‘Extinct’ plant species rediscovered in Spain’s Andalucia after 40 years
A RARE plant species thought to be extinct for over four decades has been rediscovered in Andalucia. The discovery was made at Sierra Morena natural
Why celebrities are flocking to the Costa Blanca’s very own ‘Golden Mile’
AN ALICANTE real estate agent believes Jávea is Costa Blanca´s Golden Mile, and the hotspot where celebrities are flocking to live. InmoVillas Jávea CEO Paloma
1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sotogrande with garage – € 190,000
Nice newly renovated apartment in the area of Sotogrande Costa, where you can enjoy the possibilities offered by: The sea, Marina, Golf Course, Beach Club,
These Costa del Sol towns will not have beach showers this summer to ‘raise drought awareness’
SEVERAL popular Costa del Sol towns will keep beach showers switched off this summer in a move local leaders say is aimed at raising awareness
Melody carries Spain’s hopes TONIGHT in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
FUENGIROLA’S Melody will be representing Spain this Saturday at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland. The show starts at 9pm and is being held
Passport warning for Brits heading to Spain this summer
BRITS planning a holiday to Spain this summer are being urged to double-check their passport validity to avoid being turned away at the border. Since
Ryanair ordered to refund €147 hand luggage surcharges by court in Spain
A COURT in north-west Spain has ordered Ryanair to payback €147 in cabin luggage fees to a passenger who flew five times between 2019 and
Corrupt ex-mayor is jailed over ‘sweet deal’ private health clinic on Costa Blanca
A FORMER Santa Pola mayor has been sentenced to prison for corruption over a private health clinic that didn’t have to pay any bills and
Spain’s new commitment to preventing bullying of children with autism
SEVENTY-ONE percent of children with autism have experienced bullying due to being excluded, Autismo España’s president says. The organisation, together with Spain’s Ministry of Youth
Gibraltar strikes historic deal for waste-to-energy facility to boost self-sufficiency and green energy goals
THE Government of Gibraltar has signed a landmark agreement with local firm Recycle.gi, a subsidiary of Environment and Waste Management Services Limited. The plan is
Spanish health expert warns public to stop putting wooden utensils into dishwasher
PHARMACIST Álvaro Fernández says washing wooden kitchen utensils in the dishwasher is harmful as they can quickly become a thriving home for infection causing bacteria.
What’s behind the dramatic failures in Spain’s once-lauded train network?
THE Spanish government is facing growing criticism over failures in the Spanish rail network, just weeks after cable thieves stranded thousands of passengers in Andalucia
Marbella reservoir is totally full for the first time in 15 years
THE La Concepcion reservoir between Marbella and Istan is at 100% of its capacity and has started relieving water to prevent flooding. It stands in
Hayfever season has hit Spain: Andalucia’s health minister shares her advice on reducing symptoms
AS ANDALUSIA enters hay fever season, the region’s minister of health has emphasised the importance of allergy treatments and preventative measures. May is the peak
Millionaire Brit, 62, dies in head-on motorbike crash in front of daughter while on holiday in Spain
A BRITISH gold trader has died in a horror head-on crash whilst on a motorbike holiday with his daughter in northern Spain. Paul Tustain, 62,
Barcelona based labratory investigating how light can be used for disease detection
A BARCELONA technology research centre is investigating how light can be used to detect diseases. Located in the DFactory, Leitat’s laboratory researchers are working to
Israel summons Spanish ambassador after PM Pedro Sanchez calls country a ‘genocidal state’
ISRAEL summoned the Spanish ambassador to a meeting on Thursday after prime minister Pedro Sanchez called the country a ‘genocidal state’ while speaking in congress.
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WATCH: TikToker faces €200k fine for hurling rock into ravine in Spanish national park
A YOUNG man is facing a €200k fine after he threw a large rock down a ravine in Picos de Europa national park, in the
Benidorm is home to the ‘best hotel’ in Spain, according to TripAdvisor
BENIDORM’S Voramar Hotel has been voted as the ‘Best Hotel in Spain 2024’ by users of the TripAdvisor travel portal. The hotel is situated just
Work set to begin on coastal footpath between Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola
WORKS will begin shortly on the long-anticipated coastal pedestrian connection between Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola. The bureaucratic process ended after three years, with all
British boy, 8, seriously injured after running into Mallorca hotel window
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD British boy was seriously injured when he ran into a hotel window in Mallorca on Thursday. The youngster was with his parents when
British expat in Spain begs for help after animal sanctuary is devastated by floods
A VIDEO has gone viral on TikTok of a British man who dedicates his life to rescuing abused donkeys and brings them to his sanctuary
Benidorm will fine electric scooter riders up to €500 if they are delivering goods
BENIDORM is tightening up rules over using electric scooters including fines of up to €500 if they are used to deliver goods. The Policia Local
Spain’s first-known illegal opium farm is closed down by police in Murcia
POLICE have dismantled the first-known illegal opium farm in Spain and arrested two men. It was being operated by two brothers in the Cartagena area
Spain’s government to guarantee healthy meals for hospitals and nursing homes
SPAIN’S government will impose minimum standards for healthy menus in hospitals and nursing homes- similar to what schools will have to do from September. The
