New squatting rules in Spain drastically speed up the eviction process
THE Senate has approved specific measures against illegal occupiers of private property. Under the new bill, squatters will be served with an eviction notice and
Grapevine Properties – Our Frequently Asked Questions
IT’S been another busy month for us at Grapevine Properties in the Guadalhorce Valley. We have been running around here there and everywhere dealing with
Meet the women in Spain’s most female-led cabinet ever
As Pedro Sanchez forms a cabinet with the highest amount of female ministers in Europe, we take a look at the women behind the suits
Are Spanish valuations worth the paper they are written on?
IT is often said something is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. This is true but in order for a bank
Give war a chance – a Spanish village at war with France
How a 100-year ‘war’ between an Andalucian village and France forged lifelong friendships
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister slams GSD’s call for answers over government links to alleged billionaire fraudster as ‘nonsense’
Chief Minister Picardo insists he acted in keeping with all relevant national and international rules
The Juke Joints playing on the Costa del Sol TONIGHT
ONE of the best blues bands in Europe are playing on the Costa del Sol tonight. The Juke Joints – who were actually crowned the
Spain set for coldest summer in years after wettest spring since 1965
Last summer was one of the hottest on record, with five heatwaves and temperatures soaring above 40C
Corruption and bad planning has seen almost €100 billion wasted on ‘unnecessary’ infrastructure projects in Spain
Unused airports, vanity museums, defunct desalination plants and deserted toll roads are just some of the wasteful projects undertaken
COUNTDOWN IS ON: More victims of painkiller Nolotil come forward ahead of Spain probe
It comes weeks before a health campaigner is set to take her findings to a meeting with Spain’s top medication governing body in Madrid next
Over 15 TONNES of jellyfish cleared up from Costa del Sol beaches
Around 150 people have been stung over the past week along the coast, in what has been considered one of the worst invasions since 2012.
Gibraltar opposition party GSD demands answers over government links to alleged billionaire fraudster
The GSD has questioned the government's 'socialist' beliefs after the Chief Minister and Justice Minister were linked to Israeli businessman, Dan Gertler, who is under
Understanding Options Trading
There are many options available for trading in the market. Sometimes there are so many that it can be a bit overwhelming. But with basic
No snap election for Spain announces prime minister Pedro Sanchez
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he will not call for a snap election in a bid to ‘normalise’ the country’s political climate
Dubliner James Quinn sentenced to 22 years in prison in Spain for Gary Hutch Costa del Sol murder
35-year-old Quinn was handed 20 years for acting as the getaway driver in the 'execrable' murder and two years for possession of illegal weapons this
Spain dominates World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
A record seven Spanish restaurants secured places in the top 50, including three snapping up coveted spots in the top 10
Helpful Tips for Selling Your Spanish Property
For British, Irish and other foreign homeowners in Spain, there may come a time when you consider selling. The villa or apartment you have may
Donald Trump promises to visit Spain during visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia
DONALD Trump has vowed to visit Spain in the near future. It comes after the US president met with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
Laser Marking on cutting tools: Traceability and Reliability
Who works in the production of great amounts of cutting tools is aware of the importance of laser marking on their products. If on one side it is
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco
The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe
Spanish flights could be cancelled as airport workers threaten to strike
Holidays to Barcelona, Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza could be delayed or cancelled this week as Spanish air traffic control workers plan to strike. The disgruntled
Spanish king’s brother-in-law jailed for embezzlement
Inaki Urdangarin, the Spanish king’s brother-in-law has been jailed after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal. He was sentenced to five years and 10 months
Warning: Over 20 teen gang of thugs robbing drunk tourists in Magaluf
BRITS heading to Magaluf have been warned that a gang of 20 teenagers are robbing and attacking drunken holiday makers. The Spanish Civil Guard has
Spas and jacuzzis are growing in popularity around Mallorca thanks to HotSprings Spas
WHEN it comes to spas and Hot Tubs there is not much David can’t tell you. Mallorca’s top agent for world-leading American company HotSpring Spas,
Spanish island sells for €3.2 million after being on the market for 30 years
A US-CUBAN tycoon has bought a Spanish island which had been on the market for 30 years. Alex Meruelo purchased the Illa d’en Colom islet,
Malaga courts struggling to cope with number of floor clause cases
MALAGA is struggling to cope with the thousands of floor clause cases being brought to its courts. The province has the fourth highest number of