‘Cheerful’ British bar worker found dead ‘in wardrobe’ in Spain’s Magaluf
A BRITISH Magaluf worker has been found dead ‘in her wardrobe’. Danielle Finlay Brookes, thought to be 23 or 24 years old, was found at
Spain’s iconic Mezquita in Cordoba to open its doors in Phase 2 of COVID-19 de-escalation plan
It’s expected that Andalucia, excluding Malaga and Granada, will move into Phase 2 on Monday, May 25, after Phase 1 ends.
Discovery of 40 Nasrid tombs reveals the major health issues suffered in Spain’s Granada some 800 years ago
40 tombs reveal life during the Nasrid kingdom before the conquest by the Catholic Monarchs.
Spain’s Ministry of Health warns of possible link between COVID-19 and minks
A RECENT case in the Netherlands has shed new light on the possible source of coronavirus as minks have been confirmed as hosting the COVID-19
Palma Beach in Spain’s Mallorca will ‘open its doors’ on JULY 1 as ‘safest’ holiday destination in Europe
The Palma Beach brand is made up of 48 hotels and restaurants located on Playa de Palma
Mediterranean diet? The top 10 foods Spain has really been buying during the coronavirus lockdown
THE Mediterranean diet may be the pinnacle of a balanced diet, but neither olive oil nor fresh vegetables feature in the top 10 products bought
Sanchez adamant lockdown saved ‘270,000 lives’ as Congress approves state of alarm extension until June 7
THE Spanish Congress of Ministers has this evening approved a fifth extension to the State of Alarm, keeping citizens under lockdown for 15 more days,
WATCH: Huge brawl on Costa del Sol terrace, while others ‘vomit in street’ as Malaga enters Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus exit
A BUSY strip of restaurants has seen fighting, urination and vomit during the first few days of Phase 1. Revellers tasting their new-found freedom during
‘Abandoned’ island of Tabarca to finally get daily ferry service to Spain’s Costa Blanca
TABARCA and its 72 inhabitants will soon enjoy a new connection with Santa Pola, the nearest mainland port. Regular ferry connections to the island off
Malaga’s big restaurants welcome Phase 1 of coronavirus exit plan, but expat bars with tiny terraces on Spain’s Costa del Sol say it’s ‘just not viable’ to open
THE Costa del Sol’s larger restaurants have welcomed Malaga’s entrance into Phase 1, while smaller business-owners with tiny terraces are more gloomy. A number of
BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain rises for second consecutive day, but stays below 100 for fourth day in a row
THE number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain has risen for the second consecutive day, but stays below 100 for the fourth day in a
EU bans sale of menthol cigarettes from today, fines as high as €10,000 for shops selling them
THE sale of menthol cigarettes has been banned throughout Spain from today.
Spain to ban sale of new diesel AND petrol cars as part of ambitious action plan on climate change
SPAIN has declared it is to ban the sale of all new cars that use petrol or diesel from 2040. The measure is part of
Controversy as Spain’s Balearic Islands grants €8.2 MILLION to entrepreneurs with offshore companies in Panama and Malta to purchase COVID-19 medical supplies from China
In the wake of the revelations, opposition parties have demanded an explanation from President Francina Armengol
Lone wolf terror suspect in Spain ‘planned to bomb Barcelona-Real Madrid football match using explosive-laden drone’
A SUSPECTED ‘lone wolf’ terrorist had been plotting to bomb a Barcelona versus Real Madrid match using a drone. This is the claim of Spanish
Airbnb let off €300,000 fine for advertising ‘unregistered’ holiday homes in Spain’s Mallorca
The Ministry of Innovation, Research and Tourism had slapped Airbnb with the fine after determining that they had 'commercialised tourist homes illegally in Mallorca'
Expat hotel owner in Spain calls for boycott of Booking.com and Airbnb after they ‘leave thousands of clients in dire straits during the COVID crisis’
AN expat hotel owner has called for a boycott of online booking websites over fears their practices could push countless businesses in Spain into bankruptcy.
Costa Blanca authorities develop app to encourage safe use of beaches during COVID-19 de-escalation plan
GOING to the beach amid confusing COVID-19 restrictions may soon be made much easier thanks to an app being developed by the Costa Blanca authorities.
SCORCHER: Highs of 38C forecast for Spain’s Andalucia this weekend as much of the region prepares to enter Phase 2 of coronavirus de-escalation plan
TEMPERATURES will soar to as high as 38C in Andalucia this weekend. According to The Weather Channel, the mercury will reach 35C in Sevilla tomorrow
Rental car company on Spain’s Costa del Sol is using ozone generator to disinfect cars
A RENTAL car company on the Costa del Sol has started using an ozone generator to disinfect cars.
Drink driving continues in Gibraltar as COVID-19 active cases rise slightly
Three drunk driving arrests as the number of active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock has risen slightly from two to four, the first increase
Reopening of Malaga’s El Caminito del Rey pushed back to June 12
THE reopening of Malaga’s El Caminito del Rey has been delayed until June 12.
Fire at Marbella’s Nao pool club ‘was intentional’ and failed ‘attempt to sabotage’ venue, say investigators on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE fire which erupted at the Nao Pool Club this week was most likely intentional, investigators believe. Sources close to the investigation told Diario Sur
CO2 emissions in Spain decrease by 32% in April, much higher than the average worldwide drop of 26%
CO2 emissions in Spain have decreased by over a third in April, registering one of the highest drops in the world.
Valencian region stalls on request for moving to Phase 2 of coronavirus de-escalation – expected date changed to June 1
THE government of the Valencian Community, the Generalitat, has u-turned on plans to take the region into phase 2 of coronavirus de-escalation next Monday. Ana
Mijas street markets reopen as Spain’s Costa del Sol enters Phase 1 of coronavirus lockdown exit
MIJAS’S popular street markets are reopening this week. The town hall has announced that there will be limited space available with each stall now reduced