Populations of the The iconic stork – the much-loved wild bird native to north and central Spain – are being devastated by a rapidly-mutating bird flu virus. Spanish skylines are dotted with storks. Readers familiar with Madrid, Ávila or Burgos will recall the huge, untidy nests that these superb birds build on every urban high point, including cathedrals. Last week, …

The Guardia Civil has smashed an gang which used helicopters to smuggle Moroccan hashish in Spain. The helicopters that could carry up to 900 kilograms each flew from the Mediterranean to the south of Spain where hashish would be transported to other parts in Europe by road. The operation involved Moroccan, Belgian, and Swedish law enforcement agencies. READ MORE WAREHOUSE …

Generali Malaga Marathon, which took place on Sunday in front thousands of spectators in the city streets, set new records for both men and women. Mande Bushendich, a Ugandan runner, won the men’s event in 2 minutes and 6 seconds. Misgane Alemayehu of Ethiopia claimed the women’s title in a time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds. Both marks improved …