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British holidaymakers planning to visit Spain are reminded that strict entry requirements have been introduced since the UK has left the European Union. Travellers from the UK who enter Spain may be required to show proof of funds, accommodation and return travel. According to the Ministry of Interior of Spain, tourists must show that they have at least €113.40 per …

Torremolinos local police are monitoring your speed. Credit: Ayuntamiento Torremolinos. In collaboration with Torremolinos local police, the General Directorate of Traffic is installing temporary speed cameras as part of a campaign designed to discourage drivers who exceed the speed limit in urban areas. DGT insists, despite the fact that the number of speeding fines has decreased in recent months. It …

Business partners Mosh and Dani García held a recruitment event on Thursday, March 3, looking to fill 200 positions for their new Japanese-concept restaurant, due to open in July at the former Aresbank site on Marbella’s Golden Mile. This event, which was promoted on social media with the support of Marbella City Council, attracted nearly 500 candidates, who brought their …

Estepona is preparing for an amazing Van Gogh exhibition this summer. You can also find out more about the following: Van Gogh’s Greatest Hits ( Van Gogh: Grandes ExitosThe immersive exhibition, which will take place at the Palacio de Congresos between June 5 and September 21, offers visitors the chance step into the world of the tortured Dutch genius. With …

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 …

Home buyers in Valencian Community can save money after the regional government announced a 10% reduction in property transfer taxes. Carlos Mazon said that the Valencian President, who was visiting a social housing development in Alicante City last Friday, would make this cut available to everyone. He stated that “the Valencian Community no longer has the highest property tax in …

Mijas Council has published a new ruling that updates regulations for donkey cabs, donkey carts and horse-drawn wagons. The guidelines were first published in August of 2024.  The rules, which were signed by the mayor of the city, focus on three areas that will improve public safety and animal welfare. The decree, which reinforces the municipal ordinance of 2011, allows …

Benalmadena booming. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. According to a report by the council auditor, Benalmadena Council was told to develop a financial plan that is more reasonable for 2024-2025. This comes after they exceeded spending limits established by law.  The council’s 2024 budget saw a 20.26 per cent spending increase, from €85.09 million in 2023 to a whopping €101.43 million, …

Benalmadena Council has presented plans to bring the town into full bloom. Starting at El Bil Bil Castle, a variety works are being carried out in order for 14,000 plants to adorn streets at the most iconic points of the different districts. Benalmadena’s Arroyo de la Miel as well as Benalmadena Pueblo will be filled with a burst of colour …

The Spanish Ministry of Transport announced on Monday that the government may open the AP-7 toll road to people who have been affected by closure of the A-397 from San Pedro de