Friday, March 29, 2024

Sevilla

Military plane crashes during flight testing in Sevilla

In a statement Airbus said it was "devastated to confirm" the loss of four crew members, adding that another two are in hospital in a serious condition

Celebrity singer Isabel Pantoja to be sent to jail for money laundering

Pantoja helped former Marbella mayor Julian Munoz launder money acquired during his time as mayor

Bad weather returns as heavy rain forecast for Costa del Sol

The bad weather will last all weekend

WATCH: Trees snap in half as winds of up to 90km/hr and rain wreak havoc in Spain’s Andalucia

https://twitter.com/EmergenciasSev/status/1206596551407210504   THIS is the moment a tree snapped in half during ferocious winds in Sevilla today.  The province was placed on orange alert for strong winds...

Andalucia Junta under Susana Diaz has only recovered 0.5% of almost €1 billion stolen in ERE corruption scandal

SUSANA Diaz's Junta has only recovered €16.5 million from the ERE and training courses scandals. Money recovered from the ERE scandal totals €4.6 million, just...

Spain-wide appeal to find kidnap gang boss after snatching Costa Blanca couple to steal cryptocurrency codes

THE Guardia Civil have launched a nationwide appeal to find the mastermind behind an Alicante kidnapping plot last Summer to prise out lucrative cryptocurrency...

Mum in Spain ‘kidnapped her two boys to avoid vaccine’

A MOTHER who abducted her two sons to avoid having them vaccinated has been granted provisional release by a court in Sevilla.  The woman, who...

Barcelona hackers hoodwink phone shops into issuing SIM cards used to clear out bank accounts in Spain

A Barcelona-based gang emptied out people's bank accounts by tricking phone shops to give them replacement phone SIM cards. Eight people have been arrested in...

A golden exhibit for Spain

The 24-carat gold Carambolo Treasure is now on permanent display in Sevilla

‘HE’S A GOOD KID’: Mum of jihadi suspect accused of planning a ‘massacre’ during Sevilla’s Semana Santa speaks out

Police are currently raiding the home in Sevilla, where they have already seized some of the books used for the man’s university course

PSOE propose first year of university to be free for all Spaniards

Speaking in Sevilla, PSOE general secretary, Pedro Sanchez, 45, said the move was to make sure no one missed out on a university education because of financial concerns.

Sevilla father who lost his son after violent arrest by Spain’s Civil Guard fears cover up in investigation 

A DESPERATE father has shared videos of his son’s arrest by the Civil Guard in a bid to draw attention to what he considers...

IT’S A WASHOUT: This is the growing list of cancellations in Spain’s Andalucia due to the coronavirus this weekend

The Olive Press is trying to keep abreast of all closures and issues and we will try to keep you updated over the next few weeks

Hard Brexit will have ‘innumerable repercussions’ for British expats and will see Spain’s GDP fall by up to €4...

Exports are expected to fall by between €500 million and €1 billion

Semana Santa facing being CANCELLED in parts of Spain over coronavirus pandemic while Catalunya bans gatherings of more than...

SEMANA Santa is under threat from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in some of the worst affected regions in Spain.  In Castilla y Leon, Vice President...

Iberian lynx killed in road accident in Spain’s Sevilla prompting calls for more protection

AN Iberian lynx has been killed in a fatal ‘hit-and-run’ near Doñana—prompting calls for more protection for the endangered species. The tragic incident took place...

WATCH: Spanish riot police open fire at England fans ahead of Nations League match in Sevilla

https://twitter.com/MatheusM633/status/1051588761237241856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1051588761237241856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joe.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fengland-fans-seville-police-204219 THIS is the moment England fans were sent running from Spanish riot police ahead of tonight's game in Sevilla.  England supporters vandalised cars during a...

IN PICTURES: The English water colour painter who captured the cities of pre-industrial Spain in 1908 on a remarkable...

A REMARKABLE tome by a British writer and painter on Spain’s wealth of incredible cathedrals was released 115 years ago this month. Cathedral Cities of...

WATCH: TERRIFYING moment brave Spanish woman attacks GUNMAN with handbag in Andalucia store

A SPANISH woman has defended a store and its customers from a gunman in Sevilla. The unbelievable 1.5 minute clip shows a man in red...

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...

Quacking the case: Police in Spain’s Sevilla rescue 20 wild ducks from the choppers in an oriental establishment

POLICIA local in Sevilla have rescued 20 wild ducks from dreadful dinner-plate fates. The incident occurred last Thursday when police officers carried out a routine...

WATCH: Policeman in Spain is voluntarily attacked with a TASER during training session: Guardia Civil agent screams in agony...

THIS is the moment a Spanish police officer is willingly tasered by colleagues as part of a bizarre training session. A video from Civil Guard...

Nurse in Sevilla arrested for allegedly posing as doctor to obtain drugs

A NURSE who allegedly posed as a doctor and wrote dozens of fraudulent prescriptions has been arrested and charged in Sevilla.  The 45-year-old was charged...

Game of Thrones set collapses in Osuna

Filming has been delayed in Osuna, after part of the set collapsed under high winds

Hillary Clinton visits Spain: Former US presidential candidate enjoys a weekend in Andalucia

FORMER US Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been spotted in Andalucia. The Democratic politician arrived in Sevilla on Friday night...

CUT AND BLOW-DRY CASE? Popular Low Cost hairdressers accused of defrauding taxpayer of millions in Spain’s Andalucia

THE bosses of Low Cost hairdressers are being probed for allegedly defrauding the taxpayer out of millions of euros. A judge in Sevilla has...

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