August 2021

Spain is in the grip of the first heatwave of the summer as temperatures soar over 40ºC in many parts of the country. However much humans may suffer in the heat and take efforts to keep cool, just consider how much worse it might be if you were wearing a fur coat. AT RISK: Brachycephalic […]

COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in the Valencian Community according to today’s(August 11) figures from the regional health ministry. 1,629 new cases were reported today compared to 2,297 infections on August 4 and 2,685 cases a fortnight ago. As has occurred during the pandemic, the Wednesday figure is always substantially higher than Tuesday,

AN international criminal network of more than 100,000 members dedicated to cybercrimes and phishing scans has been uncovered with links to Spain. Raids on properties in Cadiz and Malaga have led to the arrests of 11 people thought to be responsible for at least 2,500 criminal acts against victims all over the world, Spain’s Guardia

HEALTH authorities in the Balearic Islands report a huge drop in infection rates since they imposed a ban on botellones – the practice of drinking with friends in public places such as parks, beaches and plazas. Island health chiefs tightened restrictions with two measures introduced on July 22 and July 24 in a bid to

THE family of a woman who died after contracting Covid-19 are demanding answers after the 20 year-old sought medical help but was turned away by doctors on seven different occasions. The unvaccinated woman, who has not been identified by name, died on Sunday morning (August 8) after finally being admitted into hospital in Marbella. The

THREE blackmailers have been arrested for extorting money out of people who thought they had arranged a hook-up with a prostitute. The meetings never happened but two men and a woman threatened violence if the clients did not pay up. The gang leader was detained in Murcia. His two associates were arrested in Valencia, including

MAXIMUM CAUTION has been advised ahead of the record-breaking heatwave due on the Costa Blanca in the next few days. Orihuela’s Councillor for Civil Protection and Emergencies, Víctor Valverde, cited the high temperatures predicted until Monday, August 16, from the notice published by the Agency State of Meteorology (AEMET). POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES: Víctor Valverde discussing the

THIEVES stole catalytic converters worth over €16,000 from 40 parked cars in Elche. Three people, including a child, have been arrested by the Policia Nacional. On one occasion the trio broke into Elche’s municipal compound and took over 30 converters. A catalytic converter is an air filtration system that converts poisonous exhaust fumes into less

A STARRY cast of A-listers is set to arrive in Spain to shoot the new highly anticipated Wes Anderson movie.  Production is set to begin in September with Margot Robbie tipped to star alongside Tom Hanks, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray in the new flick.  Anderson, 52, is best known for his hit

THE first clinical trials for a Spanish-made COVID-19 vaccine have been given the green light, just over a week after another trial was postponed due to ‘safety concerns’. Speaking in Lanzarote today(August 11), Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, said: “Spain’s medicines agency(AEMPS) has just authorised clinical tests of the vaccine on humans.” The vaccine has been