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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

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:56

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Warning of coronavirus ‘scam’ in Spain which sees robbers posing as Red Cross medics to ‘disinfect homes’ and ‘carry out tests’

THE Red Cross has warned against a scam targeting the most vulnerable amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Spain. A letter uploaded to social media

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:39

Crime & Law·Lead

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

16 Mar, 2020 @ 12:33

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s King Felipe rejects ANY inheritance from his disgraced father Juan Carlos after family are linked to dodgy offshore fund

The ruling monarch, 52, also announced that former King Juan Carlos, 82 would no longer be funded by the state

16 Mar, 2020 @ 00:56

Celebrity·Lead

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 23:41

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 23:17

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

Woman arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after testing positive for coronavirus and fleeing hospital to hotel

It comes as the first full day of lockdown in Mallorca has passed largely without incident, amid a heightened police presence

15 Mar, 2020 @ 21:59

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:15

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

Spain deploys army in Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia and other cities as fight against coronavirus ramps up

It comes as military personnel have been granted the authority to issue orders to the public after Spain entered a state of emergency on Friday

15 Mar, 2020 @ 17:10

Lead·National News

WATCH: English-speaking cyclist GRABBED by police on Spain’s Costa del Sol who scream ‘you cannot be on the street’ amid coronavirus lockdown

THIS is the moment an English-speaking cyclist appears to be manhandled by police in Spain amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The widely shared clip shows

15 Mar, 2020 @ 16:52

Lead·Malaga

Hiker in Spain branded ‘irresponsible’ after falling and cutting his genitals open, prompting helicopter rescue amid coronavirus crisis

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at almost 8,000, while the death toll has risen to 288

15 Mar, 2020 @ 16:28

Lead·National News

‘At least a dozen’ cafes and bars open in Spain’s Mallorca while eerie silence fills Palma as police step up patrols on those defying coronavirus lockdown

A veil of silence has filled the usually vibrant city of Palma de Mallorca.

15 Mar, 2020 @ 14:43

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises to almost 300 as more than 7,500 people now infected

It means that in the last 24 hours a total of 2,000 new cases have been registered

15 Mar, 2020 @ 14:26

Lead·National News

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 12:46

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

LONG READ: You won’t believe these multi-million euro property empires of the British Dukes of Wellington and Westminster in Madrid and Spain’s Andalucia

The Sunday Times named him the world’s richest man under 30. Now Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster is investing his millions in Madrid and he’s

15 Mar, 2020 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 10:11

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

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

15 Mar, 2020 @ 09:49

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

EXCLUSIVE: Our chat with Doctor Chen who went viral after posting about his own case of coronavirus in Spain

Chen is currently seven days into the symptoms, which, in his case, have included a bad headache, persistent cough, sore throat and fatigue

15 Mar, 2020 @ 09:00

Health·Lead

Wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tests positive for coronavirus, Donald Trump tests negative, plus other latest updates

It comes after the Vox leader Santiago Abascal and his number two, Javier Ortega Smith both tested positive for coronavirus

15 Mar, 2020 @ 01:25

Lead·National News

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

14 Mar, 2020 @ 23:18

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

WATCH: Drones monitor streets of Spain and order people to go home amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown

#Coronavirus | #España ? En Madrid, la policía usa drones con altavoces para pedir a la gente que ingresen a su domicilio. pic.twitter.com/eZqLGM6hov — Radio

14 Mar, 2020 @ 22:41

Lead·Madrid