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Cellular network tower under construction in Moraira just ’10m’ from expat’s house – gathering organised 7pm tonight

A CELLULAR network tower is under construction just 10-metre’s distance from at least one expat’s house in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Photographs passed to

6 Jul, 2020 @ 18:15

Costa Blanca

Refugee With Coronavirus Recaptured After Using Bedding To Flee Hospital In Spain S Murcia Region

COVID-19 positive Algerian migrant escapes hospital from 4th floor using knotted bedsheets in Spain’s Murcia

A COVID-19 positive Algerian migrant has been caught by police after escaping from a hospital in Murcia using knotted bedsheets. The 25-year-old, who had made

6 Jul, 2020 @ 17:40

Massive Spanish Survey Shows Small Coronavirus Exposure Amongst Costa Blanca Residents

2.6% of Costa Blanca residents exposed to coronavirus, nationwide immunity test says

JUST 2.6% of Costa Blanca residents have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to a major new study. Researchers tested a total of 68,296 participants

6 Jul, 2020 @ 17:31

Costa Blanca·Health

West Nile virus threat level is raised to four in several areas of Malaga province - including the capital

WARNING: Lockdown sees mosquito numbers soar on Spain’s Costa del Sol following ‘perfect storm’ of ideal breeding conditions

Their numbers have been aided by the wetter than usual spring which created many more areas of accumulated water

6 Jul, 2020 @ 17:28

Lead·Malaga

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Man arrested after hit-and-run kills Marbella cyclist on Spain’s Costa del Sol

New evidence made available suggests that Zumaquero's bike was discovered several metres from where his body was found

6 Jul, 2020 @ 15:36

Lead·Malaga

Hilton opening its first EVER luxury hotel in Spain on the Costa del Sol

The 194-room hotel will boast a large spa and indoor pool, several outdoor pools, two bars and a high-end restaurant and is set to open

6 Jul, 2020 @ 15:29

Lead·Malaga

Outrage over plans for 110km of power lines ‘threatening countryside and wildlife’ in Spain’s Andalucia

Currently the area, which includes the towns of Guadix, Baza and Huescar is home to lagoons, archaeological sites, monolithic cave houses and is home to

6 Jul, 2020 @ 15:02

Granada·Lead

Paedo flasher arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after chasing young girls down street to masturbate in front of them

The detainee, 35, had allegedly chased several girls down the street, including young children

6 Jul, 2020 @ 14:17

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Beach club in Spain’s Mallorca faces fine up to €300,000 after breaching COVID-19 capacity limit

The popular Playa de Portals beach club was swiftly shut down by police after having approximately 80 clients on its terrace

6 Jul, 2020 @ 14:13

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Torrevieja Area Patients Warned About Longer Waiting Lists If Health Bosses Change Next Year

Torrevieja Hospital’s private owners warn ‘longer waiting times’ will be consequence of making service public again

HOSPITAL waiting lists in Torrevieja will lengthen if local management returns to public ownership in October 2021, according to a claim from a local politician.

6 Jul, 2020 @ 13:24

Costa Blanca·Health

Costa Blanca Golf Course Asks For Environment Impact Study Some 11 Years After It Opened

Vistabella Golf in Orihuela operating for 11 years without compulsory environmental impact report, council reveals

A GOLF course at the Entre Naranjos urbanisation in Orihuela has been operating for 11 years without a compulsory environmental impact report. Vistabella Golf attracts

6 Jul, 2020 @ 13:15

Costa Blanca·Sport·Travel News

Local Council Says People Are Dying In British Expat Area Of Spain S Costa Blanca Due To Poor Ambulance Service

Orihuela Costa has ‘one ambulance’ servicing 60,000 people as councillor demands better response times

LIVES have been lost on the Orihuela Costa because of an inadequate ambulance service, according to its local town hall. Health councillor, Jose Galiano, has

6 Jul, 2020 @ 13:06

Costa Blanca·Health

Expat pizzeria owner killed in car park tragedy in Spain’s Andalucia

AN Italian man died after being run over in a supermarket car park in Spain. Roberto, originally from Naples, had been living in Tarifa, province

6 Jul, 2020 @ 13:05

Lead

Expat ‘Superhero’ smashes target raising funds for rare genetic condition affecting 18,000 Brits and Spanish

A BRITISH expat on Spain’s Costa Blanca has tripled his target in a fundraising campaign for his rare genetic condition. The charity he partnered with,

6 Jul, 2020 @ 12:54

Costa Blanca·Health

British Woman Left Helpless On Floor Of Her Home On Spain S Costa Blanca

British pensioner rescued by Torrevieja firefighters after injuring hip in bad fall

A BRITISH pensioner has been rescued by Torrevieja firefighters after suffering a fall at her home last Saturday, July 4. The 72-year-old, who lives on

6 Jul, 2020 @ 12:43

Costa Blanca

Beaches across Spain’s Andalucia and Costa del Sol forced to turn people away after reaching maximum capacity over weekend

AROUND 30 beaches on the Costa del Sol were forced to close over the weekend after reaching maximum capacity.

6 Jul, 2020 @ 12:14

Cadiz·Huelva·Lead·Malaga

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

Three-year-old boy drowns at Sotogrande Beach Club in Spain

A three-year-old Spanish boy drowned in the children’s pool at Trocadero in Sotogrande, Spain. Multiple calls were made to 112 emergency services by onlooking guests

6 Jul, 2020 @ 11:43

Lead

Deaths in Spain from swimming in unsupervised areas rise alarmingly in June

From January 1 to June 30, 111 deaths by drowning have been recorded.

6 Jul, 2020 @ 11:31

Lead·National News·Other News

Man gets brutally attacked on Spain’s Costa del Sol after being mistaken for his twin brother

A MAN has been brutally attacked on the Costa del Sol after he was confused for his twin brother.

6 Jul, 2020 @ 11:13

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

‘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

Police in Spain launch probe when man complains condoms were too short for him

A DISAPPOINTED man put in an official complaint when he bought condoms that turned out to be too small for him. He had purchased what

5 Jul, 2020 @ 14:38

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

Columnists·Malaga·Property

Lisa Burgess has been getting by with a little help from her friends during her fight with cancer

CANCER can be a lonely business and I would not have got through it without my friends. I am a lucky girl indeed to have

5 Jul, 2020 @ 11:00

Columnists

RECIPE: Two rustic Spanish tapas you can easily make at home

FOR the last few months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340, pg 4). But

5 Jul, 2020 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

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Cellular network tower under construction in Moraira just ’10m’ from expat’s house – gathering organised 7pm tonight

COVID-19 positive Algerian migrant escapes hospital from 4th floor using knotted bedsheets in Spain’s Murcia

2.6% of Costa Blanca residents exposed to coronavirus, nationwide immunity test says

WARNING: Lockdown sees mosquito numbers soar on Spain’s Costa del Sol following ‘perfect storm’ of ideal breeding conditions

Man arrested after hit-and-run kills Marbella cyclist on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Hilton opening its first EVER luxury hotel in Spain on the Costa del Sol

Outrage over plans for 110km of power lines ‘threatening countryside and wildlife’ in Spain’s Andalucia

Paedo flasher arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after chasing young girls down street to masturbate in front of them

Beach club in Spain’s Mallorca faces fine up to €300,000 after breaching COVID-19 capacity limit

Torrevieja Hospital’s private owners warn ‘longer waiting times’ will be consequence of making service public again

Vistabella Golf in Orihuela operating for 11 years without compulsory environmental impact report, council reveals

Orihuela Costa has ‘one ambulance’ servicing 60,000 people as councillor demands better response times

Expat pizzeria owner killed in car park tragedy in Spain’s Andalucia

Expat ‘Superhero’ smashes target raising funds for rare genetic condition affecting 18,000 Brits and Spanish

British pensioner rescued by Torrevieja firefighters after injuring hip in bad fall

Beaches across Spain’s Andalucia and Costa del Sol forced to turn people away after reaching maximum capacity over weekend

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

Three-year-old boy drowns at Sotogrande Beach Club in Spain

Deaths in Spain from swimming in unsupervised areas rise alarmingly in June

Man gets brutally attacked on Spain’s Costa del Sol after being mistaken for his twin brother

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

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

Police in Spain launch probe when man complains condoms were too short for him

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

Lisa Burgess has been getting by with a little help from her friends during her fight with cancer

RECIPE: Two rustic Spanish tapas you can easily make at home

Suspect in murder of Hungarian woman in Benahavis attempts to slit his own throat as Guardia Civil make arrest

Barcelona 24-hour supermarkets open ’round the clock’ are fronts for human trafficking, police say

The lure of Ceuta: The contested land young men die to reach and Spain sends its army to Africa to stop

Inside the secrets of Alicante’s remarkable ‘Venus’ head – which may just be the city’s greatest Roman treasure

Gibraltar airport eyes four million people catchment zone and battles Malaga for Costa del Sol passengers and routes

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