A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall.  The Triple A Animal Shelter in Marbella, which is only a little over a year-old, has been flooded by heavy rains this week. Following complaints from volunteers and staff, Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz has assured the centre is ‘under …

Residents of a small town in the province of Alicante were shocked when they discovered an international drug gang operating out an isolated finca. The Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Policia Nacional, dismantled a crew of about 200 people from Millena. Four people, two Albanians, and two Dutch have been arrested. A large indoor marijuana plantation has also been …

The British press is warning travellers of possible increases in holiday costs of up to 2000%.  The Sun and Wales Online both reported that the holiday tax rates on certain Balearic Islands might increase dramatically in this summer. They claim cruise ship passengers could see overnight charges increased by 200% from €2 up to €6.  The new measures are part …