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Quick-thinking lifeguards hailed as heroes for saving the life of woman having a heart attack in a Torremolinos beach bar

QUICK-thinking lifeguards have been hailed as heroes for saving the life of a woman having a heart attack in a Torremolinos beach bar. The 60-year-old

19 May, 2026 @ 12:42

Costa del Sol·Lead

Drivers warned of continued traffic delays on Marbella stretch of A-7 as major soundproofing works continue until late June

DRIVERS using the A-7 and AP-7 around Marbella are being warned to expect more traffic delays until the end of June as major soundproofing works

19 May, 2026 @ 12:11

Lead·Marbella·Travel News

Alicante gynaecologist mauled by a shark on his Maldives honeymoon breaks silence to share recovery battle

A SPANISH doctor who was seriously injured in a shark attack during his honeymoon in the Maldives has spoken publicly for the first time since

19 May, 2026 @ 12:01

Alicante·Animals·Lead

Former Spanish prime minister Zapatero investigated for corruption over €53m airline bailout

SPAIN’S former Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for influence peddling and related crimes, the National Court said on Tuesday. It forms

19 May, 2026 @ 11:24

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Sant Jordi d'Alfama with pool garage – € 525,000

Villa Oasis is a modern 4 bedroom villa with air-conditioning, located in the idilic area of Sant Jordi D’Alfama. Offering fabulous views from every window,

19 May, 2026 @ 11:01

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Horror in Almeria as man shoots dead his own parents and critically injures his seven-month-old baby son

TWO people died in a mass shooting in Almeria on Monday night, with four others seriously injured- including the assailant’s young baby boy. The tragedy

19 May, 2026 @ 10:35

Almeria·Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead

Son of Mango founder arrested for suspected murder over billionaire father’s mountain fall in Barcelona

THE eldest son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested for the suspected murder of his billionaire father in Catalunya. Jonathan Andic was detained

19 May, 2026 @ 09:35

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Massive 22,000-litre palm oil spill sparks alarm in the Bay of Gibraltar

A MAJOR environmental operation has been launched after 22,000 litres of palm oil spilled into the sea from the port of Algeciras. The accidental release

18 May, 2026 @ 17:30

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: Shock in Barcelona as ‘known drug dealer’ is shot in the head in broad daylight on busy street

A SUSPECTED drug dealer was shot dead in the head in broad daylight on a busy street in Barcelona on Saturday evening. The killing happened

18 May, 2026 @ 17:30

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

You can now use Spain’s favourite payment app in shops – here is how the new ‘Bizum Pay’ works

SPAIN’s most popular payment app can now be used in shops, spokespeople for Bizum have said, as the number of users nationwide surges past 30

18 May, 2026 @ 16:36

Business & Finance·Lead·Technology

WATCH: Neo-Nazi woman arrested in Catalunya for plastering children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffiti

A 28-YEAR-OLD woman linked to neo-Nazi ideology has been arrested in Catalunya after allegedly covering a children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffiti and xenophobic stickers. The

18 May, 2026 @ 16:30

Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

Catalunya’s tourism model and huge pig farm industry are an unsustainable drain on public money, explosive new report claims

A NEW report has cast doubt on the sustainability of Catalunya’s tourism and pig farming sectors. The explosive report argues that the public cost of

18 May, 2026 @ 16:15

Business & Finance·Catalunya·Lead

Costa Blanca town in shock after Guardia Civil officer kills wife and son before turning gun on himself

A GUARDIA Civil officer shot dead his wife and son inside their home located within the force’s barracks in Dolores(Alicante province) The man, 55, then

18 May, 2026 @ 15:47

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

IN PICS: Spanish Army leads battlegroup of NATO nations featuring 2,900 personnel and 300 vehicles on military exercises in Eastern Europe

THE Spanish army is leading a major NATO military exercise in Slovakia involving nearly 2,900 troops and more than 300 vehicles. The operation, called Strong

18 May, 2026 @ 15:35

Almeria·Lead·Other News

Ryanair posts record profits after hiking fares by 10% and threatens to slash flights to regional airports in Spain

RYANAIR has logged its all-time profit record in the past financial year, data has shown, as the company announces it will slash flights to low-traffic

18 May, 2026 @ 14:55

Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·National News

WATCH: Chaos in Barcelona as striking teachers block iconic tourist landmark the Sagrada Familia with tables and chairs

CHAOS has erupted in Barcelona as striking teachers have blocked off an iconic tourist landmark with tables and chairs. The Sagrada Familia has been forced

18 May, 2026 @ 14:31

Barcelona·Education·Lead

Cruel Benidorm estate agent father-and-son jailed for arranging sham lockdown wedding to fleece pensioner out of €100,000

Elderly British expat defrauded of €86k by couple who operated Costa Blanca consultancy

A COUPLE in their early 40s have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Rojales after an elderly British man was defrauded out of €86,000.

18 May, 2026 @ 14:09

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Spanish taxman ordered to cough up more than €60 million to Shakira after singer wins fraud case

SPAIN’S National Court has ruled in favour of Colombian superstar Shakira, ordering the taxman to repay her more than €60 million. The Audiencia Nacional annulled

18 May, 2026 @ 13:41

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Lead

ANALYSIS: Juanma Moreno could be forced to break pre-election pledge after Andalucia vote – and why pact with far-right Vox may alarm expats

PRIOR to Sunday’s key regional election, Juanma Moreno was eager to rule out any form of coalition with the far-right. “I have no interest whatsoever

18 May, 2026 @ 13:31

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

WATCH: First Iberian lynx cubs to be born in the wild in northern Spain for several decades as reintroduction project claims massive early success

TWO Iberian lynxes have given birth to five cubs in northern Spain – the first known births in the region since the species was brought

18 May, 2026 @ 13:01

Animals·Environment·Lead

WATCH: Brutal aftermath as 19-year-old driver wipes out group of cyclists near Madrid – with one seriously injured

SEVEN cyclists were injured near Madrid after a 19-year-old driver smashed into a group ride on a popular cycling route near Madrid, leaving one victim

18 May, 2026 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Travel News

Only two Spanish beaches make it into the 50 best in the world in prestigious new travel ranking

ONLY two Spanish beaches have made it onto the 50 best in the world in a prestigious new travel ranking. The World’s 50 Best Beaches

18 May, 2026 @ 12:40

Lead·Menorca·Travel News

EXPLAINER: What is a ‘super El Niño’ – and why will it ‘probably’ make next year the hottest on record?

A RARE weather pattern known is set to drive temperatures up worldwide and likely make next year the hottest on record, scientists have warned. Current

18 May, 2026 @ 12:34

Environment·Lead·Weather

PICTURED: ‘Larger than life’ Brit swimming instructor, 20, who died falling from a balcony while on holiday in Tenerife

A 20-YEAR-OLD British swimming instructor died after falling from a balcony while on holiday in Tenerife, an inquest has heard. Harrison Hanley was staying at

18 May, 2026 @ 11:55

Canary Islands·Lead

WATCH: Firefighters cut woman out of car after dramatic crossroads smash up involving police car and taxi in Madrid

EIGHT people have been injured after a dramatic three-vehicle collision involving a police patrol car, a ride-hailing taxi and a private vehicle in Madrid. According

18 May, 2026 @ 11:28

Lead·Madrid·Video

Andalucia elections 2026: All you need to know about the winners and losers – and what it means for Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez

ANDALUCIA has just been to the polls. Sunday’s election for control of the Junta de Andalucia (a bit like the Welsh or Scottish devolved assemblies

18 May, 2026 @ 11:04