November 2023

FORMER UK Prime Minister Theresa May will headline the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival with a speech on November 18. Lady May will open up about her highly anticipated book ‘The Abuse of Power’ which confronts the issues that have seen the public lose faith in the government and its ministers. As Prime Minister from […]

A 23-YEAR-OLD woman has been killed by a falling tree in Madrid as Storm Ciaran tears through the country. According to reports, at least two others were injured when strong winds felled a tree in Calle Almagro in the capital this morning. The city is on red alert today for strong winds, alongside northern areas

A SPANISH lesbian couple have become the first in Europe to give birth to a baby they both carried.  Derek, weighing 3.3kg, was born in the Hospital Juaneda Miramar de Mallorca on Monday, October 30.  He is the first European baby born through INVOcell, a technique which allows two women to carry a baby.  His

THREE ‘mini earthquakes’ have been registered in the Canary Islands in what experts have branded ‘somewhat abnormal’. According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the seismic activity was recorded on La Gomera and La Palma, with one episode measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale. The 2.7 quake was registered southwest of the island of La

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NEW figures have shined a light on where the wealthiest people choose to make their home in Malaga province. While it’s no secret the wealthy like to work, play and live in Marbella, the popular holiday destination is not at the top of the list this year – in fact it’s not even second. According

DESPITE being the eighth largest group to visit the Balearic Islands, figures show Americans spend twice as much as Brits and Germans.  So far this year, American tourists have spent €520 million across Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera.  Mallorca continues to be a luxury tourism hotspot. Photo: Tom Podmore/Unsplash Although the islands’ top visitors are

Beach Apartment Salobreña, Granada   3 beds   2 baths € 330,000 This charming flat on the beachside of Salobrena represents the essence of perfect coastal living. It has three beautiful bedrooms and two bathrooms and an independent kitchen. The heart of the property is its spacious and bright living room with balcony and sea

ALMOST the entirety of Spain is under a weather alert today as Storm Ciaran wreaks havoc across the country. The official state weather agency AEMET has issued a red alert in Madrid for strong winds until 6pm today. At least nine parks in the capital, including the Retiro, have been closed after residents woke up

THE Travellers’ Choice Awards has just revealed Spain’s top ten restaurants, as chosen by visitors.  In the latest edition of the awards, Tripadvisor recognises restaurants with consistently good reviews, landing them in the top 10% of the country’s listings.  1. Martín Berasategui, San Sebastian  Martín Berasategui is Spain’s most decorated chef. Photo: Martín Berasategui/Facebook Also