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Ice rink being turned into MORGUE in Spain’s Madrid as bodies piling up due to coronavirus pandemic

THE government in Madrid has been forced to turn an ice rink into a morgue as the coronavirus body count continues to overwhelm services. Municipal

23 Mar, 2020 @ 16:47

Lead·National News

2,000 children at risk of exclusion in Andalucia to receive meals from the government

The distribution of three meals a day to 2,000 students across Cordoba will begin today

23 Mar, 2020 @ 12:22

Cordoba·Education·Lead

BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus caseload surpasses 33,000 as death toll surges past 2,100

THE number of coronavirus cases in Spain has reached 33,089 as of Monday. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, the death

23 Mar, 2020 @ 11:53

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Spain’s athletes approve likely postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

“We’re dreaming again,” Spanish athletes welcome the IOC’s decision to consider a postponement of the Olympic Games.

23 Mar, 2020 @ 11:36

Coronavirus·Lead·National News·Sport

The Gulf of Valencia records a 3.7 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake was recorded at 5:42am this morning

23 Mar, 2020 @ 10:38

Lead·Nature

‘MAJOR PROBLEM’: Health workers account for 12% of coronavirus cases in Spain

AROUND 12% of COVID-19 cases in Spain are health workers, figures have revealed. The doctors, nurses and other health professionals battling on the front lines

23 Mar, 2020 @ 10:37

Health·Lead·National News

Mother and father-in-law of Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez test positive for coronavirus

TWO further relatives of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have tested positive for coronavirus. The PSOE leader’s mother and father-in-law were admitted to the Puerta

23 Mar, 2020 @ 09:56

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

BREAKING: ALL airports and ports to close in Spain from midnight tonight to fight coronavirus – with these exceptions

SPANISH airports and ports will be closed from midnight tonight. All travellers will be barred from entering unless they are Spanish, have residency or are

22 Mar, 2020 @ 21:06

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

IN PICS: Roads in Spain’s Andalucia enter complete coronavirus lockdown with police checkpoints in Marbella, Ronda and inland villages

"This is going to be incredibly hard for us Andalucians given how sociable we normally are"

22 Mar, 2020 @ 20:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: British couple ‘could sue’ Iberia after ‘coronavirus patients’ travel on Cuba to Spain flight and passengers AREN’T TESTED on landing

“A stewardess told us that the ill passengers were being treated for suspected coronavirus in Havana. But somehow, they had left the hospital and boarded

22 Mar, 2020 @ 18:27

Lead·Madrid·Travel News

Quarantined with kids – these 20 activities will help keep children entertained at home during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

Does it feel like a crowded house? Are you crawling the walls? Got cabin fever already?

22 Mar, 2020 @ 17:00

Coronavirus·Education·Lead

Marbella lawyer Antonio Flores on some key procedural matters affected by Spain’s coronavirus State of Alarm decree

The measures brought in by the government will impact numerous contracts, court cases, tax applications, administrative matters, residency applications, etc.

22 Mar, 2020 @ 13:00

Antonio Flores: Legal Problems

BREAKING: Spain sees record number of coronavirus deaths as cases near 29,000 and one BILLION people quarantined worldwide

THE COVID-19 pandemic has not yet reached its peak in Spain, new figures have suggested. According to the health ministry, between Saturday and Sunday, 394

22 Mar, 2020 @ 12:13

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

WATCH: Police on horseback chase down cyclist in Spain amid coronavirus lockdown

THIS is the moment Policia Nacional were filmed chasing down a cyclist amid the coronavirus lockdown. Two officers can be seen patrolling the streets on

22 Mar, 2020 @ 11:56

Lead·National News

Mercadona to introduce further safety measures as coronavirus pandemic progresses

This comes as the coronavirus pandemic progresses and the number of those infected continues to rise

22 Mar, 2020 @ 11:04

Lead

Don’t try and catch a falling knife, warns Chartered Financial Planner Jonathan Holdaway, amid market freefall over Spain coronavirus chaos

World equity markets are in freefall off the back of the oil price drop and continued concern over the impact of Covid-19

22 Mar, 2020 @ 11:00

Business & Finance

BODEGAS ALVEAR SPAIN: A dive into the dark cellars of Andalucia’s oldest bodega where eight generations of a family dynasty have cultivated the prestigious wines of DO Montilla-Moriles

Acclaimed American wine critic Robert Parker gave one of Alvear's wines his top score of 100.

22 Mar, 2020 @ 09:30

Food & Drink·Lead

Mallorca’s stellar reputation for real estate will help it weather Spain’s coronavirus storm, writes agent Amanda Butler

The supermarket shelves are being replenished, most are not hoarding and the 10 private and public hospitals are reportedly well prepared

22 Mar, 2020 @ 09:00

Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property

British motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with fellow expat on Spain's Costa Blanca

HUNDREDS of cars ordered to turn back while trying to access Andalucia’s costas amid Spain’s coronavirus lockdown – including families from Madrid

AT least 200 cars have been ordered to turn back while attempting to reach parts of Andalucia’s coast. According to IDEAL, hundreds of people have

21 Mar, 2020 @ 16:02

Granada·Lead

Street At Night In Marbella Old Town Malaga Andalucia 3

REVEALED: The cash reserves being used to fight coronavirus by rich towns on Spain’s Costa del Sol

TOWNS across the Costa del Sol have been given extra powers to dip into their cash reserves to fight the coronavirus pandemic – but urge

21 Mar, 2020 @ 15:34

Lead·Malaga

Crimes in Spain have dropped by 50% since the state of alarm began

However, cybercrime may increase due to a change in habits since the lockdown

21 Mar, 2020 @ 15:17

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Drug traffickers get to work in British expat hotspot on Spain’s Costa del Sol as police distracted by coronavirus lockdown

RATHER than follow the government’s orders to remain indoors, drug traffickers, it seems, are taking advantage of the diverted police attention. https://twitter.com/APAYFADUANAS/status/1240548290049069056 Footage has emerged

21 Mar, 2020 @ 14:02

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga