POLICE on the Costa del Sol say a man who died after being tasered inside a Torremolinos phone shop on Sunday had threatened officers with scissors and screamed ‘Allahu Akbar’, an Arabic phrase meaning ‘God is the Greatest’. The death of a 35-year-old Moroccan man known as Haitam has caused uproar in the local community, with family and friends demanding …
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651 The weather changes as September approaches its end. As September draws to a close, the weather begins to change. For drivers in Spain — especially those hiring a car and unfamiliar with local conditions — autumn is a time to slow down, stay alert, and pay extra attention around schools. Prepare your car for Autumn Rain affects both Visibility …
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In Spain the legal limit for alcohol and drug consumption while driving is zero. For young drivers, the legal limit is zero. Professional drivers such as those who operate school buses face even stricter regulations, and upcoming legislation may lower the threshold for everyone. Here you can find out more details about it: Alcohol, Drugs, Driving in Spain – Zero …
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High-risk zones include school zones. Speed limits are often reduced to 20–30 km/h, and Local Police frequently manage traffic at start and end times — their instructions take precedence over all signs. Road Safety Near Schools is a topic that you can read about in more detail here. For more information, please visit N332.es, Driving in Spain If you are …
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A violent street fight in Puerto Banús, Marbella, left a teenager in hospital and one person under arrest in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to El Español. Around 1:40 in the morning, an incident occurred on Avenida Julio Iglesias near a restaurant. Around ten youths were involved in the fight. The victim was injured in the arm by …
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Police in Spain have praised a massive security operation in Bilbao after only eight arrests took place during the Europa League final, despite more than 60,000 British fans attending. Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17 year trophy drought with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Basque capital on Wednesday. According to authorities, the worst of the disorder in the …
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The Spanish Minister of State has issued an order to the Guardia Civil (Police National) and the Policia Nacional that allows the consumption of drugs inside a parked car. The order has caused discomfort and confusion among the officers who have to deal with this kind of intervention every day in Spain. According to the ruling, consuming drugs in a …
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In order to prevent people from falling into criminals’ traps, the National Police in Spain issued an alert about another cyber-scam.
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In a dramatic police operation, three British men have been arrested in Spain following an alleged plot to kidnap a UK-based cryptocurrency dealer on the Costa del Sol. The authorities released footage of the moment they intercepted the Audi that the suspects were trying to escape in on Sunday. In the clip, one officer is seen sitting on top of …
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