POLICE in Marbella have uncovered a new money-laundering scheme involving Pokemon cards, allegedly run by members of a Swedish criminal network. Officers say the group used Pokemon cards to clean millions earned from drug trafficking and illicit businesses. They presented them as a safe investment given their value in the world of collecting. According to investigators, the logic was simple: …

In the first quarter of 2026, house prices in Alicante increased by 18.3% compared to one year ago. Numbers from a property appraisal company Tinsa said the average price stands at €1,877 per m2 but numbers ares even higher in popular tourist areas. Benidorm reached €2,786 per m2- a hike of 20.5% over 12 months and up by 2.7% on …

Estepona festival to honour world culture and cuisine postponed until 25 April Share Estepona is hosting its annual Día del Residente Extranjero (foreign residents’ day) next to the Mirador del Carmen viewpoint on Saturday 25 April (instead of the previously advertised 11 April due to the risk of rain), an event that showcases the traditions of the town’s vast foreign …