Policeman fined for ‘slapping’ drunk reveller who sat down in the street and blocked traffic in Sevilla
A POLICE officer in Sevilla has been fined after slapping a drunk young man who had sat down in the middle of the street, blocking
Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre
RYANAIR has set its sights on Sevilla, selecting the popular Spanish tourist destination as the place for its new engine repair centre. The €290 million
EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions
SEMANA Santa, Spain’s holy week, is an incredible celebration of pagentry and ancient tradition rarely seen around the world these days. The seven-day extravaganza transforms
New Sevilla exhibition uncovers the wealth and fabulous empire of estates, palaces and castles belonging to the late Duquesa de Alba
WITH an estimated wealth of €3.5 billion and more than 40 official titles, she was the world’s most noble aristocrat and one of Spain’s wealthiest.Â
Revealed: Spain’s most dangerous neighbourhoods – do you live near one? Barcelona’s El Raval ranks high
DRUG trafficking, gang shootouts and gun possession galore. Spain – unfortunately – is home to a string of neighbourhoods where crime is part of daily
Vigilantes in Andalucia form packs to hunt down illegal parking attendants who ‘damage cars if drivers refuse to pay up’
FRUSTRATED residents in locations across Andalucia have begun organising night patrols to drive away illegal parking attendants accused of demanding cash and vandalising vehicles when
Sevilla Airport set for €235m overhaul in major boost for travellers – here’s where the money will be spent
SEVILLA Airport is gearing up for a major renovation to make travel smoother and safer for the nine million passengers who pass through each year.
LIFE IN SPAIN: The all-American expat and painter from Philadelphia who conquered Spain’s bullfighting world
JOHN Fulton died on February 20, 1998, at the age of 65, leaving behind one of the most remarkable expat legacies in Andalucia. His story
High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia partially resume with trains as far as Cordoba and Sevilla – Malaga will have to wait
HIGH-SPEED train services resumed on Tuesday between Madrid and Andalucia following the suspension caused by the Adamuz disaster on January 18. State operator Renfe said
Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada
A BENEFIT show hosted by a famous flamenco star raised funds for a local homeless charity in Granada. Singer Estrella Morente headlined a near sell-out
Sevilla’s iconic Giralda belltower cordoned off after massive ornamental vase plunges nearly 100 metres during Storm Leonardo
POLICE and cathedral technicians rushed to the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes in Sevilla on Thursday after a two-metre-tall metal structure was torn from La
Sevilla closes floodgates for only the second time in history as Storm Leonardo sends river levels surging across Spain
SEVILLA has closed its floodgates for just the second time in history as Storm Leonardo continues to send river levels surging towards bursting point across
Careful out there: Dozens of roads are closed across Andalucia due to Storm Leonardo – check the list here
WIDESPREAD road closures have been triggered across Andalucia as Storm Leonardo wreaks havoc causing flooding, landslides and damage to already saturated routes. Spain’s traffic authority,
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Can you spot the red-knobbed coot in January? Here’s where you might find it in Malaga, Cadiz, and SevillaÂ
By Fran Candelera JANUARY is just around the corner, and the red-knobbed coot (Fulica cristata) could be your birding challenge for the month. The heavy
WATCH: Shots fired as Atlantic storms flush narcos into Guardia Civil ambush on Sevilla river
SHOCKING video footage has captured the moment a group of drug traffickers opened fire on Spain’s Guardia Civil. A high-speed boat chase ensued as fierce
Mordor, Winterfell…or Malaga? The Olive Press explores Antequera and the mysteries of El Torcal
SPAIN is known for its natural diversity – one moment you’re stretched out on a sun-bleached beach along the southern coast; the next, you’re strapping
Storm Ingrid blankets Andalucia in snow and closes Sierra Nevada ski resort – while severe rains cause huge sink hole in Sevilla
STORM Ingrid has blanketed much of Andalucia in snow and forced the total closure of the Sierra Nevada ski resort as a ‘savage’ winter weather
On the marvels of 3D laparoscopic surgery at Quironsalud – and how it helps you in complex operations
THREE-dimensional laparoscopic surgery is a type of procedure widely used in surgery for digestive tumours, but it also facilitates the learning process for young surgeons
TRAVEL: All high-speed trains cancelled between Madrid and Andalucia after deadly Cordoba crash
Spain’s national rail network operator confirmed all high-speed services between Madrid and Cordoba, Sevilla, Malaga and Huelva have been suspended.
WATCH: Macabre ‘Black Axe’ cult is smashed in Spain: Police swoop on feared mafia group in Sevilla and Malaga
THE Policia Nacional have arrested 34 people in a nationwide operation against an international crime ring known as Black Axe. The detentions- carried out in
WATCH: Junta president heckled at Three Kings parade in Sevilla as crowd jeer and chant for better public healthcare
THE Junta president should have been the most popular man in Sevilla when he turned up to the Pearl of Andalucia for the city’s traditional
‘A very serious racist act’: Outrage after Junta president appears in blackface for Sevilla’s Three Kings parade
THE president of Andalucia has come under fire after appearing in blackface for a traditional Three Kings parade in Sevilla. Juanma Moreno, the conservative Partido
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Spain’s 10 unbelievable WORST drivers and parking offenders for 2019
AS any expat will tell you, driving and parking in Spain can be a bit of a nightmare. Come summer time, it’s just full on
From Almodovar to Game of Thrones: See Spain via its most famous films and series one location at a time
SPAIN is rolling out the red carpet for film buffs with a new tourism programme that lets visitors explore the country through the lens of
Why is the US sending an unknown number of B-52 heavy bombers to Spain?
THE United States Air Force recently deployed an unknown number of colossal B-52 Superfortress bombers to its strategic Morón Air Base in southern Spain –
Red alert row: Spain’s met office warned Sevilla town hall about storm that flooded the city ’10 times’
A RED alert row has erupted after Sevilla’s mayor claimed last week’s orange alert was too weak – despite having received ten storm warnings. The
