Dolphin stranded at Misericordia beach in Spain’s Malaga dies despite rescue efforts
A BEACHED dolphin has died despite frantic efforts to save it by wildlife experts. The 7ft-long (2.13m) common dolphin had been washed up at Misericordia
Quick loan scam as tempting Costa Blanca website tricked victims across Spain over what they actually owed
A Sant Joan d’Alacant man has been arrested for running a quick loans website that conned customers into repaying far more than they expected. The
Gibraltar becomes global pioneer with COVID-19 vaccinated events
GIBRALTAR is becoming one of the first places in the world to get back to normal with the restart of public events with vaccinated fans.
Hopeful COVID-19 signs continue despite regular midweek case increase in Costa Blanca and Valencia regions of Spain
NEW COVID-19 infections rebounded upwards tonight(March 31) in what is a traditional Wednesday pattern in the Valencian Community. Figures released by the regional health ministry
‘THE MASKED BACKLASH’ as controversial new rules for Spain’s beaches are being reviewed within hours of starting
A new rule that orders mask wearing on Spain’s beaches ‘until the end of the pandemic’ is to be reviewed just hours after it came
Jellyfish flex their tentacles in annual return to Mar Menor beaches in Spain’s Murcia region
PORTUGUESE man o’war jellyfish have been sighted for the first time this year on beaches around La Manga and the Mar Menor in Murcia. Though
Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status
ALICANTE City on the Costa Blanca is pushing forward with an application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If successful, it will get the
Goya goes to Hollywood- The A lister obsession with the famous Spanish artist
BORN 275 years ago, Francisco Goya has long been heralded as one of the most influential Spanish artists of the 18th and 19th centuries. His
Fuengirola expats rally to help save Spain’s iconic only English speaking theatre
A GROUP of amateur actors in Fuengirola are rallying to help save Spain’s only English speaking theatre. A fundraiser has been launched to protect the
Spain’s Balearic Islands want to relax measure forcing use of face masks on beaches
Balearic Health Minister Patricia Gomez said she has already appealed to the Spanish government for flexibility on this measure
Spain’s job centre cyber attack the work of Russian criminals says investigation, but no Kremlin ties found
THE Ransomware attack on Spain’s employment office (SEPE) has been found to be the work of Russian cyber criminals according to results from an official
Easter ‘disaster’ predicted by Costa Blanca and Valencia bar and restaurant group in Spain
A Valencian hospitality business group is predicting an Easter profit collapse of 72% compared to 2019, with some bars and restaurants not even bothering to
WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH: Protected nature park in Spain’s Peñiscola becomes a rubbish dump
A PROTECTED nature park in Peñiscola (Castellon) has turned into a rubbish dump. Residents and the local council are complaining that the Serra d’Irta is
Spain’s National Team Busy Prepping for Qatar Run
Those living in Spain know that football is an integral part of national culture. At the highest tier, there are La Liga loyalties, followed by
Frequent furniture fly-tipper fined for dumping goods in popular expat urbanisation on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO police have fined a business owner for dumping rubbish on a public road. The Municipal Ordinance of Citizen Coexistence in Public Space establishes
Parks and camping sites will get police health safety checks over Easter in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia regions
POLICE patrols are being stepped up across popular inland beauty spots across the Costa Blanca and Valencia regions during the Easter holiday period. The Valencian
“No plans to deport British citizens”: Authorities in Spain urge calm over 90-day rule
SPANISH authorities have said they will take “a pragmatic approach” to those who overstay 90-day rule. Thanks to Brexit, March 31 marks an important deadline
THE WAY FORWARD? Barcelona concert with 5,000 punters analysed by authorities in Spain’s Valencia ready for summer festivals
Live music has been one of the hardest-hit sectors by the anti-COVID restrictions, suffering losses of over 90% in some cases.
‘Calima’ phenomenon descends on Spain’s Costa del Sol for two days as March closes the door on winter
RESIDENTS along the Costa del Sol woke up this morning to the annual low lying haze that engulfs the coastline in a turbulent start to
WEATHER ALERT: Spain’s Malaga bids farewell to March with a yellow alert for wind and strong waves
SPAIN’S weather agency AEMET has activated a yellow weather warning along the entire coast of Malaga for strong blustery wind and 3-metre high waves. The
Masks now mandatory on beaches and at swimming pools throughout Spain
A NEW law establishes stricter face mask rules in Spain, making coverings mandatory in all public spaces regardless of distance. The Government of Spain, led
Movies Made in Spain Quiz
If like me you like history and the cinema, and you love Spain, you might like to try this little quiz. To check if your
EASTER PARDON: Spain releases prisoners on request from the Church in Holy Week tradition
This week will see the pardoning of lucky inmates across Spain chosen for release by the Church as part of an Easter tradition dating back
Mayor in power for 30 years on Spain’s Costa Blanca will face corruption court quiz
A Torrevieja court says there is a case to answer involving alleged corruption by the Los Montesinos mayor, Jose Manuel Butron. He is accused of
COVID-19 infections reach lowest daily total since mid-July in Costa Blanca and Valencia regions of Spain
NEW coronavirus infections in the Valencian Community have risen by just 29 in the last 24 hours to produce the lowest daily total since July
Major steroid gang including pharmacies and sports nutrition stores is busted on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Vega Baja gang that peddled illegal steroids and drugs used by people doing sports training has been broken up by the Guardia Civil. The