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Massive cocaine haul discovered among pineapples in Alhaurin De La Torre on Spain’s Costa del Sol

SPAIN’S Policia Nacional seized some 750 kilos of cocaine hidden among a container of pineapples in the Alhaurin de la Torre, in Spain’s Malaga. The

25 Feb, 2022 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Ukrainian Protesters At The Russian Embassy In Madrid

WATCH: Javier Bardem joins anti-war protests in support of Ukraine as rallies held across Spain

THE Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem was among those who protested against the invasion of Ukraine in demonstrations held across Spain. On Thursday protestors rallied outside

25 Feb, 2022 @ 12:00

Lead·National News·Other News

Five things to know before finding a property for sale in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOR a coastal destination like Javea it’s strange that a mountain means so much. The honey-coloured Montgo massif is only 753m tall. But that’s enough

25 Feb, 2022 @ 11:15

Alicante·Lead·Property·Valencian Community

‘We’ll fight in the streets’: Spanish musician living in Ukraine describes defiance as Russian troops advance on Kiev

AN Alicante-born musician who has been living in Kiev for 13 years has been sharing her experience on the invasion by Russia troops. “They are

25 Feb, 2022 @ 10:03

Alicante·Lead·Other News

Romantic lovers Valentine Abdul Gani Unsplash

10 romantic (and sometimes strange) nicknames for your sweetheart in Spain

FROM honey bun to sweetie-poo, the English language has its fair share of nauseating terms of endearment. This Valentine’s day, why not mix it up

25 Feb, 2022 @ 09:15

Lead·Must Read·National News

Residents evacuated following Sevilla fire at student accommodation

ALL residents have been evacuated safely following a fire in student accommodation in Sevilla. The blaze broke out at the five-storey building in Camas on

24 Feb, 2022 @ 13:46

Sevilla

Ancient Roman mosaic uncovered at olive grove in Spain’s Cordoba

A LARGE mosaic dating back to Roman times has been uncovered at an olive grove in Cordoba. A ‘fortuitous earth movement’ led to a farmer

24 Feb, 2022 @ 12:46

Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Almeria on a plate: Fruit farms, the best market and a Spanish family’s top table

I AM standing outside a jumble of small shops and apartments on a busy street in the centre of Almeria. My boyfriend, a Spanish native

24 Feb, 2022 @ 12:03

Almeria·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Premium·Travel Andalucia

Putin Attacks Ukraine. Explosion In Kiev

Spain ‘strongly condemns’ Russia invasion of Ukraine and convenes emergency security council

SPAIN’S King Felipe VI will preside over a National Security Council meeting called for noon on Thursday to analyse the situation after Russia’s overnight invasion

24 Feb, 2022 @ 10:00

Lead·National News·Politics

LATEST: Embattled PP leader Pablo Casado bows out of Spain’s parliament

THE embattled leader of Spain’s conservation opposition party bade farewell to parliament on Wednesday and made his exit to a round of applause. Pablo Casado

23 Feb, 2022 @ 18:55

Lead·National News·Politics

MUST READ: British ‘narco’ baron Brian Charrington jailed after Costa Blanca cocaine smuggling retrial in Spain

BRITISH drug trafficker, Brian Charrington, has been found guilty and jailed for almost 11 years for smuggling cocaine into a Costa Blanca marina in 2013.

23 Feb, 2022 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Must Read

Flickr Ballet Rehearsal, Edgar Degas, 1873, The Fogg Art Museum

Theives steal two artworks by Edgar Degas from private villa in Spain’s Galicia

POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of two priceless Edgar Degas paintings from a private villa in Galicia. The two paintings, which are part of

23 Feb, 2022 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

UPDATE: Spain extends post-Brexit UK driving licence validity until April 30th

SPANISH authorities have extended the period of validity of UK driving licences in Spain for another two months granting a request by the British Ambassador

23 Feb, 2022 @ 12:48

Brexit·Lead·National News

Chinese national arrested for hospitalising suspected thief at a Bazar in Spain’s Valencia

A CHINESE national has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a thief at a Bazar in Spain’s Valencia city. The shop worker discovered a pair of

23 Feb, 2022 @ 10:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Valencia ranks as world’s healthiest city for 2nd year running

VALENCIA again leads the rankings as the world’s healthiest city, according to a new report from Money.co.uk. Valencia ranked number 1 out of 96 cities

23 Feb, 2022 @ 09:30

Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Three minors vandalise 5,000-year-old cave paintings in Spain’s Ciudad Real

THREE under-18s were found responsible for vandalising ancient cave paintings at La Rendija, in Ciudad Real, in mid January. Guardia Civil located the three suspects

22 Feb, 2022 @ 21:30

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

Partido Popular Closes Its Campaign In Madrid

Pablo Casado: Leader of Spain’s conservative opposition party under mounting pressure to resign

THE leader of Spain’s main conservative opposition party looked set to resign after his supporters appeared to abandon him in droves. His role at the

22 Feb, 2022 @ 18:55

Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

Two robbers accused of stealing almost €100,000 in spate of heists targeting industrial buildings in Malaga

TWO robbers have been accused of fleecing around €100,000 in a spate of heists involving breaking in through the roofs of buildings in Malaga. The arrests come

22 Feb, 2022 @ 18:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Woman sexually assaulted in car after man approached her for cigarette light in Sevilla

A MAN, 28, has been arrested in connection with attempting to rape a young woman in her car in Sevilla. The incident took place at around

22 Feb, 2022 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Man arrested over hit and run in Spain’s Almeria

TWO people were hospitalised after a hit and run in Spain’s Almeria. A motorcyclist and their passenger were mowed down on February 5 after a

22 Feb, 2022 @ 16:15

Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Man charged over alleged strangulation of partner in Spain’s Malaga

A YOUNG woman was left for dead after she was allegedly strangled by her partner in Malaga. The woman’s partner is due to appear in

22 Feb, 2022 @ 15:47

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Attempted murder probe launched after man rushed to Almeria hospital after being shot outside nightclub

COPS in Almeria have launched an attempted murder probe after a man was shot outside a nightclub. Emergency services rushed to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on

22 Feb, 2022 @ 12:45

Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

‘Sinpa’: Huge group of diners attempt to run off without paying restaurant bill in Spain’s Barcelona but the plan goes terribly wrong

A GROUP of young people attempted to run off without paying a whopping bill in a Barcelona restaurant but failed after leaving while several members

22 Feb, 2022 @ 11:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Food & Drink·Lead

Jean Paul Gaultier In Madrid, Spain 17 Feb 2022

Fashion and film combine in new Madrid exhibition curated by Jean Paul Gaultier

A NEW exhibition of fashion showing iconic outfits from the silver screen has been unveiled at Madrid’s CaixaForum. Cine y Moda curated by French designer

21 Feb, 2022 @ 13:30

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid