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SPAIN is not a country that does things by halves. Rooftop bars are a social hotspot all year round. From city pools to cocktails at sky-high altitudes, from cathedral views to sea breeze sunsets. It’s a mix of scenery, ambience and escapism. These elevated spots in Spain prove that the best views in Spain are almost always enjoyed with a …

Rod Usher Angela is still suffering from crippling chronic pain after a knee replacement surgery. Rod Usher, an experienced journalist and her husband, investigates the medical care in southern Spain. 90% of knee replacements are successful. Most recipients are happy after initial pain. But when things go wrong… What follows, however, is not a report of medical malpractice, which I …

The Spanish equivalent of the Oscars, which will be held in a month’s time, will honor American actress Susan Sarandon with an International Goya. She is the first woman to receive the award since it was introduced in 2012. The International Goya Award recognizes figures who have contributed to cinema, an art form which connects cultures around the globe. READ …

It’s become a household word in southern Spain amongst expats, celebrities and tourists alike. Now entertainment juggernaut La Sala – the prime spot for a legion of Premiership footballers, celebrities and captains of industry – has reached its 15th birthday. This week the Puerto Banus flagship restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary with a big bash. Since its opening in 2010, …

The president of Spain’s football federation announced that the men’s World Cup final would be played in Spain.  In 2030, Spain will be hosting the 100th anniversary along with Portugal and Morocco.  To mark this milestone, three celebratory matches are being played in Uruguay Paraguay Argentina before the tournament.  Morocco has also expressed interest in hosting a final.  They wanted …

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, battled through a problem with his leg to defeat Alexander Zverev by 6-4 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(3) 7-5 and reach the Australian Open final for the first time. The world number 1 from Murcia looked to be on his way to victory in Melbourne, after winning the opening two sets. However, he struggled with mobility in the …

A BRITISH family has voiced outrage after torrential rain repeatedly caused sewage to spill outside their Marbella home — despite shelling out nearly €10,000 for plumbing work intended to prevent such incidents.  San Pedro de Alcantara expats say that the problem persists despite little action by the town hall. They are concerned about the public health and infrastructure of the …

The two men, like so many of the neighbours they share on the Costa del Sol lived in comfort and luxury within their villas. Swarthy, the one who is known (el moreno( ) had a number of luxury apartments in Marbella that he could switch between at will. For Little Birdie (pajaritoHe preferred to stay in one luxury apartment only.  …

POLICE officers on the Costa del Sol recently arrested seven individuals and seized an arsenal of ammunition and weapons after two shootings that occurred between rival families. Over 50 officers from Malaga’s Policia Nacional branch took part in an organized raid this morning on two properties in Marbella. The officers found two real guns, ammunition, fake firearms, large sums of …

MALAGA’s third hospital will be a huge facility in all senses of the word. The €543 million colossus, officially named Hospital Virgen de la Esperanza, is the biggest civil works project currently on the books in Andalucia – and, once finished, it will also be the largest hospital in the region. Juanma Moreno, president of the Junta, said that construction …