Pops stars put pressure on UK government to resolve EU touring visas
A PETITION calling for the Government to resolve issues around EU touring visas for musicians and crews has attracted more than 250,000 signatures. Since leaving
COVID-19 cases double over a week in densely-populated British expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ROJALES mayor, Antonio Perez, is appealing to all citizens to act responsibly in light of positive COVID-19 cases DOUBLING in a week. The Rojales municipality
UK man climbs the Convent to protest for homeless rights in Gibraltar
A MAN who climbed the roof of the Governor’s home to protest for the rights of the homeless on the Rock has been arrested.
Valencian president demands State of Alarm change to allow lockdowns on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Valencian President has called for national State of Alarm rules to be altered because he cannot impose lockdowns which are currently prohibited. Speaking today(January
COVID-19 mass testing call in Benidorm area town on Spain’s Costa Blanca
POLITICIANS in Polop near Benidorm have demanded mass PCR testing for the 5,000-strong population to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. Polop was one of
Valencian firm develops non-intrusive crowd control system
A VALENCIAN company has developed a new system to keep a check on crowd numbers in public spaces using lasers and cameras. The technology relies
Social gatherings banned between people not living together in Spain’s Murcia region
THE ENTIRE Murcia region has banned social gatherings between non-cohabitants, from today, January 14. Meetings of any sort will only be allowed with people that
Things can only get better
2020 was a defining year in history and one of which most people would prefer to erase. But for me it was one of the
EYE IN THE SKY: A helicopter and drones to reinforce local lockdowns in the Valencia region
TOWNS and cities throughout the Valencian Community that are currently under municipal lockdown could begin using helicopters and drones to control access points. So far,
Interpol track down Latin American paedophile fugitive to Spain’s Murcia region
A Paraguayan man accused of sexually assaulting two young children in Argentina has been arrested in Murcia. The 28-year-old fugitive was captured in Fuente Alamo
Spain’s Andalucia registers the highest number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic
ANDALUCIA has recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic. According to data provided by the Andalucian Institute of Cartography
Justice needed – the problems we face in Spain
By Lisa Burgess GLADSTONE said ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. I say this because I have heard of so many stories of injustice recently British
No respite for high COVID-19 infection rate in Spain’s Valencian Community
4,810 new COVID-19 cases within a day in the Valencian Community were reported last night(January 13) by the regional health ministry. That’s a rise of
Junta President calls for home confinement in Spain—while notifying mobility will be limited in Andalucia
JUNTA President, Juanma Moreno, has asked the central government to consider a return to home confinement in Spain. During a media briefing on an institutional
Huawei and European industry: natural partners
As the turbulent year of 2020 comes to an end, it is clear that the past months have been quite extraordinary for all of us.
BUMPY RIDE with top tourist airport pole-axed by COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
COVID-19 took its toll on Alicante-Elche airport last year with passenger numbers slashed by 85% on 2019’s historic record high. Figures from airport operator, Aena,
Over £4 million of hashish found hidden on a boat off Gibraltar coast
A ROUTINE patrol has revealed a secret hiding place for 825 kilos of hashish on a small pleasure boat off Europa Point.
Easter setback as processions are scrapped due to COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ALL of the traditional Semana Santa(Holy Week) processions and commemorations for Easter 2021 have been cancelled across the southern Costa Blanca. The news from the
Outrage as commuters pack bus in Spain’s Mallorca on same day tougher COVID-19 restrictions come into force
The commuter had shared pictures on Twitter of her journey on Palma's number 35 bus this morning
Death of the tax return as UK landlords face the biggest change in a generation
OVER the next two years, UK landlords face the biggest change in tax returns in a generation. From April 6, 2023, landlords and self-employed people
Sleeping argument provokes woman to stab boyfriend on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A woman stabbed her boyfriend at their Costa Blanca home after complaining that he would not let her sleep. The Policia Nacional arrested a 20-year-old
Barcelona confirms 2021 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix as new agreement signed
CIRCUIT de Barcelona – Catalunya confirmed yesterday that the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix will once again set rubber down on Spanish soil in 2021.
SAVE OUR COAST: Spanish ministry announces urgent project to regenerate the shoreline off Valencia’s Cullera
CULLERA (Valencia Province) will recover the historic sand dunes that dotted its shores more than 60 years ago in a bid to prevent coastal erosion.
Disgraced former King Juan Carlos to retain royal status ‘for life’ as pressure grows from government lawyers
JUAN Carlos I, the disgraced former King of Spain will retain his royal moniker ‘for life’ it was announced yesterday. The 83-year-old Emeritus King will
Spain’s Andalucia in need of ‘urgent’ blood donations as stocks run low
THE Andalucian health system has made a call for ‘urgent’ blood donations. Official sources from the Regional Ministry of Health have stated that 75% of
Expats still have time to apply for residencia in Spain and help is available
BRITISH expats can still apply for residencia to protect their rights while living in Spain, despite the UK leaving the EU. The December 31 deadline