Mijas unveils ‘El Burrito’ retirement park to give town’s notorious donkey taxis a place to rest
The El Burrito recreational park will provide a home for up to 48 animals, with dedicated shelters, grazing areas and veterinary facilities.
Spain rocked by spate of shootings after tattoo artist gunned down in Barcelona shop and man with gunshot wound found off Costa del Sol
The string of shootings prompted a top judge to slam Spain’s government over its failure to battle organised crime.
Brisk walking for just 15 minutes a day ‘cuts risk of early death by 20%’, study finds
The study concluded: “The protective effect of fast walking extended to all causes of death but was most pronounced for cardiovascular diseases.”
Want to live longer? Spanish cardiologist says coffee has ‘remarkable life-extending powers’ – but only at the right time of day
The research says that drinking coffee at other times alters circadian rhythms and counters melatonin and cortisol.
Tragedy in Mallorca after British holidaymaker, 69, dies in suspected drowning off popular beach
The 69-year-old was pronounced dead on Friday evening after paramedics attempted to resuscitate him in Puerto de Pollensa.
Storm Adam heads for Spain: First named DANA of the season brings threat of torrential rain and flooding – with red alerts in Barcelona and Valencia
The north of Alicante province and parts of Valencia are expected to be hardest hit with Aemet issuing a rare red ‘danger to life’ alert.
Discover fresh perspectives on migration, identity and family at Malaga’s French Film Festival
The Malaga French Film Festival runs from October 16 to 23, with films on migration, identity and family, plus documentaries, photography and live music.
Spain’s state pension and minimum wage to rise before the end of the year – but after the election
Carlos Cuerpo said the government could approve the increase in December, even if it is still acting in a caretaker capacity following the election.
US steps up missile shield in southern Europe with sixth destroyer arriving in Cadiz despite tensions with Trump admin
THE US Navy has completed its planned expansion at Spain’s Rota naval base with the arrival of a sixth guided-missile destroyer. The USS John Basilone
Costa del Sol risks becoming ‘the next Acapulco or Naples’ – top judge is latest official to express mounting concerns
Former national court judge Manuel Garcia-Castellon slammed a 'significant neglect' by authorities in tackling organised crime in Andalucia.
Spain’s rental market faces a 30% collapse as Pedro Sanchez’s new housing decree sees landlords pull 4,235 homes in just 10 days
A survey of 600 estate agencies found that 78% have seen landlords change their behaviour since the housing decree was pushed through.
Dutch cyclist collapses and dies while climbing demanding Sa Creueta mountain pass on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Dutch cyclist died on Wednesday while he was on a testing six-kilometre climb in Alicante province.
Spain and Italy agree to end border checks after dispute over Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, agreed to lift the restrictions during talks in Brussels on Thursday.
Valencia’s flood risk zone expands by nearly two thirds as ban on underground car parks for new homes considered
Flood risk zones in areas hit by the October 2024 Valencia DANA have been increased by 61% according to new projections.
Malaga city centre hit by ‘pandemic of tourists, doctors and even police ordering cocaine via Whatsapp’
The drug is now being ordered 'as easily as drinking a shot', with a simple text message and a dropped location pin enough to secure
Mallorca cash machine technician is caught stashing wads of cash totalling nearly €150,000 in his tool box over 15 months
A man who serviced bank ATMs in Mallorca has been accused of stealing nearly €150,000 between May 2025 and September 2026.
Costa del Sol braces for torrential rain as AEMET issues yellow warnings ahead of weekend deluge
Sunday and Monday will bring the worst of the weather, with Ronda and Antequera under yellow alerts as the storm moves in on Saturday.
Ibiza party boss named new Scottish mafia lieutenant after ‘hanging around in Marbella and getting to know the criminal expats there’
Thomas Bilsland, 39, is said to have abandoned the rival Daniel clan and worked his way into the upper ranks of the feared Lyons crime
Disney-themed celebrations to light up Mojacar’s sky as the Almeria town embraces Christmas
Mojacar Christmas lights will mark the start of the festive season on November 28, with Disney characters, live music, family activities and a town-wide countdown.
Playing your cards right: how Americans can manage money in Spain
Financial planning in Spain can be complex for Americans managing US and Spanish taxes, currencies and assets. Peter Dougherty explains how goal-based planning can help.
Three quarters of Spaniards want the state to intervene in Spain’s housing market ‘as necessary’ to guarantee access to homes
Around 76% believe the state should intervene ‘as much as necessary’ to ensure people can access housing, according to a new survey.
Tragedy at Malaga care home as two residents die and four critically hurt after lift suddenly plunges 50ft to the ground at
An 82-year-old woman died shortly after arriving at hospital, while a 91-year-old man succumbed to his injuries during the early hours of Thursday.
Spain’s exports to the US under threat after Washington proposes $200,000 penalty fee for Spanish ships docking in American ports
The dispute dates back to November 2024, when Spanish authorities refused entry to three US-flagged cargo ships at the port of Algeciras.
British expat living in Manilva is charged with embezzling €35k from Gibraltar employer
Peter Mustiano, 59, who lives across the border in Manilva, faced the Gibraltar Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning, October 15.
Ryanair launches six new direct winter routes from Malaga to Italy, Germany and eastern Europe
The expansion makes Malaga one of just two Spanish airports where the Dublin-based carrier is increasing its winter routes and seat capacity.
Cannabis clubs in upmarket Costa Blanca towns are shut down for illegally selling drugs to tourists
Two cannabis clubs that sold drugs to holidaymakers in Alfaz del Pi and Denia have been closed down by authorities.
