Spain only has one university ranked among the world’s top 200
By Shannon Chaffers NOT a single Spanish university appears in the rankings of the global top 100 in the world and only one is recognized
El Melillero acid attack suspect sentenced to 21 months in prison for Benalmádena villa robbery
THE suspect in the sickening Cartama acid attack has been convicted of another crime while he awaits trial. Jose Arcadio D.N. was found guilty of
Police in Spain bust criminal gang accused of stealing €3million worth of cars on the Costa del Sol
A TEAM of detectives have broken up a massive criminal gang responsible for snatching luxury vehicles on the Costa del Sol. Police have been on
COVID-19 cases have almost doubled in a week in the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
NEW coronavirus infections have almost doubled on a week-to-week basis in the Valencian Community. The Tuesday(June 29) update from the regional health ministry saw 618
Spain approves pioneering transgender bill that puts it at forefront of LGTBI rights
SPAIN has approved a draft bill on LGBTI rights that will allow transgender people over 14 to change their legal gender without medical diagnosis or
Mallorca brings forward Covid-19 jabs for 16 to 29 year-olds as Spain’s vaccination drive gains speed
FROM June 30, 16 to 29 year-olds will be able to book their vaccine appointments, as Mallorca brings the programme forward in a bid to
Colourful statues remain on Benidorm streets for an extended stay on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE colourful sculptures of Taiwanese artist, Hung-Yi, will remain on Benidorm streets for an extra two months until mid-September. The exhibition called ‘Galaxia Hung’ consists
THE WAY FORWARD? How cooperative companies in Spain’s Castellon are beating the COVID crisis
Spokespeople reveal that the secrets of success of their business model are flexibility and self-regulation, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, diversify and
Big rises in COVID-19 infections force extension of restrictions in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
RISING coronavirus infections among young people have forced the Valencian government to keep its current health restrictions that were due to end this Thursday(July 1).
COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns slashed household spending in Spain by over 10% in 2020
HOUSEHOLD spending in Spain fell by 10.7% last year compared to 2019 figures. Average expenditure dropped to an average of €26,996 per household according to
Costa Blanca student who caught COVID-19 in mass outbreak on Spain’s Mallorca is in intensive care
An Elche teenager infected with COVID-19 as part of a mass outbreak caused by a student trip to Mallorca is in intensive care. The 18-year-old
Man arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca for sexually grooming children by offering them online game credits
A Torrevieja man has been arrested for sexually grooming children via online game sites and offering them game ‘credits’ in exchange for explicit photos and
COVID-19 outbreak in Spain’s Mallorca: What we know so far about the student super spreader event
A SPATE of new coronavirus outbreaks across Spain have been blamed on student trips to the Balearic Island of Mallorca. What happened? Groups of students
British Ambassador to Spain speaks of his pride of being country’s Patron of Royal British Legion
HUGH Elliott has been the UK’s Ambassador to Spain since 2019. Previous to this, he was Director for Communications at the Department for Exiting the
Thousands march in Spain’s Valencia for transgender rights
YESTERDAY’S (Monday June 28) Gay Pride march in Valencia drew thousands of people in a festive demonstration that demanded more rights for transgender people. “Trans
Smoking bans in place in almost 100 beaches and swimming pools across Spain’s Andalucia
ALMOST 100 Andalucian beaches and municipal swimming pools will be smoke-free this summer. The Junta’s ‘Smoke-free beaches’ initiative, launched last year in 21 Andalucian beaches,
Driver flees the scene in Spain after car flips in horror Fuengirola crash
A HUNT has been launched for a driver who fled the scene of a dramatic car crash on the Costa del Sol. The car flipped
Hiker plunges to death after falling from Spanish mountain while out walking with wife in Malaga
A SPANISH man plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain in Malaga. The hiker, from Sevilla, was walking the El Torcal
Steep rise in LGBTQ hate crimes in Andalucia, according to new figures
The number of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in Andalucia soared 20%, according to a report. New figures obtained by the Andalusian Observatory reveal that the number
British tourists needed to boost Costa del Sol tourism occupancy to 65%
THE president of the Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (AEHCO), Jose Luque, has said that the return of British tourists is needed
Big rise in COVID-19 weekend infections with ‘February-like’ totals in Valencia area of Spain
NEW coronavirus cases have almost tripled compared to the previous weekend in the Valencian Community with a total harking back to late February. The regional
Brexit ‘bridging measures’ extended between Spain and Gibraltar
SPANISH bridging measures between Spain and Gibraltar have been extended until October 2021, in a bid to ‘address the number of issues arising from the
Bars and restaurants can increase indoor capacity to 75% this week in Murcia region of Spain
INDOOR capacity of bars and restaurants in the Murcia region will rise to 75% from this Wednesday(June 30). Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño, announced the
Gibraltar Chief Minister calls for ‘unity’ on the Rock after divisive vote on abortion
FABIAN Picardo welcomed the result of the referendum which saw voters in Gibraltar choose to relax its draconian anti-abortion law and acknowledged that it was
Honest recycling worker finds owner of €3,500 in cash which was ‘lost’ two years ago in Murcia area of Spain
A Murcia region couple got a pleasant surprise after they had €3,500 returned to them which they lost two years ago. The money popped up
Spain tightens rules on all UK travellers (including to Balearic Islands): PCR tests or double vaccination proof now needed
SPAIN has changed the requirements for travellers arriving from the UK and will now demand a negative COVID-19 test or proof of double vaccination. Prime