Saharan dust clouds bring muddy rains to Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca this weekend You are not the only person who wonders why their car looks like it has been through a sandstorm. Spain is currently being battered with a massive earthquake. calima – a Saharan dust cloud that’s turning rainfall into the dreaded ‘blood rain’ that leaves everything …
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A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Laundering proceeds was mainly done through the purchase of real estate. Over 280 accounts that were used to launder unpaid taxes have been blocked. READ MORE The Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Tax Agency, has arrested 15 people who have been involved in …
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A BRITISH woman was arrested on Monday morning for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, a 16 year old boy in Magaluf. He is also accused of attacking a female ‘Good Samaritan’ who tried to stop him. You can also find out more about the following: Ultima Hora The newspaper reported the 25-year old Brit appeared before a Palma court on Monday …
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‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. All beaches and coves within the Alicante Province municipality are covered by this rule, but there are two designated smoking areas for those visitors who crave a cigarette. By the end of this week, they will be on La Fossa Beach. …
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NETFLIX will invest €1 billion in Spanish productions over the next four years. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, made the announcement on Tuesday during a tour of its Tres Cantos 22,000 m2 production hub located north from Madrid. Sarandos spent 10 years in Spain making films and tv series. READ MORE TED SARANDOS Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, …
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Two doctors were found guilty of reckless homicide following the death of an eight-year old boy in Petrer province in Alicante in 2020. The boy died from peritonitis. Aitor, a young boy named, visited the emergency room at Petrer Health Centre five times in just four days. The Alicante Criminal Court ruled that the medics were grossly negligent, and guilty …
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TWO MUMS have now raised more than €13,000 to help support new families whose babies are also born stillborn. Hayley Wilkins & Natalie Claytor are now working together to raise money for the purchase of ‘cuddle cots’ to donate to hospitals around Spain. These special beds come with a cooling device that allows families to spend quality time with their …
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Alicante’s court has jailed two men who stole 35 homes from April to May. The burglars aged 36 and 37 plundered items worth around €200,000 including jewellery, watches, perfumes, electronic devices and cash during their crime spree. Two times they fled from police checkpoints, putting the lives of other motorists in danger. READ MORE The Court is OFF! Guardia Civil …
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CARLOS Alcaraz’s stunning victory over Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s French Open not only brought joy to Spanish tennis fans, but also to the taxman who will pocket over €1.1 million. The 22-year-old from El Palmar, Murcia not just successfully defended his title but received prize money of €2.5 million while Italy’s Sinner got €1.2 million. Alcaraz had to pay state …
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In the first quarter 2025, Germans have overtaken Brits when it comes to applying for mortgages. The property portal has provided figures on the market Idealist In the UK, 14.2% of mortgages were applied for by UK nationals. The total number of foreign buyers in Spain is 3.6%. READ MORE Between January and March, applicants from Switzerland accounted for 8.7% …
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