Estepona mayor José María García Urbano and Algeciras mayor Landaluce

PP urged to ‘take similar action’ against Estepona mayor after centre-right party called on its own Algeciras leader to resign

PP called on Jose Ignacio Landaluce – their own mayor in Algeciras – to resign after two new allegations of sexual misconduct emerged.

14 Oct, 2026 @ 14:32

Andalucia·Estepona·Lead·Politics

Abascal tells Estepona rally Sanchez is willing to 'lie and kill'

Vox leader Abascal tells Estepona rally Sanchez is ‘willing to lie and to kill’ as he opens Spain election campaign on the Costa del Sol

The Vox leader urged supporters not to vote by post and warned of a violent campaign, with party sources putting the Estepona crowd at 1,500.

12 Oct, 2026 @ 12:55

Estepona·Lead·Politics

Spain’s right leads in polls as Vox support surges before November election

An alliance between the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and hard-right Vox would sweep up 50.8% of the vote if the election were held today, polls

9 Oct, 2026 @ 09:47

Election 2026·Lead·Politics

Pedro Sanchez's housing reform is scrapped by MPs

Sanchez calls snap election for November 29 ‘to bring the elites to heel’ after housing reform defeat

The Spanish prime minister made the announcement on Monday morning as public anger grows over Spain's ongoing housing emergency.

5 Oct, 2026 @ 10:33

Election 2026·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Pedro Sanchez’s first meeting with UK prime minister and left-wing ally Andy Burnham in New York – and it’s a little cringey

Both Spain's and the UK's leaders are in New York for the UN General Assembly, running from September 22 to 28.

23 Sep, 2026 @ 12:25

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Partido Popular

Spain’s PP leader vows to revoke Spanish nationality for foreign-born citizens guilty of the most serious crimes

THE proposal comes as Spain’s right continues to place migration, border security and citizenship at the centre of political debate

21 Sep, 2026 @ 15:35

Lead·Politics

Spain’s right surges past 50% in polls for the first time as PP and Vox capitalise on Ceuta migrant crisis anger

A NEW poll suggests that the PP and Vox would claim 50.2% of the votes at a general election, compared to 36.1% for Spain's left-wing

7 Sep, 2026 @ 15:57

Lead·National News·Politics

EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing president of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez

THE PP president of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is facing growing questions over her regional government's purchase of a €6.3m penthouse with public cash

6 Sep, 2026 @ 14:15

EXPLAINER·Lead·Politics·Property

Spanish PM Sanchez accuses Russia, Israel and ‘international far right’ of fuelling Ceuta migrant crisis with fake news

THE Spanish PM said social media accounts linked to Russia and Israel spread disinformation online in a bid to 'divide' Europe and 'attack' Spain.

31 Aug, 2026 @ 12:22

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Councillors who delayed vote on demolition of 20-year eyesore hotel under investigation as Algarrobico drama drags on

SEVEN councillors who delayed a vote to cancel the building licence for the controversial Algarrobico hotel on an idyllic stretch of Spain’s southern coastline have

22 Aug, 2026 @ 15:32

Almeria·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Malaga hotels complain beach closures in high summer have damaged city’s reputation internationally

HOTELIERS and opposition politicians are all blaming the same ageing sewer network for beach shutdowns that Malaga in peak Feria week.

21 Aug, 2026 @ 16:21

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Politics·Weather

Estepona’s new 300-space underground car park to open this summer for just one euro a day after €3.5m in cost overruns

A NEW 300-space underground car park in the heart of Estepona is set to open later this summer, offering drivers parking for just €1 a

1 Aug, 2026 @ 12:25

Estepona·Lead·Travel News

PP leader Feijoo pledges to build one million homes if elected – alongside a 60% tax cut for young homebuyers

RIGHT-WING Partido Popular (PP) leader Alberto Nuñez Feijoo has pledged to build one million homes if elected in 2027, describing Spain’s housing crisis as ‘the

23 Jul, 2026 @ 12:53

Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property

Fresh blow for Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez as brother receives nine-year public office ban

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez is facing a fresh political setback after his brother was found guilty of administrative misconduct. Professional musician David Sanchez, 52,

14 Jul, 2026 @ 14:19

Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

Former Spanish transport minister and Pedro Sanchez ally jailed for 24 years over Covid face mask corruption scandal

A FORMER Spanish transport minister and key ally of embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison over

23 Jun, 2026 @ 09:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under growing political pressure over a corruption investigation involving his wife, Begoña Gomez.

Wife of Pedro Sanchez ordered to surrender passport and banned from leaving Spain ahead of corruption trial

THE wife of embattled Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been banned from leaving the country and ordered to surrender her passport as preparations begin

21 Jun, 2026 @ 17:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics

Landmark figure reached for foreign residents in popular expat area of Spain

Spain records 900,000 applications for its migrant regularization scheme – nearly double government estimates with 15 days still to go

SPAIN’s plan to grant legal status to around half a million migrants has attracted a record-breaking 900,000 applications in just two months – nearly double

15 Jun, 2026 @ 15:52

Lead·Madrid·Politics

EXPLAINER: These are the scandals threatening to topple Spain PM Pedro Sanchez’s government – involving his wife, brother and Socialist predecessor

ON Tuesday, Pedro Sanchez will celebrate eight years since a vote of no confidence toppled Mariano Rajoy and ‘El Guapo’, as an adoring public christened

31 May, 2026 @ 20:19

EXPLAINER·Lead·Politics

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez rules out snap elections and backs former PM Zapatero amid investigation

SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has ruled out early elections and reiterated his support for former premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero despite an ongoing corruption

27 May, 2026 @ 16:00

Lead·Madrid·Politics

Spain’s former prime minister Zapatero denies corruption charges in €53m airline bailout

SPAIN’S former prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, has denied any wrongdoing after being placed under criminal investigation for influence peddling and corruption offences. Madrid’s

19 May, 2026 @ 17:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Andalucia elections 2026: Spain’s conservative PP remains largest force but loses majority – paving way for pact with far-right Vox

THE conservative Partido Popular (PP) came out on top in Sunday’s crunch regional election in Andalucia, but lost its majority in a result that will

18 May, 2026 @ 09:33

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Andalucian elections explained: Here are the issues dominating the campaign as Andaluces go to the polls this Sunday and Moreno rules out coalition with far-right Vox

AS Andalucia’s electoral campaign winds down this Friday, polls continue to place the ruling Partido Popular (PP) comfortably in the lead ahead of the May

15 May, 2026 @ 13:54

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

V-16 is here to stay: Spain’s traffic boss rules out a return to triangles: “There is no going back”

SPAIN’S controversial new emergency car beacon is ‘here to stay’, the country’s traffic chief has warned, amid growing calls to bring back the classic roadside

13 May, 2026 @ 10:25

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Technology

PICTURED: Tributes pour in for two Guardia Civil officers killed in high-speed narco pursuit off Andalucia coast as police union slams ‘workplace accident’

TRIBUTES are pouring in for two Guardia Civil officers who died while pursuing a ‘narco’ speedboat off the Costa de la Luz. More than 100

12 May, 2026 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead

PP leader and Junta president Juanma Moreno edges closer to majority in Andalucia elections after TV debate, polls show

THE run-up to the regional elections in Andalucia has stepped up a gear after a new poll cemented the current governor as the clear frontrunner.

5 May, 2026 @ 16:43

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour Spaniards for public health and education services

MARBELLA town hall has rejected a motion by far-right party Vox to introduce a so-called ‘national priority’ system. The proposal sought to prioritise locals and

1 May, 2026 @ 15:31

Lead·Marbella·Politics

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PP urged to ‘take similar action’ against Estepona mayor after centre-right party called on its own Algeciras leader to resign

Vox leader Abascal tells Estepona rally Sanchez is ‘willing to lie and to kill’ as he opens Spain election campaign on the Costa del Sol

Spain’s right leads in polls as Vox support surges before November election

Sanchez calls snap election for November 29 ‘to bring the elites to heel’ after housing reform defeat

WATCH: Pedro Sanchez’s first meeting with UK prime minister and left-wing ally Andy Burnham in New York – and it’s a little cringey

Spain’s PP leader vows to revoke Spanish nationality for foreign-born citizens guilty of the most serious crimes

Spain’s right surges past 50% in polls for the first time as PP and Vox capitalise on Ceuta migrant crisis anger

EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing president of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez

Spanish PM Sanchez accuses Russia, Israel and ‘international far right’ of fuelling Ceuta migrant crisis with fake news

Councillors who delayed vote on demolition of 20-year eyesore hotel under investigation as Algarrobico drama drags on

Malaga hotels complain beach closures in high summer have damaged city’s reputation internationally

Estepona’s new 300-space underground car park to open this summer for just one euro a day after €3.5m in cost overruns

PP leader Feijoo pledges to build one million homes if elected – alongside a 60% tax cut for young homebuyers

Fresh blow for Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez as brother receives nine-year public office ban

Former Spanish transport minister and Pedro Sanchez ally jailed for 24 years over Covid face mask corruption scandal

Wife of Pedro Sanchez ordered to surrender passport and banned from leaving Spain ahead of corruption trial

Spain records 900,000 applications for its migrant regularization scheme – nearly double government estimates with 15 days still to go

EXPLAINER: These are the scandals threatening to topple Spain PM Pedro Sanchez’s government – involving his wife, brother and Socialist predecessor

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez rules out snap elections and backs former PM Zapatero amid investigation

Spain’s former prime minister Zapatero denies corruption charges in €53m airline bailout

Andalucia elections 2026: Spain’s conservative PP remains largest force but loses majority – paving way for pact with far-right Vox

Andalucian elections explained: Here are the issues dominating the campaign as Andaluces go to the polls this Sunday and Moreno rules out coalition with far-right Vox

V-16 is here to stay: Spain’s traffic boss rules out a return to triangles: “There is no going back”

PICTURED: Tributes pour in for two Guardia Civil officers killed in high-speed narco pursuit off Andalucia coast as police union slams ‘workplace accident’

PP leader and Junta president Juanma Moreno edges closer to majority in Andalucia elections after TV debate, polls show

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour Spaniards for public health and education services

Costa del Sol remains the king of low-cost as seven in ten international passengers landing at Malaga airport this year arrived on budget airlines

Chaos in Malaga as torrential burst of rain floods homes and causes health centre roof to cave in

Scottish tourist ‘knocks out tooth of man accused of groping his girlfriend in Magaluf bar toilet’

UK could rejoin EU single market ‘within months’ under Switzerland deal that brings back free movement for Brits

WATCH: Luxury watch thieves targeted wealthy expats in Marbella, Estepona, and Ibiza – even choking them out at the entrance to their own homes

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