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A man has been sent to prison for a violent nightclub fight in Marbella that left a security guard permanently injured.  The shocking incident dates back over a decade. A known troublemaker was refused entry into the venue and the victim was shot in the back. Three men tried to enter a nightclub in Parra Villa Palomeras in November 2012. …

Be aware of street closures during Easter procession. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Easter Thursday (April 17, 2020) and Good Friday (2025) will affect the opening hours of local shops and services as well as public transport.  Andalusia, as well as the rest of Spain, will be closed for these national holidays. The majority of shops, such as supermarkets Aldi and …

More than half of Spain’s regions, including Andalucia have yellow weather warnings in place for rain and storms. The Costa del Sol is also expected to see rain on Tuesday. Aemet (the State Meteorological Agency) has issued alerts for parts of Andalucia and Aragon. They also apply to Asturias, Balearic Islands Cantabria Catalunya Galicia Navarre, Basque Country, Cantabria. Andalucia is …

Costa del Sol – April 2025Residents and tourists across the Costa del Sol are being warned to expect a rare weather phenomenon known as blood rain over the coming days — a dramatic event that’s as fascinating as it is messy. What Is Blood Rain? Blood rain occurs when strong winds from the Sahara Desert blow dust into the atmosphere …

A grave accident occurred today around 2:00 PM on the A-7 highway, heading towards Cádiz. Reports indicate that a vehicle collided with another and then crashed into the median, causing significant damage to the car. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and firefighters worked to rescue the individual from inside the vehicle. Thankfully, the person is conscious and, although they …

The tunnel is inspected by council officials Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella has finally reopened the Puerto Banús tunnel to traffic following the completion of improvement works aimed at preventing flooding.  The project began over the long weekend of December and will be completed in the next few days. It spans 212 metres and covers 2,345 square meters.  Costing a …

AEMET (Spanish meteorological office) predicts rain “certainly” for at least the first couple of days of Holy Week. Semana Santa commences on Sunday, 13 April (Palm Sunday) and culminates Easter Sunday. AEMET says that the rain will start falling at midday on Thursday 10, in central Andalucía, and will continue throughout Friday with 95% certainty. READ MORE Spain braces for …

JENNIFER Lopez has announced that she will be coming to Spain this year with her new tour ‘Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live 2025′.  Known as ‘The Ultimate Triple Threat’ – singer, dancer and actress – she will offer five shows in cities across the country. On July 11, Lopez will be performing in Malaga as part of her Spanish …

British tourists heading to Spain should be aware of the stricter entry requirements that have been implemented since the UK’s exit from the European Union. Travellers from the UK who enter Spain may be required to show proof of funds, accommodation and return travel. According to Spain’s Ministry of Interior, tourists must demonstrate they have at least €113.40 per person …

AT least one thousand protestors are marching through the streets of Málaga today to demand safe, healthy and affordable housing. The marchers join thousands in cities all over Spain, who are demanding housing is treated as a right of the human being and not as a business. Rallied together by the local organisation Málaga Para Vivir, the protestors paraded under …