Dramatic footage of the rescue of a mountaineer in Lleida has been released by Catalonia’s Generalitat. A MAER helicopter was deployed on Saturday afternoon along with a GRAE unit, SEM doctors, and two ground teams to rescue a man stranded. After injuring his leg while climbing Wild Planet in Vilanova de Meia, Lleida, the climber who was not named required …
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Parents in the VALENCIA Region will choose whether they want their children to be taught primarily in Spanish or Valenciano from the 2025-2026 school year. The 60-40 split will be determined by a majority vote in each school. For example, in the 5th primary grade in September next year, a majority vote will decide which language will prevail. Valencia’s Minister …
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On Friday, a man threw acid in the face of a woman walking her dog on a Costa Blanca beach. At around 9pm, an incident took place on Calle del Samaruc (Mutxamel). Residents of the area were shocked and worried about what happened. READ MORE The Guardia Civil reported that a man in a hood walked up to a woman …
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The latest data on rental prices in Spain shows that Sotogrande Marbella and Estepona are the most expensive areas. Idealist. The report, which analyses rental prices in the most in-demand towns and cities, reveals that 30 locations now have average monthly rents exceeding €1,500 – with some areas commanding eye-watering prices of over €4,000. The Costa del Sol continues to …
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The murder rate in ALICANTE province reached 20 homicides in the last year, which is the second highest number recorded. In 2023 there were only 11 murders and in 2015 the number of murders was only 30. Spain’s Interior Ministry released statistics that cover gender violence, scores being settled, even disputes between neighbors and a Russian assassination. READ MORE SLAYED …
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John George’s family has decided to return to Spain, in an effort to get answers about the murder of their loved one. They will return to the spot where their son was found soon. John, a Belfast father of two who was reported missing by his family in mid-December, was found dead on 7 January near a Rojales Road (about …
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It is the worst possible time to visit a clinic for men’s health: just after the celebrations in Spain, which last until the night of Reyes (the three kings), who arrive on January 6 with more calories and alcohol. So heading into Gibraltar from the Costa del Sol in mid-January (only a ‘dry-ish’ January for me, being a near-suicidal Spurs …
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The moment armed narcos loaded a van with drugs in southern Andalucia was secretly captured by the police. Guardia Civil shared footage of a group moving bales in Huelva near the border of Portugal. ?#ÚLTIMAHORA No es una película. Son imágenes del espectacular alijo de droga en Huelva con fusiles de asalto, a plena luz del día frente al Muelle …
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A BODY was discovered during the search of a missing US father and cyclist who disappeared from Andalucia last January. Matt Opperman (50) disappeared after driving into the Segura de la Sierra area of Jaen. His family believes he rode his bike in this region. Since his disappearance on 25 January, hundreds of volunteers, assisted by Guardia Civil officers and …
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Alfredo de Alcantara, the owner of his restaurant named after him, has passed away. Alfredo, originally of Jimena is a legend after founding one the most successful restaurants on the Costa del Sol. Cause of death not disclosed. He is survived by his wife, three children and mother. Marbella’s Spanish Restaurant is a popular choice for locals as well as …
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