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Migrants rescued after perilous sea crossing to reach the coast of Spain’s Murcia region

13 SMALL BOATS crammed with Algerian refugees were intercepted off the Murcia coast yesterday(September 21) by Guardia Civil and Maritime Rescue vessels. The dangerous journey

22 Sep, 2020 @ 13:09

Six elderly nursing home residents in Spain’s Mallorca ‘die of COVID-19’ in just 24 hours

The total number of fatalities at the Bell Entorn Residence in Soller now stands at eight and there are 116 active COVID-19 cases

22 Sep, 2020 @ 12:53

Lead·Mallorca

Three arrested for drug trafficking after large-scale marijuana plantation discovered in Spain’s Mallorca

A raid of the address led to the discovery of 16 large marijuana plants, three kilos of dried buds, cannabis 'pollen' and €10,000 in cash

22 Sep, 2020 @ 12:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

New COVID-19 cases in the Valencian Community have slowest weekly growth rate in Spain

NEW CONFIRMED coronavirus cases are slowing down in the Valencian Community as official figures show that the region is doing much better compared to other

22 Sep, 2020 @ 12:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Appeal launched after man and his 96 CATS evicted from apartment on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A MAN has been evicted from a flat in Gandia, Valencia, leaving behind 96 cats. The animal shelter S.P.A.M.A Safor and the City Council of

22 Sep, 2020 @ 11:19

Lead·Other News·Valencia

What Are The Queries That You Should Clarify With Your Vaping Store Owner?

Vaping is known as the alternative to smoking, and it has a lot of health benefits. If you vape, you will feel the taste, there

22 Sep, 2020 @ 11:09

Health

Corona patients can follow a tailored multidisciplinary rehabilitation program at Medifit rehabilitation centre after an ICU admission

People after a stay in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often have Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) this is a combination of physical disorders and

22 Sep, 2020 @ 10:04

Health

Spain’s Malaga admits health centres are collapsing due to COVID-19 pressure as doctors threaten strike and province pins hopes on new rapid tests

The province's health delegate Carlos Bautista told journalists on Monday that there are 'no miracle solutions' and that 'we must continue working in very tough

22 Sep, 2020 @ 09:30

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

More than 340,000 trees planted in Spain’s Malaga in fight against climate change

In 2019, more than 44 initiatives were carried out to combat climate change, with a budget of almost €10 million

22 Sep, 2020 @ 08:32

Environment·Lead·Malaga

‘Drunk’ British tourist bites passenger’s ear off after being denied more alcohol on flight to Spain’s Mallorca

According to the police statement, the crew had denied the Brit alcohol during the flight due to him already being heavily intoxicated

22 Sep, 2020 @ 07:34

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain admits it is facing second wave after breaking new weekend record as it registers 31,428 COVID-19 cases

Of particular concern is the incidence of coronavirus, which has now reached a national average of 280 per 100,000 inhabitants

22 Sep, 2020 @ 01:01

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

ASK GRANNY: Outdoor Meals While the Sun Shines

We may be limited in our travel options right now, but nothing says we can’t get out in a natural setting and enjoy a lovely

21 Sep, 2020 @ 21:10

Ask Granny

EXCLUSIVE: Disgraced Marrache brothers helped Rifaat Al-Assad launder millions through Gibraltar for over a decade, Spain court papers claim

It was a highly complex system built to hide the true owners of the companies which would acquire millions of euros worth of assets in

21 Sep, 2020 @ 18:47

Gibraltar·Lead

Community pulls together with Ocean Village sanitiser gift to Gibraltar airport

THE community spirit is keeping Gibraltar alive at one of the most challenging times in the British territory's recent history.

21 Sep, 2020 @ 18:45

Gibraltar

UK police uncover 4 underground cannabis bunkers after tip-off from Spain’s Guardia Civil

A tip-off from Spanish police has led British officers to dig up over £500,000 of cannabis hidden in underground bunkers Lincolnshire police spent nine days

21 Sep, 2020 @ 16:48

Lead·National News

‘Not a single reason’ why Spain’s Andalucia should bring back lockdown-style measures as Junta praises public’s response to COVID-19 crisis

Bendodo said the current figures, which include less than 1,000 in hospital, are a third of the stats seen during the peak of the first

21 Sep, 2020 @ 16:39

Coronavirus·Lead

Bar And Restaurant Owners Claim 18 000 Jobs Are Threatened In Benidorm On Spain S Costa Blanca If Furlough Scheme Is Not Extended

Bar and restaurant owners claim 18,000 jobs could be lost in Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca if furlough scheme is not extended

BENIDORM faces losing 18,000 jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors if the ERTE furlough scheme is discontinued, according to a business association in the

21 Sep, 2020 @ 16:37

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Lloyds becomes latest bank to strip European expats of British current accounts – but Spanish customers remain in the dark

FEARS are mounting that Lloyds Bank could follow Barclay’s lead and close the bank accounts of the thousands of Brits who live in Spain. Lloyds

21 Sep, 2020 @ 16:07

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Spain’s Andalucia sees second-deadliest COVID-19 figures since end of lockdown

According to the Junta, the majority of deaths have been in Malaga, where nine were counted on Monday

21 Sep, 2020 @ 15:23

Coronavirus·Lead

Paso De Johnny Depp Por El Ssiff Para Presentar Su Pelicula Crock Of Gold A Few Rounds With Shane Macgowan

Johnny Depp arrives in Spain to promote new film Crock Of Gold at the 68th San Sebastian Film Festival

THE most exciting part of any film festival, save from the movies themselves, is seeing what the stars are wearing. But few would have been

21 Sep, 2020 @ 14:56

Health Staff Get A Pre Christmas Salary Bonus In Spain S Valencian Community

Health staff to get pre-Christmas salary hike as a pandemic ‘thanks’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca

HEALTH WORKERS in the Valencian Community will get a pre-Christmas salary rise in recognition of their efforts during the pandemic. The regional president, Ximo Puig,

21 Sep, 2020 @ 14:50

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia