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“Enough is enough!” – march in fight against gender violence arranged in popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SAN FULGENCIO Council has arranged a march and series of other events planned to commemorate the International Day Against Gender Violence. The town encompasses La

17 Nov, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

House fire kills two children and an adult in Spain’s Almeria

TWO children and an adult were killed in a fire at a house in Almeria. They all tragically died at the scene of the blaze

17 Nov, 2021 @ 10:30

Almeria·Lead

Residents in Palma on Spanish island of Mallorca queue up before dawn in hope of securing prime car park space

HOW early would you wake up for a prime parking spot? For residents of Calle Nuredduna in the Mallorca capital Palma, getting up long before

17 Nov, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Mallorca

COVID-19 incidence rate on the rise in five of the six health districts in Spain’s Malaga

FIVE of the six health districts in Malaga province have recorded an increase in their infection rate. The rise is particularly marked in the Serrania

17 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

Meet the unlikely hero who predicted Storm Filomena’s floods in Spain – and what his future forecast looks like

A CHILD genius who claims he can predict the weather thanks to his peculiar methods has set a date for what he calls the arrival

17 Nov, 2021 @ 01:00

Lead·National News

Ryanair stop man, 89, from flying home to Spain in ID card dispute

Ryanair ordered by court in Spain’s Mallorca to compensate barred passenger who refused to pay cabin luggage fee

A Mallorca court has ordered Ryanair to pay compensation of €387 to a man barred from a flight because he would not pay a cabin

16 Nov, 2021 @ 18:36

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Trafficked Woman Forced Into Prostitution By Voodoo Rites And Huge Debt Is Rescued In Valencia Area Of Spain

Police in Valencia area of Spain rescue Nigerian woman forced into prostitution by voodoo rites

TWO people have been arrested in Valencia Province for human trafficking after Nigerian women were tricked by voodoo rites into becoming sex slaves. A victim

16 Nov, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Antonio Banderas Presenta Su Nuevo Espectaculo Musical "company" En Malaga

Antonio Banderas back on stage with musical premiering in his hometown of Malaga in Spain

Antonio Banderas is back on stage and has transformed Malaga’s Soho Theatre into 1970s New York for his latest production, the musical ‘Company’. Banderas stars

16 Nov, 2021 @ 17:15

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Angry Driver Runs Over Police Officer's Foot After Getting Parking Ticket In Spain's Murcia Region

Angry driver, 62, runs over police officer who gave him a parking ticket in Spain’s Murcia region

AN irate motorist drove over a Murcia policeman’s foot after being fined for parking in a no-waiting zone. The driver, 62, parked up his car

16 Nov, 2021 @ 16:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Dutch national arrested in Benidorm for attempted murder of fellow countryman during drunken bar brawl on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A Dutch man who fled Spain after a bar stabbing has been arrested months later on an attempted murder charge by the Guardia Civil in

16 Nov, 2021 @ 16:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Terrace tax suspended until 2023 in city with huge expat population on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ROJALES City Council, which incorporates the popular expat town of Ciudad Quesada, has extended the suspension of the taxes due for outside seating and dining.

16 Nov, 2021 @ 15:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Half-price meal offer starts in Alicante City restaurants in Spain thanks to new dining voucher scheme

Half-price meal discounts in Alicante City restaurants in Spain thanks to new dining voucher scheme

DINERS in Alicante restaurants could save up to €250 each on going out for a meal, thanks to the city’s new ‘Gastronomic Bonus’ voucher scheme.

16 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead

Dramatic Benidorm Area Rescue After Two Women Are Trapped In A Blazing Apartment In Spain's L'alfas Del Pi

Dramatic Benidorm area rescue after two women are trapped in blazing Costa Blanca apartment in Spain

TWO women were rescued after a fire trapped them inside their Benidorm area beachside apartment. The blaze started at 12.40 this Tuesday morning at a

16 Nov, 2021 @ 13:15

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Judge in Spain says Real Madrid and Barcelona can be punished for trying to set up aborted European Super League

Laporte has come out of struggles a better player

Aymeric Laporte has endured an up-and-down career at Manchester City since his arrival at the club in 2017. City paid £50m for his services from

16 Nov, 2021 @ 12:08

Sport

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Finestrat with pool garage – € 179,900

Townhouse Finestrat, Alicante 2 beds 2 baths € 179,900 Brand new semi-detached house with modern architecture and wonderful views of Benidorm´s skyscrapers ,

16 Nov, 2021 @ 12:07

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Costa Blanca Church Service Praying For People Killed During Spain's Turbulent Past Is Cancelled After Using A Promotional General Franco Photo

General Franco photo causes cancellation of Costa Blanca church service dedicated to people killed during Spain’s turbulent history

AN Alicante church service remembering ‘those who fell for God and for Spain’ has been cancelled after a promotional poster featured photos of dictators General

16 Nov, 2021 @ 11:57

Costa Blanca·Lead

Spain’s Renfe to Expand AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid in October

Spain’s Renfe celebrates ‘Black Friday’ with AVE high-speed train tickets at bargain prices—including Malaga-Madrid from just €20

RENFE has joined the Black Friday celebrations with the launch of AVE and Larga Distancia tickets at bargain prices for travel in 2022 to the

16 Nov, 2021 @ 09:13

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spanish vaccine against Covid enters second phase of clinical trials

A VACCINE developed in Spain against Covid has entered the second phase of clinical trials involving 1,000 volunteers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday,

15 Nov, 2021 @ 19:00

Health·Lead·National News

Corrupt Ex Mayor Of Costa Blanca City In Spain Is Bestowed With Its Highest Honour

Corrupt ex-mayor of Costa Blanca city in Spain to receive its highest honour

TORREVIEJA’S highest honour recognising contributions to the community has gone to a former mayor jailed for corruption. The 2021 Diego Ramirez Pastor award will be

15 Nov, 2021 @ 18:10

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

Nine arrests in Gibraltar after warfare breaks out between rival gangs

A STREET brawl that broke out on Saturday evening between rival gangs has led to the arrest of nine people, including a minor, and caused

15 Nov, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

33 People Rescued Off Pleasure Boat That Sinks In Cartagena Waters Off Spain's Murcia Coast Image One

Tragedy averted as passengers are rescued from sinking pleasure boat in icy waters off Spain’s Murcia coast

A popular tourist boat, the Ole catamaran, sunk off Cartagena on Sunday afternoon with 33 passengers, including six children, on board. A Red Cross rescue

15 Nov, 2021 @ 16:50

Lead·Murcia

Family Feud Over Non Refunded Deposit Sees Rental Home Destroyed In Alicante Area Arson Attack In Spain

Family feud over unreturned money sees Costa Blanca rental home destroyed in arson attack in Spain

A family row over a refund of a rent deposit led to a Granja de Rocamora house being set ablaze and destroyed. Two men, 25

15 Nov, 2021 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

VIEW WITH CAUTION: Charity rescues ‘skeletal’ horse in “worst case of neglect in years” on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ANOTHER sick horse was rescued from Almoradi this week, as the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre responded to an emergency call from local authorities. “It

15 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Gay couple threatened by teenage mob in Valencia that will host the 2026 Gay Games in Spain

Gay couple threatened by teenage mob in Valencia days after city wins bid to host 2026 Gay Games in Spain

TWO teenagers have been arrested on hate crime charges after threatening two gay men in Valencia City. The abuse happened on Sunday evening, just three

15 Nov, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

COVID-19 passports extended across hospitality and entertainment sectors in Costa Blanca area of Spain

No plans for new COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas as infections rise in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NEW COVID-19 health restrictions in the Valencian Community have been ruled out by regional president, Ximo Puig, at least for the time being. Speaking this

15 Nov, 2021 @ 14:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Female Dancer Photo Is Credited Taken From Flickr Creative Commons

Dance Academy wins gold in Spain’s Valencia

A VALENCIA Dance academy is celebrating after winning gold at this year’s prestigious Worldwide Dance School of the Year Awards. Despite enduring a difficult time

15 Nov, 2021 @ 13:30

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

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