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Watch: Incredible rescue operation in Spain after injured climber becomes stuck on cliff face

DRAMATIC footage has been released by Catalonia’s Generalitat force, showing the rescue of a climber in Lleida. On Saturday afternoon, a MAER helicopter, a GRAE

17 Feb, 2025 @ 18:14

Lead·Nature·Other News·Sport

Invasive SNAKES are on the rise in Spain's Mallorca, experts warn, after 1.6 metre serpent is discovered

Snake warning in Ibiza: Serpents are becoming ‘gigantic’ as numbers on the island soar

IBIZA faces a serious issue as snakes are becoming more and more dominant, according to experts. The horseshoe snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), in particular, has proliferated

17 Feb, 2025 @ 18:13

Balearic Islands·Environment·Ibiza·Lead·Nature

Parents get first-ever vote to pick main language for school lessons in Valencia in choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano

Parents will decide over main language for school lessons in Valencia with choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano

VALENCIA region parents will decide whether their children are mainly taught in Spanish or the Valenciano language from the 2025-26 school year. A majority vote

17 Feb, 2025 @ 18:00

Education·Lead·Valencia

Bullfighting’s protected status in Spain ‘to be reviewed by Congress’ after protestors gather 700,000 signatures

THE protected cultural heritage status of bullfighting will be reconsidered by Spain’s congress after a protest campaign gathered over 700,000 signatures. The No Es Mi

17 Feb, 2025 @ 17:19

Lead·Other News

Blackspot Branded As The 'road Of Death' On The Costa Blanca In Spain Claims Another Victim In A Head On Collision Horrific crash at blackspot known as the ‘Road of Death’ on the Costa Blanca in Spain claims another victim

Acid attack in Spain sparks fear among locals after woman is targeted while walking her dog

A WOMAN out walking her dog in a Costa Blanca city had acid thrown into her face by a man on Friday. The incident happened

17 Feb, 2025 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Sotogrande, Marbella and Estepona are among Spain’s priciest places to rent – but the most expensive tops out at over €4,000 a month

RENTING in Spain’s most sought-after locations has never been more costly, with Sotogrande, Marbella, and Estepona ranking among the priciest areas in the country, according

17 Feb, 2025 @ 16:00

Estepona·Lead·Marbella·Property

Violent crime surges in Alicante: 2024 saw second-highest number of murders since records began

ALICANTE province’s murder rate hit 20 homicides last year- the second highest figure in recent history. There were only 11 killings in 2023 and last

17 Feb, 2025 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Victim of historic ‘Wolf Pack’ case in Spain wants private detectives jailed for ‘spying on her’ in wake of horrific attack

THE SURVIVOR of the horrific ‘Wolf Pack’ attacks in Spain has called for detectives to be jailed for ‘spying on her’ after the incident. According

17 Feb, 2025 @ 14:33

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

John George latest: Family of murdered Belfast father fly out to Spain to hunt his killers

THE family of John George have changed their mind about returning to Spain in a move to find answers about his murder. They plan to

17 Feb, 2025 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain-Gibraltar border row is reignited: ‘Right-wing’ Spanish chief to stamp passports of Gibraltarians – threatening huge delays at the frontier

SPAIN’S ‘rogue officer’ at the Gibraltar border has issued an ‘internal note’ instructing that passport stamping resume ‘until written instructions are received’, according to reports

17 Feb, 2025 @ 13:43

Gibraltar·Lead

NATO laggard Spain shrugs off demands from Trump to ramp up defence spending as EU leaders meet in Paris to discuss a European army

SPAIN has refused to increase its military spending – the lowest in NATO – to maintain a defence budget of just 1.32% of GDP this

17 Feb, 2025 @ 12:45

Lead·National News·Politics

2 bedroom Terraced Villa for sale in Ciudad Quesada with pool – € 145,000

Discover this charming townhouse in the prestigious residential area of Doña Pepa, Ciudad Quesada. With 80 m² spread over two floors, this property offers comfort,

17 Feb, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Bomb squad is called in Spain after local finds live grenade from the Spanish Civil War

AN ALBACETE province resident stumbled on a bizarre find when he discovered a hand grenade dating back to the Spanish Civil War. Guardia Civil bomb

17 Feb, 2025 @ 12:00

Lead·National News

Getting a full body health check in your own language with British-brained doctors is a real – and affordable – luxury, writes Jon Clarke

IT is probably the worst time to be going to a wellman clinic: Just after the festivities, which in Spain run till the night of

17 Feb, 2025 @ 11:17

Health·Lead

Two flights leaving Spain are forced to return after aircraft suffered ‘technical issues’

TWO Swedish-bound planes that had departed two Canary Islands airports had to make unscheduled returns due to technical issues. The incidents happened within 24 hours

17 Feb, 2025 @ 11:15

Canary Islands·Lead

Ryanair worker is sacked after guiding planes at Mallorca airport while high on drugs

A RYANAIR ground crew member has been fired for directing aircraft at Palma airport while high on drugs. The ramp agent, who held specialised security

17 Feb, 2025 @ 10:37

Lead·Mallorca

Key Features to Look for When Choosing an Engine Stand

When it comes to engine repair and maintenance, you must select the right engine stand for efficiency and safety – a well-chosen stand ensures your

17 Feb, 2025 @ 10:27

Tourist flat crackdown in Spain’s Andalucia: 2,600 licences in Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz to be cancelled

THE Junta de Andalucia has begun the withdrawal of some 2,600 tourist flat licences following a series of protests by locals. The regional government is

17 Feb, 2025 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Lead·Property

A gunman is filmed launching a gangland attack in Puerto Banus, Marbella, in November 2024

Marbella has the highest crime rate in ALL of Andalucia, as offending surges in Malaga

THE ‘upmarket’ resort of Marbella has the highest number of criminal offences per person in Andalucia, new figures show. The crime report for the last

17 Feb, 2025 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

DIE 10 BESTEN SEHENSWÜRDIGKEITEN IN ANDALUSIEN – LAUT LONELY PLANET

von Yzabelle Bostyn Das renommierte Reisemagazin Lonely Planet hat die zehn besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Andalusien gekürt. Andalusien, die größte Region Spaniens, bietet unzählige Attraktionen –

17 Feb, 2025 @ 07:28

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Watch: Narcos in southern Spain are secretly filmed toting ‘weapons of war’ while loading drugs into van

THIS is the moment gun-toting narcos were secretly filmed by police loading a van full of drugs in the southern region of Andalucia. Footage shared

17 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead·Video

ABSCHIED VON ALFREDO: MARBELLA TRAUERT UM DEN BEKANNTEN GASTRONOMEN UND BESITZER VON ALFREDO’S

von Laurence Dollimore Der Besitzer des legendären Restaurants Alfredo’s in San Pedro de Alcántara ist verstorben. Alfredo, ursprünglich aus Jimena stammend, war eine wahre Institution

17 Feb, 2025 @ 06:56

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Jet2 flight from Spain to UK makes emergency landing after passenger in his 70s dies mid-flight

A PASSENGER has died after suffering a medical emergency during a Jet2 flight from Spain to the UK. The tragic incident took place mid-air last

17 Feb, 2025 @ 06:00

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Body is found during search for missing US cyclist Matt Opperman in Spain’s Andalucia

A BODY has been found during the search for a missing US cyclist and father-of-two after he vanished from Andalucia in January. Matt Opperman, 50,

16 Feb, 2025 @ 19:03

Andalucia·Lead

RIP Alfredo: ‘Beloved’ owner of iconic San Pedro restaurant dies as tributes pour in for Marbella ‘legend’

THE owner of the eponymous Alfredo’s restaurant in San Pedro de Alcantara has died. Alfredo, originally from Jimena, is a legend in Marbella after founding

16 Feb, 2025 @ 13:31

Lead·Marbella

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Villaricos with pool – € 135,000

Apartment with terrace for sale in Harbour Lights, Villaricos Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor flat for sale in the sought-after urbanisation Harbour Lights, located in

16 Feb, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

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Watch: Incredible rescue operation in Spain after injured climber becomes stuck on cliff face

Snake warning in Ibiza: Serpents are becoming ‘gigantic’ as numbers on the island soar

Parents will decide over main language for school lessons in Valencia with choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano

Bullfighting’s protected status in Spain ‘to be reviewed by Congress’ after protestors gather 700,000 signatures

Acid attack in Spain sparks fear among locals after woman is targeted while walking her dog

Sotogrande, Marbella and Estepona are among Spain’s priciest places to rent – but the most expensive tops out at over €4,000 a month

Violent crime surges in Alicante: 2024 saw second-highest number of murders since records began

Victim of historic ‘Wolf Pack’ case in Spain wants private detectives jailed for ‘spying on her’ in wake of horrific attack

John George latest: Family of murdered Belfast father fly out to Spain to hunt his killers

Spain-Gibraltar border row is reignited: ‘Right-wing’ Spanish chief to stamp passports of Gibraltarians – threatening huge delays at the frontier

NATO laggard Spain shrugs off demands from Trump to ramp up defence spending as EU leaders meet in Paris to discuss a European army

2 bedroom Terraced Villa for sale in Ciudad Quesada with pool – € 145,000

Bomb squad is called in Spain after local finds live grenade from the Spanish Civil War

Getting a full body health check in your own language with British-brained doctors is a real – and affordable – luxury, writes Jon Clarke

Two flights leaving Spain are forced to return after aircraft suffered ‘technical issues’

Ryanair worker is sacked after guiding planes at Mallorca airport while high on drugs

Key Features to Look for When Choosing an Engine Stand

Tourist flat crackdown in Spain’s Andalucia: 2,600 licences in Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz to be cancelled

Marbella has the highest crime rate in ALL of Andalucia, as offending surges in Malaga

DIE 10 BESTEN SEHENSWÜRDIGKEITEN IN ANDALUSIEN – LAUT LONELY PLANET

Watch: Narcos in southern Spain are secretly filmed toting ‘weapons of war’ while loading drugs into van

ABSCHIED VON ALFREDO: MARBELLA TRAUERT UM DEN BEKANNTEN GASTRONOMEN UND BESITZER VON ALFREDO’S

Jet2 flight from Spain to UK makes emergency landing after passenger in his 70s dies mid-flight

Body is found during search for missing US cyclist Matt Opperman in Spain’s Andalucia

RIP Alfredo: ‘Beloved’ owner of iconic San Pedro restaurant dies as tributes pour in for Marbella ‘legend’

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Villaricos with pool – € 135,000

MICHAEL COY introduces us to his hero – George Santayana: A Spanish-American thinker famous for his pithy sayings

Daring swashbuckle and the restoration of honour: MICHAEL COY on a Spanish theatrical classic -the Mayor of Zalamea

‘Greenhouse’ gas dealers arrested after police find €3m of cannisters set for fridges and air conditioners in Spain

Heavy rain prompts yellow alert for Costa del Sol this weekend

Raids on Costa del Sol topple cocaine gang shipping drugs to the UK