Suspected arsonist arrested

A 48-year-old man from Valencia has been remanded in custody as the alleged perpetrator of the fire at the Hotel AC Córdoba which necessitated the evacuation of around 70 people from their rooms.

Fatal fall at riding event in Utrera

A Portuguese rider, 30-year-old Francisco Seabra, died on Saturday during Rancho Alegre Eventing Tour being held in Utrera, Sevilla,

Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar to close

Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo has announced plans to close the Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar, reportedly saying it did not make sense to have a centre promoting Spanish language and culture in what is considered a ‘Spanish territory’.

Eleven arrested in cocaine bust

Eleven people have been arrested for allegedly introducing 510 kilos of cocaine into Spain from Colombia.

Fire at hotel in Córdoba

The third floor of the Hotel AC Córdoba had to be evacuated early on Friday morning after fire broke out in one of the rooms.

Domestic fatality in Valencia

A 38-year old woman died from stab wounds on Thursday at her home in Valencia, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend who has been arrested.

Complaints about noisy tennis players in Añoreta

The opening of a sports complex featuring five paddle tennis courts in Añoreta, Rincon de la Victoria, in September 2012 has not gone down well with some of the residents in urbanisation Paraíso del Sol.

More detentions for fraud in Almeria, Cádiz and Málaga provinces

National Police officers have raided a number of businesses in Almeria, Cádiz and Málaga provinces in relation to ongoing investigations into fraud relating to training programmes and grants, with as many as 90 people expected to be arrested or charged.