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This is the moment that raised eyebrows when a Spanish Carnival troupe paid tribute to late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, by zipping through the streets in Cadiz on electric wheelchairs. The impressive stunt was performed at a contest to find acts to perform in this year’s Carnival of Cadiz. It will take place around mid-February. Twelve men in gray suits …

By Norbert Suchanek Two US military aircraft collided by accident in the sky over Andalucia on 17 January 1966 at the height the Cold War. One of these bombers, the B-52, was carrying four nukes. Three of the bombs fell to the ground as flaming debris from the sky fell near the village Palomares northwest of Almeria. The impact caused …

The legendary singer Julio Iglesias of Spain has released a statement in which he denies sexually abusing his two former domestic staff who have filed criminal charges against him. This was after he denied it in a telephone call to Hola! The magazine of Wednesday The National Court of Madrid has opened an investigation into the complaint, which was made …

Two Guardia Civil police officers were injured when an Irish driver rammed their car during a 15-kilometre chase through the Murcia region. The man wanted to avoid being stopped, as he was carrying garbage bags full of drugs in the boot of his car. The pursuit took place on Saturday evening in the Lorca region when the driver refused to …

JULIO Iglesias is ‘preparing’ his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations made by two female ex-employees. The magazine celebrity spoke with the 82 year old singer on the phone Hola! Iglesias was quoted as saying that the truth would be revealed and all would be made clear, but no direct quotes were provided. READ MORE Exclusive Interview with …

A SHOCKING shootout in Mijas at the weekend has laid bare a terrifying new reality on the Costa del Sol – one where drug gangs looking for quick profit are turning residential streets into battlegrounds.  The violent clash on Saturday afternoon, which saw a high-speed chase end in gunfire and an overturned vehicle, is just the latest symptom of a …

SPAIN’s far-right Vox has launched a campaign to stop Gibraltar from becoming a member of certain international sports associations. The new nonbinding parliamentary resolution (PNL) submitted by the party calls on Spain to oppose Gibraltar’s inclusion in international rugby federations and padel federations. The proposal calls Gibraltar’s sporting bodies ‘pseudofederations’ and criticises the inclusion of territories listed by the United …

THE eternal tan, the Unwavering Smile instantly Recognisable voice. Julio Iglesias, a Spanish singer with a career that spans decades, is unique in having achieved worldwide acclaim. The golden image of Spain’s favourite singer was recently tarnished after shocking allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault by two former staff members. The scandal threatens the crooner’s status as an icon of …

After accusations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, pressure is increasing on the Marbella authorities. They are being urged to strip Julio Iglesias off his local honours.  Avenida Julio Iglesias, a prestigious thoroughfare in the Puerto Banus marina and a place of prime importance, has been named after the singer since 2002.  Iglesias was honoured in 1997 with a star …

NEWLY built three-bed penthouses are all the rage on the Costa del Sol, according to figures from Spain’s national property registrar – and British expats are leading the charge. The property portal Idealista has analysed sales for the third quarter 2025 and found that the three-bedroom apartment sold faster than other housing types in Spain. In fact, 37% of these …