10 things to do to stop you losing your mind during the coronavirus lockdown in Spain
WELL the lockdown has barely begun and many are already crippled by boredom. With beaches closed along with restaurants and bars, a trip to the
BREAKING: EU set to BAN all ‘non-essential’ travel for 30 days after becoming epicentre of coronavirus pandemic
THE EU is set to ban non-essential travel to the bloc for 30 days in a bid to reduce coronavirus contagion. The measure has been
State of alarm in Spain ‘likely to last more than 15 days’ as number of coronavirus cases surpasses 9,000
TRANSPORT minister Jose Luis Abalos has said the initial 15-day ‘state of alarm’ in Spain is likely to be extended. His comments during an interview
Costa Blanca council quarantines all vulnerable staff after worker contracts Covid-19
TORREVIEJA Town Hall has told it’s staff not to come in today and self-isolate themselves against a potential spread of Coronavirus. One worker had tested
First recovery from Coronavirus reported in Murcia region, but cases still rising
FIGURES released this morning, March 16, from the Murcia Health Authority, confirm the first full recovery from the Covid-19 virus in the region. In what
CORONAVIRUS: British expat questions about Spain’s lockdown answered – from dog walking to airport pick ups
THE lockdown of Spain over the ongoing coronaviurs pandemic has been confusing at the best of times. From its actual start date (the weekend or
Fines of up to €600,000 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain
THE royal decree ordering the lockdown of Spain has included sanctions for those who disobey the new rules. In article 20 of the decree, it
British source at Alicante prison says inmates ‘starting fires’ as rumours of two coronavirus patients at the facility spark mayhem
EXCLUSIVE A BRITISH source within Fontcalent prison has claimed rumours of ‘two coronavirus patients’ in the facility has caused intense protests on Sunday. Messages from
SNOW, rain and temperature drops spark weather warnings across Spain amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
ALMOST every region in Spain has been placed on some form of weather warning from tomorrow. Rain, snow and temperature drops are set to hit
MUST READ: Mercadona announces strict shopping rules and security measures amid coronavirus ‘panic buying’ in Spain
MERCADONA has announced that it will be bringing in new security protocols to cope with a rise in panic buying over the coronavirus pandemic. It
Helplines for elderly British expats in need of shopping, medicines or company during coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Marina Alta
HELPLINES are available for elderly English-speaking expats in need of help during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown. The numbers of volunteers, organised through charity Help of Denia and
Fears internet and social media could COLLAPSE in Spain due to over usage during coronavirus lockdown as companies ask residents to ‘ration Netflix use’
INTERNET and social media use have exploded in Spain as people begin a 15-day lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Operators warned today that ‘telecommunications
BREAKING: Ryanair ‘severely reduces’ flights to Spain amid coronavirus lockdown
RYANAIR will be reducing flights to Spain as the country embarks on a 15-day coronavirus lockdown. The Dublin-based carrier made the announcement online saying that
‘Please help us’: Urgent plea to Costa council, amid urbanisation becoming ‘ghost town’ during roadworks
CIUDAD QUESADA has been hit by a double-whammy that threatens the very existence of dozens of businesses. Even before the emergency procedures were put in
BREAKING: UK warns against ALL travel to Spain as country readies for Italy-style lockdown
THE UK Foreign Office has advised against ALL travel to Spain as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown beginning tomorrow. Its advice wesbite cited
Hairdressers and dry cleaners allowed to stay open during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown ‘to protect small businesses’
HAIRDRESSERS, dry cleaners and launderettes will be among the only businesses allowed to stay open during the 15 day coronavirus lockdown. They join supermarkets, pharmacies
EXPLAINED: All you need to know about Spain’s coronavirus lockdown – inc. freedom of movement, fines and military intervention
SPAIN will be on official lockdown from Monday at 8am and for at least 15 days. That’s the decision made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
Benidorm Brits given 10pm curfew to be back in their hotel rooms
HOLIDAY-MAKERS in one Benidorm hotel have been told that they must be back in their rooms by 10pm, tonight. The fear of Coronavirus has not
WATCH: Police patrol Spain’s Costa Blanca with megaphones urging public to ‘restrict social activity’ as Valencian Community goes into lockdown
POLICE cars have been filmed patrolling Spain’s Costa Blanca with a megaphone message urging the public to ‘restrict social activity’ as the coronavirus lockdown comes
WATCH: Panic buyers clear Costa Blanca supermarket minutes after opening as coronavirus lockdown grips Spain
Waiting for Supermarket to open in Javea, Costa Blanca at 9am, already some shelves were empty including pasta, toilet rolls and wipes. Ambulance awaits outside
Tourists will ‘only be able to eat at hotels’ as Spain’s Valencian Community puts bars, restaurants and cafes on lockdown from Saturday
TOURISTS to the Valencian Community will have to eat at their hotels as region-wide measures to shut bars, restaurants and cafes come into effect on
IN PICS: ‘Stop stockpiling’ says Valencian president Ximo Puig promising continued supply of supermarket products
XIMO Puig, president of the Valencian Community, has urged the public to ‘stop stockpiling’ as supermarket shelves go empty over fears of a coronavirus fallout.
CORONAVIRUS: British Airways ‘fighting for survival’ following UK govt travel advice to Spain while Norwegian could sack HALF its staff
BRITISH Airways is ‘fighting for survival’ as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the airline industry. CEO Alex Cruz sent a message
COVID-19: Madrid residents flee to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Valencia and Murcia despite government advice to remain at home over coronavirus fears – including ex PM Jose Aznar
MADRID residents are fleeing to Spain’s costas in a bid to escape the effective lockdown in the central region. And according to ABC news, among
Bars, restaurants and events CANCELLED across Spain’s Valencian Community from midnight Friday over Coronavirus fears
THE VALENCIAN government has decreed the closure of all restaurants, bars and sports and cultural events from midnight Friday (tonight) in response to the coronavirus