HIS albums were emblazoned on the shirt of his beloved Ipswich Town for four seasons – but now Ed Sheeran’s latest musical offering will be displayed on a limited-edition kit for one of Europe’s top clubs. PlayThe song, which was released by the English singer last month, is set to appear on the fronts of shirts worn by Lamine and …
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Alcaidesa is a great option for those who want to travel between Gibraltar and Costa del Sol. Its award-winning golf courses and five-star hotels make it even more appealing.
Investors are noticing the quiet transformation of Alcaidesa. This coastal paradise has grown from a well kept secret to an exclusive location that is attracting the attention and money of wealthy people all over the world. Anchoring this change is the opening of the Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol in early 2025 – a five-star resort of 213 rooms, …
Read More »Spanish bats are now carrying new coronaviruses
Researchers in Spain have identified eight genomes of coronavirus in bats collected from different parts in the country. Three of these could be new viral species. SARS-CoV-2 is one of the genes that caused the Covid-19 pandemic. Alphacoronavirus, a new genus of coronavirus, is believed to be the source of three new species. READ MORE This genus contains a significant …
Read More »Four arrested for brutal assault outside Alicante night club that left victim with ‘brain damage’
FOUR people- including a minor- have been arrested following a brutal ‘mob’ assault outside an Alicante night club left an 18-year-old man with a fractured skull. According to the Policia Nacional, three of the adult detainees are aged between 18 and twenty. The victim spent six consecutive days in the Alicante General Hospital ICU before being transferred to an ward …
Read More »The Love-hug Gang stole watches and jewellery from victims in Spain by sending items to Romania
POLICE in Spain and Romania in association with Europol have busted a ‘love-hug’ robbery gang that stole items from people in streets across Spain. The family-run team sent jewelry and watches back in Romania. Twelve people were arrested for 41 thefts, and four violent robberies. READ MORE Love-Hugger Arrested in Spain In Spain (2) and Romania (23), 25 addresses were …
Read More »Toldos Guardamar transforms outdoor areas in Alicante within just 24 hours.
IN a region blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine each year, finding the perfect balance between light and shade is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Toldos is the only person who understands it better. This trusted local company, headquartered in San Fulgencio operates throughout Alicante and Murcia and offers international exports for the delivery and installation …
Read More »Inside the expat plot that ‘rented land at way over the odds to hide sprawling drug operation’ in Costa del Sol province
A DRUGS ring has been smashed in the eastern Costa del Sol after police discovered they were paying wildly inflated rents to conceal sprawling cannabis farms hidden deep in the Axarquía countryside. The gang, described by investigators as ‘highly organised and security conscious’, had turned a string of isolated rural fincas into secret plantations where they grew industrial quantities of …
Read More »One fifth of Spanish people believe Franco’s period was good or very good
ONE in five Spaniards believe the 36-year Franco dictatorship was either ‘good or very good’ for the country, according to a shocking new national survey. And the results were not limited to the older generations – the view was equally shared among young adults aged 18 to 24, who displayed an unnerving affinity for the dictator when quizzed. The October …
Read More »Man on knife rampage in Marbella stabs one and flees into nearby church
After stabbing a man in the abdomen, a man brandishing two knives barricaded inside a Marbella Church on Tuesday. The Policia Nacional Tasered the 59 year old aggressor in the Divina Pastora on Avenida Europa. Around 3.30pm, he stabbed his victim with a large blade on Calle Serenata. READ MORE CHURCH INTERIOR The shirtless person then sought refuge in the …
Read More »House purchases led by ‘locals’ while non-EU property buyers fell last year in Valencia
The non-EU market has decreased in importance. The National Federation of Real Estate Associations and the Association of Valencian Community Real Estate Agents conducted a joint study of 69 regional agencies and their real estate transactions. The company said that 62.3% deals were for primary or secondary homes while just under 29% were for investments. READ MORE ‘LOCAL’ BUYERS DOMINATE …
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