January 2024

REVIEW: These are the 10 best restaurants in Madrid that have put Spain’s capital firmly on the food map

AFTER Madrid’s Dabiz Munoz maintained his position as the World’s Best Chef for a third year running, the globe’s keenest gourmet travellers immediately started reading up on the Spanish capital. Not famed for its cuisine, Madrid is best known for its hearty stews, roast suckling pig and, eh, chocolate and churros, while most culinary writers […]

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Jenni Hermoso testifies against Luis Rubiales: Ousted football boss is accused of ‘non-consensual kiss’ while celebrating Spain’s World Cup victory

FOOTBALLER Jenni Hermoso gave evidence to the National Court in Madrid on Tuesday which is investigating the so-called ‘Rubiales’ case. Hermoso- part of Spain’s 2023 World Cup winning team- appeared before Judge Francisco de Jorge to ratify her statement about the ‘non-consensual kiss’ planted on her by Luis Rubiales after Spain lifted the trophy in

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Rafael Nadal is back on form: Spain’s tennis champ thrashes Dominic Thiem in straight sets following a months-long break due to injury

RAFA NADAL returned to singles tennis with a win on Tuesday with a straight sets defeat of Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane ATP 250 event. The 37-year-old Mallorcan wrapped up the first round victory in 90 minutes, 7-5, 6-1 against the former US Open champion. Nadal has been out of action since January 18, when

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3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Marbella with pool – € 890,000

Townhouse Marbella, Málaga   3 beds   3 baths € 890,000 Unique branded and full serviced residences, affiliated to one of the largest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world, set between Marbella and Malaga, with easy access to both and to the International Malaga Ariport in 25-30 minutes driving. Rental management offered with

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Italian mafia boss, 53, is arrested at a luxury hotel on Spain’s Costa Blanca – where he had hoped to enjoy a New Year’s Eve party

A LEADING Italian Mafia figure has been arrested at a luxury hotel in the Alicante area. Policia Nacional officers swooped to detain Nicola Rullo on Sunday who had spent three weeks with his family at the El Plantio Golf Resort and was going to ‘see in’ the New Year there. RULLO’S POLICE STATION ARRIVAL Rullo,

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Young man, 28, dies after throwing himself from a seventh floor balcony in Spain while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms

A 28-year-old man has died after throwing himself from a seventh floor balcony while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms. The tragic event took place during the early hours of December 31 in Castellón de la Plana, near Valencia.  The incident occurred in the Camp de Morvedre urbanisation at around 3am.  The building where the incident took place.

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Highs of 25C on Spain’s Costa del Sol this week – but will there FINALLY be rain?

JANUARY is getting off to a warm start in southern Spain with highs of 25C predicted in Andalucia.  The high temperatures will last until Thursday, January 4, according to the Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet).  Eastern Malaga, including Rincon de la Victoria and Velez-Malaga will see the highest temperatures of 24-25C.  Meanwhile, central areas such as

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Crackdown on e-scooters: These are the new laws in effect across Spain’s Andalucia from TODAY

NEW e-scooter laws have come into effect today, January 1, in Spain’s Andalucia.  The measures include a ban on bringing the devices on public transport.  Spearheaded by the local Ministry of Development, Planning and Housing, the law follows similar restrictions across Spain.  It sees e-scooters banned on public transport such as metros, buses and boats. 

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British teen’s dream holiday to Spain is ruined ‘over a 1cm tear in his passport’

A BRITISH teen was due to take his first-ever holiday to Spain’s Benidorm when his dreams were ruined by a 1cm tear in his passport.  The 1cm rip that ruined a family holiday. Photo: Christopher Burton/Facebook The boy was flying to the popular holiday destination to celebrate New Year’s Eve with his parents.  The family

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