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Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week

13 May, 2020 @ 11:02

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Polish mob bosses target Andalucia as Policia crack down on Granada cartels

THREE police raids alone since November 2019 have disbanded a Polish drug network operating out of Granada. Swat teams from the Policia Nacional and the

12 May, 2020 @ 20:24

Granada·Lead

Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope

BRITS have been warned that holidays abroad this summer are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the potentially devastating news for

12 May, 2020 @ 18:50

Lead·National News

ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home

AN 80-year-old British expat is nearing the end of a marathon 1,060 kilometre bike ride to Barcelona – and he has not left his Costa

12 May, 2020 @ 16:07

Lead·Malaga

WEB OF SHAME: Man dressed as Spiderman injured after botched burglary attempt on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN attempted burglary went spectacularly wrong in Malaga on Sunday after a man dressed as Spiderman fell nearly seven metres from an apartment balcony. The

12 May, 2020 @ 15:04

Lead·Malaga

Panic after man opens fire outside church in Spain’s Mallorca, killing multiple pigeons

Frightened residents witnessed a man fire his weapon outside of the Sant Alonso Rodriguez church in Inca

12 May, 2020 @ 14:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain

BRITS have been told summer holidays abroad are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled this year over coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the devastating news

12 May, 2020 @ 12:35

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers

ANYONE arriving into Spain from abroad will have to self-isolate for 14 days from May 15. That’s the new measure announced in the official state

12 May, 2020 @ 10:11

Lead·National News

The oldest woman in Spain overcomes coronavirus at 113

Maria Branyas, from Olot, could be world’s oldest person to overcome virus.

12 May, 2020 @ 09:23

Lead·National News·Other News

Concerns over ‘packed’ flight from Madrid to Palma de Mallorca as Spain enters Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan

AN Air Europa flight from Madrid to Palma today has raised concerns after appearing to show no attempt at creating distance between passengers. Flights from

11 May, 2020 @ 21:49

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s La Liga aims for June start while 5 top players test positive for COVID-19

THE president of La Liga has said he hopes Spanish football will return next month. Speaking to Movistar on Sunday, Javier Tebas expressed his hope

11 May, 2020 @ 16:36

Lead·Sport

BREAKING: Spain sees lowest coronavirus death toll since March 18 while new infections drop to 373

SPAIN’S daily coronavirus death toll has reached a new low of 123 this morning. It is the lowest recorded figure since March 18 and is

11 May, 2020 @ 11:56

Lead·National News

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Experts call for calm after hornet death in northern Spain causes panic

A 54-YEAR-OLD beekeeper has been killed after he was stung in the face by an Asian Hornet yesterday in Santiago de Compostela, northern Galicia. Emergency

11 May, 2020 @ 09:49

Lead

Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists to free drink as thanks for work during COVID-19 crisis

The solidarity campaign serves to honour those who have kept the Balearic community healthy, safe and informed throughout the coronavirus crisis

11 May, 2020 @ 08:49

Entertainment·Health·Lead·Mallorca

WARNING: Anchovies in vinegar sold in Spain’s Andalucia found to contain anisakis as health bosses pull product from shelves

A HEALTH warning has been issued for a brand of anchovies sold in supermarkets across Andalucia and several other regions. The Andalucia Health Authorities have

10 May, 2020 @ 20:51

Lead

What are the rules for travelling by car, bus and train in Phase 0 and 1 of Spain’s coronavirus de-escalation plan?

PEOPLE who live together will be allowed to travel in the same car without a mask from tomorrow (May 11). According to the official state

10 May, 2020 @ 20:32

Lead·National News

Andalucia president blasts decision to hold back Malaga and Granada from Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus deescalation plan while opposition says ‘trust the experts’

PEDRO Sanchez has caused ‘damage’ to the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical by not allowing them to enter Phase 1 of the coronavirus deescalation

10 May, 2020 @ 15:01

Granada·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Spain records lowest coronavirus death toll in almost 8 weeks but staggering 42% of new cases are health professionals

SPAIN has recorded its lowest COVID-19 death toll in almost eight weeks. Some 143 people lost their lives from coronavirus in the past 24 hours,

10 May, 2020 @ 13:39

Lead·National News

Police call out ‘barbaric’ traps on cycle path in Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWISTED pranksters have been laying dangerous traps for cyclists in Albacete. Several routes have been dotted with nails protruding from the earth while barbed wire

10 May, 2020 @ 13:10

Costa Blanca·Lead

Moroccan mafia bags up to €160 million from illegal immigrant trade to Spain

THE Moroccan Mafia has supposedly netted a whopping €160 million in the trade of illegal immigrants in the past three years, according to recent studies.

10 May, 2020 @ 12:51

Lead

Mallorca businesses gear up to reopen on Monday as island joins Formentera, Ibiza and Menorca in Phase 1 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

"We will start to de-escalate, but it is important that we do it very well and do not let down our guard," said President Francina

9 May, 2020 @ 14:13

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

EXCLUSIVE: British and Irish expats ‘frustrated’ and ‘heartbroken’ after Malaga denied entry into Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus de-escalation plan

BRITISH and Irish expats have been left feeling ‘frustrated’ and ‘heartbroken’ after being told they will not be entering Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus de-escalation

9 May, 2020 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga

COVID-19: British expats in Spain flying to UK will have to quarantine for 14 days under new coronavirus rules

The strict travel measure is reportedly part of a larger ‘road map’ for Britain’s coronavirus deescalation

9 May, 2020 @ 13:26

Lead·National News·Travel News

BREAKING: Spain sees coronavirus death and infection rates plummet

SPAIN has seen its COVID-19 death toll and infection rate significantly drop in the past 24 hours. Between Friday and Saturday, there were just 604

9 May, 2020 @ 11:52

Lead·National News

COVID-19: Spain averages 15,000 fines a day in first week of exercise taking coronavirus lockdown total to nearly 900,000

THE number of people fined for breaking coronavirus restrictions in Spain has remained at around 15,000 a day on average. This continuous civil disobedience takes

8 May, 2020 @ 20:38

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Greece hopes to re-open to international tourists from July 1, potentially leaving Spain in the dust

FOR holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, one of the primary concerns in their battle against COVID-19 is how soon they can open back up to

8 May, 2020 @ 13:49

Lead·National News

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