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Moreno clinches last-minute Vox deal to secure Andalusian presidency as “national priority” plan enters pact

ANDALUCIAN Partido Popular (PP) leader Juanma Moreno has struck a last-minute deal with Vox to secure his return as president of the region. Moreno and

2 Jul, 2026 @ 16:39

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Why does Leon want independence? The dramatic history of the northwestern province in Spain – after it voted to be its own autonomous community

THE province of Leon voted on June 26 to pass a motion demanding independence from Castilla y Leon, and called for the region’s courts to

8 Jul, 2024 @ 15:34

Lead·Northern Spain

Snorkel and flippers: How one man’s election day escapade highlighted Spain’s resentment at being forced to vote during the holidays

VOTERS and election operators were treated to a comedic sight on a most serious day in Spanish electoral politics: a man coming in to vote

24 Jul, 2023 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Politics

Free transport offered to elderly and disabled voters on May 28 in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

Voter Turnup in Mallorca

‘LET’S not allow abstention to win’ was the message from Visc a Mallorca at a demo outside the Parlament on Tuesday. The collective has gained

20 Apr, 2023 @ 19:45

Balearic Islands·Mallorca·Politics

Feminist Demonstration In Barcelona 2021

Spanish Congress has voted in favour of reforms to the controversial ‘only yes is yes’ law

On the eve of International Women’s Day the Spanish government voted in favour of making changes to the controversial ‘only yes is yes’ law. The

8 Mar, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain’s parliament green lights energy-saving measures

CONGRESS on Thursday backed the government’s energy-saving plan by 187 votes to 161 with one abstention. The package, part of a European Union plan to

26 Aug, 2022 @ 11:19

Lead·National News

EXPLAINER: What are the rules for expat Brits regarding voting in elections in Spain?

A NEW ruling by the European Court of Justice issued has stirred up emotions among British residents in Europe as it states that an “automatic

14 Jun, 2022 @ 19:35

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·National News

‘Bittersweet’: Brits living abroad for over 15 years finally win right to vote in UK elections

CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating their victory after years of battling for the right of those who have lived abroad for more than 15years to maintain the

28 Apr, 2022 @ 17:00

Brexit·Lead·National News

Spain passes labour reform in knife-edge vote thanks to opposition MP error

AN opposition MP accidentally voted ‘yes’ instead of ‘no’ thereby allowing a controversial labour reforms to pass into law. Spain’s left-wing coalition government succeeded in

4 Feb, 2022 @ 10:30

Lead·National News·Politics

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

Elderly woman dies at polling station before exercising her right to vote in Spain’s Andalucia

The woman, thought to be above the age of 80, died of natural causes before exercising her right to vote in Spain’s General Election.

11 Nov, 2019 @ 11:30

Lead

GIBRALTAR: All the best pictures of election night as Fabian Picardo re-elected as Rock’s chief minister

Meanwhile, Together Gibraltar leader Marlene Hassan Nahon has been elected for the first time

18 Oct, 2019 @ 13:54

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

These are the 15 polling stations OPEN for Gibraltar’s general election today

The result of these election is expected after 10pm tonight, but may not be announced until the early hours of Friday morning

17 Oct, 2019 @ 11:50

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar goes to polls for general election amid Brexit chaos with GSLP/Liberals set to win

“This is not a time to change the political leadership of this nation, the same way as you wouldn't change the generals in charge of

16 Oct, 2019 @ 21:47

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Andalucia is best place to have sex in Spain for fifth year in row, study finds

The study of 18-35-year-olds, conducted through online questionnaires, revealed that six out of 10 Spaniards have sex once a week or less frequently

9 Aug, 2019 @ 15:29

Health·Lead

Spain’s Sanchez fails in new PM bid, opens possibility of fresh election

Known as the 'comeback kid,' the 47-year-old has so far only managed to secure the backing of his own 123 PSOE lawmakers

26 Jul, 2019 @ 09:08

Lead·Politics

Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol

THE PSOE has achieved the largest share of Andalucia’s municipal votes, continuing its upward rise. The Socialist party achieved 37% of the region’s votes, compared

27 May, 2019 @ 11:09

Lead·National News·Politics

Meet Kaat Buelens, an expat Sabinillas restaurant owner and political underdog running to be your local councillor in Manilva

Dear future constituents,

25 May, 2019 @ 14:00

Lead·Malaga·Politics

OPINION: Expats will make all the difference in tomorrow’s elections, both as candidates and in the polling booths

Above all, ensure you vote for the local team that best understands the wealth and diversity we bring to their towns

25 May, 2019 @ 11:45

Opinion·Politics

Which? reveals WORST car rental firms British holidaymakers in Spain should avoid this summer

“One wrong turn at airport arrivals could easily make or break your holiday”

8 May, 2019 @ 18:01

Lead·National News·Travel News

Nun in Spain faces three years in prison after changing pensioners’ election ballots from PSOE to PP

She was apparently caught red-handed inserting PP ballots into the envelopes, and documents from the time of the incident have now been handed over to

2 May, 2019 @ 18:26

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power

Vox was narrowly elected in ahead of the governing Popular Party, with the right-wing party securing 364 votes to their conservative rival's 356

30 Apr, 2019 @ 13:31

Lead·Politics

Social media giant blocks Podemos days before election in Spain

The left-wing party had been using Whatsapp to connect with tens of thousands of supporters and deliver campaign messages ahead of April 28

25 Apr, 2019 @ 20:20

Lead·Politics

IN PICS: The women competing for your vote to be crowned Miss World Malaga on the same day as Spain’s general election

Finalists will compete in sports events, fashion, contribution to society, multimedia and other talents, as well as being judged on how they look

24 Apr, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: MPs fail to find a majority for ANY Brexit option

MPs voted on eight alternative options including a second referendum and revoking Article 50, with a customs union option coming closest to a consensus

27 Mar, 2019 @ 23:44

Lead·Politics

Parliament takes back control as MPs seek new Brexit options

It comes after thousands of expats joined a million marchers at a massive anti-Brexit protest in London at the weekend

26 Mar, 2019 @ 19:52

Lead·Politics

Moreno clinches last-minute Vox deal to secure Andalusian presidency as “national priority” plan enters pact

Why does Leon want independence? The dramatic history of the northwestern province in Spain – after it voted to be its own autonomous community

Snorkel and flippers: How one man’s election day escapade highlighted Spain’s resentment at being forced to vote during the holidays

Voter Turnup in Mallorca

Spanish Congress has voted in favour of reforms to the controversial ‘only yes is yes’ law

Spain’s parliament green lights energy-saving measures

EXPLAINER: What are the rules for expat Brits regarding voting in elections in Spain?

‘Bittersweet’: Brits living abroad for over 15 years finally win right to vote in UK elections

Spain passes labour reform in knife-edge vote thanks to opposition MP error

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

Elderly woman dies at polling station before exercising her right to vote in Spain’s Andalucia

GIBRALTAR: All the best pictures of election night as Fabian Picardo re-elected as Rock’s chief minister

These are the 15 polling stations OPEN for Gibraltar’s general election today

Gibraltar goes to polls for general election amid Brexit chaos with GSLP/Liberals set to win

Andalucia is best place to have sex in Spain for fifth year in row, study finds

Spain’s Sanchez fails in new PM bid, opens possibility of fresh election

Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol

Meet Kaat Buelens, an expat Sabinillas restaurant owner and political underdog running to be your local councillor in Manilva

OPINION: Expats will make all the difference in tomorrow’s elections, both as candidates and in the polling booths

Which? reveals WORST car rental firms British holidaymakers in Spain should avoid this summer

Nun in Spain faces three years in prison after changing pensioners’ election ballots from PSOE to PP

Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power

Social media giant blocks Podemos days before election in Spain

IN PICS: The women competing for your vote to be crowned Miss World Malaga on the same day as Spain’s general election

BREAKING: MPs fail to find a majority for ANY Brexit option

Parliament takes back control as MPs seek new Brexit options

BREAKING: Brilliant Spain upset France to book spot in World Cup final – and England could be their opponents

Gibraltar launches new residency portal – everything you need to know about the Rock’s tougher residency rules

Family of British couple critically injured in Almeria wildfire raise funds for medical costs

‘The time has come’: Gibraltar enters new era as UK and EU seal treaty ending years of border uncertainty

Catalunya wildfire alert: Firefighters brace for ‘highest risk’ as third heatwave sends temperatures soaring

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