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A FAKE doctor was arrested in Alicante by the Policia Nacional for injecting hyaluronic acids into a girl’s lips. The 40-year old woman was reported to police by the mother of the girl because the procedure had gone wrong. She practised medicine without a license and caused injuries when she treated a child without medical qualifications or parental consent. READ …

MEXICAN president Claudia Sheinbaum invites King Felipe VI for the World Cup to Mexico.  The president made the offer on February 3, but it was only made public after the King acknowledged that there was ‘ethical controversy and abuse’ during the Spanish conquest of America.  The Spanish royal household has posted Felipe’s words on the internet.  It was the first …

SPAIN’s consumers have been protected from rising electricity costs, despite the global energy crisis, due to a rapid increase in solar, wind and hydro power. In Spain, the price of electricity is set by gas for only 15% of the hours in this year. This compares to 89% of the hours in Italy. It shows how renewables have reshaped the …

In Malaga, a tragedy has struck after a worker died after being crushed by a wall that collapsed. Another worker, 39 years old, was injured seriously and transported to the hospital by helicopter.  The local fire department and firefighters worked together to rescue a worker who was trapped on his feet by machinery.  READ MORE Ukraine signs deal with Spanish …

EXPATS who are looking forward to summer holidays may be in for a headache as jet fuel prices have suddenly doubled throughout Europe. After the Middle East war, the aviation industry is facing increasing pressure. Costs have risen dramatically in just a few weeks. Data from fuel price index General Index shows the cost of jet fuel in northwest Europe …

Two foreign fugitives were arrested at routine checkpoints by the Policia Nacional of Estepona and Marbella. International Arrest Warrants were issued for both the Turkish and Ukrainian men. Both men were wanted in connection with violent assaults that involved guns. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL OOFFICERS One incident resulted fatally, while the other victim suffered serious injuries. The first arrest was …

SPAIN faces an uncharted area as the list of storms nears its end, with only 2 left by mid-March. Storm Therese is the 19th named hurricane to strike Spain during the season 2025-2026. There are more storms in the Atlantic and a mini list could be looming.  It is a first in history since the storm-naming system began during the …

PLAZA La Mezquita in Benalmádena was awash with green on Tuesday as hundreds gathered to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. A full day of family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment was planned for the Costa del Sol’s largest party. Organised by the Irish Association Spain, the event ran from 11am until 8pm, and brought together expats and locals from all over the …

FOOTBALLING legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be eyeing up an investment in Malaga with his current colleague saying that the baller ‘loves going to Marbella’, according to Malga Hoy.  “He loves Malaga and Andalucia, as well as going to Marbella.” Rafa, a Malaga-born coach who is currently working at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo’s club, said that Ronaldo also loves padel, …

WITH an estimated wealth of €3.5 billion and more than 40 official titles, she was the world’s most noble aristocrat and one of Spain’s wealthiest.  The Duquesa de Alba’s vast holdings included over 40 estates, palaces, and castles, notably Palacio de Las Dueñas in Sevilla and Liria Palace in Madrid. She was able to travel all over Spain, without having …