The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …
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A Portuguese Man o’ War is spotted again on the Costa del Sol. On Sunday, a specimen of deadly jellyfish washed ashore on Carvajal Beach in Fuengirola. Fuengirola Se Queja, an Instagram account, put out a warning to its users, highlighting that the Portuguese Man O’ War is ‘highly dangerous’ and is capable of killing humans. READ MORE Man o’ …
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MALAGA’s reservoirs began releasing water as a result of recent storms. The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir has now exceeded 90% of its capacity and has joined La Concepción in releasing water, a bittersweet development following years of severe drought conditions that have plagued the region. The relentless rains have now filled the province’s reservoirs to a miraculous 250 million-litre milestone …
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Two former Valencia emergency team bosses will be required to explain why an alert for the flood on October 29 was not sent sooner. Salome Parades (ex-emergencies Minister) and Emilio Argueso (former emergencies chief), have both been ordered to appear before a Catarroja court. In response to criticism directed at both of them and him for their poor response following …
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SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …
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The SEVILLA authorities approved the development Lagoon City, a groundbreaking project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos, only seven kilometres from Sevilla city. Around the lagoon will be a luxury 200-room hotel, three towers of aparthotels, a conference center, restaurants from around the world, a rooftop bar and …
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Marbella has seen a house completely destroyed after a night filled with heavy rains and thunder. Shared pictures on the internet Marbellasequeja The top half of one property is completely torn away on Instagram. The collapse of the building on Calle Aduar Leganitos in Calle Aduar, last night, did not result in any injuries. Today, a police cordon has been …
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A SCAMMER pocketed over €32,000 from Valencia flood victims for non-existent home repairs. The 41-year old Spaniard went around a flood-hit estate near a ravine, in Torrent, taking deposits. At least eight residents were conned. He was arrested last month in Burriana and violently resisted Policia Nacional Officers. READ MORE Flood Clear Up The man was arrested in January after …
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The Policia Nacional busted a lab that contained enough materials to make three million doses anabolic steroid. The clandestine site was located within a city in Alicante that has not been named. 11 people were arrested for delivering steroid to customers by hand to minimise the risk of being detected. READ MORE Six locations were raided, and more than 300,000 …
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Heavy rains triggered by Storm Jana have caused flooding on the Costa del Sol.Online footage shows Torremolinos, for example, completely submerged by floodwater. The streets and stairs have been turned into rivers.In Velez-Malaga a family was rescued just moments before a torrential downpour washed their car away.In addition, the roads of Malaga and Marbella were also inundated. And this wet …
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