World renowned sailing race cancelled due to political unrest in Cataluyna
THE Barcelona World Race, which sees crews of two sailing across the world, has been suspended due to political unrest. It was announced on Thursday that
Lionel Messi expands luxury hotel chain with Balearic purchase
THERE is set to be a new hotspot in Ibiza following the expansion of Lionel Messi’s MiM brand. The Barcelona star has purchased Hotel Es Vives
Mother of murdered Gabriel Cruz pens open letter
ONE month on from the murder of eight-year-old Gabriel, his mother Patricia Ramirez has paid tribute by writing an open letter. In it, she tells her son
Depressed father in Spain murders his children before killing himself
A DEPRESSED father-of-two killed his children before committing suicide near Madrid. José Alberto Gálvez López, 46, was found dead on some railway tracks on Tuesday evening
Stepmother and killer of Gabriel Cruz in isolation for own safety
SELF confessed killer of 8-year-old Gabriel Cruz, Ana Julia Quezada, remains in isolation at El Acebuche prison. Authorities have taken the decision after other prisoners
Four policemen in dock facing abuse charges in Andalucia
FOUR policemen from Níjar were in high court this week facing charges of abuse. A German resident claims he was wrongfully arrested and beaten up
Minor freed from underage prostitution racket in Andalucia
AN underage prostitution racket has been smashed by the Policia Nacional in Almeria province as part of their anti-trafficking operation. The 54-year-old alleged perpetrator advertised
Mega marina for super yachts on Costa del Sol one step closer
SUPER yachts may soon be a regular sight in Malaga following an advancement in the port conversion project. The quayside next to Muelle Uno shopping
Man wrongly jailed for terrorism suing UK and Spain
SPAIN and the UK are facing a €1.8 million compensation claim after a man was wrongly accused of being a terrorist. Farid Hilali was jailed
WATCH: An escaped Hippopotamus roaming the streets of Spain
THIS is the moment a hippopotamus stopped traffic in Spain after escaping from a circus. Spotted wondering the streets of La Garrovilla, in Badajoz province, the
Two Costa del Sol towns to feature on new Spanish Monopoly board
ESTEPONA has won a hard-fought competition to take Mayfair’s position on the Spanish Monopoly board. In total 16,589,649 votes were cast by the public over the
Wine Time: Three must-have flavours for Spring
Olive Press wine expert Aleesha Hansel rounds up the delicious whites you should be sipping this spring
Michelin star chef defends high price of food at his restaurant in Spain
Albert Adria says €220 is a good price for a meal at his famous restaurant Enigma in Barcelona
EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Cheshire celeb launches weight loss injection in Marbella
Ampika Pickston has created the Skinny Revolution - a drug injected into the stomach which aims to slim waistlines
Tennis pro and Marbella expat Pancho Campo finally vindicated after 13 YEARS of Dubai arrest warrant
It's 13 years since Marbella expat Pancho Campo became a wanted man. Now in the clear after an Interpol ‘Red Notice’ was finally lifted, the
UK’s Spain ambassador to talk to expats about Brexit issues on Costa del Sol
THE UK’s Spain ambassador is set to talk to expats on the Costa del Sol about the current status of Brexit negotiations. Simon Manley will be
Teenage boy reported missing in Andalucia after not returning home
A TEENAGE boy disappeared last night from his home in Almeria City. The thirteen-year-old left his house in Plaza Pavia, Pescadería at 5.30pm and has
Disabled workers hired by Costa del Sol town hall for huge new car park
FOUR disabled people have been hired to manage Estepona’s new car park in order to help them achieve greater independence. Set in the historic centre
Residents in this Spanish city take the most cocaine in European
BARCELONA is the cocaine capital of Europe, according to an analysis of wastewater in 56 European cities. On average Barcelonians get through 965.2mg each day
Junta de Andalucia has shed over 2,000 jobs per year since 2010
SOME 17,025 employees have been let go from the Junta de Andalucia over the last seven years. Official figures released by the Central Personnel Registry
Drought restrictions in Malaga lifted after Storm Emma brings rain
A DROUGHT crisis has been averted as a year’s worth of rain fell in Malaga over the last few days. Restrictions that were set to
Spanish language film wins an Oscar
UNA mujer fantástica took home the ‘best foreign language film’ gong at last night’s Oscars. The Chilean film, which features transgender actress Daniela Vega, beat four
WATCH: Tornado ripping through Andalucia
THIS is the moment a tornado hit Andalucia – cutting power and damaging buildings. https://twitter.com/aimaigode/status/970387230836641793 Making its way through Huelva on Sunday, the phenomenon caused at
Nationwide strike set to mark International Women’s day across Spain
SPANISH women are being urged to make a stand and strike, to mark International Women’s day on March 8. In a bid to show that
Malaga-born Picasso’s ‘hidden mistress’ becomes most expensive piece sold at European auction
A PAINTING by Spanish artist Picasso has smashed estimates to reach the highest auction price paid for art in Europe in pounds. His portrait of
Spanish are eating out more – and particularly at more foreign restaurants, particularly Italian
THE locals are eating out more, spending more and, best of all, widening their palate. In good news for expat restaurateurs, the average Spaniard ate
