September 2023

Robbers raid Sergio Ramos’s home in Spain while his FOUR children are inside: Thieves steal watches, clothes and cash from huge Sevilla estate

THE home of Spanish footballer Sergio Ramos was raided while his children were inside, it has emerged. The robbery at the sprawling La Alegria estate, in Bollullos de la Mitacion, Sevilla, was targeted by robbers last Wednesday. According to the Guardia Civil, Ramos and his wife Pilar Rubio were not home, but their four children […]

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Fresh general election in Spain looms, as Popular Party prime ministerial candidate loses first investiture vote

AS HAD BEEN widely predicted, Popular Party (PP) leader Alberto Nuñez Feijoo today lost the first vote at an investiture debate that could see him become prime minister. Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament, the Congress of Deputies, rejected his bid for power with 178 no votes compared to 172 yes votes.  Feijoo only

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Analysis: Popular Party’s Alberto Nuñez Feijoo uses own investiture debate to act as opposition leader

FOR POLITICAL analysts in Spain, the head of the conservative Popular Party (PP), Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, behaved more like an opposition leader during day one of his investiture debate on Tuesday rather than a future prime minister.  Feijoo, who won the inconclusive general election on July 23 but fell well short of a majority, is

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5 Destinations for Your Dream Tri Unlocking Spain’s Secrets: Topp!

Spain, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, welcomes travelers from different parts of the world. From the bustling streets of Barcelona to the wonderful beaches of Andalusia, Spain offers diverse and the most beautiful places and experiences that any traveler would love to visit. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned explorer,

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Feeling good: Marbella’s Body n Soul can supply CBD oil not just in Spain but throughout the EU

Body n Soul is the best CBD shop not only in Marbella, but on the whole Costa del Sol.  Kim, from Denmark and his wife Rita, who is Spanish/Brazilian, had a feel-good dream when they moved to sunny Spain in 2016.  Only a year later, in the vibrant heart of San Pedro Alcantara, they opened

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ELECTION 2023: GSLP/Liberals want to upgrade more school buildings and give mental health support to teachers

THE GSLP/Liberal coalition has vowed to continue its ‘education revolution’ in Gibraltar by giving St Joseph’s School a facelift if they are elected into government on October 12. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said he would follow on from his £160 million investment into ten new school buildings with a refurbishment of the colonial era south

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ELECTION 2023: GSD reveals anti-corruption plans to ‘clean up Gibraltar’ and save money

THE GSD launched an anti-corruption programme that it said would ‘deliver value for money, transparency and standards’ in the lead-up to the October 12 Gibraltar election. The Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD), who are trying to get back into government after a 12 year period in Opposition, said it wanted to clean up the Rock. But

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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes northern Spain

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has rumbled the provinces of Soria and Zaragoza. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the quake at 3:15 pm yesterday, Tuesday September 26, with the epicentre initially reported near Beraton in Soria. However, the IGN later corrected the location, placing it in Purujosa, Zaragoza, with both municipalities being just 10 kilometres

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Spanish wine rekindles global acclaim with exceptional 2012 vintage

CASTILLO Ygay, previously hailed as the ‘Best Wine in the World’ by Wine Spectator, is back in the spotlight. The 2012 vintage of this Spanish wine has garnered attention from top international critics. The renowned American wine critic James Suckling, a reference in the world of wine, was the first to be captivated by this

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Renfe doubles AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, boosting capacity with 7,000 additional seats

RENFE, Spain’s leading high-speed rail operator, is set to significantly enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, effective October 17th. This expansion includes two additional daily trains to meet growing demand, one departing from Malaga at 8:30am and another from Barcelona at 3:15pm. With these new services, the number of daily AVE trains

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