SPAIN has been able to burnish its evergreen credentials as it’s average life span sailed by a historical milestone. While the increased longevity is a good thing, it poses new challenges to Spain’s planners. Life expectancy is now above 84 years for the first time – but the good news is tempered by more alarming developments at the other end …
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The Policia Nacional intercepted the van with 127 fuel bottles that were being loaded on a narco-boat at a beach near Marbella. Seven people were arrested, including a 17 year old boy. A security guard alerted authorities after spotting an suspicious large van near the popular tourist site of Playa Guadalmina, around 6am on a Tuesday. READ MORE POLICIA OFFICERS …
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A MAN who stole 2,200 items of jewellery worth €1m from a Madrid area store during the April 28 nationwide blackout has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The Albanian national attacked the Jose Luis jewellers in the Plaza Norte 2 Shopping Centre in San Sebastian de los Reyes. He exploited the power outage that left the electronic locking mechanisms …
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A SPECIALIST Policia Nacional Unit wants to combat narcotraffickers operating in Campo de Gibraltar, but claims that the Interior Ministry of Spain has blocked them. You can also find out more about the following: El Mundo Newspapers reported that the Police Intervention Unit was on standby and ready to deploy to any part of the country, if needed. It is …
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It was only logical that after a few minutes on the Rock he would search for a place to graze. Donald Trump Jr. 48, who had been hunting in Spain’s wilds, now luxuriated within the five-star Puente Romano Marbella hotel. In the end, it was Bettina Andersen, 38, who was accompanying him. READ MORE Watch Donald Trump Jr.’s shocking flight …
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Andalucia will be staging the largest ever tsunami drill in Spain on Thursday, and hundreds of thousands of people living along the Cadiz coast will receive emergency alerts via their mobile phones. At 10.03am, every mobile device located in officially mapped inundation zones will sound with an ES-Alert message, warning of a simulated earthquake triggered by a ‘Lisbon-style’ 7.6-magnitude earthquake. …
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HOTEL managers on the Costa del Sol renewed their calls for a 3rd lane on A7. They warned that Malaga’s chronic congestion problems now threaten the region’s capacity to cope with record-breaking visitor numbers. Aehcos, the Costa del Sol hotel association, said congestion on the A7 has become ‘unmanageable’ in both the eastern and western stretches of the province. The …
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SPAIN is one the most popular countries for expatriates. It is ranked 10th.The th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising business opportunities… Here are some reasons why Spain could be the perfect place to call home. Rich culture and delicious cuisine Spain’s rich heritage is evident in its monuments. Its festivals, customs …
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In the Quatre Carreres neighborhood of Valencia City, a puppy farm was found. Valencia Policia Local reported that the owner of the property did not possess a breeding permit. A report has since been sent to public prosecutor. Police and animal welfare officers found 16 dogs of various breeds. READ MORE DOGS RECUED FROM RESCUED ANIMALS Both humans and pets …
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According to the latest annual report of the Spanish Instituto Cervantes, published in November 2025, the number of Spanish speakers worldwide has reached 636 millions. The report is titled El Español en el Mundo, discovered that people learning Spanish as a foreign language is the fastest-growing group – expanding by 79% in the last decade. If this trend continues, the …
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