Short-circuit blamed for Guadalest forest fire
Initial investigations point at a short-circuit, caused by a pine tree falling on an electricity cable, as the igniting point for the forest fire...
Campervans in the clear
CAMPERVANS cannot be prevented from stopping in places where other vehicles can legally park, according to a report by Torrevieja local police.
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Andalucía stevedores to join national strike
STEVEDORES at Andalucía's ports will be joining their workmates throughout the country in a nationwide strike that threatens to bring Spain to a standstill.
The...
Metamizole case appeal
EVIDENCE of potentially fatal and 'horrific' side effects suffered by people who have taken the commonly-used painkiller metamizole in Spain is urgently needed ahead...
Calls for action over Mijas A&E departments
A MEDICAL workers’ union and the Partido Popular have called for improved A&E service in two different health centres in Mijas.
The Sindcato Médico Málaga...
Suspect in Lisa Brown’s disappearance goes missing
MISSING Scottish expat Lisa Brown’s former boyfriend, who is facing charges over her disappearance, is being sought by Spanish authorities after breaking his bail...
Princess Leanor takes centre stage
Princess Leonor swore loyalty to the Constitution on Tuesday and became the first female heir to the Spanish throne in 190 years.
The oath ceremony...
Mijas prepares to take on services in urbanisations
MIJAS town hall has begun laying the groundwork for a process aimed at municipalising the maintenance of roads and other basic infrastructure, and services...
Ciudadanos may hold key to breaking political deadlock
SPAIN will be “the laughing stock of Europe” if the country holds a third general election in the autumn, according to acting prime minister...
Drug farm found in dead Briton’s house
A house in Aspe that belonged to a deceased British citizen was being used to grow marijuana.
Guardia Civil have seized 495 cannabis sativa plants...
Millions provided for river restauration project
A total of €4.8 million is to be spent on a plan to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Segura and its...
Airport access upgrade back in the pipeline
Much-needed road access improvements to Alicante-Elche airport will finally be carried out after it was announced today (Monday) that the €24.5million project will be...
Government on the brink
A VOTE of no-confidence debated yesterday (Thursday) in parliament and set to be voted today is set to end PM Mariano Rajoy's rule sooner...
Top of the world on the Mar Menor
A total of 174 boats are competing in the International Topper Class sailing World Championships on the Mar Menor from July 20-26.
The championships will...
POPULAR NEWS
Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
