December 2023

Spain’s Enrique Iglesias sells the rights to his songs, name and image – and for an astonishing sum of money

SINGER Enrique Iglesias is expecting a huge payday after selling the rights to his songs, name and image.  The Spanish star, 48, has made a deal with Influence Media Partners for a suspected nine-figure sum.  According to Bloomberg News, the deal includes all of his music to date alongside the rights to his name and […]

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LISTEN: Podcast by ‘Britain’s FBI’ takes you behind the scenes of their operations in Spain – where fugitives ‘want to hide among expats and drink British beer’

THE UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a podcast series which takes you behind the scenes of their operations both at home and abroad. The latest episode shines a light on their recent successes in Spain, which remains one of the most popular hideouts for British criminals on the run. In a preview of

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Exposed: How a gang paid Spanish women to marry foreign expats in bid to gain them residency

THE Policia Nacional have arrested 32 people in Andalucia for their involvement in a ‘marriage of convenience’ scam that enabled foreigners to get Spanish residency. Spaniards, North Africans and Moroccans were detained in Pozo Alcon (Jaen), Jaen, Cordoba and Malaga including the organisation’s 43-year-old leader who had an extensive criminal record. already been arrested in

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Must visit: 5 palace hotels in Spain’s Andalucia that will make the perfect cosy trip this winter

SPAIN is full of historic palace hotels perfect for a winter getaway and here are our top five picks.  When the summer months start to wane, it can be hard to feel cosy in a country where homes are designed to keep out the searing heat. A winter getaway could be a great way to

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Car salesman cons customers out of €100,000 in southern Spain

A SECOND-HAND car salesman from Cartagena has been arrested for scamming seven victims out of €100,000. The 36-year-old Spaniard worked at an undisclosed dealership and the Guardia Civil are continuing their probe to see if other people were conned. A colleague is also being investigated. Guardia inquiries started in mid-October after a Cartagena resident reported

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Two spies are kicked out of Spain’s intelligence service for ‘passing information to the US’: Revelations risk further strain on Madrid-Washington relations

MADRID-Washington relations are at risk of worsening after two spies were exposed for ‘passing information to the US’.  The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, has complained to the US ambassador after the ‘hostile’ action against Spain’s intelligence services.   Margarita Robles has called a meeting with the US ambassador to Spain Photo: Cordon Press It

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Luis Rubiales is now accused of kissing and touching two ENGLISH female players: Spain’s ousted football boss brands claims ‘astonishing’ and ‘disgusting’

SPAIN´S booted football boss, Luis Rubiales, has been accused of kissing and touching two ENGLISH female footballers.  The incidents are believed to have occurred at the Women’s World Cup Final, where the former Spanish Football Federation President (RFEF) allegedly kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent.  According to the FIFA disciplinary committee report, the former UEFA

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Imam and Arabic teacher who ‘tried to turn children into jihadists’ is arrested in Spain

AN IMAM who worked as an Arabic language teacher at a Madrid mosque has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for trying to radicalise minors. The 44-year-old man is accused of trying to recruit candidates to join the Islamic State(DAESH) terror group. He’s appeared before the National Court who jailed him. The Guardia Civil began

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4 bedroom Terraced Villa for sale in Salou with pool – € 359,000

Terraced Villa Salou, Tarragona   4 beds   3 baths € 359,000 Semi- detached house with spacious private garden and panoramic sea views! Living room with dinning room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 WC, lounge room, garage for 2 cars. Spacious terraces with awesome sea views! Gated community with great pool, garden, showers

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Love The 90s festival to return to Spain’s Costa del Sol: Whigfield, 2 Unlimited, member of Ace of Base and more to head up popular Marbella event

A MUSIC festival dedicated to the best of the 1990s will return to the Costa del Sol in 2024. Love The 90s will take place on July 27 in Marbella, featuring big acts including Whigfield, 2 Unlimited and Jenny from the iconic quartet Ace of Base. Other acts include Corona, Dj Sash!, Rozalla, OBK, Jerry

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