One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca
MAINLAND Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade will once again be held in Spain this weekend. The event will be staged for the 12th time
How important is language localization for a higher player retention rate?
The gaming industry has become a global interconnected ecosystem, and developers constantly seek new and innovative ways to ensure their games remain inclusive and accessible.
Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia
LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns
Blimey, I’ve been scammed by… Myself?: The terrifying rise of the AI voice cloning fraud
AH, scams. A time-honoured British tradition, right up there with queuing, moaning about the weather, and insisting that ‘this tea just isn’t the same as
Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)
Blick in die Zukunft: Earth Hour 2025 ist ein weltweiter Aufruf zum Handeln, um die Klimakrise zu bekämpfen
Der WWF richtet seine Aufmerksamkeit auf das kommende, kritische Jahr. Mit der bevorstehenden Earth Hour 2025 wird die globale Initiative weiterhin ein Leuchtfeuer der Hoffnung
Are You Affected by a Non-Regulated Funeral Plan in Spain?
Recent reports suggest that Iberian Funeral Plans may have ceased trading, leaving customers uncertain about the security of their pre-paid funeral plans. If you have
Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante
A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the
Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines
A TORNADO has stunned residents in Alicante after tearing through multiple neighbourhoods during the height of Storm Konrad. The weather phenomenon struck the ‘barrios’ of
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Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis
WWF is turning its attention to the critical year ahead. With the upcoming 2025 of Earth Hour, the global initiative will continue to be a
EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027
UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain will not have to worry about signing up and paying for the EU’s new ETIAS travel system until at least
Spain’s disgraced ‘rogue officer’ has complaint over the Gibraltar border thrown out – but does this mark the end of his crusade?
THE Spanish police chief at the Gibraltar border has had his complaint against the post-Brexit transitional agreement thrown out by a La Linea judge. She
Locals block Ibiza beauty spot with BOULDERS and ‘no entry’ signs to ward off ‘avalanche’ of polluting tourists
LOCAL residents in the Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep area of Ibiza have blocked access to famous viewpoints. In order to combat the influx of
Why is it raining so much in Spain’s Andalucia? Experts at Aemet give their verdict
STORM Konrad is continuing from where the previous storm system Jana left off, prompting the question as to why Andalucia has got so much rain
Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if
When will the crucial A-397 road between Ronda and the Costa del Sol be repaired?
THE Ronda road leading to the Costa del Sol will remain completely closed off to traffic for approximately six months. It follows severe damage that
Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain
SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be
New water transfer pipeline between the Campo de Gibraltar and Costa del Sol opens just days after reservoirs were forced to release overflow
A CRUCIAL new pipeline connecting Campo de Gibraltar’s water supply to the Costa del Sol has been opened, offering vital respite to the usually drought-starved
Triple A worker fumes as Marbella animal shelter floods for second time following town hall’s €1.8m upgrade
A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall. Heavy rain this week
International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana to countries including the UK
RESIDENTS of a tiny Alicante province town were shocked to discover an international drugs gang operating from an isolated finca. A joint operation by the
Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges
THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%. The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday
Watch: Heart-stopping moment baby GOAT runs onto motorway on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THIS is the heart stopping moment a baby goat ran into oncoming traffic on one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest roads. The A-7 connects
‘It’s the end of the world!’: Locals in Marbella take shelter from Storm Konrad as fierce winds and rain batter Spain’s Costa del Sol
LOCALS in Marbella have compared the dramatic weather currently blasting the region to the ‘end of the world’, as 70km/hr winds and heavy rain topple
Ryanair being taken to court AGAIN in Spain in ‘test case’ over hand luggage charges
SPAIN’S OCU consumer association has submitted a ‘test case’ to the National Court over Ryanair charging for hand luggage. The legal action seeks to stop
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