Ubeda house damaged after fire leaves one needing medical treatment
A HOUSE in Spain’s Ubeda has been badly damaged by a fire that left one person needing medical treatment. Firefighters were called to reports of
Officers injured in mass brawl in Spain’s Malaga
THREE police officers were injured when a mass brawl erupted in a packed bar in Malaga. Cops suffered blows and bruises during the riot inside
Super-yacht seized in Gibraltar under sanctions against Russian oligarchs
A super-yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch with links to the Putin regime was seized by authorities after it docked in Gibraltar on Monday. The
Man dies in Jaen fire as investigation launched into Calle Las Cumbres tragedy
A MAN has tragically died in a fire in Spain’s Jaen. Emergency services were scrambled to Calle Las Cumbres at around 9.55pm on Saturday after
School teacher accused of abusing pupils found dead in Spain’s Sevilla
A TEACHER arrested on suspicion of indecently assaulting children has been found dead at a house in Sevilla. The 45-year-old’s body was discovered at his
FOCUS: Mental health and the state of the nation in Spain
Is Spain doing enough to deal with a rising problem exacerbated by the pandemic and now the anxiety caused by war? Jo Chipchase takes a
Madeleine McCann inquiry to end after 11 years amid fears that main suspect will not be charged
SCOTLAND Yard is set to end its investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann later this year, according to reports. The Operation Grange inquiry, which was set
Spain’s Queen Sofia’s stops off at food bank in Cadiz before dining in fancy seaside restaurant
By Katharina Beiersdoerfer
Spain’s Teatro Real drops Bolshoi Ballet performance in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
SPAIN’S Teatro Real has cancelled performances by Russia’s famous Bolshoi Ballet in protest at the invasion of Ukraine. The Opera House was due to stage
ANALYSIS: How the Ukraine war might affect international demand for property in Spain
Having barely recovered in 2021, international demand faces a challenging year in 2022, writes Mark Stücklin of Spanish Property Insight.
Police in Malaga arrest father for allegedly keeping son, 10, locked in bedroom for one year
A MOROCCAN father was arrested after he allegedly locked up his 10-year-old son in a small bedroom inside a Malaga home, police said. The 47-year-old
Coronavirus and culture wars: Spain’s bullfighting industry faces a crunch point in 2022
Duncan Wheeler, University of Leeds
OPINION: Why Ukraine’s foreign fighters have little in common with those who signed up to fight in the Spanish Civil War
According to some reports, thousands of people from around the world are signing up to fight on behalf of Ukraine. But comparisons to the Spanish
Spain and Portugal team up to propose cap on electricity costs
SPAIN and Portugal are to submit a proposal to the EU to cap wholesale electricity prices The plan was confirmed by Minister for Ecological Transition,
Ukrainian children arrive in Spain to continue cancer care
By Sorrel Downer
Covid pandemic study finds Spain experienced largest drop in happiness in Europe
SPAIN experienced the largest drop in happiness in Europe, a new study has revealed. Research published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour used ‘sentiment analysis’
Antonio Banderas spotted looking cosy with co-star Lorena Calero in Malaga
SPANISH heartthrob Antonio Banderas has been spotted looking cosy with co-star Lorena Calero on the Costa del Sol. The 61-year-old actor from Malaga was pictured
New research on cave paintings in Spain credits children for prehistoric art
MUCH modern art may look a little sketchy to the untrained eye. But new research has found that some of the world’s earliest known art
Meet the new British diplomat in Spain blazing a trail for women in the Foreign Office
UNTIL 1972, women in the Foreign Office had to leave the service on getting married. Now, a generation later and women hold some of the
Travel in summer 2022 – will it be boom or bust for Spain?
SINCE the Covid pandemic started in early 2020, international travel has been dogged by uncertainty. EU-wide vaccine certificates, Covid tests and passenger locator forms have
New study reveals moving to Spain could be good for your mental health
A NEW report has given surprising insight into the countries whose populations have the best mental health. The contrast between the UK and Spain could
Brit boyband star Tom Parker celebrates ending ‘revolutionary treatment’ in Spain amid incurable brain tumour battle
BRITISH boyband star Tom Parker has returned to the stage after seeking ‘revolutionary treatment’ in Spain amid his battle with incurable brain cancer. The Wanted
WATCH: The moment police swoop in on drug kingpin ‘Don Carlos’ in Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THIS is the shocking moment the accused drug kingpin dubbed ‘Don Carlos’ was arrested by Spanish police in a dramatic sting at a Marbella coffee
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share affectionate reunion in Spain as she films new movie
PARIS may have the reputation as the most romantic spot in the world but it seems a certain Spanish island may come a close second
Spain’s nuclear council appeals to thieves after radioactive material stolen from van in Madrid
SPAIN’S Nuclear Safety Council has appealed to thieves to return kit containing radioactive material that was stolen from a van in Madrid The Nuclear Safety
Franco fan who plotted to kill Spain’s PM over exhumation of dictator goes on trial in Barcelona
AN admirer of Franco who plotted to kill Spain’s Prime Minister over plans to exhume the fascist dictator, is facing 18 years in jail if