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Rare vulture killed by prescription vet drug in Spain’s Catalonia as eco groups call for its ban

VULTURE Conservation activists have called on the Spanish government for the banning of a commonly used prescription drug after a rare Cinereous vulture was found

9 Apr, 2021 @ 12:00

Lead·Nature

EXPLAINED: Approved new measures for celebrating Weddings and First Holy Communions in Spain’s Andalucia

CELEBRATING life’s milestones is important and with a little planning and positive thinking, gathering with our friends and families for weddings and First Holy Communions

9 Apr, 2021 @ 10:30

Health·Lead·Other News

Streaker invades pitch during Granada v Manchester United game

IN PICS: Spain’s famous streaker invades pitch during Granada v Manchester United match (despite game being played in empty stadium)

A STREAKER ran naked onto the pitch during Thursday night’s Europa League clash in Spain despite the match being played behind closed doors. No fans

8 Apr, 2021 @ 21:57

Granada·Lead·Sport

Dozens Of Police Bring Down A Drugs Family Of Spanish Bully Boys That Threatened Residents Of A Costa Blanca Town

Police swarm out to bring down drug-dealing family that threatened concerned residents on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALMOST a hundred Guardia Civil officers took to the streets at the same time to bring down a drugs gang operating out of a Vega

8 Apr, 2021 @ 20:55

Costa Blanca·Lead

Spain’s Mallorca wins lucrative deal with Discovery network to showcase island as sports destination

"We want to convey to the whole world that right now, our greatest attraction is that we are a safe destination for tourism," said Consell

8 Apr, 2021 @ 20:30

Lead·Mallorca·Sport

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

COVID-19 cases clock up the highest figure in a month in the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 daily infection figures have reached their highest total in nearly month across the Valencian Community. Today’s(April 8) update from the regional health ministry declared

8 Apr, 2021 @ 20:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Details of Spain’s new ‘Rhodes Law’ revealed ahead of final vote in major victory for sex abuse victims

THE implementation of the revolutionary ‘Rhodes Law’ in Spain has reached another milestone as the draft report of the bill has been approved by Congress.

8 Apr, 2021 @ 19:15

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Mask rules relaxed and all gatherings allowed in Gibraltar

PUBLIC health chiefs have allowed further easing of restrictions to go ahead as Gibraltar reported no active COVID-19 cases among residents.

8 Apr, 2021 @ 19:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Benidorm set for night-time curfew after big COVID case rises in Costa Blanca area of Spain

‘MUST READ’ if you live in the Costa Blanca and Valencia regions of Spain with details of next week’s COVID-19 restriction changes

LITTLE change was the message from the Valencian government today(April 8) over their renewal of COVID-19 restrictions until late April. Despite current infection rates being

8 Apr, 2021 @ 18:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Must Read·Valencia

BREXIT: Brit in Spain slams “exorbitant” charges on birthday gift package sent by mum from UK

THERE are so many ways that Brexit has impacted the lives of British nationals in Spain from limiting second home owners to a maximum 90

8 Apr, 2021 @ 18:00

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·Other News

A JOB FOR DEL BOY: Police in Spain’s Valencia seize three fake paintings by El Greco, Goya and Modigliani valued at €12.5 million

VALENCIA regional police force has seized three forged Goya, El Greco and Modigliani paintings worth €12.5 million on the black market. The Historic Heritage department

8 Apr, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Valencia·Valencian Community

House Robbers Arrested On Costa Blanca After Traversing Spain To Plunder Properties

Home robbing duo are arrested on the Costa Blanca following multiple thefts across Spain

TWO Croatian women have been arrested on the Costa Blanca after a spree of home robberies across Spain. The Policia Nacional detained the females, aged

8 Apr, 2021 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Over 9,000 COVID-19 deaths recorded since start of pandemic in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Spain’s Malaga registers the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in six weeks

MALAGA has recorded the highest number of COVID-10 deaths in six weeks. According to data provided by the Andalucian Institute of Cartography and Statistics (IECA),

8 Apr, 2021 @ 16:15

Malaga

Major Costa del Sol drugs operation sees dozens arrested

A MAJOR drugs bust was launched in Andalusia yesterday as more than 200 cops descended on five locations across the province. The pre-planned operation by the

8 Apr, 2021 @ 15:30

Crime & Law

Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters

For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added

8 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy

THE 37th edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and

8 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Beach turns white in hailstorm on Costa del Sol

Weather in Spain: Yellow weather warning in place for the Costa del Sol

FORECASTERS predict that the costa’s sunny, spring-like weather will soon come to an end. Temperatures in Malaga are expected to take a nasty turn on

8 Apr, 2021 @ 14:45

Other News·Weather

Benidorm on Spain's Costa Blanca sends best wishes to Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee

Hotels in Benidorm and across Spain’s Costa Blanca report a poor Easter with 70% not even bothering to open

COSTA Blanca hotels reported a dreadful Easter for visitors due to the pandemic travel restrictions. The Hosbec hoteliers association said that of the 30% of

8 Apr, 2021 @ 14:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Gibraltar gets new flight connection with London City Airport from June

FLIGHTS from Gibraltar to London City Airport will begin on June 25 taking passengers and cargo to the heart of the UK capital.

8 Apr, 2021 @ 14:12

Gibraltar·Lead

Staff at El Corte Ingles in Mijas facing redundancy as coronavirus takes toll on Spain’s retail giant

BOSSES at El Corte Ingles have announced that the business will have to be restructured to cope with the coronavirus crisis. Staff at the Spanish

8 Apr, 2021 @ 14:03

Business & Finance·Other News

Andalucia could source its own vaccine supplies to combat rollout delays

THE south of Spain will consider sourcing its own vaccines if supplies from the central government don’t improve, said the head of the Junta de

8 Apr, 2021 @ 13:30

Health·Other News

Special open days extended until Sunday at historic castle on Spain’s Costa Blanca

GUARDAMAR’S historic castle is having more open days added due to popular demand. The Castell de Guardamar and the old Real Villa will now be

8 Apr, 2021 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

EXPLAINED: What expats need to do to get Covid-19 vaccine in Spain

SINCE first embarking on its vaccination programme last December Spanish authorities have always been very clear that jabs will be available to everyone living here

8 Apr, 2021 @ 13:15

Alicante·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Murcia·Must Read·Valencia·Valencian Community

LIKE SARDINES: Consumers’ organisation slams COVID safety measures on public transport in Spain’s Valencia

As a result of this general perception, the use of buses, tubes, trams and suburban rail services in Valencia has dropped by 29% since the

8 Apr, 2021 @ 12:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain makes fresh plea for EU to do more to fight rising energy prices

Leading energy company in Spain is facing court action over electrocuted birds in Barcelona area

ENERGY company Endesa is being prosecuted in Barcelona over hundreds of birds dying after making contact with the firm’s high voltage power lines and pylons.

8 Apr, 2021 @ 11:32

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

The perimeter closures are one of the measures that are leading to a drastic reduction in COVID cases

Spain’s Andalucia will not tighten restrictions despite upward spiral in COVID-19 infections

THE Junta has decided not to tighten COVID-19 measures despite rising caseload in the region. Following the weekly meeting of the High Impact Alerts Committee,

8 Apr, 2021 @ 10:30

Health·Lead

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