Crime spree over after team of tunnelling bandits wielding industrial tool ‘hotter than the sun’ arrested in Mallorca

A PAIR of tunnelling burglars have pulled off their last heist after police brought their crime spree to a close. The unlikely Spanish nationals are

2 May, 2023 @ 19:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s government slams opposition leader for meeting with public prosecutors and pledging to repeal new laws

THE SPANISH central government has slammed the leader of the main opposition Popular Party (PP), Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, after he held a meeting with conservative

2 May, 2023 @ 18:45

Lead·Politics

Road hauliers desperate for 2,000 extra drivers in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

Road hauliers desperate for 2,000 extra lorry drivers in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

A VALENCIAN COMMUNITY road haulage federation says the region is short of 2,000 drivers which is causing serious problems with deliveries. The FVET says the

2 May, 2023 @ 17:15

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

EXCLUSIVE: DNA results may prove skeletal remains in suitcase could belong to missing expat Agnese Klavina, who was kidnapped by Brits a decade ago

By Walter Finch and Alberto Legarraja THE discovery on a steep area of scrubland and cork oaks near one of the Costa del Sol’s most

2 May, 2023 @ 16:28

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Must Read

No entry: Government minister stopped from attending parade at Madrid’s regional celebrations

THERE WERE extraordinary scenes at the Madrid region’s Dos de Mayo celebrations on Tuesday, as a regional protocol chief refused to let a government minister

2 May, 2023 @ 16:26

Lead·Madrid·Politics

Robbers flee with just €500 after bank stick-up on Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWO bank robbers held up a Torrevieja bank on Tuesday morning and escaped with just €500. The hooded men entered a branch of the Sabadell

2 May, 2023 @ 15:54

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

Arsonist Starts Six Fires Damaging 12 Cars And An Office Building In Spain's Mallorca

Arsonist starts six fires damaging 12 cars and office building facade in Spain’s Mallorca

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for starting six fires in Porreres in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The blazes

2 May, 2023 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Two British Tourists Beat Up Hotel Security Guard In Spain's Mallorca

Two British tourists beat up Magaluf hotel security guard in Spain’s Mallorca

A MAGALUF hotel security guard was beaten up by two British tourists after refusing them entry in the early hours of Friday morning. The men

2 May, 2023 @ 13:41

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Palmanova – € 335,000

Palmanova, Majorca 3 beds 2 baths € 335,000 Fantastically located 3 bedroom apartment in the heart of Palmanova, just metres away from the

2 May, 2023 @ 13:05

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Knife-wielding muggers terrorising Costa del Sol town finally apprehended

A PAIR of violent armed muggers who have been terrorising the streets of Estepona have finally been arrested. The repeat offenders had three outstanding warrants

2 May, 2023 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Key Costa Blanca road in Spain to close for over a week due to maintenance work

IMPROVEMENTS to two parallel tunnels on the N-332 in the north of Alicante province will force their closure for eight days later this month. The

2 May, 2023 @ 12:35

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Police on Spain’s Costa Blanca probe drugs gang exporting millions of euros of marijuana amongst animal feed

TWO PEOPLE have been arrested for being part of an Alicante province drugs trafficking gang that exported marijuana mascarading as animal feed to Ireland and

2 May, 2023 @ 11:39

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

BEACHES: Two coastal towns in Malaga ranked among the very best in Spain

MALAGA welcomes plenty of British holidaymakers each year thanks to its sunny climate, sandy beaches and vibrant culture. There are plenty of coastal towns in

2 May, 2023 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

52 patios in Spain’s Cordoba to take part in the Patios de Cordoba Festival Credit: Pixabay

Spain’s Patios of Cordoba will open their gates to the public as of today, Tuesday May 2

A TOTAL of 63 Cordoba courtyards will open their gates to the public as of today, Tuesday May 2nd and will remain open until Sunday

2 May, 2023 @ 09:15

Cordoba·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s Nerja Cave opens doors to immersive virtual reality experience

THE Nerja Cave, one of the most visited monuments in Malaga province, has inaugurated the largest Virtual Reality Room in Spain. From now on, visitors

2 May, 2023 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

DINING CAPITAL: The place to eat out in Spain is not where you might think it is

WHEN I researched a restaurant book on Andalucia a decade ago, I came across some wonderful hidden gems tucked away in the tiniest inland villages

1 May, 2023 @ 19:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Children convicted for sex assault offences doubles over seven years in Alicante area

A quarter of children in Spain say bullying went on at schools in previous academic year

A REPORT into bullying at schools in Spain reported 24.4% of students believing it went on at their institution in the 2021-22 academic year. The

1 May, 2023 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

‘Octopus farming is the future’: Company behind controversial plans launches impassioned defence

THE company responsible for controversial plans to build the world’s first octopus farm has launched a staunch defence after a public outcry. Ignacio Gonzalez, the

1 May, 2023 @ 18:00

Environment·Lead

Drug Traffickers Steal Boat But Owner's Friend Spots It Docked Up On Spain's Costa Blanca

Unlucky drug smugglers steal boat but owner’s friend spots it elsewhere on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SIX drug traffickers who stole a boat from Altea were caught out when having a spot of lunch some 50 kilometres down the coast at

1 May, 2023 @ 17:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Dutch narco boss accused of shipping cocaine worth €228 million is arrested on Costa Blanca

Children smash and blow up vending machines with explosives to steal goods and money in Spain’s Valencia

A GROUP of children smashed into and even blew up vending machines in Valencia to grab cash and items from them. Eight children were identified

1 May, 2023 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Man who killed two pedestrians during Madrid police chase was fleeing cops after stealing catalytic converters

A MAN who ran over and killed two people on Thursday in Madrid during a police chase has confessed that he was fleeing from the

1 May, 2023 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Stabbing riddle as ‘good friend’ cleared of killing young Brit, Ben Nesbitt, on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A SOUTHPORT man has been found not guilty of homicide following the fatal stabbing of Ben Nesbitt, 22, who was found bleeding to death in

1 May, 2023 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Bull breaks legs, is put down at fiesta in Spain’s Valencia region after jumping over wall

A BULL had to be put down at a local fiesta in Valencia on Saturday after it jumped over a wall and fell 15 metres

1 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Santiago Abascal, Vox leader. Photo by Cordon Press

Spain’s far-right Vox party offers identical election manifesto for municipalities

AS THE May 28 local and regional elections approach, many Spanish voters will no doubt be seeking out the election manifestos of the various parties

1 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Politics

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sant Jaume d'Enveja with pool – € 78,000

Sant Jaume d'Enveja, Tarragona 2 beds 1 baths € 78,000 Apartment located in the Delta del Ebro, about 4 km from the beaches,

1 May, 2023 @ 13:05

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Police in Madrid arrest 18 people after knife and machete fight breaks out between members of Latin gang

SPAIN’S National Police have made 18 arrests as they continue to investigate a massive brawl that took place outside a nightclub in the early hours

1 May, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

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Crime spree over after team of tunnelling bandits wielding industrial tool ‘hotter than the sun’ arrested in Mallorca

Spain’s government slams opposition leader for meeting with public prosecutors and pledging to repeal new laws

Road hauliers desperate for 2,000 extra lorry drivers in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

EXCLUSIVE: DNA results may prove skeletal remains in suitcase could belong to missing expat Agnese Klavina, who was kidnapped by Brits a decade ago

No entry: Government minister stopped from attending parade at Madrid’s regional celebrations

Robbers flee with just €500 after bank stick-up on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Arsonist starts six fires damaging 12 cars and office building facade in Spain’s Mallorca

Two British tourists beat up Magaluf hotel security guard in Spain’s Mallorca

3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Palmanova – € 335,000

Knife-wielding muggers terrorising Costa del Sol town finally apprehended

Key Costa Blanca road in Spain to close for over a week due to maintenance work

Police on Spain’s Costa Blanca probe drugs gang exporting millions of euros of marijuana amongst animal feed

BEACHES: Two coastal towns in Malaga ranked among the very best in Spain

Spain’s Patios of Cordoba will open their gates to the public as of today, Tuesday May 2

Spain’s Nerja Cave opens doors to immersive virtual reality experience

DINING CAPITAL: The place to eat out in Spain is not where you might think it is

‘Octopus farming is the future’: Company behind controversial plans launches impassioned defence

Unlucky drug smugglers steal boat but owner’s friend spots it elsewhere on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Children smash and blow up vending machines with explosives to steal goods and money in Spain’s Valencia

Man who killed two pedestrians during Madrid police chase was fleeing cops after stealing catalytic converters

Stabbing riddle as ‘good friend’ cleared of killing young Brit, Ben Nesbitt, on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Bull breaks legs, is put down at fiesta in Spain’s Valencia region after jumping over wall

Spain’s far-right Vox party offers identical election manifesto for municipalities

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sant Jaume d'Enveja with pool – € 78,000

Police in Madrid arrest 18 people after knife and machete fight breaks out between members of Latin gang

Just one in ten children in Murcia eats a healthy Mediterranean diet – despite living in ‘Europe’s vegetable garden’

The Prestige: How Spain’s worst ecological disaster caked Galicia’s coast in oil and left big business off the hook

Marbella ordered to stump up €39 million for land grabbed under disgraced mayor Julian Muñoz for San Pedro tunnel

Mallorca mansion loved by the Obamas with 11 bedrooms and stunning sea views goes on sale for €46 million

More than 450 Barcelona restaurants and bars slash their prices for Foodie Black Week – but diners will have to be quick

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