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Authorities in Spain bust two criminal gangs who used explosives to steal from cash machines

THE SPANISH authorities have busted two criminal gangs who specialised in using explosives to steal money from cash machines. A total of 14 people were

16 May, 2023 @ 20:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain arrests 79 people over newborn baby scam to illegally gain nationality and residency status

Two more victims of ‘baby swapping’ in Spanish hospitals sue for multi-million sums

TWO SPANISH men who were switched at birth with other babies in hospital in the early 1970s are each seeking around €3 million in compensation.

16 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Health·Lead·National News

‘Charlie Big Potatoes’ fascist Kris Kearney tells London court his far-right posts were not supposed to incite violence

A FAR-RIGHT fitness guru who was extradited from Spain to face terror charges in the UK told a court he is ‘horrified’ that he might have

16 May, 2023 @ 19:45

Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s prime minister and opposition leader clash over ETA in first face-to-face debate of the election campaign

AFTER a decades-long bloody campaign for an independent Basque Country, terrorist group ETA was officially dissolved in 2018. But the shadow of the organisation is

16 May, 2023 @ 19:15

Lead·National News·Politics

Costa del Sol to welcome spring storms and showers after weeks of oppressive heat

THE Costa del Sol is finally getting a break from the unseasonal heat and dry spell that has plagued the region for several weeks. The

16 May, 2023 @ 18:00

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Machine Gun And Drugs Farm Found In Illegal Rural Squat In Spain's Alicante Area

Machine gun and marijuana farm found inside rural squat in Spain’s Alicante area

A POLISH man, 38, who squatted in a finca in Campo Alto de Elda turned it into a marijuana farm and was found in possession

16 May, 2023 @ 17:15

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Airport strikes in Spain are called off in huge relief for travellers ahead of December holiday

Airports smash April passenger records in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport welcomed 1.43 million passengers in April- up by nearly 20% on a year earlier, and beating the previous April record set in 2019

16 May, 2023 @ 15:54

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Free transport offered to elderly and disabled voters on May 28 in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

Seven former terrorists convicted for involvement in murder pull out of elections in Spain’s Basque Country

SEVEN former ETA terrorists, all convicted for their involvement in murders, announced on Tuesday that they were withdrawing their names from standing in Basque Country

16 May, 2023 @ 15:07

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s Malaga hosts Candlelight concerts with upcoming tribute to Coldplay and ABBA

THE magical Candlelight concerts are illuminating Malaga’s most stunning venues with a range of tributes to some of the greatest bands in history. This coming

16 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Don't Miss·La Cultura·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Valencia to create a special pet memorial garden and cemetery

A PET memorial garden and cemetery is to be created in Valencia on land between Rambleta Park and the General Cemetery. A formal costing for

16 May, 2023 @ 13:45

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s main workers union asked to reduce the number of tourists in Malaga

WORKERS union CCOO has asked for ‘urgent measures’ to reduce the impact of tourism on the Costa del Sol. The group believes the current number

16 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Riviera del Sol with pool garage – € 375,000

Riviera del Sol, Málaga 2 beds 2 baths € 375,000 Stunning Sea Views! Spacious south facing apartment ! Luxury Community! Walking distance to

16 May, 2023 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Declaration Process Started To Create Much Anticipated Natural Park In Spain's Costa Blanca

Declaration process begins to create much-anticipated natural park in Spain’s Costa Blanca

A PROCESS to formally declare a new natural park in the south of Alicante province started on Tuesday after an order was signed by Valencian

16 May, 2023 @ 12:54

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Valencian Community

Baby born to world’s largest porcupine species gets special treatment at Spain’s Valencia

BIOPARC Valencia has a new resident- a baby South African porcupine called Asani, meaning rebel in the Swahili language. South African porcupines- Hystrix africaeaustralis- are

16 May, 2023 @ 11:42

Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

Car Crammed With Drugs Intercepted Before Boarding Costa Blanca Ferry For Spain's Ibiza

Car crammed with drugs is seized before boarding Costa Blanca ferry for Spain’s Ibiza

A CAR carrying drugs stashed in secret compartments has been seized by the Guardia Civil as it was going to board a ferry from Denia

16 May, 2023 @ 11:03

Balearic Islands·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Ibiza·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain: Liga Bbva: Rcd Espanyol V Fc Barcelona

Elite referees caught up in property empire corruption row take legal action against online newspaper

FOUR elite Spanish referees reportedly caught up in an anti-corruption have launched a lawsuit against the media outlet which reported the allegations. El Debate reported

16 May, 2023 @ 10:00

Lead·Sport

Air Nostrum to connect Spain’s Malaga with Nice airport this summer

AIR NOSTRUM, Iberia’s franchise airline for regional flights, is set to link Nice (NCE) with five Spanish airports including Malaga. Starting from June, flights from

16 May, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Much-needed rain: Places in Spain’s Andalucia likely to see rain this week

THE long-awaited and much-needed rain may arrive in some parts of Andalucia this week. According to the National Met Office, AEMET, rain laden clouds will

16 May, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Spain is largest 'eurozone' country with biggest 'real wage' fall in 2022

Spanish state received €300 million over 10 years from ‘forgotten’ bank accounts

THE SPANISH state has received around €300 million over a 10-year period from bank accounts or other assets such as shares that have been forgotten

15 May, 2023 @ 20:30

Business & Finance·Lead

Opinion poll reveals revitalised Partido Popular under new leader Feijoo could form new Spanish government after December's general election

Opposition leader calls on PM to take action over inclusion of 44 former ETA terrorists on election lists

A POLITICAL storm over 44 convicted ETA terrorists running for office in the upcoming May 28 local and regional elections deepened on Monday, as the

15 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Lead·Politics

Spain to introduce ‘right to forget’ for cancer patients to avoid discrimination

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced at the weekend that his government will be introducing a ‘right to forget’ for former cancer patients, a measure

15 May, 2023 @ 19:30

Health·Lead·Politics

Court stops father from banning daughter’s important ear operation on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A FATHER has lost a two-year court battle over stopping his young daughter getting an important ear operation. The girl has now undergone the surgery

15 May, 2023 @ 19:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Nice try: Comedy wig and earpiece fail by desperate cheater in driving theory exam

A BALD-faced attempt to cheat in a driving theory exam by hiding a camera under a comedy toupe did not pay off for one desperate

15 May, 2023 @ 18:45

Isabel Diaz Ayuso In Madrid, Spain 11 May 2023

With municipal elections imminent on May 28, how much does YOUR mayor make?

WITH municipal elections looming across Spain, how much exactly do the country’s mayors earn in exchange for making things run in our towns and regions?

15 May, 2023 @ 18:00

Lead·Politics

Local Authority Increases Forest Fire Prevention Budget By 290% In Spain's Costa Blanca

Regional body announces three-fold boost to forest fire prevention budget for Spain’s Alicante province

ALICANTE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL is handing out €1.4 million this year to municipalities to produce and execute forest fire prevention plans. It’s a 290% budget rise

15 May, 2023 @ 16:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

DON’T MISS The Best of What’s on in Spain

Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Benidorm to Barcelona via Valencia, Malaga, and Marbella. THIS WEEK Madrid Fiestas de

15 May, 2023 @ 15:11

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