Spain
Animal rights groups call for protests against bullfighting during the 2025 Alicante Bonfires
Several animal rights organisations have announced a series of protests and informational campaigns against bullfighting during the 2025 Bonfires of San Juan...
A smuggling ring that shipped military-grade machinery to Russia from Alicante uncovered
A smuggling operation was detected after it was revealed that military machinery was being delivered from San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante) to Russia,...
Surviving And Thriving In The Costa Blanca Heat
With its scorching skies, golden beaches, and temperatures that could sizzle bacon, the Costa Blanca sun is no joke. Whether you’re a long-time resident...
Ecologists in Action presents its black flags
Ecologists in Action has released its annual “Black Flags” report, which exposes the most serious examples of pollution and environmental...
Guardia Civil reinforcements in Torrevieja for the summer have been frozen for 15 years
The maximum available for security reinforcement by the Guardia Civil during the busy season at Torrevieja’s main post, one of the busiest in all of...
Arrested in Elche for stealing more than 20,000 euros in cash from her ex
The National Police have arrested a woman for stealing €20,100 from her ex-partner’s money at his Elche house, taking advantage of the amicable...
San Fulgencio is experiencing its fourth vote of no confidence this century
This Thursday’s vote of no confidence in San Fulgencio, an Alicante town known for having twice as many British citizens as Spanish-born residents, will...
Man arrested over shooting of two Scots in Fuengirola
A man suspected of murdering two senior members of a Scottish organised crime syndicate in a Spanish bar has been arrested. Michael Riley was arrested in...
Criminal organisation that supplied firearms to drug traffickers dismantled
The Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal organisation that traded weaponry to drug trafficking organisations. Based in Murcia and with branches throughout...
Bad Luck in Spain: Tuesday and not a Friday?
Thanks to Hollywood, I’ve always believed that Friday the 13th is the day of bad luck for everyone. However, I discovered today that Tuesday the 13th is...
