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Spanish family of murdered Cristina Ortiz-Lozano speak out after killer jailed

CRISTINA Ortiz-Lozano’s devastated father has spoken out for the first time since his ‘loved’ daughter was murdered in cold blood by her ex-partner. Mr Ortiz-Lozano

18 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

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Porn actor found guilty of murdering photographer in ritualistic ‘toad venom’ ceremony in Spain’s Valencia

A COURT in Valencia has found the veteran porn actor and film maker Nacho Vidal guilty of the murder of a professional photographer during a

18 Mar, 2021 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Valencia

First prison sentence in Spain for the killing of a scooter user

JAILED: Drink driver gets three years for killing 20-year-old scooter user in Spain’s Valencia

The test gave a reading of 0.64 mg of alcohol, when the permitted maximum is 0.25.

18 Mar, 2021 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain becomes fourth country in EU to legalise euthanasia in landmark ruling

SPAIN has become the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia. Parliament has given final approval for a bill this afternoon (March 18)

18 Mar, 2021 @ 15:00

Madrid·Politics

Former American Soldier Arrested In Spain's Andalucia Over Historic Child Sex Abuse In The United States

Former American soldier arrested in Spain’s Andalucia over sexually abusing foster child in Florida

A retired American soldier has been arrested in El Puerto de Santa Maria in Cadiz Province on historic child sex abuse charges lodged in the

18 Mar, 2021 @ 14:35

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s Malaga Airport launches Covid-19 pre-departure rapid test centre

MALAGA airport is to launch pre-departure rapid COVID-19 testing this week. The Costa del Sol airport will work in partnership with Arquimea and Recoletas hospital group

18 Mar, 2021 @ 14:15

Malaga·Other News·Travel News

British expats in Spain and across Europe welcome UK move to scrap 15-year voting rule

THE 15-year cut-off date that prevents an estimated one million overseas Brits from voting in UK parliamentary election is about to be scrapped, writes Sue Wilson of

18 Mar, 2021 @ 14:00

Lead·Opinion·Other News

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

‘BEST IN EUROPE’ as tough COVID-19 restrictions pay off for Costa Blanca and Valencia regions of Spain

THE Valencia region of Spain has within two months achieved the status of recording the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in Europe based on the latest

18 Mar, 2021 @ 13:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

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Singer Cody Simpson kicks off Olympics training in Spain

AUSTRALIAN singer Cody Simpson has shared a glimpse into his 2024 Olympics training in Spain. The musician-turned-athlete qualified for the Paris Olympics trials after

18 Mar, 2021 @ 13:30

Celebrity·Other News

Gibraltar denies UK reports it could process asylum seekers on its territory

GIBRALTAR has not been approached to process UK asylum seekers, its Chief Minister confirmed today in response to UK news articles.

18 Mar, 2021 @ 13:16

Gibraltar·Lead

Revolutionary flood prevention system offers residents free water on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A STORM tank has been installed in Bigastro that can collect 200,000 litres of rainwater and provide the town free water for irrigation or washing.

18 Mar, 2021 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Alicante's big San Juan Hogueras celebrations could be held this autumn on the Costa Blanca in Spain

One of the Costa Blanca’s top summer attractions is postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain

ALICANTE’S biggest outdoor event of the year, the Hogueras(Bonfires) celebrations, have been called off for the second successive year due to the pandemic. There is

18 Mar, 2021 @ 12:20

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Five exceptions that permit travel between provinces in Spain during Easter

THERE are currently five justified situations which permit travel between regions in Spain over Easter. Under the central government’s motto ‘We don’t save weeks, we

18 Mar, 2021 @ 12:00

Coronavirus·Lead·Must Read·National News

Spain’s Balearic Islands warn tourists to respect COVID-19 restrictions

That's the stark warning sent to holidaymakers preparing to visit the Balearic Islands over Easter

18 Mar, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

STRIP FOR ACTION: The Full Monty musical to tour Spain

IT’S time to strip for action – in fact, to go The Full Monty. A €2 million production of the musical version of the British

18 Mar, 2021 @ 10:30

Entertainment·La Cultura·Other News

Man clocked at 256kph on Spanish motorway

A MAN has gained the dubious distinction of setting a new speed record on Spain’s public roads. Instead of a trophy he could end up

18 Mar, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·National News

Benidorm bars and restaurants forced to close due to lack of staff for peak tourist season on Spain's Costa Blanca

Measures in Spain’s Andalucia for Easter Week: Provincial border remain closed BUT restrictions on curfew and opening hours for bars and shops relaxed

MOBILITY between provinces of Andalucia remains banned, however, bars, restaurants and shops can stay open until 10.30pm. Following the meeting of the Junta’s committee of

18 Mar, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead

SEAT and Iberdrola ‘to build Spain’s first EV battery plant’

VOLKSWAGEN Group’s SEAT subsidiary plans to team up with power company Iberdrola to build Spain’s first battery factory for electric vehicles. Reyes Maroto, Spain’s Minister

18 Mar, 2021 @ 08:30

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead·Other News

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

GOOD NEWS for Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas as new COVID-19 cases rapidly decline

COVID-19 cases are continuing their steep decline in the Valencian Community with just 144 new cases reported tonight(March 17). That is 77 less than a

17 Mar, 2021 @ 20:50

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

‘Z cars’: Spain’s National Police expand fleet of greener hybrid patrol cars

SPAIN’S National Police have added 300 environmentally-friendly ‘Z cars’ to its fleet of vehicles. The plug-in hybrids will be rolled out along with the installation

17 Mar, 2021 @ 20:30

Environment·Lead·National News

Vodafone Spain gets record-breaking fine for mishandling personal data and making spam advertising calls

VODAFONE Spain has been hit with an €8.15 million fine for mishandling personal data during marketing campaigns between 2018 and 2020. It’s the biggest penalty-ever

17 Mar, 2021 @ 20:00

Business & Finance·Lead

Top hotel chain Melia with a big presence on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol sues Spain’s government over COVID lockdown

SPAIN’S biggest hotel chain, Melia Hotels, is suing the government for €116 million in damages due to their enforced closure during last year’s first State

17 Mar, 2021 @ 19:35

Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News

International travellers must pass two COVID-19 controls at airports to enter Spain’s Balearic Islands

The Balearic Ministry of Health today revealed that all those arriving from countries outside of Spain will have to undertake a 'double verification' against COVID-19

17 Mar, 2021 @ 19:15

Mallorca·Travel News

ROAD RAGE: Two men clash after collision in Gibraltar town centre

TWO men who got in a fight after a road traffic accident in Gibraltar’s town centre have been arrested and charged with affray.

17 Mar, 2021 @ 19:14

Gibraltar

HEAVY RAIN alert for Benidorm and Spain’s northern Costa Blanca region

SPAIN’S State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning of heavy showers hitting the northern Costa Blanca from 3.00 am tomorrow morning(March 18). The

17 Mar, 2021 @ 18:50

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

€20 MILLION rescue deal for luxury hotel in Spain that hosted Princess Diana and the Rolling Stones

THE owners of one of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that hosted Princess Diana and the Rolling Stones are to be handed a €20 MILLION grant

17 Mar, 2021 @ 18:30

Other News·Travel News

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