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Spain determined to improve workers’ rights as talks begin with UK over Gibraltar’s relationship post-Brexit

REPRESENTATIVES of Spain and the United Kingdom will meet Tuesday this week as negotiations begin concerning the future of Gibraltar post-Brexit. Both nations have been

8 Jun, 2020 @ 18:46

Gibraltar·Lead

Kickback probe into Spain’s ex-King Juan Carlos after claims he received millions from Saudi Arabia

FORMER King Juan Carlos is being investigated by Spain’s Supreme Court prosecutor into whether he illegally received millions of euros worth of kickbacks from Saudi

8 Jun, 2020 @ 18:17

Lead·National News

Torrevieja Mayor blames dog-walkers causing ‘conflict’ as reason for new dog-friendly beach on rocky outcrop

The Mayor of Torrevieja has revealed why he suddenly banned dogs from the city’s beaches, inciting public outcry and criticism. Eduardo Dolon said he wanted

8 Jun, 2020 @ 18:02

Costa Blanca

Easyjet cabin crew in Spain reach pay deal and call off strikes

COVID-19: Brits can fly on easyJet to these Spanish airports this summer

EASYJET has revealed which Spanish airports serving British holiday hotspots will be back up and running in July and August. Last week the airline announced

8 Jun, 2020 @ 17:47

Lead·National News·Travel News

British councillor warns ‘Coronavirus is still here’ as expats and locals ‘flout’ mask rules in San Fulgencio on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH councillor on the Costa Blanca has made a plea for expats ‘ignoring’ rules on sanitary facemasks to remind themselves that ‘coronavirus is still

8 Jun, 2020 @ 17:33

Fake cop who ‘raided’ houses with illegal immigrants demanding bribes and bank cards arrested in Spain’s Murcia

A FAKE copper who scammed bank cards, PIN numbers and bribes from illegal immigrants has been arrested in Spain’s Murcia region. The 36-year-old reportedly ‘raided’

8 Jun, 2020 @ 16:47

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Ximo Puig says Valencian Community ‘ready to lead national tourism’ as he requests entrance to Phase 3 of de-escalation next Monday

THE President of Valencian Community, Ximo Puig, will today present a list of reasons why the region should move into phase three of de-escalation on

8 Jun, 2020 @ 16:27

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Spanish police turn people away from Cadiz beach after it reaches maximum capacity

A BEACH in Cadiz has been closed after reaching its maximum capacity as part of the de-escalation process.

8 Jun, 2020 @ 15:35

Cadiz·Lead

BREAKING: Confusion over Gibraltar frontier continues after opening is delayed

Gibraltarians are now being allowed to enter Spain for the first time in nearly three months after early morning story was confirmed by frontier police.

8 Jun, 2020 @ 15:21

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

British ‘drug dealer’ busted at police checkpoint on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH fugitive hiding out on Spain’s Costa del Sol has been arrested by police for drug trafficking. The 26-year-old man, who has not been

8 Jun, 2020 @ 15:17

Crime & Law·Lead

‘NON PRIORITY’: Balearic Islands restricts reopening of nightclubs in Phase 3 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

President Francina Armengol said the utmost caution was needed at this moment and that she did not want to risk 'any wrong steps' being made

8 Jun, 2020 @ 14:46

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Black Lives Matter protests sweep across Spain and the Costa del Sol

BLACK Lives Matter protests have swept across Spain, including on the Costa del Sol.

8 Jun, 2020 @ 14:44

Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·National News

RIVER TERROR: Police hunt for monster crocodile after multiple sightings in Spanish river

POLICE have launched a ‘croc hunt’ for a 1.5 metre-long crocodile spotted in a Spanish river. It comes after terrified locals in the city of

8 Jun, 2020 @ 14:17

Environment·Lead

Xabias Bike With Bicycle Stores In Javea Moraira And Jalon

Leave the car! The Electric City Bike is ideal for a relaxing ride in Costa Blanca’s towns and pueblos

A mid Range Winora E City Bike was provided by Xabias Bike, based in Javea, Moraira and Jalon (see end of article). This Electric city

8 Jun, 2020 @ 13:38

Entertainment

Spain’s La Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for two weekends in July, as a thank you

LA Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for the first two weekends in July, as a sign of

8 Jun, 2020 @ 13:36

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Police probe launched after human skull unearthed in woodland area on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The skull was discovered in a woodland area during fire prevention tasks.

8 Jun, 2020 @ 13:18

Lead·Malaga

Spanish scientists find people with blood group A-positive at high-risk of severe illness from COVID-19

Coronavirus triggers an overreaction of the immune system in some people, leading to massive inflammation and lung damage

8 Jun, 2020 @ 12:18

Health·Lead·National News

Man in Spain kidnapped, tortured and stabbed to death

THREE people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping, torture and murder of a man in Spain. Police believe that criminals were trying to

8 Jun, 2020 @ 12:02

Almeria·Lead

WATCH: Man arrested as police shut down large-scale drug lab in Spain’s Mallorca, seizing HUGE haul of narcotics

Copious amounts of narcotics, including cocaine, speed and ecstasy, were found at the makeshift drugs lab in Palma de Mallorca

8 Jun, 2020 @ 11:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

COVID-19: Spain’s Andalucia barred from inter-regional travel for two weeks as President issues ‘beach warning’ ahead of Phase 3

TRAVEL between Andalucia and the rest of Spain is not to be allowed for two weeks, while beach-goers have been warned over large crowds. Junta

7 Jun, 2020 @ 21:06

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

EXCLUSIVE: British expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol has card details hacked losing nearly €500, but bank refuses to refund amount

A BRITISH expat on the Costa del Sol has been left fuming after a hacker stole his card details and spent nearly €500 on a

7 Jun, 2020 @ 16:53

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain posts lowest June unemployment rate since 2008

Andalucia registers biggest decrease in unemployment numbers throughout Spain in May

ANDALUCIA has registered the highest decrease in unemployment numbers throughout the whole of Spain in the month of May.

7 Jun, 2020 @ 16:19

Business & Finance·Lead

These five summer music festivals in Spain’s Andalucia have still not been cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic

THE Spanish summer you had hoped for is more than likely not going ahead as planned. Especially if you are a music fan, artist or

7 Jun, 2020 @ 14:34

Entertainment·Lead

British expats ‘outraged’ as dogs BANNED from all beaches in town on Spain’s Costa Blanca apart from ‘dangerous’ rocky outcrop

THE mayor of Torrevieja has said that dogs will be banned from every beach in the town. Eduardo Dolon’s controversial announcement means that previously dog-friendly

7 Jun, 2020 @ 13:27

Costa Blanca·Lead

Raw sewage flows onto stunning beach in Spain’s Andalucia prompting calls for its closure over ‘disease and health’ fears

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have called for the closure of a stunning Andalucian beach after another raw sewage spill. A bout of rain this morning has once again

7 Jun, 2020 @ 12:38

Cadiz·Environment·Lead

George Floyd’s death should make us rethink how we treat each other, writes Giles Brown

I DIDN’T watch the video. I didn’t need to. The image of George Floyd being ‘restrained’ was enough. Social media has fulfilled Marshal McLuhan’s prophecy

7 Jun, 2020 @ 12:00

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear

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