March 2024

Man shoots ex-partner dead in Spain’s Malaga before turning weapon on himself

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil has opened an investigation after a 52-year-old man in Malaga province allegedly shot his ex-partner dead before turning the weapon on himself and taking his own life.  The incident took place on Saturday night in the municipality of Pizarra, which is located some 30 kilometres from Malaga city.  Police were called by

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Threat from Russia is ‘total and absolute’, warns Spain’s Defence Minister Margarita Robles

SPAIN’S defence minister, Margarita Robles, has issued a stark warning to her fellow citizens about the threat that Vladimir Putin’s Russia poses to the European Union.  “The situation in the world is very complicated,” the Socialist politician told Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia. “Right now, a ballistic missile could easily reach Spain from Russia.” She also

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‘A tu puta casa!’: Anti-tourism arrives to Spain’s Costa del Sol with offensive stickers plastered outside Airbnbs in Malaga – as movement becomes more organised

THE anti-tourism movement in Spain has moved to the Costa del Sol with stickers plastered on buildings telling tourists to “go f*****g home.” The incendiary messages have been pictured around Malaga city, which is fast becoming one of the most popular locations for tourists and digital nomads in the country. It follows a wave of

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Husband of missing US expat Ana Knezevich ‘refused to take lie detector test’, media in Spain reports 

THE estranged husband of Ana Knezevich, the US expat who went missing in Madrid on February 2, has refused to take a lie detector test when the FBI offered one. That’s according to Spanish media outlet Caso Abierto, which cited sources with knowledge of the investigation.  Both the FBI and Spain’s Policia Nacional are investigating

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Scorchio! Highs of up to 30C across Spain’s Malaga next week: Hot blast of wind will bring summer temperatures

THINGS are heating up early this year with highs of 30C forecast for parts of Malaga province early next week. According to weather agency AEMET, temperatures could be cooler on coastal areas today as they are more affected by the ‘levante’ wind. There will be highs of 23C in Ronda, Antequera and the Gaudalhorce Valley,

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Watch: Five arrests after gang steals perfumes from 10 different stores across Spain’s Malaga province

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil has arrested five people and is investigating a sixth on suspicions that they were stealing expensive perfumes from a total of 10 different stores from the same chain across Malaga province.  The gang had been reported by a series of shops, which led the Guardia Civil to discover that it was the

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What is La Garganta? The Duke of Westminster’s hunting estate in southern Spain that’s been visited by the British Royal Family for decades

SINCE news emerged that Queen Camilla was taking a vacation last week — which may or may not have been related to her husband’s recent health troubles — speculation as to what she might be doing during her trip and where has proliferated.  Fortunately for those concerned with the activities of the Royal Family, a

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GIVEAWAY: Win a VIP day at Max Beach Mijas featuring luxury pool beds and a bottle of Moet – here’s how to enter

MAX Beach has launched a special competition to celebrate the start of its summer season. The popular beach club, bar and restaurant is offering a bottle of Moet champagne and a full day’s access for two to its special VIP ‘wet beds’. The bases of the ‘wet beds’ are partially submerged in water, giving users

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