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THREE Policia Nacional officers ‘mistakenly’ ate jelly beans impregnated with a drug following a raid on a Fuengirola cannabis club. In a Malaga Hospital, they were treated for poisoning. Officers confiscated a number of sweets and jellybeans sold in a coffeeshop after they suspected that the items contained narcotics. READ MORE The items are taken to Fuengirola Police Station where …

A THIEF has been arrested in Benidorm after stealing a bag containing €4,800 in a distraction burglary at a supermarket car park. The Algerian woman, 47, punctured the tyre of her car and waited for its driver to return, while pointing out she had a serious problem. The woman got out and called a friend, while the male grabbed an …

The iconic Los Monteros Hotel in Marbella is scheduled to reopen under the luxury Kimpton label this week.  Jose Carlos Garcia is the Michelin starred chef of Malaga.  The five-star venue will reopen on February 25 under the leadership and management of the American luxury brand Kimpton, a brand of IHG Hotels and Resorts.  The property was extensively renovated after …

TORROX has literally boomed in Andalucia, with a population increase of over a third within just eight years. The city has 22,345 residents and 100 different nationalities, including British and German immigrants. Tourist housing is unlimited, but it’s managed in a way that benefits everyone. READ MORE ‘BOOMING’ TORROX Calaceite and Puerto Narixa, two new urban developments, are in the …

A MOROCCAN barber who worked in the Barcelona region was deported to Morocco for recruiting and indoctrinating fighters in his salon for the Islamic State terror organization. The jihadist was a resident of Mataro, was expelled from the country by the National Court earlier this month and put on a flight to Casablanca. The Guardia Civil arrested the 53-year old …

METRO Ristorante will give away a meal for two free to celebrate the reopening of its restaurant this month. Metro Grupo runs the popular Italian restaurant in Benalmadena’s port. To be eligible to win a free meal at Ristorante simply click on this link here Fill in your name, email address and phone number. Metro Ristorante is a great place …

For the first time since a decade, the rate of people having babies in Spain increased. The National Statistics Institute (INE) released preliminary data showing that 322,034 births were registered in the entire country in 2024. That’s a small increase of 0.4% (1,378 additional babies) compared with 2023. It is a slight increase, but it represents a turning-point after ten …

Wanted to see the Alhambra, but didn’t want the crowds? Try this hidden replica located in Sevilla. Paradas, the historic town, is located in the province of Sevilla just 40 minutes from Andalucia’s capital.  This charming destination boasts a unique attraction: a faithful replica of Granada’s iconic Alhambra.  Paradas, a charming blend of tranquility and cultural heritage, is ideal for …

A high-quality beer from Spain is about to become a hit in the UK.  Estrella Galicia announced the launch a new British company to expand their presence in pubs and retail outlets across the country. A deal between the Galician Brewer and major British distributor Greene King marks an important step towards making their beloved beer available to more pubs …

SOCIAL media users expressed their shock after spending ‘more on breakfast than their flight’ at Dabiz Muñoz Hungry Club, Malaga airport.  Carliyo, a TikToker, and Natalia Palacios tried the restaurant in order to get a good meal before they boarded an early flight to Germany.  Natalia said: “Today was the day. It’s a place that you always say one day, …