Within 24 hours, the Policia Nacional officers were able to complete their work. The police have arrested a suspect suspected of issuing a false threat of a bomb in the heart of Jerez. On Holy Thursday he was located in Sanlucar de Barrameda, ending an incident which had put the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda at a standstill during one …
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Cadiz: goodbye to the prize catch. The iconic bluefin tuna could be leaving Spanish waters – and you can guess why
The climate change is forcing Atlantic bluefin to migrate northward. This threatens historic breeding grounds, and puts one of Spain’s most valuable industries in danger. Bluefin Tuna is known in Spain as atun rojo The largest species of tuna in the world (Thunnus Thynnus) is one of the most expensive fishes on the market. In 2019, a single bluefin tuna …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Former Swedish kayak champion, 63, who braved raging flood waters to rescue his dogs ‘would do it again’ – and hits back at Jerez mayor for labelling him ‘irresponsible’
He became famous in Spain after he disobeyed a police order to evacuate by swimming across a raging river to save his dogs. After first appearing on national television, a video showing him fighting through the terrifying floodwaters went viral worldwide. It didn’t help that the Swedish expat’s local mayor labelled him ‘irresponsible’, while police warned he could be arrested …
Read More »Watch: Spanish mayor rants against drug dealers while standing metres from idling boats
THIS is the moment an Andalucian mayor pleaded for government help as brazen ‘nacro-boats’ were caught on camera idling off Spanish shores in broad daylight – just metres from where he stood. The shocking video shows two speedboats drifting unharmed off the coasts of Pulpi and Almeria, while the mayor Juan Pedro Garcia Perez addresses the camera from a nearby …
Read More »WATCH: Bizarre moment carnival group in wheelchairs parades as Stephen Hawking in southern Spain – before belting out songs dedicated to late physicist
This is the moment that raised eyebrows when a Spanish Carnival troupe paid tribute to late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, by zipping through the streets in Cadiz on electric wheelchairs. The impressive stunt was performed at a contest to find acts to perform in this year’s Carnival of Cadiz. It will take place around mid-February. Twelve men in gray suits …
Read More »After launching an investigation into historical child abuse allegations, Pope accepts resignation from Spain’s Bishop Cadiz
The Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Cadiz following an official investigation launched into an allegation that historic child sexual abuse occurred. In a one-line statement released on Saturday, the Vatican confirmed that Rafael Zornoza would no longer serve as the Bishop of Cadiz and Ceuta – the first known time that the new American pontiff has removed …
Read More »Spain’s elite police force demands to be deployed in Andalucia to combat narcos after an officer is killed with a military assault weapon
A SPECIALIST Policia Nacional Unit wants to combat narcotraffickers operating in Campo de Gibraltar, but claims that the Interior Ministry of Spain has blocked them. You can also find out more about the following: El Mundo Newspapers reported that the Police Intervention Unit was on standby and ready to deploy to any part of the country, if needed. It is …
Read More »Wildfires in Tarifa update: lighter found in the ashes of a devastating blaze which forced more than 2,000 people out of beach resorts and campsites
A used lighter was found among the ashes of the wildfire that destroyed a large area of forestland last week in Tarifa. The deputy delegate of the government of Cadiz, Blanca Flores, confirmed the discovery on Friday, but admitted that the finding was only a ‘clue’ as investigators continue to delve into the possible origins of the fire. Flores said …
Read More »The historic Spanish port of Seville is home to a massive British cruise ship that can accommodate up to 5,500 passengers.
It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. MS ArviaOne of the largest cruise ships owned by the British arrived in the port of Cadiz, Spain, on Thursday. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Arvia belongs to the British shipping company P&O Cruises, and can accommodate almost 5,500 passengers. The longest building …
Read More »Seaside town named Spain’s happiest in new ranking thanks to its ‘philosophy of life’
THE small coastal town of Chipiona in the province of Cadiz has been crowned the ‘happiest town in Spain’ for 2025, according to a new national survey carried out by YouGov for sugar producer Azucarera. Surpassing dozens of other charming towns across the country, Chipiona took the top spot thanks to its ‘people, climate and philosophy of life,’ the report …
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