November 2023

Man arrested in Madrid after allegedly murdering 25-year-old ex-wife and their five-year-old daughter

POLICE in Madrid have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed to death both his 25-year-old ex-wife and their five-year-old daughter. The shocking crime took place in the Carabanchel district in the early hours of Monday morning.  The suspect has been named in Spanish media as Jhoel Anthony S. A. and is of Peruvian […]

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WATCH: Moment car is torched in upmarket neighbourhood in Spain’s Marbella

AN expensive car was torched in the Urbanización Los Naranjos, Marbella on Sunday. By the time emergency services arrived, the vehicle was already fully ablaze as residents were returning from church. Witnesses reported thick black smoke visible from various points in the neighbourhood as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which erupted around one in

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Watch: Moment Malaga Christmas lights are switched on goes viral – as everyone makes the same comment

MALAGA’s famous Christmas lights were switched on this weekend, sparking criticism on social media.  Calle Larios in Malaga’s city centre was full of people on Friday night, anxiously waiting for the emblematic Christmas lights to be switched on.  However, videos of the light show have now gone viral, but not for the right reasons.  The

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Missing: Family fears for girl, 15, who vanished four days ago after ‘travelling to Spain’s Costa del Sol’

THE family of a teenage girl is fearing for her safety after she vanished four days ago to travel to the Costa del Sol.  Soledad Florensa Fathallah, 15, has been missing since Thursday, November 23.  The young girl, who lives in Melilla with her family, is believed to be in Malaga city.  Photo: SOS Desparecidos

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There are more registered dogs than CHILDREN in Spain’s Andalucia – and here’s why

THEY say dogs are man’s best friend, and in the southernmost Spanish region of Andalucia, the old adage seems to be backed up by statistics.  There are 1,374,000 dogs registered in Andalucia, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Network of Registered Animals (REIAC).  Meanwhile, there are only 1,071,000 children under 14 in the

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British cybersecurity start-up will remain in Malaga with plans to expand – as city becomes new tech hub in Spain

A CYBERSECURITY startup from Leeds is set to open a new office in Malaga as part of a drive to make the city Spain’s next tech hub.  The Google sponsored company, Blackdice, moved to Spain a year and a half ago. After growing from three to 10 employees this year, the cybersecurity firm hopes to

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British tourists in Spain are increasingly booking all-inclusive stays in areas like Benidorm due to inflation – in bad news for local restaurants and bars

BRITISH tourists are booking more all-inclusive holidays to Benidorm as inflation continues to bite, according to UK tour operators and Benidorm hotel owners. Convenience as well as rising prices is contributing to the rising trend in the city’s ‘English Zone’ according to tour operators- allowing fewer concerns for tourists about dining and eating costs. UK

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Pictured: Young Nordic expat who took her own life in Spain’s Madrid after posting tragic final message on Instagram

If you are feeling suicidal or are affected by this story, you can call the Samaritans hotline from Spain on 0044 330 094 5717 or call the Spanish suicide prevention line on 024  A YOUNG woman has taken her life in Madrid just moments after posting a tragic Instagram story with her final message.  Malin

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3 bedroom Villa for sale in Benijofar with pool – € 275,000

Villa Benijófar, Alicante   3 beds   2 baths € 275,000 An amazing property for sale in Benijofar Village! Situated in an ideal location, this bespoke 3-bedroom villa offers not only a luxurious lifestyle but also easy access to all amenities within walking distance. Additionally, the stunning sandy beaches of Guardamar and several prestigious golf

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Irish tourist ‘throws himself off famous bridge’ in Spain’s Sevilla in third such death in a WEEK

TWO people, including an Irish tourist, have died after plummeting from Sevilla’s famous puente de Triana.  Officials have confirmed the cause of death in both cases, which are not connected, was suicide.  Emergency services first attended the scene in the early hours of Sunday, November 26.  The body of a 58-year-old Irish tourist was recovered

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