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Stay Away: Police tell people to avoid Gibraltar/La Linea as rioters take to the streets over sea deaths
RIOTERS took to the streets of La Linea to protest over the deaths of two men in the Strait of Gibraltar late Monday afternoon....
“He’s a bit good”: How a 17-year-old from Murcia is taking the motorcycle racing world by storm
SPAIN has often been called the mecca for motorcycle racing, with world champions being cultivated from the moment they can sit on a bike....
Red Handed: Nurse in Spain’s La Linea arrested for stealing COVID-19 vaccines
POLICE in La Linea with the collaboration of Gibraltar authorities have arrested a nurse for allegedly stealing and reselling the Oxford COVID-19 vaccines. The nurse...
Band of plucky Zapatistas set sail for Spain to begin peaceful invasion of Europe
ON the anniversary of the fall of Tenochtitlan and the start of Spain's rule in Mexico, a group of indigenous Zapatistas have set sail...
Malaga policeman praised by Mossos d’Esquadra as clues lead to Youtube marijuana ‘hide and seek’ game
A LOCAL policeman in Malaga has led Catalonia's Mossos d'Esquadra to bust an online drug 'hide and seek' game after a month long investigation. Police...
Fears over Oxford COVID-19 vaccine across Spain’s Andalucia high as 25% reject first dose
LATEST government figures have shown that an alarming percentage of Andalucia's pensioners are rejecting the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns. The Junta...
The western Costa del Sol once again pins its hopes on golf tourism as second resort gets government buyout
A SECOND planned golf resort to be built on the western Costa del Sol coastline has received a major boost yesterday thanks to government...
Police sent for ‘churros and alcohol’ in illegal party stand off in Spain’s Malaga
LOCAL Police in Malaga were caught in a legal loophole on Monday evening as they were forced to spend seven hours outside an apartment...
Norwegian Airlines cuts 1,200 jobs and closes bases across Spain
TROUBLED low-cost carrier Norwegian Airlines has announced that it will cut 1,200 jobs across Spain in a European restructuring plan as it battles with...
Indian COVID-19 variant creeps into Spain but cases remain contained
THE Indian variant of COVID-19 currently causing devastation across India has been detected in Spain for the first time, but government officials insist there...
Nearly one million COVID-19 traffic fines across Spain could be voided by slow administration
A RECENT investigation into the sanctions imposed during the first COVID-19 State of Alarm has revealed that almost 80% have yet to be processed....
Red Reigns Supreme: Ducati take historic victory as Quartararo fades in Spain’s Andalucia
AUSSIE Jack Miller stormed to a commanding victory under the Andalucian sunshine in yesterday's Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera. ...
Causing a stir: New paella making robot set to take over restaurants across Spain
PAELLA traditionalists can be heard slamming down their spatulas across the country after culinary boffins have revealed a robotic arm that is claimed to...
Last Laugh: Man behind viral ‘Spanish Laughing Guy’ video dies in Andalucia hospital
THE man behind the 'Laughing Spanish Guy' meme video has passed away in a Seville hospital according to local media. Spanish comedian, Juan...
Nerja council assures no decisions made yet over Maro future as protestors gather outside town hall
PROTESTORS gathered outside the town hall of Nerja ahead of yesterday afternoon's council meeting to discuss the future of the Maro coastline. Over 200 residents...
Life of Luxury: Dutch superyacht known as ‘floating limousine’ docks in Malaga this week
ANYONE familiar with the port area of Malaga will likely be accustomed to seeing some of the most luxurious floating palaces in the world...
Not Backing Down: Activists gather in Spain’s Nerja tomorrow to protest destruction of Andalucian coastline
HUNDREDS of protesters are set to gather tomorrow morning in the centre of the Andalucian town of Nerja against the proposed development of the...
Spain confirms death of two journalists abducted while covering story on wildlife poaching in Burkina Faso
MADRID has confirmed that two bodies found in the west African region of Burkina Faso are those of two Spanish journalists abucted while covering...
Double Standards: Morocco holds Spain accountable for independence leader’s COVID-19 treatment
TENSIONS between Spain and Morocco have risen as the Moroccan government has accused Spain of 'double standards' over the COVID-19 treatment of a notorious...
Government campaign to warn of dangers of alcohol gel poisoning in children as emergency calls skyrocket in Spain
THE government of Spain has launched a campaign aimed at children and parents to warn of the dangers of poisoning from hydroalcoholic gels. The scheme...
German student completes Spain to Scotland trek with her trusty Shetland Pony
A GERMAN student is on the verge of completing a mammoth trek across Europe to help raise awareness for climate change. Johanna Maria Wurtz is...
Spain extends non EU entry restrictions until the end of the month as Madrid considers local lockdowns
SPAIN has announced this morning that it will extend restrictions on all non essential travel from outside the European Union until September 30. Published in...
Junta de Andalucia launches ‘Green Seal’ badge of honour in bid to meet climate goals during COVID-19 recovery
THE Junta de Andalucia has launched a dramatic new initiative to revolutionise the region's recovery from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the...
Rate of new business creation remains unchanged on last year in Spain’s Andalucia despite COVID-19 crisis
According to the figures, the number of new businesses registered on the commercial register have matched the same period in 2019
COVID-19 vaccine trials begin today in Spain as Madrid suffers early hiccup
It is expected that the full development and testing of the vaccine could take up to two years to reach the public
Spain invests €4 million into PR campaign for its food exports as COVID-19 hits sales hard
The aim of the campaign is to rebuild confidence in Spain's largest export industry and to reassure international clients of the quality and safety of Spanish food
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BLUE FLAG BEACHES: Check out the full list for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
SPAIN'S Valencian Community continues to be number one in the country for the number of beaches and port areas awarded the coveted 'Blue Flag'...
