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Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Four days of COVID-19 cases passing 2,000 mark in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 infections in the Valencian Community have passed over 2,000 for a fourth consecutive day. Figures released this Thursday evening(December 17) by the regional

17 Dec, 2020 @ 19:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain PM to quarantine until Christmas Eve after France’s Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19

PEDRO Sanchez will self-isolate until December 24 despite testing negative for coronavirus on Thursday. The Spanish prime minister cancelled his agenda today after discovering his

17 Dec, 2020 @ 19:10

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

IN GRAPHS: Spain’s Andalucia sees highest daily count of COVID-19 infections since November 29 – but is still among best performing regions

ANDALUCIA has detected 1,383 new coronavirus cases Thursday in the highest daily count of December so far. According to the Junta, it is actually the

17 Dec, 2020 @ 18:37

Coronavirus·Lead

WARNING: Christmas threatens Gibraltar COVID-19 disaster in January

NUMBERS of COVID-19 cases could break current records this Christmas and New Year as families get together.

17 Dec, 2020 @ 18:36

Gibraltar·Lead

Four Seasons to take over Grace Kelly, John Wayne and Winston Churchill’s favourite hotel in Spain after €165 million sale

FAMED for playing host to the stars, the Formentor hotel in the Mallorcan town of Pollenca will now become a Four Seasons after a €165

17 Dec, 2020 @ 18:30

Sierra Nevada to welcome skiers from tomorrow with up to 100cm of powder snow in Spain

SIERRA NEVADA ski resort will open tomorrow with between 30 and 100 centimetres of powder snow across its mountain range. There will be four skiable

17 Dec, 2020 @ 17:45

Granada

EXPLAINED: These are the new COVID-19 restrictions in force from Friday in Spain’s Andalucia – including ‘confusing cafe’ update

ANDALUCIA will enter stage two of its coronavirus de-escalation plan at midnight tonight, ushering in a wave of looser restrictions on travel and the hospitality

17 Dec, 2020 @ 17:03

Coronavirus·Lead

Level 4 COVID-19 restrictions will be extended in Spain’s Mallorca until January 11

Balearic President Francina Armengol today revealed her plans to extend the Level 4 restrictions until at least the second week of January

17 Dec, 2020 @ 17:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Radical Jihadist squatter arrested in Spain’s Madrid as he prepared to flee to Syria

A practicing ISIS fanatic has been arrested in Madrid last night as he prepared to travel to Syria to join the terrorist organisation. Officers from

17 Dec, 2020 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

British mum of eight planning on leaving kids over Christmas to enjoy a solo holiday to Spain

A BRITISH mum-of-eight has revealed her plans to leave her kids behind this Christmas for a solo trip to Spain. Marie Buchan, 39, said she

17 Dec, 2020 @ 14:17

Lead·Other News

SPAIN has scrapped post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours in what some industry leaders are calling a "big victory".

BREAKING: U-turn as cafes can remain open between 6pm to 8pm in Spain’s Andalucia from TOMORROW

ANDALUCIA has modified its coronavirus deescalation plan to allow for cafes to open between 6pm and 8pm from tomorrow until January 10. Establishments that wish

17 Dec, 2020 @ 14:03

Coronavirus·Lead

Three detained at fascist party at army base in another blow to Spain’s military

THREE soldiers have been detained after a video emerged online of a fascist party held at an active Army base near Madrid. The party was

17 Dec, 2020 @ 13:30

Lead·National News

Will the New Royal Decree Influence Spain’s Gambling Industry?

In early November Spain’s Council of Ministers approved an extraordinary law limiting the advertising powers of gambling companies in the country. The ‘Royal Decree on

17 Dec, 2020 @ 13:19

Entertainment

Early Xmas present from town on Spain’s Costa Blanca of shopping vouchers to every family

A Costa Blanca town is giving away a voucher to every family in an attempt to boost local business. Pilar de la Horadada council is

17 Dec, 2020 @ 12:21

Costa Blanca

Trend in new COVID-19 infections continues to show cause for concern in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 case rates are remaining stubbornly high across the Valencian Community. The region now has the fifth-highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain behind

17 Dec, 2020 @ 11:35

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Five villages in Spain’s Malaga yet to register any cases of COVID-19

FIVE villages in the province of Malaga have yet to record a single coronavirus case since the start of the pandemic. According to data from

17 Dec, 2020 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Spain’s Andalucia will NOT change COVID-19 Christmas plan, restrictions to be loosened from Friday

ANDALUCIA has announced it will maintain its Christmas deescalation plan following a meeting with the national Government and the 16 other autonomous regions tonight. It

16 Dec, 2020 @ 21:42

Coronavirus·Lead

Unlicensed brothel to close following complaints on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA Council is fast-tracking the forced closure of a notorious unlicensed brothel following a slew of complaints. Although officially licensed as a hostel, Policia Nacional

16 Dec, 2020 @ 21:30

Costa Blanca

ON THE UP: Why are property prices in Marbella still rising?

WHEN the Covid-19 pandemic first hit, homeowners and property developers braced themselves for a drop in housing values, but in the end this didn’t materialise.

16 Dec, 2020 @ 21:06

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Other News·Property

Injured Grey Seal That S Been Sighted In Portugal And Gibraltar Gets Treated In Spain S Costa Blanca

Injured grey seal sighted in Portugal and Gibraltar gets treated in Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN elusive grey seal that’s been popping up in Costa Blanca waters over the last week has been given a dose of antibiotics. Vets from

16 Dec, 2020 @ 20:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

Caterers reminded to respect COVID-19 rules in Gibraltar amid new spike

CAFES, restaurants and bars will still have to comply with strict COVID-19 rules over the Christmas and New Year period.

16 Dec, 2020 @ 20:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Mayhem In Id Office On Spain S Costa Blanca As Family Flout Covid 19 Safety Rules And Injury Three Police Officers

Identity Card office mayhem on Spain’s Costa Blanca as family injure three police officers in COVID-19 row

THREE Policia Nacional officers in Torrevieja needed medical treatment after being attacked by a family picking up their Spanish ID cards. The five-strong group had

16 Dec, 2020 @ 20:00

Costa Blanca·Torrevieja

Spain’s COVID-19 incidence rate surpasses 200 for first time in 12 days as regions given green light to ‘toughen up’ Christmas restrictions

THE cumulative incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain has surpassed 200 cases per 100,000 people for the first time in 12 days. According to the

16 Dec, 2020 @ 19:57

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Iconic Three Kings’ parade in Spain’s Mallorca will be televised this year with ban on attendance

Palma City Council announced their decision to keep the public away from the iconic parade which will be televised on IB3 instead

16 Dec, 2020 @ 19:15

Lead·Mallorca

Malaga Contemporary Art Centre to host landmark exhibition of Portuguese artist Pedro Cabrita Reis’ paintings and sculptures

WITH more than 220 paintings and a breathtaking bronze sculpture collection, the work of the Portuguese artist Pedro Cabrita Reis will go on show at

16 Dec, 2020 @ 18:30

La Cultura

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Police in Spain seize €800,000 worth of counterfeit whiskey in major crime ring bust

SPANISH police have busted a major crime ring suspected of exporting fake whiskey. Over €800,000 worth of counterfeit booze has been seized and 14 people,

16 Dec, 2020 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

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