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Spanish police board TWO planes upon arrival in Alicante from Britain due to ‘disruptive’ passengers

TWO flights from the UK to Alicante-Elche airport were boarded by police on arrival in Spain due to disruptive passengers. The incidents happened within minutes

17 Mar, 2025 @ 11:01

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Orange weather alert is issued for the Costa del Sol and Ronda as Storm Laurence hits Spain

AN orange weather alert has been issued for parts of Malaga province tomorrow as Storm Laurence lands in Spain. The warning from state weather agency

16 Mar, 2025 @ 21:55

Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Storm Laurence hits Spain: Weather alerts are issued across Andalucia – including Costa del Sol

SPAIN is witnessing yet another ‘significant’ storm in the wake of Konrad and Jana, which both wrought havoc across Andalucia in the first two weeks

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:32

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Weather

Fears for missing German carer and her dog who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago

THE expat community is desperately trying to locate a German carer who disappeared alongside her pet dog this week. Martina (pictured above right), 61, and

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:31

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Need a job in Spain? Tourism fair is offering 1,800 positions with immediate start on the Costa del Sol

THE upcoming tourist season in the Costa del Sol is set to unleash a bonanza of jobs and employment. More than 1,800 immediate vacancies will

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:30

Costa del Sol·Lead

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Bahia de Casares with pool garage – € 455,000

Located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, between the elegance of Estepona and the unspoilt charm of Casares, this exclusive area offers a

16 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

OPINION: The Iberian Funeral scandal is a disgraceful betrayal of the British expat community in Spain

THE closure of Iberian Funeral Plans without any communication to customers is both a shocking and distressing abuse of the expat community, writes the Olive

16 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Lead·Opinion

IN PICS: Las Fallas sculptures reveal scathing criticism of Valencian officials following deadly flooding

VALENCIANS have used the traditional Fallas festival to voice their outrage after hundreds were killed in tragic flooding last October. The region’s iconic festival celebrates

16 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sitges – € 725,000

[Available in April 2025] Renovated apartment for sale, 80m² built with sea views in Sant Sebastià, Sitges. In a Mediterranean-style building with few neighbors. The

15 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

British DJ Calvin Harris secures historic double residency at Ushuaia Ibiza

CALVIN Harris has secured a historic double residency at Ibiza’s premier nightclub Ushuaia. He is the first artist to secure a back to back spot

15 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Ibiza·La Cultura·Lead

Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations

SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,

15 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Travel News

Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees

THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury

15 Mar, 2025 @ 09:00

Barcelona·Lead·Property·Travel News

Ex-footballer Gerald Pique dramatically breaks down in tears during corruption hearing in Spain

FORMER Barcelona defender Gerard Pique broke down in tears when quizzed by a Madrid judge on Friday over an alleged corrupt business deal. It involved

14 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Lead·Madrid·National News

Sun-seeking Brits made up a fifth of record monthly total for foreign tourists in Spain

This Spanish region has highest life expectancy in all of the EU as Spain dominates the charts

SPAIN boasts the region with the highest life expectancy in all of the EU, according to the latest Eurostat data from 2023. People in the

14 Mar, 2025 @ 17:00

National News

Spain’s Malaga province now has water supplies for almost three years – but how much does each region consume?

Malaga province now has water reserves sufficient for almost three years of consumption, following more than two weeks of continuous rainfall. Just months after authorities

14 Mar, 2025 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

One of Europe's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations takes place day early on the Costa Blanca

One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca

MAINLAND Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade will once again be held in Spain this weekend. The event will be staged for the 12th time

14 Mar, 2025 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia

LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:31

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Blimey, I’ve been scammed by… Myself?: The terrifying rise of the AI voice cloning fraud

AH, scams. A time-honoured British tradition, right up there with queuing, moaning about the weather, and insisting that ‘this tea just isn’t the same as

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:06

Business & Finance·Sponsored

Costa Blanca airport scoops 'Best in Europe' award yet again after a record-breaking year for passengers

Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Blick in die Zukunft: Earth Hour 2025 ist ein weltweiter Aufruf zum Handeln, um die Klimakrise zu bekämpfen

Der WWF richtet seine Aufmerksamkeit auf das kommende, kritische Jahr. Mit der bevorstehenden Earth Hour 2025 wird die globale Initiative weiterhin ein Leuchtfeuer der Hoffnung

14 Mar, 2025 @ 13:43

Auf Deutsch

Are You Affected by a Non-Regulated Funeral Plan in Spain?

Recent reports suggest that Iberian Funeral Plans may have ceased trading, leaving customers uncertain about the security of their pre-paid funeral plans. If you have

14 Mar, 2025 @ 13:33

National News

Heavy rain and gales forecast from Friday for parts of Spain

Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante

A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the

14 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Alicante·Lead·Weather

Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines

A TORNADO has stunned residents in Alicante after tearing through multiple neighbourhoods during the height of Storm Konrad. The weather phenomenon struck the ‘barrios’ of

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:28

Costa Blanca·Lead·Video·Weather

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in San Javier with pool – € 275,000

New Build luxury complex of 24 one level villas or on 2 floors with private pool, terraced area and solarium with Summer kitchen that allows

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis

WWF is turning its attention to the critical year ahead. With the upcoming 2025 of Earth Hour, the global initiative will continue to be a

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:02

Environment·Lead

British expats face being denied entry into Spain under EU’s new Entry/Exit System - unless they show this document

EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027

UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain will not have to worry about signing up and paying for the EU’s new ETIAS travel system until at least

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:54

Lead·National News

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Spanish police board TWO planes upon arrival in Alicante from Britain due to ‘disruptive’ passengers

Orange weather alert is issued for the Costa del Sol and Ronda as Storm Laurence hits Spain

Storm Laurence hits Spain: Weather alerts are issued across Andalucia – including Costa del Sol

Fears for missing German carer and her dog who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago

Need a job in Spain? Tourism fair is offering 1,800 positions with immediate start on the Costa del Sol

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Bahia de Casares with pool garage – € 455,000

OPINION: The Iberian Funeral scandal is a disgraceful betrayal of the British expat community in Spain

IN PICS: Las Fallas sculptures reveal scathing criticism of Valencian officials following deadly flooding

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sitges – € 725,000

British DJ Calvin Harris secures historic double residency at Ushuaia Ibiza

Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations

Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees

Ex-footballer Gerald Pique dramatically breaks down in tears during corruption hearing in Spain

This Spanish region has highest life expectancy in all of the EU as Spain dominates the charts

Spain’s Malaga province now has water supplies for almost three years – but how much does each region consume?

One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca

Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia

Blimey, I’ve been scammed by… Myself?: The terrifying rise of the AI voice cloning fraud

Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers

Blick in die Zukunft: Earth Hour 2025 ist ein weltweiter Aufruf zum Handeln, um die Klimakrise zu bekämpfen

Are You Affected by a Non-Regulated Funeral Plan in Spain?

Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante

Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in San Javier with pool – € 275,000

Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis

EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027

A tunnel between continents under the Strait of Gibraltar IS possible: Route, depth, cost and timeline – this is how it will work.

Good news for Benidorm with improved €40m tram link officially in service linking key areas- plus more to come!

Milder winter ‘than normal’ predicted by weather forecasters in Spain

Feel like getting away this festive season? Check out these five alternative Christmas plans in Spain

Shock in Almeria as drug speed boats form ‘floating narco village’ in tourist beauty spot during Storm Emilia