Burglar who scaled walls to rob dozens of homes in expat area of Costa Blanca is caught after year-long search
A 15-MONTH search for a burglar who robbed at least 33 homes in Javea on the Costa Blanca has ended with the arrest of a
Ibiza breaks real estate record as two properties sell for over €50million each
PROPERTY sales and prices are continuing to surge in the Balearic Islands with two homes sold on Ibiza last year for record amounts of €50
New yellow alert warning issued for heavy rain in eastern Spain
A YELLOW alert for heavy rain has been activated in parts of the Valencia region, as well as adjoining Murcia. The warning from the State
Revealed: Two restaurants get top marks for first time from prestigious food guide in Spain
TWO restaurants have been given the highest 3 Suns award by the 2025 Repsol Guide at a gala ceremony held in Tenerife on Monday. Joining
Embattled Valencia president Carlos Mazon says ‘no’ to illegal migrants after striking budget deal with far-right Vox party
VALENCIA president Carlos Mazon says his region won’t accept any further illegal migrants in temporary reception centres paid for by the national government. Monday’s announcement
Flight chaos in Spain as paraglider flies over airport causing diversions and delays
A PARAGLIDER illegally flew over Palma de Mallorca airport on Sunday, forcing four planes to be diverted and schedules to be disrupted throughout the afternoon.
Spain’s economy set for even bigger boost in 2025 says OECD- despite Trump tariffs
THE OECD says Spain’s economy will grow even faster in 2025 and 2026- upgrading last December’s forecast. It added in its interim Outlook report published
Young woman wins ‘right to die’ case following first euthanasia law challenge in Spain
A BARCELONA court says a 24-year-old paraplegic woman can end her life following a legal challenge by her father and the Christian Lawyers group. The
Thief travelled by bus to steal from tourists staying at Costa Blanca hotel
AN ALICANTE thief took the bus to rob a hotel and other premises at a Costa Blanca resort. The offender aged 50 and an Algerian
Spanish police board TWO planes upon arrival in Alicante from Britain due to ‘disruptive’ passengers
TWO flights from the UK to Alicante-Elche airport were boarded by police on arrival in Spain due to disruptive passengers. The incidents happened within minutes
Ex-footballer Gerald Pique dramatically breaks down in tears during corruption hearing in Spain
FORMER Barcelona defender Gerard Pique broke down in tears when quizzed by a Madrid judge on Friday over an alleged corrupt business deal. It involved
One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca
MAINLAND Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade will once again be held in Spain this weekend. The event will be staged for the 12th time
Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)
Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante
A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the
EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027
UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain will not have to worry about signing up and paying for the EU’s new ETIAS travel system until at least
Why is it raining so much in Spain’s Andalucia? Experts at Aemet give their verdict
STORM Konrad is continuing from where the previous storm system Jana left off, prompting the question as to why Andalucia has got so much rain
Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if
Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain
SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be
International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana to countries including the UK
RESIDENTS of a tiny Alicante province town were shocked to discover an international drugs gang operating from an isolated finca. A joint operation by the
Ryanair being taken to court AGAIN in Spain in ‘test case’ over hand luggage charges
SPAIN’S OCU consumer association has submitted a ‘test case’ to the National Court over Ryanair charging for hand luggage. The legal action seeks to stop
Cancer doctor gives verdict on ‘olive oil fasting’ trend pushed by Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians
AN ONCOLOGIST says there’s no scientific evidence that a new fad of consuming olive oil on an empty stomach in the morning has any health
For sale: Palatial hotel in the hills of Marbella loved by the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez
ONE of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that has welcomed guests like the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez is up for sale with a €150 million price
Shooting in Benidorm: Man is shot three times in middle of beachside apartment complex
A MAN collecting a debt in the Benidorm area was shot three times at a beachside apartment complex on Wednesday. The incident happened around 12.30pm
Spain threatens huge fines for not labelling AI-generated content
SPAIN will dole out big fines to companies that use artificial intelligence(AI) content without labelling it as such. Congress has passed a bill regulating how
Sotogrande sees property prices surge by 30% in a year: Resort dubbed ‘Spain’s Monaco’ and once favoured by British royals becomes luxury hotspot
PROPERTY prices on the upmarket Sotogrande urbanisation in Cadiz province leapt up by 30% in 2024. The average sale price was €1.9 million putting it
Spain proposes crackdown on underage drinking: Breathalysers at SCHOOLS and ban on alcohol branding
SPAIN’S Council of Ministers has backed a new bill to curb underage alcohol drinking which will allow police to conduct breath tests on children in
