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AEMET (Spanish meteorological office) predicts rain “certainly” for at least the first couple of days of Holy Week. Semana Santa commences on Sunday, 13 April (Palm Sunday) and culminates Easter Sunday. AEMET says that the rain will start falling at midday on Thursday 10, in central Andalucía, and will continue throughout Friday with 95% certainty. READ MORE Spain braces for …

SPANISH media were not shy after Real Madrid’s brutal 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter final’s first leg. Madrid’s performance was generally described as a ‘catastrophe’ and media outlets highlighted the English side’s ‘clear superiority in intensity, play and attacking effectiveness.’ Real Madrid were the favorites to win the match, but their expectations were shattered by Arsenal’s …

JENNIFER Lopez has announced that she will be coming to Spain this year with her new tour ‘Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live 2025′.  Known as ‘The Ultimate Triple Threat’ – singer, dancer and actress – she will offer five shows in cities across the country. On July 11, Lopez will be performing in Malaga as part of her Spanish …

A BRITISH woman was arrested and sent to jail for allegedly enlisting two men, including her ex-husband, to kidnap and rob her ex-partner in their villa near Benidorm. After a 14-year romance ended, she left for the United Kingdom and returned in December. She complained about her former British partner not providing her with the financial assistance she needed. READ …

The culinary scene in SPAIN is known for its innovative chefs and rich tradition.  The Guardian Seven of the most talented chefs in the country and the restaurants that showcase their talent have been highlighted. Here’s your guide to these culinary locations: 1. Restaurante Simpar, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia Axel, Claudia and their team run Simpar with a strict hand. …

MANILVA will soon open its first ‘doggy beach’. You will be able enjoy the Costa del Sol’s beaches with your dog by Easter. The ‘doggy beach’ is located on Playa de las Arenas, approximately 5km south of San Luis de Sabinillas, not far from Punta Chullera. If you want to visit the beach, you should park in the ‘Parking Playa’ …

The price of houses in Spain has increased three times faster than the rest the Eurozone. According to Eurostat, Spanish property prices are expected to increase 11.2% in the fourth quarter 2024 compared with the same period 2023. The Eurozone, on the other hand, only saw a 4.2% increase. READ MORE This means that in the Eurostat series of reports, …

San Andres Marina faces increasing uncertainty after Qatari financiers missed another important payment deadline. Al Alfia – the sovereign wealth fund associated with Qatar’s royal family – has asked for a second extension after failing to pay a second instalment to the marina’s occupation fee. This raises further concerns about the future of the project. As a possible rival to …

MALAGA’S Michelin starred chefs share their best advice with a new, up-and-coming generation of chefs. Seven Michelin-starred chefs from around the world visited Chefs for Children Escuela de Hosteleria In Benahavis on Tuesday to share their culinary journey story with the students. READ MORE SHOW COOKING : The little stars of Malaga outshine the dozens Michelin-starred chefs at Malaga’s annual …

Residents of Denia’s Les Marines neighborhood say professional squatters occupy empty apartments before extorting owners. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Levante-EMV The newspaper reported that organised intruders were taking advantage of the high number of holiday properties left vacant at this time. The process firstly involves ‘scouts’ that seek to identify unoccupied homes within …