Sotogrande is home to more top-notch golf courses than you can shake a nine-iron at
IT would not be unfair to call Sotogrande the home of Spanish golf. After all, it has some of the oldest courses in the country
U-TURN CAMPAIGN: Anger over continued delays to UK-Spain driving licence agreement
THE British embassy in Spain has provided an update on the driving licence saga, with many angry that the announcement sounds like a broken record.
Frenchman survives in a capsized boat for 16 hours before being rescued off coast of Galicia, northwestern Spain
A MAN survived 16 hours in a capsized boat before being rescued next to the Sisargas Islands, near Galicia. The 62-year-old French man, who has
Winning design selected for new Marbella stadium
A WINNER has been chosen for a design competition for Marbella’s new multi-million pound sports stadium. The winning plan was designed by Huete Arquitectos studio,
Richard Gere and Antonio Banderas to attend Spain’s Starlite Gala
AMERICAN actor Richard Gere is expected to be a guest at Starlite’s Porcelanosa Gala. The event, on August 14, will take place at Marbella’s Nagüeles
Spain beefs up animal welfare laws
SPAIN’S new animal rights law has been approved on Monday, bolstering animal welfare laws in a country that has traditionally lagged behind its European neighbours.
Spain’s microchip plan struggling to attract businesses
THE Spanish government’s plan to invest €12 billion euros is struggling to get off the ground thanks to a lack of chipmakers willing to take
Former mayor of Spain’s Manilva disqualified from public office
THE former mayor of Manilva, Antonia Muñoz, has been disqualified for nine years from holding public office following investigations into her so-called ‘favouritism network’. Her
Spain could embargo state secrets for 50 years under new classified information law
A NEW official secrets law has been tabled by Pedro Sanchez’s government which could see classified state information kept out of the public domain for
Medical fraudsters arrested in Spain’s Estepona
TWO Estepona fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly making more than €600,000 posing as a coronavirus test wholesaler online. One person attempted to buy 1,000
Fernando Alonso signs with Aston Martin F1 team in shock move
FORMULA ONE legend Fernando Alonso is to join Aston Martin at the end of the season. The two-time world champion has been with the French
Bus and train prices to be slashed by a third in Spain’s Andalucia
THERE will be a 30% reduction on bus and train prices from September 1, the Junta de Andalucia has announced. The discount will be applied
IN PICS: Ringing of flamingos in Spain’s Malaga
THE Laguna de Fuente de Piedra nature reserve hosted the return of the traditional ringing of flamingo chicks after a two year Covid hiatus. The
Scientists date ancient art engravings found in Spain’s Barcelona
NEWLY discovered art engravings found just outside Barcelona have been dated at 14,000 years old. Archaeologists from the Autonomous University of Barcelona made the discovery
Vox politician loses libel case to Gibraltar Chief Minister
GIBRALTAR Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has won a libel case against a Vox politician. The chief minister was awarded damages of £20,000 to be paid
German man arrested in Spain’s Calvia for starting seven fires in 24 hours
POLICE have arrested a 55-year-old German man accused of starting seven fires in different spots in Calvia. An investigation was launched alongside local police and
The secret’s out in Spain’s Alcaidesa
Alcaidesa is opening up to the world after decades of gated-community slumber, writes George Mathias
Anti-Gypsy racism condemned after man stabbed to death during argument in in Spain’s Andalucia
GROUPS representing the Spanish Roma community are calling for action after the killing of a man sparked violence towards a group of Gypsies in the
Malaga scoops up family tourism award
MALAGA CITY has received a family tourism award for its family-friendly tourist activities. The distinction is awarded to cities whose tourism industry offers an outstanding
New affordable housing project in Spain’s Valencia
THREE new affordable green housing projects are to be developed in Valencia City. The project will see 180 apartments built for rent in Moreras and
Spoils of war: Seized Russian superyacht goes up for sale in Gibraltar
A 73-METRE superyacht seized from a blacklisted Russian billionaire is to be sold at auction. The yacht, named Axioma, will go up for sale without
Many claims expected from Mallorcans against airlines disprupted by strikes
THE Balearic consumer affairs ministry is anticipating ‘an avalanche’ of claims against airlines in the wake of ramped up industrial action. According to head of
Michael Schumacher and family to move to Spain’s Mallorca
F1 LEGEND Michael Schumacher and his family are to move to Mallorca to start a new life. The seven-time world champion was left paralysed and
A Singh in the tale: British couple claim foul play against ‘Urban Turban’ celeb
A BRITISH couple have accused a popular Marbella celebrity of attempting to steal their business. Ross and Laura Turner claim Bally Singh – who self
New report finds Palma one of most dangerous cities in Spain for tourists
A REPORT published on Tuesday found that Palma is Spain’s third most dangerous city for tourists. The findings, published by global database Numbeo, looked at
Diversity festival in Spain’s Valencia goes under leaving many without refunds
THE Diversity Valencia Festival which organises the Valencia festival of the same name has gone under. The company announced it was being liquidated on July