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EXCLUSIVE: British expats to lose thousands of euros following surprise road works in Costa del Sol hotspot

A BRITISH expat is set to lose thousands of euros in business after his town hall began digging up the road outside his business without

18 Jan, 2018 @ 12:27

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·National News·Politics

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END OF THE ROAD? Rajoy’s approval rating plummets to new low

Allies believe the 62-year-old has just 12 months to turn things around.

18 Jan, 2018 @ 12:06

Business & Finance·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Catalunya’s dominant democratic party slapped with conviction charges in court ruling

In the widely anticipated case, former treasurer, Daniel Osacar has been handed a jail term of four years and fined €3.7 million as well as

17 Jan, 2018 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Spain to send more troops to Iraq ‘despite ISIS defeat’

SPAIN will not withdraw its troops from Iraq despite the recent ‘victory’ over ISIS. According to head Spanish military trainer Luis Zaldumbide, the time has

15 Jan, 2018 @ 14:07

National News·Politics

Spain to impose direct rule if Puigdemont tries to rule remotely in Belgium

This comes a week after separatist leaders agreed to re-installed Puigdemont as Catalunya's president of government but now the Spanish government has weighed in.

15 Jan, 2018 @ 13:44

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Spain joins EU list of countries wanting to give Britain’s Brexit a go

Now Spain join the Dutch, and the leaders of Italy, Poland, Hungary and Ireland to not let the EU punish the UK during trade discussions.

13 Jan, 2018 @ 15:02

Business & Finance·La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Spain condemns plans for new homes to be built along the West Bank

The homes, most of which will be built in the Oranit settlement and some in Jordan Valley come as the US threatened to withhold funds

12 Jan, 2018 @ 18:01

La Cultura·Lead·Politics·Property·Travel News

Catalunya’s parliamentary speaker is latest casualty of independence crisis

It is not known who will fill her shoes after her supposed successor, Carles Mundo, the former regional justice minister, is also being probed on

12 Jan, 2018 @ 14:13

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Odds slashed on second Brexit referendum

IN ANOTHER twist to the Brexit saga, Nigel Farage is now calling for a second referendum. The former UKIP leader announced on Thursday that he

12 Jan, 2018 @ 11:33

Lead·National News·Politics

Javier Bardem leads the charge in support of Spanish activist on trial in Morocco

However, a petition, signed by more than 200 public figures including No Country For Old Men star Bardem are condemning the criminal case.

11 Jan, 2018 @ 13:24

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Pre-flight pints at UK airports could be banned by British government

BRITS love a pre-flight pint or gin and tonic before jetting off on their jollies. But this tradition could soon be a thing of the

11 Jan, 2018 @ 10:18

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Politics·Travel News

PSOE push for 8% ‘social justice’ tax on Spain’s banks to save failing pension system

THE PSOE have called for an 8% ‘social justice’ tax on Spain’s banks in a bid to rescue the country’s faltering pensions system. Party leader

10 Jan, 2018 @ 14:29

Lead·National News·Politics

Andalucia asks EU for post-Brexit fund to counter potential tourism losses and Gibraltar border woes

ANDALUCIA has called for the EU to create a fund for European regions especially affected by Brexit. Officials have raised fears of the impact on

10 Jan, 2018 @ 10:31

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal

AN argument over the origins of Manchego cheese is hindering the completion of a trade deal between the EU and Mexico. It comes as the

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:45

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s traffic boss should be sacked over handling of ‘snow chaos’, says PSOE

THE PSOE have called for Spain’s traffic boss to be sacked over what they say has been a total mishandling of the snow chaos. The

8 Jan, 2018 @ 14:44

Lead·National News·Politics

Ciudadanos SURGE in polls by more than 50 seats, threatening Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular

A NEW nationwide poll has seen a surge in support for centre-right Ciudadanos. According to the Sociometrica poll for El Espanol this weekend, the orange

8 Jan, 2018 @ 12:22

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

A new year needs optimism and the belief things will improve

Writes Bill Anderson

7 Jan, 2018 @ 18:35

La Cultura·Other News·Politics

Puigdemont says Rajoy should stop waiting to restore ‘legitimate’ government

However, Rajoy has dismissed the idea of Puigdemont governing from Belgium as 'absurd', after he fled there on charges of rebellion and sedition.

31 Dec, 2017 @ 13:04

La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Spanish PM sets out timetable as Catalunya’s new parliament to convene in January 17

In an effort to reinstate a local government in the financial powerhouse, Rajoy has said that a vote to elect a new president must take

29 Dec, 2017 @ 18:07

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Only child of Spain’s dictator General Franco dies from terminal cancer

THE only child of Spain’s dictator General Franco has died from terminal cancer. Carmen Franco, 91, was born in Oviedo in 1926, and is said

29 Dec, 2017 @ 12:17

Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Sóller Tunnel opens early to the public for free access

HOURS before the official opening, the Sóller tunnel was opened with free access for all. A ceremonial opening with President Francina Armengol and Consell President

29 Dec, 2017 @ 09:26

La Cultura·Mallorca·Politics

Time is nearly up for Mijas town hall in another financial blunder

Back in August the town hall failed to pay social security for its staff and is now facing a fine of €190,000, which ONLY came

28 Dec, 2017 @ 16:24

Business & Finance·Politics

Spain’s minimum wage set to rise so long as current economic growth is sustained

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy reached an agreement with trade unions to raise the minimum wage by 28.4 euros more a month in 2018, which means

28 Dec, 2017 @ 10:48

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

Concerned Labour MPs demand Chancellor publishes Brexit studies

A GROUP of Labour MPs have written to the UK Government urging them to release the results of studies into the impact of Brexit on

27 Dec, 2017 @ 13:00

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity

THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of

25 Dec, 2017 @ 02:46

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s

22 Dec, 2017 @ 14:15

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Politics- Page 59

EXCLUSIVE: British expats to lose thousands of euros following surprise road works in Costa del Sol hotspot

END OF THE ROAD? Rajoy’s approval rating plummets to new low

Catalunya’s dominant democratic party slapped with conviction charges in court ruling

Spain to send more troops to Iraq ‘despite ISIS defeat’

Spain to impose direct rule if Puigdemont tries to rule remotely in Belgium

Spain joins EU list of countries wanting to give Britain’s Brexit a go

Spain condemns plans for new homes to be built along the West Bank

Catalunya’s parliamentary speaker is latest casualty of independence crisis

Odds slashed on second Brexit referendum

Javier Bardem leads the charge in support of Spanish activist on trial in Morocco

Pre-flight pints at UK airports could be banned by British government

PSOE push for 8% ‘social justice’ tax on Spain’s banks to save failing pension system

Andalucia asks EU for post-Brexit fund to counter potential tourism losses and Gibraltar border woes

Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal

Spain’s traffic boss should be sacked over handling of ‘snow chaos’, says PSOE

Ciudadanos SURGE in polls by more than 50 seats, threatening Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular

A new year needs optimism and the belief things will improve

Puigdemont says Rajoy should stop waiting to restore ‘legitimate’ government

Spanish PM sets out timetable as Catalunya’s new parliament to convene in January 17

Only child of Spain’s dictator General Franco dies from terminal cancer

Sóller Tunnel opens early to the public for free access

Spain’s minimum wage set to rise so long as current economic growth is sustained

Concerned Labour MPs demand Chancellor publishes Brexit studies

King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity

Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Try to spot the vividly colourful Bluethroat in and around Spain’s wetlands this spring

Two-thirds of Spaniards agree with Pedro Sanchez’s stance opposing war in Iran – but what do YOU think?

Where Spanish forces are deployed across the globe in 2026 – as Sanchez says ‘no’ to war in a spiralling Middle East

Police in northern Spain ‘ignored complaints about wobbly wooden bridge’ just 24 hours before tragic collapse that killed six young students

Japanese shoppers clear shelves of jamon and Spanish wine in touching display of solidarity after Trump trade threats