Brexit ‘bridging measures’ extended between Spain and Gibraltar
SPANISH bridging measures between Spain and Gibraltar have been extended until October 2021, in a bid to ‘address the number of issues arising from the
Bars and restaurants can increase indoor capacity to 75% this week in Murcia region of Spain
INDOOR capacity of bars and restaurants in the Murcia region will rise to 75% from this Wednesday(June 30). Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño, announced the
Gibraltar Chief Minister calls for ‘unity’ on the Rock after divisive vote on abortion
FABIAN Picardo welcomed the result of the referendum which saw voters in Gibraltar choose to relax its draconian anti-abortion law and acknowledged that it was
Honest recycling worker finds owner of €3,500 in cash which was ‘lost’ two years ago in Murcia area of Spain
A Murcia region couple got a pleasant surprise after they had €3,500 returned to them which they lost two years ago. The money popped up
Spain tightens rules on all UK travellers (including to Balearic Islands): PCR tests or double vaccination proof now needed
SPAIN has changed the requirements for travellers arriving from the UK and will now demand a negative COVID-19 test or proof of double vaccination. Prime
Far-right Vox party wants ban on LGBT rainbow flags on public buildings as Spain celebrates International Pride Day
SPAIN’S far-right Vox party says it wants to stop the ‘rainbow’ gay pride flag being flown on public buildings because it allegedly breaks the 1981
City proclaims “Orihuela loves you” on International Pride Day on Spain’s Costa Blanca
INTERNATIONAL Pride Day is being celebrated throughout the Vega Baja region today, June 28, and the area’s largest city wants to shout, “Orihuela loves you!”
Over 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine jabs targeted in push for weekly injection record for Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
VALENCIAN president, Ximo Puig, has predicted a new weekly record of COVID-19 vaccinations this week with over 500,000 shots set to be into arms. 161,000
Two men killed in separate attacks in Spain’s Valencia over the weekend
TWO men were killed in separate incidents in Valencia Province over the weekend. The most shocking case was reported on Saturday night, when a father
#Orgullo: How Gay Pride is being celebrated across Spain
CELEBRATIONS for Gay Pride are taking place across Spain this year, although events will be on a smaller scale to allow for coronavirus restrictions on
Here’s how to celebrate World Pride Day in Gibraltar
GIBRALTAR has been showing its support for Pride Month since the beginning of June, flying rainbow flags from buildings and projecting colourful lights on monuments
Woman is hurled to her death from a van that spun off a Costa Blanca bridge in Spain
A 55-year-old woman died after she was hurled out of a van that careered off a bridge in the Monforte del Cid area. The Alicante
How does the Spanish population feel about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout?
The development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines signifies a much-awaited light at the end of a 2-year-long tunnel. As much as the majority of the
SHIP AHOY! First cruise liner in over a year docks in Spain’s Valencia
THE first cruise ship full of tourists in over a year docked at Valencia port yesterday (Sunday June 27). More than 800 passengers, mainly German,
Man arrested for biting, attacking and spitting blood at three policemen on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THREE Police officers were injured in Pilar de la Horadada on Saturday, as a man attacked them. He was arrested after the altercation, during which
Spain’s Malaga registers lowest number of coronavirus hospitalisations in 10 months
THE COVID-19 pressure on the healthcare system in Malaga province continues to drop. The number of patients in hospitals with the disease has dropped to
Spain’s Malaga on YELLOW ALERT for sizzling temperatures
MALAGA has been placed on yellow alert for extreme heat as high temperatures continue to scorch Andalucia. The colour warning issued by state weather agency
Explainer: Euthanasia law in Spain comes into force
A NEW assisted suicide law came into effect on Friday, making Spain the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia. Parliament gave final
Valencia region is second preferred holiday destination in Spain this year
THE Valencia region has overtaken Catalunya on the ranking of preferred domestic tourism destinations for Spaniards. Only Andalucia remains more popular than the Valencia region
CASTING: New reality TV show looking for Americans buying or renovating property in Spain
By Shannon Chaffers A TELEVISION reality show currently in the works is looking to feature Americans who have recently relocated to Spain and are renovating
Enough tobacco to make 11 million cigarettes seized as smuggling gang arrested in raids throughout Spain and Portugal
A CRIMINAL gang exporting illegal tobacco and cigarettes from Spain to Portugal has been thwarted by Europol and a cross-border team of customs and Guardia
Endangered lynx cub killed after being run over in Spain’s Huelva
AN IBERIAN lynx cub has been killed after being run over in the province of Huelva. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and
BEACHY FEET: Meet the Marbella-based Brit behind a new beachwear brand that promises to be anything but a flop
Making waves: With a Made in Marbella plan close to execution, John Lodge is winning plaudits to ensure his new beachwear brand BeachyFeet will be
DEAR JENNIFER: How can you help with all this extra post-Brexit paperwork?
You must be so careful with your documentation and paperwork in Spain. It has become far more complicated and involved, since the finalisation of Brexit.
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
THE sign on the fortune teller’s tent read, ‘Closed due to unforeseen circumstances’. This solidly enhanced my lifelong belief that soothsayers such as Nostradamus, Cassandra,
Beach handball tournament with over 100 teams gets under way on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA COSTA beaches are enjoying three days of sport, with a huge handball tournament being held. Qualifying matches started yesterday, June 25, with dozens more