Illegal housing project halted as Spain’s ‘surfer paradise’ coast battles wave of luxury developments

THE junta has halted an illegal urbanisation on rural land in the area of Ribera de La Oliva in Barbate, using orders for suspension of use for 53 plots.  The inspection service of the Ministry of Development has carried out this intervention, with …

Wyndham and Soliteight Unveil Plans to Bring Super 8 Brand to Spain and Portugal with 40 New Hotels Over 10 Years

LONDON - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce its Super 8® by …

Kebab shop owner didn’t pay vulnerable illegal migrants- including children- who worked for him in Spain

A KEBAB shop owner has been arrested by the Policia Nacional for allegedly exploiting illegal migrants. The 41-year-old man originally from Pakistan had a store in Biar(Alicante) with his main outlet in Yecla(Murcia). The businessman employed people from …

Binter Competes with Low-Cost Airlines on Canary Islands to Spain Routes

Binter, the regional airline based in the Canary Islands, is making waves in the competitive landscape of Spanish domestic flights, as it expands its network to include more routes between the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. With the recent growth of …

Wyndham Targets Spain and Portugal With Super 8 Expansion

Avramar signs deal to boost distribution of corvina in Spain

Mediterranean seabass and seabream farmer Avramar has announced a strategic partnership with Antonio de Miguel, a Spanish seafood distributor, to boost sales of meagre (also known as corvina). The agreement aims to strengthen the presence of Avramar Spain…

Purchasing or selling a property in Spain? Think twice before signing the contract without legal advice

Estate agents play an important role. Credit: Shutterstock / Drazen Zigic In Spain, it’s still very common for people to sign a reservation or private purchase or sales contract, without first speaking to a lawyer. Many people believe that once the …

Booze cruise: Shambolic seaborne saga as yacht thieves have to call coast guard for help after getting lost off Spain’s ...

IN a tale that sounds more like a deleted scene from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Poundshop Years, two homeless men have been nicked after commandeering a 12-metre yacht from a posh Mallorca marina – and then getting hopelessly lost at sea. The dynamic …

Spain cancels €6.8 million arms deal with Israeli firm amid coalition tensions

The Spanish government on Thursday unilaterally canceled a €6.8 million arms contract with Israeli defense company IMI Systems, following internal tensions within the ruling left-wing coalition over the deal, government sources said. “The relevant …

Thomas Partey favors Arsenal extension as Spain, Saudi Arabia clubs interested in former Atletico Madrid star

Thomas Partey favors extending his stay at Arsenal over interest from Saudi Arabia and Spain, according to CBS Sports sources. The Ghanaian international had been expected to depart the Emirates Stadium when his contract expires this summer, but manager …