VETERAN Irish gangster John Gilligan cut a sorry figure as he signed on at a Costa Blanca courthouse today – his first appearance since being released on €10,000 bail last month. The 73-year old looked like a shadow as he arrived at the court alone in Orihuela, near Torrevieja. He had swapped his usual dapper suit for scruffy, oversized shorts, …

Comic-Con Malaga will take place in Malaga from September 25-28, with 120,000 expected attendees.  Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and Hollywood icon, is the guest of honor at the biggest event in the region. Schwarzenegger is known for his blockbuster movies like Terminator and Predator. He will close the convention Sunday, Sept. 28 with a special 11-hour morning Masterclass called …

SPAIN joined Greece, Italy France and Hungary to reject plans from the European Union that would impose strict restrictions on Russian tourist visas The Mediterranean bloc’s resistance comes as Brussels prepares new guidelines expected in December that would recommend stricter criteria for Russians entering the EU, following years of pressure from frontline states facing Russia – including Poland, Czech Republic, …