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Squatters who broke into 94-year-old woman’s house while she visited her ill sister forced out after hundreds of angry neighbours descend on property in northern Spain

A FAMILY of four squatters have been forced out after hundreds of angry residents descended on the house of a 94-year-old woman in Portugalete, in

4 Nov, 2019 @ 12:16

Crime & Law·Lead

Mum killed by falling palm tree in front of daughter and husband as 150kmph Storm Amelie winds batter Spain

The woman’s seven-year-old daughter was also hit by some of the tree’s smaller branches, but she is not thought to have been seriously injured

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:47

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Halloween gang of over 100 gun-wielding masked youths stopped by Police in Spain’s Malaga

Over 100 youths gathered in the city’s Teatinos district intending to run rampage, up-tipping cars.

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez dazzle at the MTV EMAs in Spain’s Andalucia

The pair stole the show with contrasting primary colours, the footballer wearing a red suit with some white trainers, his better half wore a blue

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:42

Lead

Government official calls in Guardia Civil to investigate ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before cleaner admits throwing them out to ‘make some space’

A GOVERNMENT official called in the Guardia Civil to investigate the ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before a cleaner admitted to throwing them out to ‘make

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:20

Costa Blanca·Lead

Seven members of luxury expat car gang arrested in Spain’s Malaga

The criminals, aged between 21 and 61, were from Germany, Italy, Romania and Algeria.

4 Nov, 2019 @ 10:59

Crime & Law·Lead

Zebra crossing ‘in the middle of nowhere’ sparks outrage in rural northern Spain

A ZEBRA crossing ‘in the middle of nowhere’ has sparked outrage and confusion rural northern Spain. A video shows the freshly-painted crossing complete with four

4 Nov, 2019 @ 10:04

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HAM RUN: Alicante resident launches one of Spain’s first home ham cutting services

An ALICANTE resident has launched one of Spain’s first home ham cutting services. Expert ham cutter Gonzalo Pérez Martínez created his ‘Jamonero on tour’ business

4 Nov, 2019 @ 09:35

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead

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Six examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board to appear in court after allegedly leaking exam answers to candidates

SIX examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board are under investigation after one candidate spotted other aspirants cheating on a written exam. The candidate made

4 Nov, 2019 @ 08:35

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Teen activist Greta Thunberg asks for ‘lift to Spain’ for Madrid climate summit

“It turns out I’ve travelled halfway around the world, the wrong way, if anyone could help me find transport I would be so grateful”

3 Nov, 2019 @ 15:55

Entertainment·Lead

Spain’s moderate Ciudadanos party in CRISIS as its voters leave in droves to support far right Vox in snap election

Vox is set to gain 14% of the overall vote, after the PP in second place (21.2% and 91 seats) and the left wing PSOE

3 Nov, 2019 @ 14:55

Lead·National News·Politics

Sunny Spain named best country in Europe to enjoy your retirement

Spain has beautiful surroundings, towns, cities, and of course lots of sunshine - which makes it a perfect setting for those approaching their final years

3 Nov, 2019 @ 13:25

Lead

OH BE-CAVE! Architect in Spain turns tatty tool shed into stunning cave home

The project, which took just four months to complete, enshrines the concept of minimalism with natural materials

3 Nov, 2019 @ 10:02

Lead·Mallorca·Property

Take a look at our Top 10 most jaw-droppingly expensive properties in Spain

Assuming you’ve got silly money to spend in Spain this year, check out our hotlist of 10 incredibly pricey properties to whet your appetite

3 Nov, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·Property

Which of Spain’s restaurants are in the world’s Top 15?

A total of 584 restaurants worldwide gained a place in the 2019 edition of the culinary rankings

2 Nov, 2019 @ 11:02

Food & Drink·Lead

Spain’s biggest bank, Santander sees profits plunge a record 35% amid Brexit uncertainty

The bank has added six million customers in the last twelve months and already serves 144 million people worldwide

2 Nov, 2019 @ 10:03

Business & Finance·Lead

Shakespeare, bonsai trees, fish suppers…how Spain’s politicians wind down in the run-up to the elections

Game of Thrones is also a popular choice...

2 Nov, 2019 @ 09:01

Lead·National News·Politics

‘Superstar’ Guardia Civil dog Elton given national award at animal protection summit – read here the major crimes he worked on

GUARDIA CIVIL’S ‘superstar’ dog Elton has been awarded a national distinction for his service in the force at an animal protection summit last month. The

1 Nov, 2019 @ 18:33

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead