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Interpol track down Latin American paedophile fugitive to Spain’s Murcia region

A Paraguayan man accused of sexually assaulting two young children in Argentina has been arrested in Murcia. The 28-year-old fugitive was captured in Fuente Alamo by Policia Nacional officers acting on behalf

14 Jan, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Murcia

Spain’s Andalucia registers the highest number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic

ANDALUCIA has recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic. According to data provided by the Andalucian Institute of Cartography and Statistics (IECA), the region has recorded

14 Jan, 2021 @ 12:00

Lead

Justice needed – the problems we face in Spain

By Lisa Burgess GLADSTONE said ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. I say this because I have heard of so many stories of injustice recently British residents being sent back from Spain without

14 Jan, 2021 @ 11:50

Columnists·Lead·Lisa Burgess: Diary of a Restaurateur

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

No respite for high COVID-19 infection rate in Spain’s Valencian Community

4,810 new COVID-19 cases within a day in the Valencian Community were reported last night(January 13) by the regional health ministry. That’s a rise of 246 infections compared to the Tuesday figures.

14 Jan, 2021 @ 11:38

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Junta President calls for home confinement in Spain—while notifying mobility will be limited in Andalucia

JUNTA President, Juanma Moreno, has asked the central government to consider a return to home confinement in Spain. During a media briefing on an institutional visit to Algeciras (Cadiz), the president of

14 Jan, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead

Huawei and European industry: natural partners

As the turbulent year of 2020 comes to an end, it is clear that the past months have been quite extraordinary for all of us. Even though we are starting to see

14 Jan, 2021 @ 09:22

Technology

November passenger figures touch pre-pandemic levels at Costa Blanca airport in Spain

BUMPY RIDE with top tourist airport pole-axed by COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca

COVID-19 took its toll on Alicante-Elche airport last year with passenger numbers slashed by 85% on 2019’s historic record high. Figures from airport operator, Aena, showed that just 3.7 million people used

14 Jan, 2021 @ 08:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Over £4 million of hashish found hidden on a boat off Gibraltar coast

A ROUTINE patrol has revealed a secret hiding place for 825 kilos of hashish on a small pleasure boat off Europa Point.

13 Jan, 2021 @ 19:50

Gibraltar·Lead

Major Easter Processions Are Called Off Due To Covid 19 On Spain S Costa Blanca

Easter setback as processions are scrapped due to COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALL of the traditional Semana Santa(Holy Week) processions and commemorations for Easter 2021 have been cancelled across the southern Costa Blanca. The news from the Bishop of the Alicante-Orihuela diocese, Jesus Murgui,

13 Jan, 2021 @ 19:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Torrevieja

Outrage as commuters pack bus in Spain’s Mallorca on same day tougher COVID-19 restrictions come into force

The commuter had shared pictures on Twitter of her journey on Palma's number 35 bus this morning

13 Jan, 2021 @ 18:30

Lead·Mallorca

Death of the tax return as UK landlords face the biggest change in a generation

OVER the next two years, UK landlords face the biggest change in tax returns in a generation. From April 6, 2023, landlords and self-employed people will need to complete four quarterly updates

13 Jan, 2021 @ 17:45

Lead

Sleeping argument provokes woman to stab boyfriend on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A woman stabbed her boyfriend at their Costa Blanca home after complaining that he would not let her sleep. The Policia Nacional arrested a 20-year-old female following the attack in Denia yesterday

13 Jan, 2021 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca

Barcelona confirms 2021 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix as new agreement signed

CIRCUIT de Barcelona – Catalunya confirmed yesterday that the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix will once again set rubber down on Spanish soil in 2021. A deal was signed after a short

13 Jan, 2021 @ 16:15

Barcelona·Sport

SAVE OUR COAST: Spanish ministry announces urgent project to regenerate the shoreline off Valencia’s Cullera

CULLERA (Valencia Province) will recover the historic sand dunes that dotted its shores more than 60 years ago in a bid to prevent coastal erosion. Experts working for the national Ministry of

13 Jan, 2021 @ 15:45

Environment·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

Disgraced former King Juan Carlos to retain royal status ‘for life’ as pressure grows from government lawyers

JUAN Carlos I, the disgraced former King of Spain will retain his royal moniker ‘for life’ it was announced yesterday. The 83-year-old Emeritus King will keep his royal title indefinitely according to

13 Jan, 2021 @ 15:00

Lead

Spain’s Andalucia in need of ‘urgent’ blood donations as stocks run low

THE Andalucian health system has made a call for ‘urgent’ blood donations. Official sources from the Regional Ministry of Health have stated that 75% of the plasma ‘has been used to treat

13 Jan, 2021 @ 14:15

Lead

Expats still have time to apply for residencia in Spain and help is available

BRITISH expats can still apply for residencia to protect their rights while living in Spain, despite the UK leaving the EU. The December 31 deadline to apply coincided with the end of

13 Jan, 2021 @ 13:32

Lead·National News

Weather alerts for freezing temperatures continue in Spain’s Andalucia

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE: Animal welfare experts in Valencia warn that leaving pets out in the cold can lead to prison

LEAVING pets outside in extreme weather conditions is a crime punishable with prison, animal welfare societies in Valencia are warning. With images doing the rounds of dogs frozen to death throughout Spain

13 Jan, 2021 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID-19 cases falling briskly in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

‘TOUGHEN UP’ COVID-19 fight call from mayors on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SEVERAL Costa Blanca mayors want tougher action from the Valencian Government to combat increasing COVID-19 infection rates. Gata de Gorgos mayor, Josep Signes has suggested ‘voluntary confinement’ as local cases reached 760

13 Jan, 2021 @ 11:19

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Netflix casting call in Spain’s Ronda

NETFLIX is looking for extras for its new series ‘Feria.’ The company Son de Casting has put out a casting call for 700 extras to be contracted for a new Netflix series.

13 Jan, 2021 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

BLACKEST DAY yet for COVID-19 deaths in Spain’s Valencian Community

92 people have died in just 24 hours in the highest single day COVID-19 death toll in the Valencian Community. 3,413 lives have now been lost during the pandemic in the region.

12 Jan, 2021 @ 21:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Gibraltar will have final word on post-Brexit treaty, says CM

GIBRALTAR will have last word over talks on the final Schengen treaty, its Chief Minister has revealed in his New Year message,

12 Jan, 2021 @ 20:44

Gibraltar·Lead

East European drugs crew busted after using tourist rental homes on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SIX Lithuanians have been arrested for running a drug trafficking business out of rental properties in mainly tourist areas of the Costa Blanca. The gang used five homes and a Crevillente warehouse

12 Jan, 2021 @ 20:00

Costa Blanca

Hard-pressed hospitality and tourist sectors get COVID-19 cash boost on Spain’s Costa Blanca

STRUGGLING bars and restaurants are among businesses on the Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community who will be able to get cash help from a new source, The COVID Cooperation Fund was

12 Jan, 2021 @ 19:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Inmate chokes to death while eating plate of meatballs in Spain’s Mallorca

The man, aged 58, had been eating his lunch in the cafeteria of Palma Penitentiary when the accident happened

12 Jan, 2021 @ 18:33

Lead·Mallorca

OPINION: For expats looking to import their favourite food Brexit is a rotten deal

Who knew the length Brits expats would go for their imports? After border guards in the Netherlands confiscated ham sandwiches and food items from UK lorry drivers, it’s no wonder tongue are

12 Jan, 2021 @ 18:09

Gibraltar·Lead

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