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Spain introduces changes to its pension system from today: What is partial, active and delayed retirement?

Spain’s pension changes from from today: What are the new retirement rules and how do they affect you?

STATE pension reforms kicked in on Tuesday in Spain allowing more flexibility for people to carry on working while receiving increased levels of benefits. New

1 Apr, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

Skydiver killed after parachute fails to open during jump from hot air balloon in Spain

Skydiver falls to his death after parachute fails to open during jump from hot air balloon in Spain

A MAN died on Tuesday after his parachute failed to open during a group dive from a hot air balloon in central Spain. The victim,

1 Apr, 2025 @ 14:15

Lead·National News

‘The family is worried sick’: Mystery as Brit father vanishes from Spanish airport after stag weekend in Benidorm

A SEARCH is underway after a British father mysteriously disappeared from Alicante airport after celebrating a friend’s stag weekend in Benidorm. Jason Taylor, 36, an

1 Apr, 2025 @ 13:51

Benidorm·Lead

Benidorm thief's robbery spree caused 'great concern' among bar and restaurant owners

Benidorm thief’s robbery spree brought to a halt: Relieved bar and restaurant owners call it ‘great concern’

A MAN who robbed bars and restaurants in Benidorm’s Playa de Levante area has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. His wave of thefts caused

1 Apr, 2025 @ 13:30

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

Getting close? The UK insists a deal with the Spain on Gibraltar must ‘respect the Rock’s sovereignty and the UK military base’

THE British foreign minister has insisted that a deal for Gibraltar must ‘protect the Rock’s sovereignty and the autonomy of the United Kingdom’s military base

1 Apr, 2025 @ 13:20

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Benahavis – € 925,000

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty in this stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment, nestled in the prestigious Altos de la Quinta, Benahavís. Offering

1 Apr, 2025 @ 13:05

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Early morning counter-terrorism raid in Barcelona: ‘Several arrests’ of Hezbollah-linked cell in heart of the city

AN anti-terrorist operation in Barcelona’s Eixample district was launched on Tuesday morning. The Guardia Civil was targeting members of a Hezbollah-linked organisation occupying an apartment

1 Apr, 2025 @ 12:45

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

Barcelona’s Montjuic will be transformed by these three major projects

FOR the centenary commemoration of the 1929 International Exposition on the Montjuic, plans for three monumental halls have been presented. These proposals offer a glimpse

1 Apr, 2025 @ 12:05

Barcelona·Lead·Property

Heavy demand leads to extra Lady Gaga concert being added in Spain

STRONG demand from Lady Gaga’s Spanish fans has led to an extra date being added to her ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour. The performer declared two dates

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:36

Barcelona·Entertainment·Lead

Spanish government grants nearly 300 million euros for renewables and tech projects

NEARLY 300 million euros in subsidies will be given to 34 green and renewable projects in Spain. The money will come from Spain’s Ministry for

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:33

National News

Little-known Malaga: Michael Coy gives a brief rundown on some lesser known spots in the Andalucian city

TO many of us, Málaga city is nothing special – the airport is out there somewhere, and the centre lacks the old-world charm of Sevilla

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:20

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Man arrested for making death threats against Valencia’s president Carlos Mazon

THE Policia Nacional have arrested a man for posting death threats on social media against Valencian president Carlos Mazon. The 30-year-old was detained in Valencia

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Two-year-old girl shot dead in Spain’s Plasencia during violent family feud

A two-year-old girl has been tragically shot dead in Plasencia after being caught in the crossfire of a violent family feud. The incident occurred early

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:07

Crime & Law·Lead

PICTURED: Gibraltar’s bus network receives makeover – minister promises ‘there’s more to come’

Gibraltar’s public transport system has received an upgrade with the introduction of new and improved bus stops across key locations, the Ministry of Transport has

1 Apr, 2025 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

ON THIS DAY: Why April 1 is important in Spain – and it isn’t a joke

‘April Fool’s Day’ marks some significant Spanish anniversaries. If you mention ‘Christopher Columbus’ to your Spanish friends, they won’t understand what you’re even talking about.

1 Apr, 2025 @ 08:00

La Cultura·Lead

WATCH: High-speed boat chase in Gibraltar: One suspected petrol smuggler arrested but his accomplices make dramatic escape

GIBRALTAR Customs officers arrested a suspected fuel smuggler following a dramatic high-speed chase near Catalan Bay late on Friday night. The suspect was found hiding

31 Mar, 2025 @ 19:30

National News

Gibraltar black out caused by ‘high voltage cable failure’: LNG terminal problems and damage by contractor preliminarily ruled out

RESIDENTS in several areas of Gibraltar spent Saturday night in darkness following a power outage that affected the upper town and eastern beaches for up

31 Mar, 2025 @ 19:00

Gibraltar·Lead

‘My Airpods were stolen by a worker at Malaga airport – now I track my thief’s life and daily movements through Find My iPhone but I’m helpless to catch them’

A BRITISH tourist whose carry-on bag was stolen at Malaga airport has spent over a week tracking the thief’s daily movements through her Airpods. Lauren

31 Mar, 2025 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s war on tourist apartments continues with new law set to come into effect this week

COMMUNITY property owners associations will get a veto over homes being used for tourist accommodation from this Thursday. This reverses the long-standing policy where tourist

31 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Lead·National News·Property

The Costa del Sol is home to the two towns where house prices are rising the most in Spain

TWO areas of the Costa del Sol- Marbella and Velez Malaga- have topped Spain’s list of biggest house price increases for the first three months

31 Mar, 2025 @ 17:30

Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

British gang visited Ibiza to carry out robberies and used stolen vehicles including UK car with false plates

Deadly hit-and-run driver who tried to fake a separate accident is arrested in southern Spain

A DRIVER who killed a pedestrian in Nijar not only failed to report the collision: he tried to cover it up by faking a different

31 Mar, 2025 @ 17:09

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead

LIFE IN SPAIN: Fuente Ovejuna, is it a town? Is it a drama? Is it an idea?

Fuente Ovejuna means a lot to Spanish people. It’s a bit like “Hamlet” for native British folks – something you read in school, and which

31 Mar, 2025 @ 17:00

La Cultura

Will your house in Spain pass its MOT? Homes over 50 years old to undergo mandatory inspections

YOU probably know that the Spanish equivalent of your car’s roadworthiness inspection (known in the UK as an ‘MOT’) is called an ITV in Spain.

31 Mar, 2025 @ 16:47

Lead·Other News·Property

BREAKING NEWS: Five dead and four injured in mine explosion in Spain

UPDATE: Five killed, four seriously injured at Spanish mine

AN explosion that killed five and seriously injured four people at the Cerredo mine in northern Spain may have been caused by a firedamp explosion.

31 Mar, 2025 @ 16:26

Asturias·Lead

Valencia man accused of poisoning ex-wife with ammonia after she asked for water

A 32-YEAR-OLD Valencia man has been accused of giving his ex-wife ammonia when she asked for a drink of water. The victim had to spend

31 Mar, 2025 @ 16:15