Terror fugitive wanted by Belgium caught during routine police check near Estepona beach club
A ROUTINE police check near an Estepona beach club has led to the arrest of a man wanted internationally by Belgium for terrorism. Officers from
Vox’s anti-immigrant ‘national priority’ plan starts to take shape as far-right party gains influence across Spain – should expats be worried?
A CONTROVERSIAL ‘national priority’ agenda being pushed by Vox is beginning to take shape across Spain as the far-right party expands its influence in regional
The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister met the Spanish press last week in the iconic Rock Hotel for a personal briefing on what to expect once the border
Spain is heading towards a narco state and gangland drug wars will soon impact ordinary public, warns security expert
A BARCELONA sociologist has cautioned that Spain is expected to become a haven for drug trafficking and violence. An interview between El Mundo and Xavier
The ‘Barca-loner’ effect: Spain’s new digital nomad visa is seeing strong uptake as thousands of Brits and Americans take advantage to flock to the country
BRITISH and American digital nomads are flocking to Spain, new data has shown, in what industry experts have dubbed the ‘Barca-loner effect.’ Spain issued more
Spanish press round-up: With talk of ‘open arms’ and a ‘lost decade’, what has Spain’s media been saying about Brexit on its tenth anniversary?
MUSIC rang out across the European Parliament’s wood-panelled hall as ministers held each other’s hands, swaying to the gentle lull of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. The
What does the law say on hanging a flag on your balcony during the World Cup in Spain – and how to avoid a €3,000 fine?
SPANISH property laws have outlined potential penalties for displaying national flags improperly or holding consistently loud parties during the World Cup. The World Cup is
Warning for drivers on the Costa Blanca as ‘special’ new speed cameras are expanding to Denia and Javea motorway
DRIVERS on the Costa Blanca are being warned to expect new special speed cameras on the roads, with new devices set to be installed near
Spain’s holiday horror as half a dozen children die in drownings in less than two weeks
A DEADLY start to Spain’s summer has claimed six young lives at swimming pools and beaches stretching from the Canary Islands to Mallorca in less
British tourist left paralysed after breaking spine in tragic holiday diving accident in Mallorca
A BRITISH tourist was left fighting for his life after he broke his back while diving into the sea in Mallorca. The construction worker, named
Andalucia swelters as Saharan heatwave drives highs of 42C and midnight temperatures past 30C
ANDALUCIA is sweltering under a Saharan heatwave, with daytime highs set to reach 42C and nighttime offering little relief, with temperatures lingering above 30C into
Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’
AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges.
British tourist steals Uber and crashes it outside Marbella hospital
A 20-YEAR OLD British man has been arrested in Marbella after stealing an Uber car. He crashed it almost immediately outside the Costa del Sol
‘Neglectful’ Ukrainian mother given deportation order for failing to take daughter to school in Fuengirola – but will she be sent to a war zone?
A UKRAINIAN mother living in Fuengirola has been branded ‘neglectful’ by Spanish authorities and ordered to be deported after her daughter repeatedly missed school in
Final countdown to Valencia’s 2026 Gay Games: This weekend will see over 10,000 participants take part in 37 sports
ORGANISERS of the 12th Gay Games are finalising their preparations to greet over 10,200 participants from over 80 countries to Valencia. It’s the biggest international
Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura
A SWATHE of Spanish coastline has been placed under ‘extreme’ wildfire risk after a blaze forced evacuations in the region over the weekend. Spain’s weather
British girl, 4, drowns in hotel swimming pool at popular Spanish holiday resort
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD British girl drowned in a Lanzarote hotel swimming pool on Saturday. The tragedy occurred on Saturday at around 1.30pm at a complex in
Wife of Pedro Sanchez ordered to surrender passport and banned from leaving Spain ahead of corruption trial
THE wife of embattled Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been banned from leaving the country and ordered to surrender her passport as preparations begin
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Antoni Gaudi is born, Cordoba is captured – and the curious reason why Spaniards call Brits ‘guiris’
Welcome to the second edition of our latest series, ‘This Week in Spanish History, written by Michael Coy 25 JUNE, 1852 – ANTONI GAUDI BORN
Three teenagers drown in devastating beach tragedy at Spanish tourist hotspot
A SPANISH city visited by more than half a million tourists every year has been rocked by tragedy after three children died while swimming off
Must visit: The quaint medieval village near Madrid that can only be accessed through a small wooden door
IT could be said that the tiny town of Pedraza, located about 1.5 hours north of Madrid by car, is a relic from the distant
Vicious thief caught at Madrid airport attempting to flee with stolen Rolex on his wrist after brutally beating Swiss tourists at Almeria rural house
A VIOLENT robbery suspect has been arrested at Madrid airport while allegedly trying to flee Spain wearing a luxury Rolex watch stolen from a Swiss
These three beauty spots in Andalucia are ‘must visit’ areas in Spain, according to National Geographic
NATIONAL Geographic has chosen three Andalucian beauty spots in their ‘must visit’ list. Although many tourists come to Andalucia for sun, sea and sand, there
Last laugh? Spain’s newspaper cartoons face an uncertain future in the digital age
WE are all reading (sadly for us!) fewer and fewer newspapers as the months go by. Television was the first real blow to hit paper
Battle for the World Cup final: Spain and Morocco clash over hosting rights for 2030 showpiece
WHILE football fever is gripping North America, concern is mounting elsewhere over a growing struggle that has broken out between the co-hosts of the next
‘The worst place I’ve ever been’: Jeremy Clarkson’s savage verdict on Spanish city sparks backlash – but do YOU agree?
FOR many visitors it is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, renowned for its medieval old town, the world’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse and jaw-dropping