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How Will DNS Blocking Affect Norwegian Players in Spain?

Norway is one of the few European countries that still applies a state gambling monopoly. The country’s leading authority when it comes to gambling is called the Swedish Lottery and Foundation Authority.

4 Mar, 2024 @ 09:07

Unveiling the Best Online Casino: A Gateway to Thrilling Entertainment

In the digital age, online casinos have emerged as a vibrant and immersive alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. With a plethora of options available at the click of a button, discerning players

4 Mar, 2024 @ 09:02

Spain’s ski season saved: A total of 27 resorts are currently open across the country thanks to recent snowfall

IMAGES of Spanish ski resorts with little to no snow have been widely shared on social media in recent months, with many blaming climate change for high alpine temperatures. But the snowfall

3 Mar, 2024 @ 11:00

Lead·Sport

Spain has received more than 14,000 irregular migrants so far this year, an increase of 354% on the same period in 2023

A TOTAL of 14,035 irregular migrants have arrived on Spanish shores so far this year, which is a 354% increase on the same period in 2023. That’s according to the latest figures

2 Mar, 2024 @ 11:50

Canary Islands·Lead

Spanish citizen gang raped while on motorcycle tour through India with her husband

A SPANISH citizen has been attacked and gang raped in the north of India while on a motorcycle tour through the Asian country with her husband. According to news agency Efe, which

2 Mar, 2024 @ 11:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Madeleine McCann suspect’s friend tells a German court how he found ‘Head waiter’ Christian Brueckner’s violent rape videos ‘in which he starred’

A FORMER friend of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has told a court how he found two violent porn movies made by him at his Portugal home. Manfred Seyferth, 68, told Braunschweig

2 Mar, 2024 @ 10:29

Lead·Must Read

Husband of missing US expat Ana Knezevich ‘very concerned’ about her whereabouts, denies reports they were going through an acrimonious divorce

Can you help us find Ana? Email: [email protected] THE husband of missing US expat Ana Knezevich is reported to be ‘very concerned’ about her whereabouts after she disappeared in Madrid on February

28 Feb, 2024 @ 14:58

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Other News

Boris Usherovich attended the eMobility Expo World Congress in Valencia

The influential international event took place from the 13th to the 15th of February in the Feria Valencia exhibition center and introduced an extensive agenda of discussions and presentations covering all aspects

26 Feb, 2024 @ 10:13

Valencia

Hitting a pedestrian at just 40kmh will kill nearly HALF the time as Spain’s Guardia Civil urges drivers to obey the speed limit

THE Guardia Civil have released a new reminder of how deadly hitting someone with a car can be at different speeds. When driving at 30kmh (19mph) – the speed limit in residential

25 Feb, 2024 @ 09:00

Other News

WATCH: Escaped boa constrictor is recovered by police after terrifying cyclists on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A GROUP of cyclists came face-to-face with a predator they were not expecting when they spotted a large boa constrictor lurking next to the path. The two-and-a-half metre female was nestled between

20 Feb, 2024 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Body of man, 80, is found floating in Alicante port in Spain

THE body of an 80-year-old man was discovered on Monday floating in the waters off the Port of Alicante. Sources from the Civil Guard told Spanish news agency Europa Press that the

19 Feb, 2024 @ 14:10

Alicante·Lead

Malaga crowned as one of Spain’s best cities to retire in

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In the ever-changing landscape of expat life in Spain, securing comprehensive and affordable health insurance is a priority for many. NowCompare.es, a seasoned player in the international insurance comparison arena, is making

19 Feb, 2024 @ 09:54

Health·Other News

This is the most underrated city in Spain for a holiday – according to The Telegraph

THIS quaint capital nestled in the heart of La Rioja, has been named Spain’s most underrated city by the British newspaper The Telegraph. Logroño, known for its rich tapestry of vineyards and

18 Feb, 2024 @ 11:00

Lead·Travel News

What will happen to Spain’s property market in 2024? Expert Mark Stucklin gives his verdict – and the reason why Alicante sales are soaring

By property expert Mark Stucklin WITH the data in hand it looks like the Spanish housing market enjoyed a soft landing in 2023 after a remarkable mini-boom that followed in the wake

16 Feb, 2024 @ 16:48

Alicante·Lead·Other News·Property

Revealed: How Britain’s MI6 tried to steal the ‘Holy Grail of Valencia’ during Spain’s Civil War – according to new study

AS anyone who has seen the third (and arguably best) instalment of the Indian Jones trilogy will remember, the Holy Chalice, or Holy Grail, is the vessel that Jesus used at the

16 Feb, 2024 @ 12:16

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

This is currently the best mortgage available in Spain, according to Idealista

THE major rise in the cost of living that residents of Spain have seen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been exacerbated by a rise in interest rates in recent months, with

16 Feb, 2024 @ 11:32

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

These 150-year-old baths in Spain have been branded the best in Europe by wellness experts

THE province of Pontevedra, in the northwestern Galicia region, is home to a 150-year-old hotel and spa that has just been named as the best in the whole of Europe by wellness

15 Feb, 2024 @ 10:51

Galicia·Lead·Travel News

‘This is what guiris think Spain is’: Hilarious video of a BULL eating paella goes viral

ASK any foreigner outside Spain what they most associate with the country, and they will no doubt cite sun, sea, sand, flamenco, sangria, paella and bulls. So no wonder then that a

15 Feb, 2024 @ 10:26

Entertainment·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Will Trump Prevail Against Biden This Year?

As the US election approaches, global citizens including those in Spain are getting ready for another wild adventure as Donald Trump vows to retake the presidency. This would see him implement the

14 Feb, 2024 @ 08:31

WATCH: Dramatic helicopter rescue pulls nearly THIRTY children off mountaintop ‘in batches of five’ in Spain’s Mallorca

THE recent storms that have battered Spain nearly claimed a terrible death toll after a group of nearly 30 children got stuck on treacherous mountain slopes in Mallorca. A group of 26

13 Feb, 2024 @ 14:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Lucky Brit wins a £3 million villa in Spain after entering a lottery by chance

A 52-year-old man from Edinburgh has won a villa in Spain worth £3 million as well as £250,000 in cash after entering a lottery while trying to buy a battered second-hand armchair.

13 Feb, 2024 @ 12:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Julio Iglesias series to be filmed for Netflix

STREAMING giant Netflix is teaming up with the legendary Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias to bring his life to the small screen. “For the first time, this music living legend will participate in

12 Feb, 2024 @ 15:37

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

AC/DC are coming to Spain: Legendary rock group will perform in this major city in Andalucia this year

FANS of legendary Australian rock band AC/DC will be in for a treat later this year, when the group will pay a visit to Spain. As part of their ‘Power Up’ European

12 Feb, 2024 @ 15:02

Andalucia·Entertainment·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

‘Beauty and the Beast’ star and Spanish boyfriend launch new clothing line

WELSH Hollywood actor Luke Evans and his Spanish boyfriend Fran Tomas have announced they are launching a new clothing line. The menswear brand is called BDXY, and is a collaboration between the

12 Feb, 2024 @ 14:33

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

Where’s good to eat on the Costa del Sol this Valentine’s Day? These popular Metro group restaurants are offering great food, live music – and even complimentary cava!

FINDING somewhere decent to eat on Valentine’s Day can often prove a nightmare – especially when you leave it to the last minute! Well today we are making the process easier for

9 Feb, 2024 @ 16:28

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Enjoy 50% off ALL Olive Press subscriptions with our special Valentine’s discount

MANY Olive Press readers got in touch last week to say they had just missed out on the end of January sale and were hoping to take advantage of the generous discount.

9 Feb, 2024 @ 10:46

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