September 2023

Waiting list forms for first Dolce&Gabbana designed homes in Spain’s Marbella

LUXURY homes designed by Dolce&Gabbana in Marbella are in high demand, with a waiting list already in place. Construction is expected to be completed by 2026, and preparation work on the project site has commenced to have a show apartment ready by 2025. The official sales process for the first units will start with a […]

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Residents in Spain’s Malaga to face 42% water bill hike in spring, averaging €20 monthly

STARTING from next spring, the water bill in Malaga’s capital will experience a 42.7% increase, resulting in citizens paying an average of €20.8 euros per month, up from €14.59 euros. This hike is in response to an adjustment in Emasa’s average domestic rate, which has remained unchanged for the past eight years, and the introduction

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Spain’s Malaga airport achieves record-breaking August with over 2.4 million passengers

MALAGA Airport continues its trend of record-breaking passenger numbers in 2023, with August seeing a significant surge in tourism and travellers. According to Aena, the airport operator, August welcomed 2,419,072 passengers to the Costa del Sol airport, marking a notable increase compared to the previous year when the passenger count was 2,053,341 for the same

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Madrid to host UAE-funded symposium showcasing achievements of Andalucia in the Islamic period

THE United Arab Emirates is organising a cultural symposium in Madrid to celebrate the culture and arts of the Al-Andalus era of Andalucia.  The two-day event will feature a range of dialogue sessions and activities designed to highlight Andalucia’s pivotal role in shaping science and arts during a golden era of Arabic civilization. The symposium

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Elderly woman is killed after being struck by an electric scooter in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN ELDERLY woman has died after she was hit on Friday by an electric scooter in Estepona, on Spain’s Costa del Sol.  The incident happened as she was crossing the road at a crosswalk.  Officers from the local police were soon on the scene, where they found the lady laid out on the tarmac.  She

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HANDS UP: Price of olive oil in Spain more than doubles in two years as supermarkets are accused of ‘speculation’ 

OLIVE oil prices continue on the rise as a bottle of Spain’s signature product is today 114.8% more expensive than it was in March 2021.  However, buyers should be aware of the fact that olive oil prices can differ a lot from one supermarket to another, as Spain’s Consumers’ Association FACUA has pointed out, accusing

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Watch: Man arrested in Madrid after sexually assaulting a female reporter live on Spanish TV 

POLICE in Madrid arrested a man on Tuesday after he groped a female TV reporter while she was live on air. The bizarre scene played out on a morning show called En Boca de Todos (On Everyone’s Lips), on TV network Cuatro.  Isabel Balado was reporting on an armed robbery from central Madrid, when a

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BREAKING: Gibraltar will hold its general election on October 12, its Chief Minister announces

GIBRALTAR will hold its general election on October 12, its Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced on Tuesday. He boasted his impressive record on building homes and schools while working to get the best deal for Gibraltar with the EU treaty. The GSLP/Liberal coalition is looking for its fourth term in office at No.6 Convent Place.

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1 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Calpe / Calp with pool – € 145,000

Calpe / Calp, Alicante   1 beds   1 baths € 145,000 UPPER FLOOR BUNGALOW APARTMENTS IN CALPE Beautiful bungalows on the top floor with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, American kitchen with living room, built-in wardrobe and terrace. All bungalows has parking . Residential complex has beautiful community garden with swimming pool. Calpe, one of

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Main Street and Chatham Counterguard to get ‘facelift’ as Gibraltar ‘freshens up’ town centre

MAIN Street and Chatham Counterguard could get a complete makeover under plans announced by Gibraltar’s government on the eve of elections. Minister for Tourism and Business Vijay Daryanani said the beautification plans will ‘freshen up the town centre’ and improve the popular entertainment area of Chatham Counterguard. The Main Street plans include new street furniture,

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