Ancient Rome’s fast food revealed: Dig in Spain uncovers songbird snacks
JUST as we may grab a hamburger, hotdog or kebab, ancient Romans reached for thrushes when they fancied a quick snack. A recent study reveals
New evidence confirms identity of the San Jose – Spain’s €17bn treasure ship off coast of Colombia
THE world’s richest shipwreck – rumoured to be loaded with €17 BILLION in gold and jewels – is finally starting to give up its secrets.
Police officers strip off to rescue bather while another drowns at busy Costa Blanca resort with no lifeguards
A 70-YEAR-OLD man drowned at Torrevieja’s Playa del Cura on Tuesday and hours later a man aged 71 was saved by Guardia Civil officers at
‘Untrue and misleading’: Gibraltar Chief Minister refutes report of Spanish guards controlling border
GIBRALTAR’s Chief Minister has publicly dismissed reports that the UK has agreed to hand control of the Rock’s border to Spanish or EU guards. Fabian
Spanish tavern challenges Hemingway’s favourite Madrid eatery for title of World’s Oldest Restaurant – but Italy also has a challenger
FOR years Madrid’s legendary Sobrino de Botin has proudly held the Guinness World Record for being the planet’s oldest restaurant – but now it is
Key Valencia road- with two new bridges- reopens seven months after flood disaster
AN IMPORTANT Valencia province road has fully reopened after two bridges were destroyed in last October’s floods. Valencian president, Carlos Mazon, attended a ceremony on
Mayor of Spain’s La Linea ‘optimistic’ Gibraltar deal can be struck – and save his town
THE mayor of La Linea has declared himself ‘optimistic and expectant’ about today’s crucial Brussels meeting, desperately hoping that a Gibraltar deal can finally rescue
Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags
MARINAS across the Costa del Sol are bracing for their busiest summer on record, after a booking bonanza that has left some ports completely sold
Benidorm plans sparkling clean welcome for tourists this summer
BENIDORM is increasing its street cleaning and waste collection teams from Sunday to meet the demands of the summer holiday season. Staff numbers will rise
Spanish boots on the ground? UK to ‘hand over control of Gibraltar border to EU and Spain’ – report
THE upcoming treaty set to be signed in Brussels today will reportedly hand control of the Rock’s border to European and Spanish authorities, according to
5 bedroom Villa for sale in La Canada with pool garage – € 725,000
CAN YOU IMAGINE LIVING IN IT? HOME THAT TRANSMITS PEACE, ORDER AND TRANQUILITY. Located in the privileged area of ??El PlantÃo, next to the British
Don’t wash your car just yet – how long will Spain’s blood rain last?
Saharan dust cloud brings muddy downpours to Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca through to the weekend If you’ve been wondering why your car looks
Mobile phone scam defrauded Spain’s Tax Agency out of €20m in VAT
A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Proceeds were laundered mainly through real estate purchases. 146
‘Final parameters’ agreed as UK-Gibraltar team jet off to Brussels to secure a historic treaty with Spain and the EU
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has confirmed that ‘final parameters’ for a historic treaty have been agreed, with the negotiating team now en route to
Valencia beaches get ‘all clear’ after mystery pellets are confirmed as non-toxic
SEVEN beaches in the El Safor region of Valencia province have been reopened to bathers. White pellets appeared in the sand forcing precautionary closures from
Why has this famous Mijas beach closed twice in one month?
BEACHGOERS have been banned from entering the azure waters of El Charcón beach in Mijas twice in the last 30 days. The cause of this
Feverish speculation in Gibraltar of imminent treaty announcement after British foreign minister arrives at midnight
GIBRALTAR is buzzing with anticipation that a historic treaty governing the Rock’s relationship with Spain and the EU could be announced today, following the dramatic
Yellow alert for Malaga: Storms, lightning and unstable weather warnings for Andalucia
SUMMER turned up this month for Andalusia, but over the last few days, the damp air and brooding clouds have made residents tense for a
EXCLUSIVE: Guns found during Madeleine McCann search in Praia da Luz in Portugal
By Jon Clarke in Praia da Luz DETECTIVES searching for remains of missing Madeleine McCann found two buried guns in Portugal last week. The Olive
Irregular immigrants with families to be prioritised in Spain’s drive to legalise undocumented workers
FAMILIES with children, asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrants will be prioritised in the Spanish government’s move to legalise thousands of immigrants. The popular legislative initiative
Brit, 25, arrested for ‘attacking girlfriend, 16, and a woman who tried to intervene’ in Mallorca
A BRITISH man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old girlfriend in a Magaluf street during the early hours of Monday morning. He is
Smoke-free beaches start in time for summer in busy Costa Blanca tourist area
‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. The rule applies to all beaches
Streaming giant Netflix announces €1 billion investment in new films and shows made in Spain
NETFLIX will invest €1 billion in Spanish productions over the next four years. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos during
Doctors guilty of reckless homicide after boy, 8, died following five ER visits over four days in Spain
TWO doctors have been convicted of reckless homicide after an eight-year-old boy from Petrer in Alicante province died from peritonitis in 2020. The youngster named
‘Don’t eat after 7pm!’ Spanish nutritionist breaks with Spain’s traditional dinner time
A CONTROVERSIAL Spanish nutritionist is advising her compatriots to abandon their beloved late-night dining culture in favour of early evening meals – flying in the
Lightning, hail and blood rain in Andalucia: New DANA halts Spain’s summer – these areas to be hit
A POWERFUL weather system is bringing dramatic storms, hail and the phenomenon of ‘blood rain’ to Andalucia and much of Spain, temporarily halting the summer