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Corruption and bad planning has seen almost €100 billion wasted on ‘unnecessary’ infrastructure projects in Spain

Unused airports, vanity museums, defunct desalination plants and deserted toll roads are just some of the wasteful projects undertaken

22 Jun, 2018 @ 13:23

Business & Finance·Lead

COUNTDOWN IS ON: More victims of painkiller Nolotil come forward ahead of Spain probe

It comes weeks before a health campaigner is set to take her findings to a meeting with Spain’s top medication governing body in Madrid next

22 Jun, 2018 @ 13:22

Health·Lead

Over 15 TONNES of jellyfish cleared up from Costa del Sol beaches

Around 150 people have been stung over the past week along the coast, in what has been considered one of the worst invasions since 2012.

22 Jun, 2018 @ 12:26

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Gibraltar opposition party GSD demands answers over government links to alleged billionaire fraudster

The GSD has questioned the government's 'socialist' beliefs after the Chief Minister and Justice Minister were linked to Israeli businessman, Dan Gertler, who is under

21 Jun, 2018 @ 18:50

Gibraltar·Lead

Understanding Options Trading

There are many options available for trading in the market. Sometimes there are so many that it can be a bit overwhelming. But with basic

21 Jun, 2018 @ 16:53

Business & Finance

No snap election for Spain announces prime minister Pedro Sanchez

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he will not call for a snap election in a bid to ‘normalise’ the country’s political climate

21 Jun, 2018 @ 16:25

Lead·National News

Dubliner James Quinn sentenced to 22 years in prison in Spain for Gary Hutch Costa del Sol murder

35-year-old Quinn was handed 20 years for acting as the getaway driver in the 'execrable' murder and two years for possession of illegal weapons this

21 Jun, 2018 @ 14:57

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News

Spain dominates World’s 50 Best Restaurants list

A record seven Spanish restaurants secured places in the top 50, including three snapping up coveted spots in the top 10

20 Jun, 2018 @ 20:16

Food & Drink·Lead

Helpful Tips for Selling Your Spanish Property

For British, Irish and other foreign homeowners in Spain, there may come a time when you consider selling. The villa or apartment you have may

20 Jun, 2018 @ 17:27

Property

Donald Trump promises to visit Spain during visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia

DONALD Trump has vowed to visit Spain in the near future. It comes after the US president met with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia

20 Jun, 2018 @ 12:22

Lead·Politics

Laser Marking on cutting tools: Traceability and Reliability

Who works in the production of great amounts of cutting tools is aware of the importance of laser marking on their products. If on one side it is

20 Jun, 2018 @ 10:07

Business & Finance

Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco

The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe

19 Jun, 2018 @ 14:15

Lead·National News

Spanish flights could be cancelled as airport workers threaten to strike

Holidays to Barcelona, Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza could be delayed or cancelled this week as Spanish air traffic control workers plan to strike. The disgruntled

19 Jun, 2018 @ 12:22

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Spanish king’s brother-in-law jailed for embezzlement

Inaki Urdangarin, the Spanish king’s brother-in-law has been jailed after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal. He was sentenced to five years and 10 months

18 Jun, 2018 @ 15:34

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Warning: Over 20 teen gang of thugs robbing drunk tourists in Magaluf

BRITS heading to Magaluf have been warned that a gang of 20 teenagers are robbing and attacking drunken holiday makers. The Spanish Civil Guard has

18 Jun, 2018 @ 15:06

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spas and jacuzzis are growing in popularity around Mallorca thanks to HotSprings Spas

WHEN it comes to spas and Hot Tubs there is not much David can’t tell you. Mallorca’s top agent for world-leading American company HotSpring Spas,

17 Jun, 2018 @ 08:01

Health·La Cultura·Mallorca

Spanish island sells for €3.2 million after being on the market for 30 years

A US-CUBAN tycoon has bought a Spanish island which had been on the market for 30 years. Alex Meruelo purchased the Illa d’en Colom islet,

16 Jun, 2018 @ 15:52

Lead·Property

Malaga courts struggling to cope with number of floor clause cases

MALAGA is struggling to cope with the thousands of floor clause cases being brought to its courts. The province has the fourth highest number of

16 Jun, 2018 @ 13:49

Lead·Property

New house on the market is a history lesson in itself on Pollensa’s pine walk

THEY say opportunities are like sunrises – wait too long and you miss them. But what about an opportunity with the sunrises included? Kensington International

16 Jun, 2018 @ 10:32

Mallorca·Property·Travel News

Spain vows to prioritise transition to renewable energy

SPAIN’S new government has vowed to prioritise its green policy during a meeting in Brussels. Teresa Ribera, the new environment minister, announced that ‘Spain is

16 Jun, 2018 @ 09:45

Environment·Lead

HIT THE NORTH: A look inside the exclusive town of Pollensa

SITTING high on a promontory lording over the bay of Pollensa sits one of Spain’s most exclusive properties. Owned by British financier, Lord James Lupton,

16 Jun, 2018 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Mallorca·Travel News

Lost plane and pilot found by Navy off Mallorca’s northern coast

AFTER three days of frantic searching, a lost fire-fighting plane has been found with the pilot at the bottom of the sea. A Navy ship

16 Jun, 2018 @ 06:55

Mallorca

BREAKING: James Quinn found guilty in Spain for involvement in Costa del Sol Gary Hutch murder

Quinn, from Dublin, was found guilty of acting as the getaway driver in the crime - not the gunman

15 Jun, 2018 @ 18:53

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News

Italian dynamo – one of the most-established chefs in Pollensa

Roberto Maggioni arrived in Pollensa after a year in France on a Vespa and running one of California’s top restaurants, discovers Jon Clarke

15 Jun, 2018 @ 18:10

Food & Drink·Mallorca

Analyzing Spain’s chances of winning the world cup after Lopetegui

The greatest shock of the 2018 world cup came on the eve of the competition as La Roja relieved it tactician Julen Lopetegui of his

15 Jun, 2018 @ 15:49

Sport

Costa del Sol hospital enjoys record month for organ donations

THE Costa de Sol Hospital had a record month for organ donations in May. Four donations during the month meant doctors were able to provide

15 Jun, 2018 @ 14:33