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A new law is coming to the Valencia region that will reduce red tape in regards to building permissions on urban land. The regional government has developed legislation to streamline bureaucracy and land management. The critics have expressed concern that the new law will result in a reduction of land for the much needed social housing. This has been denied …

According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the number of NEW cancer cases in Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 in the next calendar year. The report ‘Cancer Figures in Spain 2026′ was published in association with the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries. In 2026, breast and thyroid cancer will affect 8,000 young adults aged 20 to 39. READ …

Guardia Civil arrested a bar owner in VALENCIA for illegally spying on his customers using two cameras that were installed in the bathroom. A tip anonymously sent via the Alertcops The Guardia based at Oliva swooped on L’Alqueria de la Comtessa, located in La Safor in Valencia province. The 48-year old bar owner was charged with crimes of violating personal …

ESTEPONA’S mayor under fire could be headed behind bars, after prosecutors asked for a five-and a-half-year jail sentence over allegations that he misappropriated government money. Jose Garcia Urbano has been a major player in the conservative Partido Popular since 2011, but he is now under fire for allegedly slipping thousands of euros in public funds to a former girlfriend. Marbella’s …

Residents in Andalucia battened the hatches as STORM Joseph caused havoc and destruction throughout southern Spain. A resident recorded a video showing tables and chairs falling 60 metres from a luxury Eurocity complex in Gibraltar. They smashed violently into the pavement below. Amazingly, there were no pedestrians in the area at the time of the accident and no injuries have …

Robbie Williams’ new world tour will bring him back to Spain in the summer of this year. Bilbao BBK LIVE in July and Sevilla Iconica Santa Lucia Fest in June are already confirmed. The Long 90’s is Robbie’s new tour celebrating his album Britpop. Britpop pays homage the 90’s musical culture.  Williams has now achieved 16 UK No. 1 albums …

Spain is bracing for a potential ‘superstorm’ tomorrow as meteorologists warn of a rare weather phenomenon that will see two Atlantic fronts merge into one. The so-called ‘Fujiwhara effect’ will take place on Wednesday, seeing the tail end of Storm Joseph combine with incoming Storm Chandra to create a massive low-pressure system. While the new ‘superstorm’ has not yet been …

The three children of an expat British woman murdered in a London hotel were among hundreds who attended a moving vigil yesterday for her. Victoria Hart, the ex-partner of their father and murderer, was found dead at her Alhaurin el Grande residence on Saturday. Juan Antonio Rueda, who had killed the 33-year old mother and later turned himself in to …

SPAIN is known for its natural diversity – one moment you’re stretched out on a sun-bleached beach along the southern coast; the next, you’re strapping on skis in the mountains. But just an hour outisde Málaga, there’s a landscape that feels entirely removed from reality. El Torcal National Park feels like entering a different world. The drive sets the tone. …

The terrace furniture was hurled from a Gibraltar high-rise today by Hurricane Joseph, which pounded the area. Video taken by local resident Denny Victor reveals tables and chairs falling 60 meters from the balcony of the Eurocity luxury residential complex. The heavy furniture was thrown violently into the street below. Fortunately, no pedestrians were nearby and no injuries were reported. …