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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Villamartin – € 269,500
A fully renovated, south-facing 3-bedroom townhouse located in the sought-after residential community of Oporto Golf, in Pau 8, Villamartin. This well-maintained property offers excellent outdoor
British tourist, 38, dies after plunging 120 metres off cliff at famous Basque beauty spot in northern Spain
A BRITISH tourist died on Saturday after falling from Mount Urgull in the Basque Country’s San Sebastian area. The Basque government’s security department said the
Andalucia elections 2026: Spain’s conservative PP remains largest force but loses majority – paving way for pact with far-right Vox
THE conservative Partido Popular (PP) came out on top in Sunday’s crunch regional election in Andalucia, but lost its majority in a result that will
Get ready to sizzle: Spain braces for first major heatwave of the year with highs of 38C
SPAIN is bracing for its first major heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to near 40C in some regions over the coming week as
Should you donate your Spanish property now or leave it in your will? The tax answer may surprise you
SPAIN taxes homeowners at every stage – even after death. Now many are asking: is it cheaper to gift your home before you die or
Eurovision 2026: The winners, losers and boycotts – and what Spain was watching instead
IT’S over the top, characteristically camp and arguably the world’s biggest singing competition. Over the weekend, viewers from around the globe – but not Spain
Outrage in Germany over allegations Pedro Sanchez’s Spain government used €10bn in EU Covid funds to plug budget gaps
SPAIN’S public spending is set to come under the microscope after a host of European allies questioned whether Pedro Sanchez’s government misused billions of euros
Keeping it in the family: Expat mother and son take the reins of iconic Mijas estate agency after 40 years
AFTER an extraordinary four decades at the helm, an expat estate agent has handed over the reins of Mijas Properties to Juliette McCarthy and her
Body discovered in hunt for British hiker, 61, missing in Spain’s stunning Picos de Europa mountain range
THE body of a British man who made a desperate emergency call after becoming lost in the picturesque Picos de Europa mountain range has been
Hip new Eames prefab home has been reimagined in a warehouse in Catalunya
THE design company best known for its iconic chairs has released a collection of pre-fab houses inspired by the creators’ 1970s LA home. The company
5 bedroom Villa for sale in Cala Figuera with pool garage – € 2,950,000
This stylish villa is located in a quiet area, just a few minutes' walk from the harbour of Cala Figuera. The house was built in
Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal – including an 11th century castle and a little piece of Thailand
ARE you looking to treat your loved one with a romantic weekend away or just want a relaxing break with your best friend? If so,
The Guardian’s picks for Andalucia’s best affordable secluded escapes – including fincas with views to die for
THESE are eight of Andalucia’s best affordable rural hideaways, according to a leading British travel writer who praised the region’s secluded fincas, mountain retreats and
New credit rating puts Andalucia among Spain’s top-rated regions
AN upgrade of Andalucia’s credit rating has been issued once more by Standard & Poor’s (S&P), raising it from ‘A-‘ to ‘A’ and bringing it
New Andalucian townhouses development brings traditional charm to the heart of Estepona
A NEW development in the centre of Estepona is giving classic Andalucian homes a fresh modern update while keeping the character of the old town
ON THIS DAY: How one gypsy achieved legendary status in 1920s Sevilla – only for a fateful bullfight to end it all
THERE’S a church in Sevilla which was built specifically to house a beautiful statue. Many people go there, to see the image of The Virgin.
