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BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

THE number of both coronavirus related deaths and new infections have increased by largely the same amount as they did yesterday.

13 May, 2020 @ 13:05

Health·Lead·National News

Horse rescue centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca facing multiple challenges during lockdown

COSTA Blanca’s Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, like so many others, is continuing to battle through the impact of the restrictions due to the COVID-19

13 May, 2020 @ 11:30

Costa Blanca

British expat banned from bar after trying to ‘hug and kiss’ people on first night of Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A POPULAR pub near Costa Blanca’s La Finca golf course had to ban a British woman on the very first day of ‘Phase 1’ on

13 May, 2020 @ 11:25

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

World Health Organisation issues warning to Spain’s smokers over coronavirus

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a statement urging smokers to quit the habit to help prevent a second wave of COVID-19. Released on

13 May, 2020 @ 11:16

Health·Lead

ITV stations in Spain’s Andalucia reopen with strict COVID-19 measures

MOTORISTS in Andalucia have been informed by the DGT that ITV stations will begin tentatively reopening to carry out periodic inspections. Since May 11, certain

13 May, 2020 @ 11:07

Lead

Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week

13 May, 2020 @ 11:02

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

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Spain’s Ministry of Health to decide whether Granada and Malaga move to Phase 1 by Friday

The decision will be taken this Friday, as reported by the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa.

13 May, 2020 @ 10:58

Granada·Lead·Malaga

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Brussels sets three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer, pivotal for Spain’s economy

The European Commission plans to approve this Wednesday a three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer.

13 May, 2020 @ 10:18

Lead·National News

Policia Nacional ordered to intensify ‘monitoring of social media’ after far-right protest movement sparked from fake news in Madrid

SPAIN’S National Police Corps have been ordered to intensify the ‘monitoring of social media’ after a far-right protest movement was sparked last Sunday in Madrid.

12 May, 2020 @ 23:45

Lead

‘Unlock the Rock’ released with warnings of possible return to lockdown

The Chief Minister reminded the public a surge of COVID-19 cases could bring a return of a lockdown on the Rock as the restrictions were

12 May, 2020 @ 21:07

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

Polish mob bosses target Andalucia as Policia crack down on Granada cartels

THREE police raids alone since November 2019 have disbanded a Polish drug network operating out of Granada. Swat teams from the Policia Nacional and the

12 May, 2020 @ 20:24

Granada·Lead

Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope

BRITS have been warned that holidays abroad this summer are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the potentially devastating news for

12 May, 2020 @ 18:50

Lead·National News

100,000 sign ‘no bailout for bullfighting’ petition as industry leaders in Spain fear sport will not ‘survive’ the coronavirus lockdown

MORE than 100,000 people have signed an online petition against Spain’s government ‘bailing out’ its struggling bullfighting industry. The AnimaNaturalis.org petition claimed Spain’s bullfighting sector

12 May, 2020 @ 18:47

Lead

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

THE province of Malaga has registered no new coronavirus related deaths for the second consecutive day.

12 May, 2020 @ 18:27

Health·Lead·Malaga

Madrid and Barcelona both rank in the bottom 10 of best cities for jobs following coronavirus crisis

MADRID and Barcelona have both ranked in the bottom 10 of the 100 best cities for jobs following the coronavirus crisis.

12 May, 2020 @ 17:47

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid

Stray cats more at risk during coronavirus lockdown, says rescue centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca as it pleads for adoptions

BIG Red’s Animal Rescue Centre in Almoradi, Costa Blanca South, has at least nine cats that will need new homes from the end of this

12 May, 2020 @ 16:37

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

Clean-up starts for blocked flood defence system in Spain’s Costa Blanca

NINE months after storms and floods devastated huge areas of the Costa Blanca, one of the area’s main flood defences is to be made good

12 May, 2020 @ 16:19

Costa Blanca·Environment

ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home

AN 80-year-old British expat is nearing the end of a marathon 1,060 kilometre bike ride to Barcelona – and he has not left his Costa

12 May, 2020 @ 16:07

Lead·Malaga

Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules

THE Policia Local in Sevilla have filed a denuncia against a bar in the city that broke the Phase 1 rules.

12 May, 2020 @ 15:34

Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

WEB OF SHAME: Man dressed as Spiderman injured after botched burglary attempt on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN attempted burglary went spectacularly wrong in Malaga on Sunday after a man dressed as Spiderman fell nearly seven metres from an apartment balcony. The

12 May, 2020 @ 15:04

Lead·Malaga

Man in Spain barricades himself inside home and shoots at police after stabbing partner

A MAN has barricaded himself inside his home and is firing shots at the police outside.

12 May, 2020 @ 14:52

Crime & Law·Lead

Panic after man opens fire outside church in Spain’s Mallorca, killing multiple pigeons

Frightened residents witnessed a man fire his weapon outside of the Sant Alonso Rodriguez church in Inca

12 May, 2020 @ 14:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

BOTH the number of coronavirus related deaths but also the number of new patients have risen slightly in the last 24 hours.

12 May, 2020 @ 13:55

Health·Lead·National News

BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain

BRITS have been told summer holidays abroad are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled this year over coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the devastating news

12 May, 2020 @ 12:35

Lead·National News

Ryanair to restart 40% of flights from July 1

RYANAIR will restart 40% of its flights from July 1. The budget carrier said it will run almost 1,000 flights across 90% of its pre-COVID-19

12 May, 2020 @ 11:40

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers

ANYONE arriving into Spain from abroad will have to self-isolate for 14 days from May 15. That’s the new measure announced in the official state

12 May, 2020 @ 10:11

Lead·National News

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BREAKING: Number of new coronavirus related infections and deaths in Spain stabilise, with recoveries increasing significantly

Horse rescue centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca facing multiple challenges during lockdown

British expat banned from bar after trying to ‘hug and kiss’ people on first night of Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan on Spain’s Costa Blanca

World Health Organisation issues warning to Spain’s smokers over coronavirus

ITV stations in Spain’s Andalucia reopen with strict COVID-19 measures

Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

Spain’s Ministry of Health to decide whether Granada and Malaga move to Phase 1 by Friday

Brussels sets three phase EU-wide deescalation plan to save the summer, pivotal for Spain’s economy

Policia Nacional ordered to intensify ‘monitoring of social media’ after far-right protest movement sparked from fake news in Madrid

‘Unlock the Rock’ released with warnings of possible return to lockdown

Polish mob bosses target Andalucia as Policia crack down on Granada cartels

Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope

100,000 sign ‘no bailout for bullfighting’ petition as industry leaders in Spain fear sport will not ‘survive’ the coronavirus lockdown

No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day

Madrid and Barcelona both rank in the bottom 10 of best cities for jobs following coronavirus crisis

Stray cats more at risk during coronavirus lockdown, says rescue centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca as it pleads for adoptions

Clean-up starts for blocked flood defence system in Spain’s Costa Blanca

ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home

Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules

WEB OF SHAME: Man dressed as Spiderman injured after botched burglary attempt on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Man in Spain barricades himself inside home and shoots at police after stabbing partner

Panic after man opens fire outside church in Spain’s Mallorca, killing multiple pigeons

BREAKING: Spain sees an expected increase in number of coronavirus related deaths and new infections following the weekend

BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain

Ryanair to restart 40% of flights from July 1

BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers

Spanish airports introduce new rules to help families amid EES border queue chaos

Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year

WATCH: Police arrest ‘young’ counterfeiter in Malaga selling fake €50 and €100 notes to buyers in Germany through the dark web

WATCH: Spanish PM’s wife is harassed by far-right agitator at Madrid cafe as both sides claim assault

Malaga gang war: 250 police storm city centre district to end bloody feud over goverment-subsidised ‘narco-flats’