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British expats and tourists plotting to break COVID-19 quarantine rules by travelling to Portugal via Spain as UK Foreign Office pleads ‘be responsible’

British expats in Portugal are helping their compatriots in England skip quarantine by advising them to travel via Spain and lie about their movements

6 Jul, 2020 @ 12:02

Coronavirus·Lead·National News·Travel News

‘FIND THEM’: Manhunt for ‘Mercedes driver’ after top Marbella cyclist killed in hit and run on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MANHUNT has been launched after a well-known cyclist was killed in a hit and run on the Costa del Sol. Mario Zumaquero, 44, died

5 Jul, 2020 @ 23:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain to lock down 70,000 people in Galicia – country’s second COVID-19 confinement in 24 hours

SOME 70,000 people have been ordered to lock down in Galicia tonight after a local COVID-19 spike. The Regional Government will seal the borders of

5 Jul, 2020 @ 15:40

Lead·National News

Coronavirus can’t cast a cloud over property values on Spain’s Costa del Sol while world’s rich and famous aspire to place in the sun

ESTATE agents are eternal optimists, even in the most adverse of circumstances. Ask them for a forecast in the current crisis and almost anyone whose

5 Jul, 2020 @ 12:00

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Malaga·Property

The history of Spain’s iconic chiringuitos

THE sight of chiringuito beach restaurants putting out their parasols is the annual signal that summer has arrived. A little late this year, perhaps, but

5 Jul, 2020 @ 09:00

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Spain locks down 200,000 people in Catalunya after local coronavirus spike

SOME 209,000 people have been re-locked down in Catalunya following a local spike in new COVID-19 infections. A perimeter has been set up around the

4 Jul, 2020 @ 16:49

Lead·National News

Giles Brown realised he wasn’t the only one heading for the beach post-lockdown as Spain’s Costa del Sol gets BUSY again

HOW were things for you in the first weeks of the ‘new normal’? As I mentioned before, I was lucky enough during lockdown to have

4 Jul, 2020 @ 12:00

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Malaga

Man confesses to murder in Spain’s Malaga – but things aren’t all that they seem

THE Policia Nacional homicide unit and forensic department of Malaga were called to a bloodbath in a Velez-Malaga apartment on Saturday morning after reports of

4 Jul, 2020 @ 11:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Madrid sees first outbreak of COVID-19 since end of state of alarm, bringing total in Spain to 67

Five employees have tested positive, while another 18 people, made up of 12 family members six other workers, are being monitored

3 Jul, 2020 @ 16:20

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Hundreds turn out to welcome King Felipe and Queen Letizia during official visit to Spain’s Benidorm

They landed by helicopter in the Parque Comarcal de Bomberos before travelling to the Belroy Hotel

3 Jul, 2020 @ 14:31

Costa Blanca·Lead

Suspect arrested in Mijas after ‘stabbing his stepfather’ and barricading himself in apartment as more details on ‘shooting’ emerge

A MAN has been arrested in Mijas after allegedly stabbing his stepfather and barricading himself in his apartment. The suspect, of Moroccan origin, is reported

3 Jul, 2020 @ 14:09

Lead·Malaga

‘Covid taxes’, hotel deals and the price of a pint – what can Brits expect on holiday in Spain post-lockdown?

THOUSANDS of hotels and restaurants across Spain have reopened in a major boost for the economy. Some 12% of the country’s GDP comes from tourism,

3 Jul, 2020 @ 13:49

Lead·National News·Travel News

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

Guardia Civil to ramp up speeding and drink driving campaigns in Spain with drones, helicopters and undercover cars

SPAIN’S Transport agency DGT has not issued travel predictions for the annual ‘summer exodus’ for the first time in history. Every year, as the summer

3 Jul, 2020 @ 12:17

Lead

The oldest city in Spain was built 5,200 years ago near Almeria, researchers discover

The study’s surprising conclusions have been made possible by radiocarbon dating of several human remains located inside the monumental tombs

3 Jul, 2020 @ 12:06

Almeria·La Cultura·Lead

Four outbreaks of coronavirus detected across Balearic Islands as Spain reopens to tourists

The Ministry of Health has confirmed four separate outbreaks on the popular holiday islands of Formentera, Ibiza and Mallorca

3 Jul, 2020 @ 11:45

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Llegan Los Test Rapidos De Coronavirus Que Son Como Funcionan Y Que Ventajas Tienen

Warning of ‘super-spreaders’ in Spain’s Andalucia after over 90% of COVID-19 carriers showed NO symptoms as health boss insists ‘the virus is still here’

Bautista appealed for the public to adhere to health measures, including washing hands, wearing masks and using hand sanitiser when possible

2 Jul, 2020 @ 17:18

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

‘LUCKY’ CATCH: Two explosive devices found by fishermen off coast of Spain’s Balearic Islands

The Guardia Civil had been notified about two different explosive devices laid on the seabed this week

2 Jul, 2020 @ 16:57

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain among most densely populated countries in Europe, says new study

At first glance, Spain has a very sparse population, as little as 93 people per square kilometre

2 Jul, 2020 @ 16:50

Barcelona·Lead·National News

Paedophile crimes in Spain increase by 500% during coronavirus lockdown as Sevilla man caged for selling child porn

The suspect was using an instant messaging app to sell the porn, charging other paedophiles up to €900 per file

2 Jul, 2020 @ 16:40

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Fierce war between Balkan gangs responsible for assassination-style killing in Marbella as groups battle for control of Costa del Sol cocaine trade

After opening fire on him from behind with an uzi, the shooter, donning a mask, ran on foot before hopping on the back of a

2 Jul, 2020 @ 15:31

Lead·Malaga

TUI increases flights to Spain’s Balearic Islands this summer after surge in demand

Holiday reservations to the Balearics have increased considerably since the pilot tourism test was launched

1 Jul, 2020 @ 16:48

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Spain’s Mallorca recieves two black flags – but there are still 25 Blue Flag beaches to enjoy this summer

The Port of Palma and Cala Egos have this week been classified as an environmental disaster

1 Jul, 2020 @ 11:22

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Holiday reservations to Spain’s Mallorca DOUBLE as two week quarantine lifted in UK

According to the Association of British Travel Agents (ATBA), reservations to Mallorca have increased by 96%

30 Jun, 2020 @ 18:09

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Austria set to join pilot tourism test in Spain’s Mallorca, striking multi million euro boost this summer

The Austrian Ambassador to Spain jetted into Mallorca to find out about the sanitary measures put in place to protect visitors from COVID-19

30 Jun, 2020 @ 18:06

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Rural hotel in Spain’s Almeria latest project planned in protected area thanks to Andalucia ‘land grab’ bill

PUBLIC information has been revealed on the latest development project in Andalucia to make use of the controversial new Urban Planning Law. A 2-star rural

30 Jun, 2020 @ 17:42

Almeria·Lead

BREAKING: Spain registers 84 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths in last 24 hours

SPAIN has registered 84 new COVID-19 infections and three coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours. The Ministry of Health figures bring Spain’s total official

29 Jun, 2020 @ 18:33

Lead·National News

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