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Rafa NADAL, the greatest tennis player in Spain, received a farewell special at Sunday’s French Open. This Grand Slam was an event he won 14 times. The Mallorcan superstar retired in November of last year, after a spectacular career. He took his bow on Court Philippe-Chatrier in front of a packed 15,000 crowd including Murcia’s Carlos Alcaraz who wore a …

A BRITISH couple was jailed for bringing 33 kilograms of marijuana into the airport in Valencia. The drugs were hidden inside two large suitcases. They told the authorities they were tourists when asked why they had come to Spain. The Brits claimed that they had arrived in Thailand, but actually flew from France. READ MORE SEIZED MARIJUANA Guardia Civil and …

The housing crisis in SPAIN is affecting renters most. New figures show that three of four rental households are unable to afford the upfront costs for buying a home. According to a new report by the Bank of Spain, renters – especially young people and foreigners – are increasingly priced out of the housing market.  Many face what the report …

As the National Court of Spain prepares for one the most prominent money laundering cases in recent history, attention has been focused on the vast financial empire that Rifaat Al-Assad is alleged to have built. The infamous uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad – known as the ‘Butcher of Hama’ – and his extensive investments across Spain and Gibraltar are …

SPANISH scientists have created a new, more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s most lethal illness- but they need €20 million to finish their life saving research.  Carlos Martin has been studying the deadly disease as a professor and microbiologist at the University of Zaragoza for more than 25 years. He wants to complete his research by 2028 so that …

On Sunday morning, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will begin his defence of the French Open against Japan’s Keshikori. It is the second Grand Slam of the year, and the start time provisional for the match in Paris at Roland Garros is 11am. The 22-year old from El Palmar, Murcia, is in excellent form. He has won on clay surfaces at Monte …

POETS write about two Andalucian rivers, and it just so happens that Palma del Río is surrounded by both of them. The Guadalquivir (mentioned by Byron) passes north of the city, flowing from Córdoba towards Sevilla. The Geníl (beloved of Lorca) touches the edge of Palma on its southern side. Forty miles west of Córdoba, the small city of Palma …

A MALLORCAN Rapper who was famous for a free speech case in court is under investigation after he punched two young men at a Cala Major Nightclub. Jose Miguel Arenas Beltran- known as Valtonyc- hit the headlines after he was convicted of ‘glorifying terorrism’ and for mocking the Spanish monarchy in a set of songs published in 2012. He was …

According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), 2024 was Spain’s third-hottest since 1961, when records began. The agency also predicts another hot summer. Aemet’s climate report for the year published on Friday shows that only 2022 or 2023 were better than last year. The country has 31 records for hot days, but no records for cold days. READ MORE RUBEN …

An Italian tourist was stabbed by a man in the neck when she visited Valencia City with her partner. The Valencia Policia Local arrested the attacker a few hours later and revealed the suspect was ‘known to them’. Last Wednesday, the assault took place at 10am on Calle Conde Trenor. READ MORE The victim, 29, was attacked by what was …