June 2024

German tourist, 45, dies after falling off major tourist attraction in Spain’s Mallorca

A GERMAN tourist aged 45 died in the early hours of Wednesday morning after falling from the wall of Mallorca’s Santa Maria Cathedral, which is a major tourist attraction.  A film crew that was working in the area raised the alarm at about 2am, after they saw the man fall onto a tent and then […]

German tourist, 45, dies after falling off major tourist attraction in Spain’s Mallorca Read More »

British expat’s horror after seeing body of dead Irishman, 76, left laying on the shore just metres away from sunbathers on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH expat has been left in shock after seeing a dead body laying on a popular tourist beach in Spain.  Paul H was enjoying an afternoon walk near Cala Capitan beach in Alicante on Monday when he made the grisly discovery.  In video footage shared with the Olive Press, the corpse is seen laid

British expat’s horror after seeing body of dead Irishman, 76, left laying on the shore just metres away from sunbathers on Spain’s Costa Blanca Read More »

British man accused of child sexual abuse in the UK is arrested in expat haven in southern Spain

A BRITISH fugitive accused of sexual assault on children has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in in the Murcia region. The man, 68, faces several charges of sexual abuse on minors committed in the UK back in 2021. An International Arrest and Extradition Warrant had been issued against him by the UK National Crime

British man accused of child sexual abuse in the UK is arrested in expat haven in southern Spain Read More »

British tourist, 19, is fined for trashing two hotel rooms and resisting arrest in Spain

A BRITISH tourist aged 19 has been slapped with a €480 fine in Spain’s Mallorca after he trashed two hotel rooms in the popular resort town of Magaluf, as well as resisting arrest when two local police officers tried to detain him.  Via videoconference, the youngster pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage as well as

British tourist, 19, is fined for trashing two hotel rooms and resisting arrest in Spain Read More »

Major manhunt underway in central Spain after brother of prominent former politician gunned down in broad daylight over reported drug debt

A MAJOR manhunt was underway on Wednesday morning after the brother of former Madrid Deputy Mayor Begoña Villacis was gunned down in broad daylight over a reported drug debt.  Borja Villacis, who was the younger sibling of the one-time politician with the centre-right Ciudadanos (Citizens) party, was shot dead on Tuesday afternoon at around 12.30pm

Major manhunt underway in central Spain after brother of prominent former politician gunned down in broad daylight over reported drug debt Read More »

Cost of toll road on Spain’s Costa del Sol surges by more than 50% – after pleads to abolish the charge are rejected by Madrid

THE cost of the AP-7 toll road has increased by more than 50% along the Costa del Sol.  Every year, the price of accessing the more direct and quieter route officially goes up on June 1.  For example, travelling from Malaga to Marbella increased from €5.25 to €8.60, representing a 64% surge.  Meanwhile, travelling from

Cost of toll road on Spain’s Costa del Sol surges by more than 50% – after pleads to abolish the charge are rejected by Madrid Read More »

British expats and locals demand Marbella bullfight be cancelled: Petition by animal activists gathers 25,000 signatures in just four days

MORE than 25,000 expats and locals have signed a petition demanding the cancellation of this weekend’s bullfight in Marbella. World-famous matadors including Roca Rey, Morante de la Puebla and Jose Maria Manzanares will descend on the iconic Plaza de Toros on June 8. The ‘spectacular’ event, according to the local council, will ‘reinaugurate’ the tradition

British expats and locals demand Marbella bullfight be cancelled: Petition by animal activists gathers 25,000 signatures in just four days Read More »

Spike in deaths on Spanish roads: 440 people were killed in the first five months of 2024

SPANISH roads have witnessed a total of 440 deaths so far this year, new figures show.  The figure for the first five months of 2024 represents a year-on-year increase of 6.79%, according to the country’s traffic authority (DGT).  In May alone, some 83 fatal traffic accidents were recorded in which 92 people died, nine more

Spike in deaths on Spanish roads: 440 people were killed in the first five months of 2024 Read More »

Crisis for 300,000 holidaymakers planning to visit Spain after major tour operator collapses

A LEADING German tour operator- FTI- has filed for insolvency putting at risk thousands of holidays including a major raft of bookings to Spain- especially to the Balearics. FTI Group, which describes itself as Europe’s third-biggest tour operator, said parent company FTI Touristik GmbH, had filed an application to go insolvent at a Munich court.

Crisis for 300,000 holidaymakers planning to visit Spain after major tour operator collapses Read More »

WATCH: Huge fire engulfs gardening warehouse next to major airport in Spain – causing flight delays

A HUGE fire has engulfed a warehouse next to Ibiza airport, threatening to delay flights at the major tourist hotspot.  Video footage shared online shows a column of black smoke billowing from the Citubo warehouse near the main terminal of the Sant Antoni airport.  The inferno has since spread to a car rental company office

WATCH: Huge fire engulfs gardening warehouse next to major airport in Spain – causing flight delays Read More »