Spain on track for ‘hotter than usual’ April following wettest March in years
WEATHER experts are predicting an unusually warm April for Spain following what’s shaping up to be an exceptionally wet March. “There’s a 50% chance April
Tornado warnings are issued for southern Spain as Storm Laurence wreaks havoc – including on the Costa del Sol
THE coastlines of Cadiz, Huelva, and Malaga could be hit by tornadoes and waterspouts tonight and tomorrow morning. Aemet has issued yellow warnings for these
Why does the Spanish enclave of Melilla celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a bank holiday?
A SPANISH North African enclave is one of the few places outside the English-speaking world to recognise St Patrick’s Day as an official holiday –
Embattled Valencia president Carlos Mazon says ‘no’ to illegal migrants after striking budget deal with far-right Vox party
VALENCIA president Carlos Mazon says his region won’t accept any further illegal migrants in temporary reception centres paid for by the national government. Monday’s announcement
Flight chaos in Spain as paraglider flies over airport causing diversions and delays
A PARAGLIDER illegally flew over Palma de Mallorca airport on Sunday, forcing four planes to be diverted and schedules to be disrupted throughout the afternoon.
Watch: British ‘groom to be’ is escorted by Guardia Civil agents ‘for vaping’ on Ryanair flight to Spain
A BRITISH ‘groom to be’ has been escorted by Guardia Civil agents after reportedly vaping on a Ryanair flight to Alicante. The incident occurred yesterday
Watch: Evacuations in Spain’s Andalucia due to Storm Laurence as rivers overflow amid severe rainfall
FIREFIGHTERS have evacuated locals and animals from their homes in Andalucia following a surge in river flows amid the ongoing Storm Laurence. Â This morning,
Illegal streamers in Spain beware: Police bust family of ‘Malaga entrepreneurs’ who sold dodgy TV boxes
AN illegal streaming service that offered premium TV content to customers across Spain has been dismantled. Raids were carried out on homes in Malaga and
Blow for squatters in Barcelona: Court rules cutting power and water to occupied homes is NOT a crime
PROPERTY owners in Barcelona who stop paying utility bills for squatted homes will no longer be committing a criminal offense. Barcelona’s Provincial Court made the
‘Marbella effect’ sees property prices surge in towns surrounding the Costa del Sol gem
The rising cost of housing in Marbella is no longer confined to the city itself. With demand outstripping supply, property prices have surged not only
Spain’s economy set for even bigger boost in 2025 says OECD- despite Trump tariffs
THE OECD says Spain’s economy will grow even faster in 2025 and 2026- upgrading last December’s forecast. It added in its interim Outlook report published
Young woman wins ‘right to die’ case following first euthanasia law challenge in Spain
A BARCELONA court says a 24-year-old paraplegic woman can end her life following a legal challenge by her father and the Christian Lawyers group. The
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Train strikes in Spain are called off after last-minute agreement is reached
A PLANNED nationwide railway strike that was poised to cause widespread disruption across Spain has been called off at the eleventh hour. A deal between
Spanish holiday islands are placed on orange weather alert due to Storm Laurence
STORM Laurence has forced popular Spanish holiday islands to issue orange weather alerts. The Canary Islands have issued orange and yellow weather alerts as waves
Thief travelled by bus to steal from tourists staying at Costa Blanca hotel
AN ALICANTE thief took the bus to rob a hotel and other premises at a Costa Blanca resort. The offender aged 50 and an Algerian
Storm Laurence latest in Spain: Roads and parks closed in Andalucia as rivers surge amid heavy rain and orange weather alerts
AS Storm Laurence batters Spain, orange weather alerts and rain have forced authorities to close roads and parks. Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) has activated yellow
Spanish police board TWO planes upon arrival in Alicante from Britain due to ‘disruptive’ passengers
TWO flights from the UK to Alicante-Elche airport were boarded by police on arrival in Spain due to disruptive passengers. The incidents happened within minutes
Orange weather alert is issued for the Costa del Sol and Ronda as Storm Laurence hits Spain
AN orange weather alert has been issued for parts of Malaga province tomorrow as Storm Laurence lands in Spain. The warning from state weather agency
Storm Laurence hits Spain: Weather alerts are issued across Andalucia – including Costa del Sol
SPAIN is witnessing yet another ‘significant’ storm in the wake of Konrad and Jana, which both wrought havoc across Andalucia in the first two weeks
Fears for missing German carer and her dog who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago
THE expat community is desperately trying to locate a German carer who disappeared alongside her pet dog this week. Martina (pictured above right), 61, and
Need a job in Spain? Tourism fair is offering 1,800 positions with immediate start on the Costa del Sol
THE upcoming tourist season in the Costa del Sol is set to unleash a bonanza of jobs and employment. More than 1,800 immediate vacancies will
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Bahia de Casares with pool garage – € 455,000
Located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, between the elegance of Estepona and the unspoilt charm of Casares, this exclusive area offers a
OPINION: The Iberian Funeral scandal is a disgraceful betrayal of the British expat community in Spain
THE closure of Iberian Funeral Plans without any communication to customers is both a shocking and distressing abuse of the expat community, writes the Olive
IN PICS: Las Fallas sculptures reveal scathing criticism of Valencian officials following deadly flooding
VALENCIANS have used the traditional Fallas festival to voice their outrage after hundreds were killed in tragic flooding last October. The region’s iconic festival celebrates
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sitges – € 725,000
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