Rare 14th-century synagogue uncovered in southern Spain
Archaeologists in the Spanish city of Utrera in the province of Seville (Andalusia) confirmed this week that they have uncovered a 14th-century synagogue hidden within a...
Andalusia
200 evacuated as fire engulfs migrant camp in Almería, Andalusia
Some 200 people were evacuated on Monday from a camp housing hundreds of migrant workers in the Almería province of Andalusia, after a fire engulfed...
Suspected terrorist attack at churches in Algeciras leaves one dead, four injured
A man was arrested on Wednesday evening on suspicion of killing a church assistant and injuring a priest in a machete attack in the southern...
Guardia Civil smash illegal tobacco ring exploiting Ukrainians fleeing war
Spain’s Guardia Civil said on Sunday that they had dismantled a gang that were operating three illegal tobacco factories employing Ukrainians who fled to escape...
Spain saw full recovery of tourism in 2022, with income higher than pre-Covid level
Spain’s income from tourism activity surged in 2022, surpassing levels last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Exceltur tourism association said on Tuesday. The association,...
Spanish police arrest 43 for exploiting migrant workers in agricultural sector
The Spanish National Police said on Thursday that they have broken up a criminal group that exploited undocumented migrant workers in the agricultural sector, mainly...
Spain’s Guardia Civil bust ‘Ukraine humanitarian aid’ drug smuggling ring
Spain’s Guardia Civil police said on Monday that they had busted a drug smuggling ring that was transporting cannabis across Europe under the pretence of...
Spain relocates remains of Francoist general who ordered execution of thousands
The remains of a Francoist general who is believed to have ordered the shooting of Spain’s most famous poet among thousands of others, were relocated...
Unseasonal warm weather continues, as drought forces shutdown of power plant
Spain has been experiencing unusually warm autumn weather, with the national weather agency AEMET predicting that the country has just seen the hottest October at least...
One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives arrested in Marbella
An alleged drugs and firearms supplier and one of the UK’s most wanted men has been arrested in Marbella (Andalusia). Dean Garforth, 29, was riding...
