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A 55-year-old BRITISH man is under investigation for raping 2 women in a hotel on Mallorca after arranging a meeting with them through an online sex website. The alleged crimes occurred at different times over a period of several months in a 5-star hotel located in Portals Nous (Calvia). You can also find out more about the following: Ultima Hora …

Guardia Civil busted a GANG that was using legal cannabis clubs in southern Costa Blanca as a drug trafficking network. 17 individuals, with British, Colombian and Spanish nationalities, as well as Russian and Finnish, have been arrested. A court has ordered that six cannabis associations be closed for five year because they were used as a front to sell narcotics. …

The Marbella City Council initiated an urgent plan to resurface 25 streets spread throughout the entire municipality. This action will cover an area of 43.754 square meters and aims to improve road safety in preparation for the summer season. It also aims to repair the damage caused by recent rains. The Councilor for Works, Diego Lopez, explained that this intervention …

A large police operation was launched last week in Estepona after a forced admission of a mentally aggressive patient. Officers were requested by the health personnel because the patient was barricaded in a house that had guns inside.  Last Friday, doctors visited the patient’s home and realized they needed help from a Special Security Operations Group of the Policia Nacional.  …

FAMOUS Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has debunked the common myth that bread is ‘unhealthy’, claiming it can even aid in weight loss. Many people often argue that bread is fattening, packed with empty calories, or too high in salt – but according to Rojas, these claims are far more nuanced than they seem. Rojas has spoken about this issue in …

HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting the Canary Islands in the coming days should take precautions due to ‘extreme’ UV-levels, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health.  Aemet warned that UV-levels will rise this weekend. This is a warning that would normally be issued during summer.  UV-levels will be in the ‘very high’ category with a rating from 9, to 10 in some places, …

A BAR owner was arrested on suspicions of murder following the discovery of a woman’s dismembered corpse on a popular tourist spot in Gran Canaria. Police say that the Colombian victim, age 41, was stabbed repeatedly in the neck, before the killer attempted to dismember her body.  After a failed attempt to dispose of her body in another location, the …

The Spanish government may reduce the working week to 37.5 from 40, as proposed by Yolanda Diz, Minister of Labour.  This law will benefit over 12.5 million workers in private industry and should improve productivity as well as reduce absenteeism. Diaz stated, “We modernise the world of work today and help people be happier.”  READ MORE House prices hit new …

Spain’s south-east coast is an ideal destination for vacationers and property investors. Spain, with its rich culture, delicious cuisine and stunning landscapes, is a perfect combination of holiday living and relaxation. These coastal paradises, from the Costa Blanca in the southeast all the way to the Costa del Sol on the west coast, offer some of the best holiday experiences …

A TARRAGONA Jury has convicted Irishman Keith Byrne for killing his Dublin-based partner Kirsty in a Salou Hotel in July 2023. Prosecutors want the former British soldier jailed for 20 years, while a private prosecution on behalf of Kirsty’s family is demanding 30 years behind bars and a €400,000 compensation payment. The Prosecutor’s office has called for a lower sentence …