Pride 2024 in Spain: When and where are the biggest LGBT+ celebrations in the country this year?
ORIGINATING in the wake of the famous 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City — which kickstarted the gay rights movement in the US —
Poles, Brits and other foreigners are reserving 90% of new homes on Spain’s Costa del Sol, study suggests
A STUDY has suggested nine out of ten new homes on the Costa del Sol are being reserved by foreign buyers. The data has come
Marbella reveals when it will decide on the filling up of private swimming pools – as drought conditions remain ‘grave’
MARBELLA mayor Angeles Muñoz told journalists at a press conference Friday that she would consider authorising the refilling of private swimming pools after May 1,
Why are there so many cockroaches in Spain? How the vile bugs thrive in southern Europe – as new research shows they are becoming resistant to insecticides
REPORTS of shocking cockroach infestations are nothing new in Spain, with its warm climate, long summers, and myriad of dense cityscapes rife with the kinds
Reyes de Las Pistolas: A brief history of Spanish anarchism through the life of Buenaventura Durruti
JULY 1936. It’s the Summer of Anarchy in Barcelona, and the air smells of revolution. In a matter of days, the state system had collapsed
What is the passport Entry/Exit System and when will it come into force in Spain and the EU?
NOWADAYS, travellers from outside the European Union get their passports stamped upon arrival as a way of keeping track of who’s overstayed their welcome. This
Who was Blas Infante? All you need to know about the ‘father of Andalucia’ – following his daughter’s death aged 93 this week
MARIA Angeles Infante, preserver and ambassador of Andalucian culture, passed away on Thursday at 93. Andalucian politicians like Junta president Juanma Moreno and Sevilla mayor
Warning over ‘weed cookies’ sold in Spain: Woman claims she was ill and vomiting for seven hours after eating the laced treat
SPANISH media has reported that two people were poisoned in Madrid and exhibited symptoms of vomiting and intense dizziness after ingesting cookies laced with HHC,
Revealed: The Hollywood stars who live or have homes in Spain – and some may surprise you
FOR those who’ve swapped a life in their home countries for one in Spain, the benefits of living among this sunny Iberian country’s rich culture
The sad history of the pigeon in Spain: How the bird once deemed essential in the middle ages is now nothing but a “nuisance” taking up space in city centres
THE tragedy of the pigeon is a story of humankind’s careless relationship with another species — how a once peaceful, symbiotic connection turned to one
Storm Nelson causes flooding road blockages, landslides in Malaga
ANDALUCIA’S emergency services have responded to 20 calls due to flooding and landslides in the Malaga province caused by Storm Nelson, which has brought heavy
What does ‘guiri’ mean in Spanish and is it offensive?
IF you’ve spent any significant chunk of time in Spain, particularly in Andalucia or large cities like Madrid and Barcelona, chances are you’ve heard the
What is La Garganta? The Duke of Westminster’s hunting estate in southern Spain that’s been visited by the British Royal Family for decades
SINCE news emerged that Queen Camilla was taking a vacation last week — which may or may not have been related to her husband’s recent
Fentanyl is discovered in Spain: Madrid officials call for calm over possible vial of the ‘zombie drug’ that has decimated neighbourhoods in the US
AFTER Madrid police discovered a possible vial of fentanyl — the deadly opioid wreaking havoc on the streets of US cities — during a drug
What is the ‘tourism tax’ in Spain and where do I have to pay it?
TOURIST taxes are common worldwide. In Spain, there are currently found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Regional and municipal governments impose tourist taxes through
Love eating olives in Spain? This is how the little green appetiser can be great for your health
OLIVES, scientifically known as Olea europaea, are virtually synonymous with Spain. On the sun-soaked terraces of the country’s ancient cities, the fat green fruit is
‘I’m an EU citizen travelling to Spain for more than 90 days – can my British or US spouse stay with me?’
THE 90 in 180 day rule has had travellers scratching their heads since it began being properly enforced against Brits after Brexit. It basically states
Temperatures of up to 27C in Spain’s Andalucia this week: No more rain is forecast for majority of region after weekend of downpours
AFTER a wet and chilly weekend, temperatures are expected to warm significantly throughout Andalucia this week, with a high of 24C expected in Malaga city
Drought latest in Spain: Has this weekend’s rain helped relieve the pressure on Malaga’s reservoirs?
WET weekend weather has left the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada frosted with snow and brought much needed precipitation to Malaga province, overflowing streams
Powerful winter storm brings snow, wind, and rain across Spain TODAY
WINTER storm Monica will have blanketed much of the peninsula with snowfall, rain and hail by the time it dissipates late Sunday, with weather advisories
New York native becomes the first US woman to sail around the world solo as she lands in Spain
LONG Island, New York native Cole Brauer became the first US woman to circumnavigate the world solo by sailboat on Thursday, when she arrived in
WATCH: American expats praise moving to Spain’s Andalucia – but have a warning for retirees
IN a 13-minute YouTube video, globetrotting expat couple JP and Amelia Stonestreet have concluded that Andalucia is, with a few exceptions, an all-around great place
Renting costs in Alicante soar by 40% since 2022: Just two studio apartments are now less than €600 per month – as Brits continue to flock to Spain’s ‘expat paradise’
IDEALISTA listings have revealed that there are now only two studio apartments available in Alicante for €600 per month, the cheapest offerings in a city
Ryanair to add seven new destinations from Alicante this summer
BUDGET airline Ryanair will add a total of nine new routes to the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez airport, connecting the Costa Blanca tourist hotspot to cities
One hospitalised with gunshot wound to the leg in Fuengirola nightclub shooting
A 34-YEAR-OLD man was left with a bullet wound through his left thigh in a shooting outside a Fuengirola nightclub early Friday morning. Malaga Hoy
Is this the best job in Spain? Stunning town in inland Andalucia is seeking a groundskeeper for €3,800 per month — and offers free accommodation
IF you happen to find yourself in need of work, and the bubbling brooks, dense olive groves, dusty roads and ancient history of the Andalucian
