunday to protest the church’s treatment of women ahead of International Women’s Day.

7 Mar, 2022 @ 21:01

Cadiz·Cordoba·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sevilla

Sevilla dealer who offered to sell drugs to children outside leisure centre arrested

A DEALER accused of selling drugs to children has been arrested in Sevilla. He came to the attention of the police when they were called

7 Mar, 2022 @ 20:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Child, 12, in serious condition after falling from boat inside warehouse on Costa del Sol

A CHILD is in serious condition after falling from a boat stashed inside a warehouse on the Costa del Sol. Rescue teams were alerted to

7 Mar, 2022 @ 20:00

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Bogus Companies Across Spain Used As Window Dressing Cut Price Waste Disposal Scam

Bogus companies across Spain used as window-dressing in waste disposal scam

THREE people are being probed by the Guardia Civil for illegally storing 700 tonnes of industrial waste via a network of bogus companies. The Guardia’s

7 Mar, 2022 @ 19:53

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead