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AstraZeneca vaccinations suspended on Costa Blanca and Valencia region

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

10 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

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 from

8 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·National News

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

7 May, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Health centre worker steals vials of powerful anaesthetic for a year in Spain's Valencia area

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 have

7 May, 2021 @ 12:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

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 intervention.

6 May, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead·Malaga

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 in

5 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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 debt

4 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Lead

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 is

4 May, 2021 @ 10:30

Coronavirus·Lead

Drivers in Spain beware: Mobile cameras and helicopters deployed in crackdown on speeding during Semana Santa

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. The

3 May, 2021 @ 17:45

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

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. Miller took advantage

3 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Cadiz·Sport

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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 make

2 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

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 Joya Borja,

1 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Lead·Sevilla

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

30 Apr, 2021 @ 18:30

Lead·Malaga

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 moored

28 Apr, 2021 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga

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 Maro

28 Apr, 2021 @ 12:00

Lead·Malaga

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 a

27 Apr, 2021 @ 20:30

Lead·Madrid·National News

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 independence

26 Apr, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·National News

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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

14 Oct, 2020 @ 17:00

Lead·National News

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

23 Sep, 2020 @ 09:15

National News

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

16 Sep, 2020 @ 13:55

Lead·National News

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

15 Sep, 2020 @ 16:11

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

14 Sep, 2020 @ 18:43

Business & Finance

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

14 Sep, 2020 @ 10:31

Lead·National News

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

10 Sep, 2020 @ 10:33

Lead·National News

Spain COVID-19 vaccine setback as British test subject falls ill

SPAIN’s purchase of three million doses of the British developed vaccine has hit a setback after one of the UK’s test subjects has fallen ill.

9 Sep, 2020 @ 10:34

Lead·National News

Hunter shoots rare eagle and dumps it in bin in Spain’s Andalucia

The killing took place in the village of Iznajar, south of Cordoba City, on Sunday

8 Sep, 2020 @ 11:47

Cordoba·Lead

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Red Handed: Nurse in Spain’s La Linea arrested for stealing COVID-19 vaccines

Band of plucky Zapatistas set sail for Spain to begin peaceful invasion of Europe

Malaga policeman praised by Mossos d’Esquadra as clues lead to Youtube marijuana ‘hide and seek’ game

Fears over Oxford COVID-19 vaccine across Spain’s Andalucia high as 25% reject first dose

The western Costa del Sol once again pins its hopes on golf tourism as second resort gets government buyout

Police sent for ‘churros and alcohol’ in illegal party stand off in Spain’s Malaga

Norwegian Airlines cuts 1,200 jobs and closes bases across Spain

Indian COVID-19 variant creeps into Spain but cases remain contained

Nearly one million COVID-19 traffic fines across Spain could be voided by slow administration

Red Reigns Supreme: Ducati take historic victory as Quartararo fades in Spain’s Andalucia

Causing a stir: New paella making robot set to take over restaurants across Spain

Last Laugh: Man behind viral ‘Spanish Laughing Guy’ video dies in Andalucia hospital

Nerja council assures no decisions made yet over Maro future as protestors gather outside town hall

Life of Luxury: Dutch superyacht known as ‘floating limousine’ docks in Malaga this week

Not Backing Down: Activists gather in Spain’s Nerja tomorrow to protest destruction of Andalucian coastline

Spain confirms death of two journalists abducted while covering story on wildlife poaching in Burkina Faso

Double Standards: Morocco holds Spain accountable for independence leader’s COVID-19 treatment

Government campaign to warn of dangers of alcohol gel poisoning in children as emergency calls skyrocket in Spain

German student completes Spain to Scotland trek with her trusty Shetland Pony

Spain extends non EU entry restrictions until the end of the month as Madrid considers local lockdowns

Junta de Andalucia launches ‘Green Seal’ badge of honour in bid to meet climate goals during COVID-19 recovery

Rate of new business creation remains unchanged on last year in Spain’s Andalucia despite COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 vaccine trials begin today in Spain as Madrid suffers early hiccup

Spain invests €4 million into PR campaign for its food exports as COVID-19 hits sales hard

Spain COVID-19 vaccine setback as British test subject falls ill

Hunter shoots rare eagle and dumps it in bin in Spain’s Andalucia

EU fast-tracks Gibraltar treaty to ensure fluid border ahead of April’s deadline

Man, 23, is electrocuted to death inside wind turbine in northern Spain ‘after cruel dare goes wrong’

Spain’s highest ranking police chief resigns amid allegations he sexually assaulted junior female officer

Bid to enforce three-year jail sentences for wearing the burqa in Spain’s public spaces is narrowly defeated in Spanish parliament

WATCH: Europe’s biggest fake perfume factory offering knock-off Chanel, Dior and Gucci is uncovered in northern Spain