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Nightclub which ‘launders money for the Irish Kinahan drug cartel’ reportedly at centre of date rape attacks probe on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MARBELLA nightclub allegedly used by the Irish mafia as a money laundering front is reportedly at the centre of a series of drug rape

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

A new survey by Ipsos has predicted that no party or coalition will gain the absolute majority of 176 seats needed to form a government

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:24

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Andalucia Worst For Getting Speeding Fines

REVEALED: Andalucia sees the most speeding fines in whole of Spain, according to new study

Data from Spain’s Traffic Directorate says there are 1,293 speed traps in Spain, including 661 fixed cameras, 572 mobile units and 68 are traps that

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:07

Lead

Flu vaccination campaign rolled out TODAY across entire Valencian Community

MORE than 1,700 health centres have today begun a Valencian Community-wide campaign urging the elderly to get their flu jabs. The Department of Health has

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:05

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Cold returns to Spain’s Costa del Sol this week with lows of 9C

MALAGA is set to see the mercury drop this week after a very windy weekend and hotter than average temperatures last week. According to weather

4 Nov, 2019 @ 12:54

Lead·Malaga

Two people cheat death as their courtesy car bursts into flames in southern Spain

Several firefighters and police officers were involved in extinguishing the inferno, which left the car a burnt out shell

4 Nov, 2019 @ 12:47

Granada·Lead

Squatters who broke into 94-year-old woman’s house while she visited her ill sister forced out after hundreds of angry neighbours descend on property in northern Spain

A FAMILY of four squatters have been forced out after hundreds of angry residents descended on the house of a 94-year-old woman in Portugalete, in

4 Nov, 2019 @ 12:16

Crime & Law·Lead

Mum killed by falling palm tree in front of daughter and husband as 150kmph Storm Amelie winds batter Spain

The woman’s seven-year-old daughter was also hit by some of the tree’s smaller branches, but she is not thought to have been seriously injured

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:47

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Halloween gang of over 100 gun-wielding masked youths stopped by Police in Spain’s Malaga

Over 100 youths gathered in the city’s Teatinos district intending to run rampage, up-tipping cars.

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez dazzle at the MTV EMAs in Spain’s Andalucia

The pair stole the show with contrasting primary colours, the footballer wearing a red suit with some white trainers, his better half wore a blue

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:42

Lead

Government official calls in Guardia Civil to investigate ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before cleaner admits throwing them out to ‘make some space’

A GOVERNMENT official called in the Guardia Civil to investigate the ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before a cleaner admitted to throwing them out to ‘make

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:20

Costa Blanca·Lead

Seven members of luxury expat car gang arrested in Spain’s Malaga

The criminals, aged between 21 and 61, were from Germany, Italy, Romania and Algeria.

4 Nov, 2019 @ 10:59

Crime & Law·Lead

Zebra crossing ‘in the middle of nowhere’ sparks outrage in rural northern Spain

A ZEBRA crossing ‘in the middle of nowhere’ has sparked outrage and confusion rural northern Spain. A video shows the freshly-painted crossing complete with four

4 Nov, 2019 @ 10:04

Lead

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HAM RUN: Alicante resident launches one of Spain’s first home ham cutting services

An ALICANTE resident has launched one of Spain’s first home ham cutting services. Expert ham cutter Gonzalo Pérez Martínez created his ‘Jamonero on tour’ business

4 Nov, 2019 @ 09:35

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead

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Six examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board to appear in court after allegedly leaking exam answers to candidates

SIX examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board are under investigation after one candidate spotted other aspirants cheating on a written exam. The candidate made

4 Nov, 2019 @ 08:35

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Teen activist Greta Thunberg asks for ‘lift to Spain’ for Madrid climate summit

“It turns out I’ve travelled halfway around the world, the wrong way, if anyone could help me find transport I would be so grateful”

3 Nov, 2019 @ 15:55

Entertainment·Lead

Spain’s moderate Ciudadanos party in CRISIS as its voters leave in droves to support far right Vox in snap election

Vox is set to gain 14% of the overall vote, after the PP in second place (21.2% and 91 seats) and the left wing PSOE

3 Nov, 2019 @ 14:55

Lead·National News·Politics

Sunny Spain named best country in Europe to enjoy your retirement

Spain has beautiful surroundings, towns, cities, and of course lots of sunshine - which makes it a perfect setting for those approaching their final years

3 Nov, 2019 @ 13:25

Lead

OH BE-CAVE! Architect in Spain turns tatty tool shed into stunning cave home

The project, which took just four months to complete, enshrines the concept of minimalism with natural materials

3 Nov, 2019 @ 10:02

Lead·Mallorca·Property

Take a look at our Top 10 most jaw-droppingly expensive properties in Spain

Assuming you’ve got silly money to spend in Spain this year, check out our hotlist of 10 incredibly pricey properties to whet your appetite

3 Nov, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·Property

Which of Spain’s restaurants are in the world’s Top 15?

A total of 584 restaurants worldwide gained a place in the 2019 edition of the culinary rankings

2 Nov, 2019 @ 11:02

Food & Drink·Lead

Spain’s biggest bank, Santander sees profits plunge a record 35% amid Brexit uncertainty

The bank has added six million customers in the last twelve months and already serves 144 million people worldwide

2 Nov, 2019 @ 10:03

Business & Finance·Lead

Shakespeare, bonsai trees, fish suppers…how Spain’s politicians wind down in the run-up to the elections

Game of Thrones is also a popular choice...

2 Nov, 2019 @ 09:01

Lead·National News·Politics

‘Superstar’ Guardia Civil dog Elton given national award at animal protection summit – read here the major crimes he worked on

GUARDIA CIVIL’S ‘superstar’ dog Elton has been awarded a national distinction for his service in the force at an animal protection summit last month. The

1 Nov, 2019 @ 18:33

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

SMOKED OUT: Blaze at cannabis farm in Costa Blanca urbanisation leads to arrest of 48-year-old British mastermind

A BLAZE at a cannabis farm installed in a Costa Blanca urbanisation has led to the arrest of a 48-year-old British behind a string of

1 Nov, 2019 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Fell runner races up mountain with defibrillator to save expat hiker suffering suspected heart attack on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A FELL runner sprinted for over 20 minutes with a defibrillator to save an expat suffering a suspected heart attack on a Costa Blanca mountaintop.

1 Nov, 2019 @ 14:21

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

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Nightclub which ‘launders money for the Irish Kinahan drug cartel’ reportedly at centre of date rape attacks probe on Spain’s Costa del Sol

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

REVEALED: Andalucia sees the most speeding fines in whole of Spain, according to new study

Flu vaccination campaign rolled out TODAY across entire Valencian Community

Cold returns to Spain’s Costa del Sol this week with lows of 9C

Two people cheat death as their courtesy car bursts into flames in southern Spain

Squatters who broke into 94-year-old woman’s house while she visited her ill sister forced out after hundreds of angry neighbours descend on property in northern Spain

Mum killed by falling palm tree in front of daughter and husband as 150kmph Storm Amelie winds batter Spain

Halloween gang of over 100 gun-wielding masked youths stopped by Police in Spain’s Malaga

Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez dazzle at the MTV EMAs in Spain’s Andalucia

Government official calls in Guardia Civil to investigate ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before cleaner admits throwing them out to ‘make some space’

Seven members of luxury expat car gang arrested in Spain’s Malaga

Zebra crossing ‘in the middle of nowhere’ sparks outrage in rural northern Spain

HAM RUN: Alicante resident launches one of Spain’s first home ham cutting services

Six examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board to appear in court after allegedly leaking exam answers to candidates

Teen activist Greta Thunberg asks for ‘lift to Spain’ for Madrid climate summit

Spain’s moderate Ciudadanos party in CRISIS as its voters leave in droves to support far right Vox in snap election

Sunny Spain named best country in Europe to enjoy your retirement

OH BE-CAVE! Architect in Spain turns tatty tool shed into stunning cave home

Take a look at our Top 10 most jaw-droppingly expensive properties in Spain

Which of Spain’s restaurants are in the world’s Top 15?

Spain’s biggest bank, Santander sees profits plunge a record 35% amid Brexit uncertainty

Shakespeare, bonsai trees, fish suppers…how Spain’s politicians wind down in the run-up to the elections

‘Superstar’ Guardia Civil dog Elton given national award at animal protection summit – read here the major crimes he worked on

SMOKED OUT: Blaze at cannabis farm in Costa Blanca urbanisation leads to arrest of 48-year-old British mastermind

Fell runner races up mountain with defibrillator to save expat hiker suffering suspected heart attack on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Plastic surgeon accused of serious sexual assault on sedated patient in Spain

‘Historic blow against drug trafficking’ as notorious Balkan Cartel group is dismantled – over two tonnes of cocaine are seized in raids across Costa del Sol triangle

Naked man attacks police after chasing children down a Costa Blanca street

Masks become compulsory in Malaga hospital as infectious diseases continue to spread

Owl inclusive! American owls sneak onto luxury cruise to Spain