April 2024

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez was on the verge of quitting, he tells interviewers, as he lays out future plans after deciding to stay on

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has taken to the media interview circuit to explain his actions over the last week, after dramatically announcing that he would be taking five days to consider whether or not to quit, only to announce on Monday that he was, in the end, staying on in his role.  The Socialist […]

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Aldi vows to reduce the price of 400 products across all of its stores in Spain

DISCOUNT supermarket Aldi says it has cut the price of more than 400 products in its stores in Spain. It claims, in a statement, that the reductions will produce savings of over €104 to customers. During the first four months of 2024, Aldi reports that it introduced permanent discounts of up to 23% in different

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UK team taking part in ‘biggest air show on the planet’ over Mar Menor lagoon in Spain

OVER 50 aircraft from Spain and Europe will be involved in the first-ever San Javier Air Show this Friday through to Sunday. Amongst those flying high above Murcia’s Mar Menor lagoon will be the UK’s Team Raven who founded their display team in 2014 and are based at Swansea Airport. San Javier council has billed

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Right-wing PP party would comfortably hold onto Andalucia if an election were held today, new poll shows

THE Andalusian branch of the conservative Partido Popular (PP-A) would comfortably hold onto power in the southern region were a new election to be held today. That’s according to the latest poll from Centra, a research foundation that is overseen by the regional government’s Ministry for the Presidency.  The Andalusian regional government is currently headed

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BBVA and Sabadell banks to discuss huge potential merger in Spain

TWO of Spain’s leading banks- BBVA and Banco Sabadell- could merge, subject to successful talks. The initiative has come from BBVA, the country’s second-largest bank. The two entities did explore a merger in 2020 but Sabadell’s board ended discussions over share values of the two banks. The BBVA has contacted Spain’s monopolies watchdog, the CNMV,

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British expat dies after being run off the road in Spain: Tributes pour in for much-loved Scotsman and keen scuba diver – as driver responsible for crash ‘faces manslaughter charges’

A BRITISH expat has died after being run off the road by a driver in Spain and suffering catastrophic injuries. Robert Paterson, a father-of-three and keen scuba diver, had been in hospital for months since the crash in Alicante in November last year. He suffered extensive injuries, including multiple bleeds on the brain, hip and

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4 bedroom Semi-detached Villa for sale in Marratxi with pool garage – € 540,000

Semi-detached Villa Marratxí, Majorca   4 beds   3 baths € 540,000 CYRIL HEYNE REAL ESTATE presents: UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN PÒRTOL PRIVILEGED LOCATION IN MARRATXÍ: Discover this fantastic semi-detached house under construction with a private pool, located in Pòrtol, a charming town in the municipality of Marratxí. Ideally located, this property offers comfort and style

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WHERE INNOVATION MEETS TRADITION – Arkitech Revolutionises Home Construction with Modular Innovation

At Arkitech, the journey begins with your vision. Designing and building upon over three decades of experience, Arkitech blends modern innovation with time-honored craftsmanship to create homes that are truly one-of-a-kind. Their portfolio boasts meticulously designed models, each a testament to the fusion of space, functionality, and beauty. UNMATCHED CONVENIENCE AND QUALITY Arkitech takes care

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Sleep easy – Look no further if you are thinking of buying a new bed

BUYING a new bed can be extremely overwhelming. With numerous brands, materials/fillings to choose from, an easy process can turn into a mind boggling one! Another frustrating aspect is the fact that in the vast majority of Spanish shops, not only do the beds generally all look and feel the same, it is incredibly difficult

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