Guardia Civil seized five African leopards, including three babies. They were discovered on a farm in Gran Canaria. Three people are under investigation for a crime committed against protected wildlife. This includes possessing and breeding leopards on property in the Las Palmas region. The Guardia operation was a result of a drug-trafficking gang leader being arrested. READ MORE LEOPARD CUB …

ASK any agent in the Costa Blanca luxury property market and they’ll say the same thing. Plenty of demand – but not enough homes. Spain’s shortage of properties is no secret. It was named a major factor that drove housing prices up 6.9% last year to hit record levels. The Bank of Spain still estimates a national shortfall of 450,000 …

Amber Alert for Weather Increased AEMET has increased the warning for the Costa Del Sol to an amber alert due to the risk of thunderstorms, and the possibility of a tornado. Weather Warnings Increased to Amber Alert Amber alert has been raised to the severity level of this evening’s warning.  Spain’s National Weather Agency (AEMET) warns “the possibility can’t be ruled-out” …