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Cosmetic surgeon shot dead in Marbella: 18-year-old Swede arrested

Alexander Aslani, a cosmetic surgeon of German descent, was shot dead last Wednesday at his clinic in Marbella. The following day, Spanish police arrested an 18-year-old Swede as the suspected perpetrator. Investigators…

9 de October de 2026

Crime·News·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day

210-kilogram art book with Dalí binding stolen in France

An extraordinary work of art has been stolen in France: the so-called “Libro del Apocalipsis” – a unique art book featuring a bronze cover designed by Salvador Dalí – disappeared from the…

6 de October de 2026

Crime·News·Culture·Topics of the day

Spain deploys more than 200 extra officers as Morocco steps up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders

Security has been stepped up along Spain’s southern frontier, with more than 200 additional Guardia Civil officers sent to Ceuta and Melilla as authorities prepare for possible attempts to cross from Morocco…

22 de September de 2026

Expats in Spain·Crime·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

A scene from a mafia film: man abducted in broad daylight on Barcelona motorway

Five masked men posing as police officers stop a vehicle on a motorway near Barcelona and violently force one of its occupants into another car. It happened in broad daylight, surrounded by…

21 de September de 2026

Crime·Living in Spain·News·Topics of the day

Night of unrest in Ceuta: fires, street fights and mounting pressure on security forces

Burning vehicles, container fires, outbreaks of violence and an injured Guardia Civil officer: Ceuta has endured one of its most turbulent nights since the mass arrival of migrants at the end of…

7 de September de 2026

Crime·Living in Spain·News·Spain·Topics of the day

The ‘stranded tourist’ scam: Barcelona fraudsters allegedly trick victims out of thousands

They spoke English, claimed to have been robbed and said they desperately needed money to get home. To win their victims’ trust, they displayed supposed bank transfers on their phones. Two suspects…

1 de September de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Crime

Spectacular museum break-in in Alicante: One of the most valuable Bronze Age treasures stolen

A spectacular break-in has sent shockwaves through Spain’s cultural scene: in the early hours of Thursday morning, unknown perpetrators stole a large part of the famous Tesoro de Villena from the Museo…

27 de August de 2026

Crime·News·Spain·Alicante·Topics of the day

Barcelona expands its CCTV network: 99 new cameras for particularly sensitive areas

Barcelona is significantly expanding its network of public CCTV cameras. A further 99 cameras are due to be installed in particularly sensitive areas by the end of this year. These include the…

13 de August de 2026

Barcelona·Topics of the day·Crime·Living in Spain·Crime & Law·Politics·Spain

Hotel scam in Spain: Fake WhatsApp messages even know your genuine booking

Anyone travelling to Spain this summer who has already booked a hotel should be particularly cautious when receiving messages via WhatsApp. The Guardia Civil is warning of a scam in which criminals…

12 de August de 2026

Crime·Travel·Travel News·Spain·Topics of the day

Ceuta braces for 15 August as Spain turns its border into a fortress

Nearly 300 riot police, around 2,000 soldiers, drones, helicopters and additional Guardia Civil units: following the events of 30 July, Spain is preparing for the possibility of another mass attempt to enter…

8 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Crime·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day