October 2021

SPAIN’S coronavirus incidence has dropped below an average of 50 cases per 100,000 people for the first time in 15 months, reaching the threshold considered “low risk” by the Health Ministry. The benchmark was reached as most coronavirus restrictions were lifted across Spain although facemasks are still required in enclosed spaces or where social distancing […]

DEL Canto Chambers is opening a new office in Palma, Mallorca, as the London-based barrister chambers expands its work across the UK and Spain in response to increasing demand for advice on the opportunities available in the Balearic Islands. Covid-19-related restrictions encouraged many to re-think their lifestyle choices and as such, UK entrepreneurs are increasingly

SPAIN has unveiled plans to change an animal’s status from a ‘thing’ to a ‘living being with feelings’ and grants them rights along with it. A draft bill unveiled on Wednesday by Spain’s left wing coalition government tackles animal rights abuses but avoids the polemic issue of bullfighting. The new bill proposes a ban on

Townhouse Turre, Almería   2 beds   2 baths € 135,000 Overlooking the lovely Alcazaba swimming pool with its ample terraces and majestic trees and gardens, this pretty, compact villa is on one level and flows effortlessly. A few ornate steps lead to a quaint front terrace. To the right is the main entrance door

COVID-19 restrictions will largely be abolished from this Saturday(October 9) in the Valencian Community. As expected, Valencian president, Ximo Puig, has announced the scrapping of capacity orders on hospitality and nightlife businesses in addition to leisure venues. There are some caveats though with some measures retained. Nightlife businesses can open for their full licensing hours.

JAVEA council has ordered the closure of four businesses, including a successful British-owned restaurant, in the Punta de Arenal area. The authority won’t say why but the four premises have apparently fallen foul of Spain’s ‘Ley de Costas’ or Coastal Law. In previous years there had been some complaints by residents over noise generated by

The XXXI Andalucian Championships of the Purebred Spanish Horse showcases in Jaen. As of yesterday, Thursday, October 7, Jaen is home to the XXXI Andalucian Championships of the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) where 40 stud farms and 80 horses have come together to exhibit the best PRE in the region. The championships are being held

by Dilip Kuner THE Olive Press has won a victory against ‘evil’ online trolls who have attacked the family of missing Madeleine McCann for the last 14 years. Their aggressive campaign to destroy a new book on the mysterious abduction and its links to prime suspect Christian Brueckner has taken a hit. Their so-called ‘trolling’

ALICANTE-ELCHE Airport has instantly bounced back from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, according to AENA. More than 180,000 tourists will be using Costa Blanca’s biggest airport in the next five days with over 1,200 flights. Some 296 on Saturday, October 9, alone are scheduled ALMOST RECORD LEVELS: Alicante-Elche Airport This places the transport hub not

THE ringleader of a gang of five men that raped a girl during the San Fermin bull running fiesta in Pamplona in July 2016 has written an open letter to his victim, recognising his guilt for the first time and asking for forgiveness. The ‘manada’ case – which translates as wolfpack in English and was