News from Spain

Spain says Gibraltar must act

The Spanish Government is at logger-heads with the executive of Gibraltar over drug smuggling and money laundering. Spain says it is doing all it can to clampdown on the smuggling of illegal cigarettes and money laundering in this country but believes the authorities in Gibraltar are dragging their feet. This, they say, is causing damage to ...Full Article

Drugs hidden everywhere and now in implants!

A 43-year-old Venezuelan woman has been arrested at Madrid airport – for trying to smuggle cocaine hidden in her breast implants! The latest discovery took even ...Full Article

“Selfie” disaster as balcony collapses

Police have once again reiterated the dangers of taking “selfies” in potentially dangerous situations following another very serious incident in Barcelona. Five people were seriously injured, ...Full Article

Girls charged 100 euros an hour

Police have broken up a prostitution ring in the centre of Marbella where girls were forced to work seven days a week, even when ill. Clients ...Full Article

Owners want more dog-friendly beaches

Spain is “tailing” behind when it comes to dog-friendly beaches and residents are not impressed. According to the website Playea.es which you can visit to find ...Full Article

Living at home with mum and dad

More than three out of four Spaniards under the age of 30 are still living at home with their parents, according to a new report. According ...Full Article

Cars double in value as clocks turned back

Police have made 27 arrests on the mainland for a con which involved turning back the clocks of cars and doubling their value. In some cases, ...Full Article

Call to denounce domestic violence

An appeal is being made to anyone who suspects domestic violence to report it immediately to the authorities. Spain’s Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality, ...Full Article

Conmen use “Game of Thrones” ploy

Thousands of people are believed to have been duped into applying for a role in the fifth series of “Game of Thrones”. Two conmen apparently took ...Full Article

Shock as immigrants found in dashboard and jet ski

Illegal immigrants continue to go to extraordinary and potentially life-threatening extremes in order to get into Spain. Police say only the swift action of a border ...Full Article