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Spain lodges formal protest as US nuclear sub chooses stop off in Gibraltar over Rota

Jorge Hinojosa - 13 Apr, 2022 @ 17:15

SPAIN lodged a formal complaint on Wednesday after it emerged a US naval nuclear submarine would be stopping off in Gibraltar rather than at...

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Amnesty International slams Spain’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with refugees and migrants

Jorge Hinojosa - 29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:30

THE Spanish government has been heavily criticised in the latest report by Amnesty International over its treatment of migrants. The NGO accused Spain of ‘double...

National News

Chef Jose Andres awarded Spain’s top honour for humanitarian work

Elena Gocmen Rueda - 23 Jan, 2022 @ 12:00

CELEBRITY chef Jose Andres who is famous for pioneering modern Spanish cuisine in the USA has been awarded Spain's Order of Civil Merit for...

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Spanish fireman who saved thousands of migrants faces human trafficking charge

Tim McNulty - 8 Apr, 2019 @ 11:33

Miguel Roldan has been accused of aiding illegal immigration and conspiring with human traffickers

Environment

Volunteers clear up almost half a TONNE of waste from Costa del Sol beach

Elisa Menendez - 30 Oct, 2018 @ 18:20

Since starting the foundation, Plastic Free Seas Worldwide have cleared a total of 3,400 kilos in 10 beach clean ups

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How a Costa del Sol-based financial services business gives back to the community

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 18 Aug, 2018 @ 16:58

How Marbella-based Woodbrook’s CSR approach enriches communities, clients and employees

Environment

CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia

Elisa Menendez - 16 May, 2018 @ 14:55

The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo

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Greenpeace facing tough punishment in Valencia for nuclear plant protest

Imogen Calderwood - 4 Dec, 2014 @ 15:41

Activists and AFP photojournalist facing three-year sentences

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Spanish government under fire for failing poverty-stricken children

Imogen Calderwood - 26 Jul, 2014 @ 08:30

Planned funds are just 0.18% of what is really needed

Environment

NGOs say no to poisonous pesticides in Spain

Imogen Calderwood - 11 Jul, 2014 @ 12:00

Environmental groups lobby Spanish government to cut down by 30%

Malaga

Protest against Repsol gas drilling on the Costa del Sol

Imogen Calderwood - 1 Jul, 2014 @ 13:50

Citizens are up in arms about the drilling, due to start in February 2015

Almeria

Greenpeace shouts its message to the Algarrobico hotel louder than ever before

Imogen Calderwood - 12 May, 2014 @ 19:00

Nearly a hundred activists painted the NGOs newest message to the Junta

Crime & Law

Attempt to block music website overturned

Tom Powell - 5 Apr, 2014 @ 11:00

Goear.com was labelled illegal by the Ministry of Culture

GREEN British volunteers help protect Sierra de las Nieves e

Nature loving Brits lend a helping hand

Eloise Horsfield - 19 Nov, 2012 @ 12:00

Britons and Spaniards work together, using donkeys, to improve animal habitats

Gibraltar

Gib war on global drugs battle

Eloise Horsfield - 21 Apr, 2012 @ 15:10

A car dealer is to play a key role in the global battle against drug trafficking

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