Spain becomes fourth country in EU to legalise euthanasia in landmark ruling
SPAIN has become the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia. Parliament has given final approval for a bill this afternoon (March 18)
Former American soldier arrested in Spain’s Andalucia over sexually abusing foster child in Florida
A retired American soldier has been arrested in El Puerto de Santa Maria in Cadiz Province on historic child sex abuse charges lodged in the
Spain’s Malaga Airport launches Covid-19 pre-departure rapid test centre
MALAGA airport is to launch pre-departure rapid COVID-19 testing this week. The Costa del Sol airport will work in partnership with Arquimea and Recoletas hospital group
British expats in Spain and across Europe welcome UK move to scrap 15-year voting rule
THE 15-year cut-off date that prevents an estimated one million overseas Brits from voting in UK parliamentary election is about to be scrapped, writes Sue Wilson of
‘BEST IN EUROPE’ as tough COVID-19 restrictions pay off for Costa Blanca and Valencia regions of Spain
THE Valencia region of Spain has within two months achieved the status of recording the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in Europe based on the latest
Singer Cody Simpson kicks off Olympics training in Spain
AUSTRALIAN singer Cody Simpson has shared a glimpse into his 2024 Olympics training in Spain. The musician-turned-athlete qualified for the Paris Olympics trials after
Gibraltar denies UK reports it could process asylum seekers on its territory
GIBRALTAR has not been approached to process UK asylum seekers, its Chief Minister confirmed today in response to UK news articles.
Revolutionary flood prevention system offers residents free water on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A STORM tank has been installed in Bigastro that can collect 200,000 litres of rainwater and provide the town free water for irrigation or washing.
One of the Costa Blanca’s top summer attractions is postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
ALICANTE’S biggest outdoor event of the year, the Hogueras(Bonfires) celebrations, have been called off for the second successive year due to the pandemic. There is
Five exceptions that permit travel between provinces in Spain during Easter
THERE are currently five justified situations which permit travel between regions in Spain over Easter. Under the central government’s motto ‘We don’t save weeks, we
Spain’s Balearic Islands warn tourists to respect COVID-19 restrictions
That's the stark warning sent to holidaymakers preparing to visit the Balearic Islands over Easter
STRIP FOR ACTION: The Full Monty musical to tour Spain
IT’S time to strip for action – in fact, to go The Full Monty. A €2 million production of the musical version of the British
Man clocked at 256kph on Spanish motorway
A MAN has gained the dubious distinction of setting a new speed record on Spain’s public roads. Instead of a trophy he could end up
Measures in Spain’s Andalucia for Easter Week: Provincial border remain closed BUT restrictions on curfew and opening hours for bars and shops relaxed
MOBILITY between provinces of Andalucia remains banned, however, bars, restaurants and shops can stay open until 10.30pm. Following the meeting of the Junta’s committee of
SEAT and Iberdrola ‘to build Spain’s first EV battery plant’
VOLKSWAGEN Group’s SEAT subsidiary plans to team up with power company Iberdrola to build Spain’s first battery factory for electric vehicles. Reyes Maroto, Spain’s Minister
GOOD NEWS for Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas as new COVID-19 cases rapidly decline
COVID-19 cases are continuing their steep decline in the Valencian Community with just 144 new cases reported tonight(March 17). That is 77 less than a
‘Z cars’: Spain’s National Police expand fleet of greener hybrid patrol cars
SPAIN’S National Police have added 300 environmentally-friendly ‘Z cars’ to its fleet of vehicles. The plug-in hybrids will be rolled out along with the installation
Vodafone Spain gets record-breaking fine for mishandling personal data and making spam advertising calls
VODAFONE Spain has been hit with an €8.15 million fine for mishandling personal data during marketing campaigns between 2018 and 2020. It’s the biggest penalty-ever
Top hotel chain Melia with a big presence on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol sues Spain’s government over COVID lockdown
SPAIN’S biggest hotel chain, Melia Hotels, is suing the government for €116 million in damages due to their enforced closure during last year’s first State
International travellers must pass two COVID-19 controls at airports to enter Spain’s Balearic Islands
The Balearic Ministry of Health today revealed that all those arriving from countries outside of Spain will have to undertake a 'double verification' against COVID-19
ROAD RAGE: Two men clash after collision in Gibraltar town centre
TWO men who got in a fight after a road traffic accident in Gibraltar’s town centre have been arrested and charged with affray.
HEAVY RAIN alert for Benidorm and Spain’s northern Costa Blanca region
SPAIN’S State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning of heavy showers hitting the northern Costa Blanca from 3.00 am tomorrow morning(March 18). The
€20 MILLION rescue deal for luxury hotel in Spain that hosted Princess Diana and the Rolling Stones
THE owners of one of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that hosted Princess Diana and the Rolling Stones are to be handed a €20 MILLION grant
Lethal COVID-19 third wave in Gibraltar NOT caused by UK strain
THE majority of COVID-19 cases present in Gibraltar during the last wave of the pandemic were from the strain first found in Spain.
BEACH BARS VS THE BIRDS: Spain’s Castellon launches plans to reopen summer beach bars amidst environmental concerns
The clock is ticking for a summer campaign that is hoped will be better than last year’s
Toddler revived on quayside by medics after migrant rescue in Spain’s Canary Islands
RED Cross workers resuscitated a toddler, one of nine children among 52 migrants rescued off the Canary Islands on Tuesday evening. The young girl, thought