The rise of the day visitor: How local residents could save Spain’s hotel industry
THANKS to COVID-19 the Spanish hotel industry has suffered more than ever before. In July, usually one of the busiest months for tourism, hotel cancellations
Arms smugglers who shipped Russian TANKS to Middle East and Africa busted in Spain
A GANG that smuggled arms including tanks to war-torn countries in the Middle East and Africa has been busted in Spain. Properties worth about €10
Supermarket chain Lidl forced to close ‘bargain aisle’ after local business complaints on Spain’s Costa Tropical
LOCAL businesses in the Costa Tropical town of Torrox have complained to the local government, forcing the large Lidl supermarket to close its central aisle.
Opinion: A Brexit deal could be close – but the reality is far from a fairy tale ending
HE started with the battle cry ‘Get Brexit done’ and after almost a year in the trenches, we’re close to stumbling home. Confused, concussed and
OPINION: With so many unanswered questions, can we trust the ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 vaccine?
With the news that a 90% effective vaccine will be available next year, one may be surprised that I am weighing up if I will
Toys are ‘essential’ in pre-Christmas plea from national makers group based in Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPAIN’S toy manufacturers want their products to be classified as ‘essential items’ so that festive sales can continue unhindered during the pandemic restrictions. The Costa
Gibraltar talks with Spain and UK progress amid COVID-19 crisis
THE Chief Minister of Gibraltar has talked with the foreign ministers of Spain and the UK as he pushes towards a post-Brexit agreement.
Surrealism exhibition in Madrid’s CaixaForum wows visitors with works by Dali and Magritte
A new show at the CaixaForum in Madrid has wowed visitors with its display of over 279 surrealist works of art. Surrealism, an art form
Benidorm-based holiday accommodation groups slam high cost of PCR tests for foreigners coming to Spain’s Costa Blanca
COSTA BLANCA hoteliers and holiday accommodation owners say that a new rule for most international travellers arriving at airports and ports to show a recent
BREAKING: Town in Spain’s Malaga activates emergency plan and bans all sports following surge in COVID-19 infections
YUNQUERA in Malaga has activated the Municipal Emergency Plan due to a surge in coronavirus cases. Mayor Jose Antonio Viquez has asked residents to self-impose
Mallorca expat Mads Mikkelsen tipped to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts after ‘wifebeater’ court case
MALLORCA local Mads Mikkelsen has been tipped to replace Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the new Fantastic Beasts film. Depp was axed from the
Fine of up to €6,000 for travellers arriving to Spain without a negative PCR test
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article indicated that PCR tests would be needed to pass into Spain by land, the health checks have only
Cabbies and restaurants launch home delivery service to combat COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Murcia City
STRUGGLING restaurants and taxis have joined forces in Murcia City to launch a home delivery service. Hospitality businesses were shut across the Murcia region last
Primark places thousands of workers on furlough across Spain as COVID-19 restrictions force closures – but vows to top up government aid
PRIMARK is preparing ERTEs for thousands of its employees after forcing to close many of its stores due to coronavirus restrictions. The Irish fashion giant
Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia likely to be extended next week as VP admits figures ‘are still very worrying’
THE current restrictions in place in Andalucia are, for now, likely to be extended when they are reviewed next Sunday, the Junta has hinted. Vice
Hospital cafe being converted into makeshift ward in Spain’s Malaga over fears of coronavirus surge
A MALAGA hospital is converting its cafe into a makeshift ward following a surge in patients. The Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in the
Malaga sees worst coronavirus figures this month with 541 cases detected Friday as Spain’s Andalucia clocks 4,483 in slight decrease
MALAGA has recorded its worst coronavirus figures for the month on Friday, detecting 541 cases. Meanwhile today represents its second deadliest day of the month,
COVID-19 vaccine to be ‘the saviour’ of tourism industry in Spain’s Balearic Islands
Vaccine breakthrough could be game-changer for the Balearic economy
Restaurants in Spain’s Andalucia granted an extra hour of business as coronavirus restrictions changed
RESTAURANTS across Andalucia can now stay open for deliveries until 11:30pm. The Junta updated the new coronavirus restrictions yet again today, stating that residents can
78-year-old woman ordered to repay 20 years of dead aunt’s pension in Spain’s Costa Blanca
A FRAUDSTER who took benefits belonging to her aunt who died in 1997 will have to pay it all back. An Alicante court ruled that
Easyjet launch massive sale with flights to Spain for under £20
IF you’re in need of something to look forward to – and right now, who isn’t? – then a trip away could be ideal. Easyjet
AI in the EU: Balancing Benefit & Control
When the President of the European Commission made her first speech to the European Parliament in December 2019, she officially recognized “Artificial Intelligence” as an
King of Spain praises journalists for authenticity and quality
THE King has presented the International Journalism Awards in Madrid, telling the winners: “Journalism is always necessary, and in these times of health, economic and social
Opinion: Oops Spain did it again – the country has a knack for stirring up artistic controversy and this latest botched art attack is no exception
THE Spanish are renowned world over for their incredible works of art – from Segrada Familia to the works of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.
Valencia passes 2,000 COVID deaths and extends border closure
COVID-19 deaths passed the 2,000 mark since the onset of the pandemic, with 19 more recorded yesterday, and the border closure of the Valencian Community
Spain’s Andalucia prepared to receive and administer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
One of the main obstacles with the new Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is that it needs to be refrigerated at -70C to -80C, about 50 degrees