Toñi, the Iberian orca, was found with suspected shotgun pellet wounds in the Strait of Gibraltar in August.

Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine

INVESTIGATORS are continuing to hunt for clues after Spain’s oldest known orca was found with suspected gunshot wounds in her dorsal fin and back.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead

Discover this hidden Spanish gem with a medieval castle and centuries of Roman mining history – with a name that means ‘beautiful place’

CALA, located in the far north-eastern corner of Huelva province, is rich in history and surrounded by the lush Sierra de Aracena.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 14:56

Huelva·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, with free tickets available

Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free

THE iconic basilica, designed by master architect Antoni Gaudi, will offer 20,000 free tickets to celebrate Barcelona's La Merce festival.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 13:13

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes F1 car in front of the Spanish flag at the Madring

Young star Kimi Antonelli wins again, but was new Madrid F1 track a success – or another flop?

THE young Italian took the win in front of a sellout crowd but was the Madring a hit with fans or drivers?

14 Sep, 2026 @ 13:05

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Extreme heat alerts in place as summer-like temperatures continue – but Atlantic trough to bring heavy midweek rainfall across Spain

Spain's state weather agency is warning of highs exceeding 38C across Spain, with yellow alerts active for Andalucia, the Canary Islands and Catalunya.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 12:41

Andalucia·Catalunya·Lead·Weather

High-tech cannabis farm hidden beneath Malaga chalet uncovered after officers ‘notice dodgy smell’ – 3,000 plants seized

OFFICERS found that the suspects had converted the chalet basement into a high-tech cannabis farm with air-con, LED lighting and irrigation.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 11:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Gagged and bound: Horror Marbella villa robbery as elderly couple threatened at gunpoint by masked gang

THREE masked thugs stormed the couple's home late on Thursday, beating both homeowners and threatening the wife at gunpoint.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 10:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home

AT least three people have been injured after a devastating wildfire broke out on the Costa del Sol on Sunday afternoon.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 10:11

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’

RESTAURANT owners in Mallorca are sounding the alarm for the island’s hospitality industry after reporting ‘the worst start to September anyone can remember’.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 17:16

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead

A major wildfire has broken out in Benehavis, Malaga on the Costa del Sol

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

A DANGEROUS wildfire has broken out in the hills above Marbella neear Benahavis, prompting local authorities to issue an emergency alert.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 15:47

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Doctors in Spain have launched an indefinite strike

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

DOCTORS across Spain will launch an indefinite strike from next month amid a growing dispute with the health ministry over ‘unjust’ working conditions.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 14:48

Health·Lead

Thousands of pro-independence supporters marching in Barcelona to celebrate Catalunya's national day

Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement

THOUSANDS took to the streets across Catalunya on Friday to celebrate the region’s national day, with turnout rebounding from last year’s historic low.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 13:53

Catalunya·Lead·Politics

‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 12:22

Lead·Olive Press Travel

The stars of This Week in Spanish History include Julio Iglesias, Cervantes and the Costa del Sol town of Estepona.

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery

MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of singing star Julio Iglesias.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 10:30

Estepona·La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

Political round-up: Ceuta crisis deepens, the Left gears up for 2027 elections and Catalunya’s National Day ends in unrest

SPAIN'S week brings fresh controversy over the Ceuta crisis, preparations for the 2027 election and arrests during Catalunya’s La Diada protests

12 Sep, 2026 @ 18:10

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than

12 Sep, 2026 @ 17:05

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Estepona and its mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano

The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes

ESTEPONA residents are set to benefit from more than €7 million in tax cuts – even as the town’s mayor faces an ongoing corruption investigation.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 16:10

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Politics

Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn

AUTUMN is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 15:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Liam Lawson in a Red Bull Racing F1 car at the Madring

A deep dive into the history of the Spanish Grand Prix as Madrid prepares to host its first Formula 1 race in 45 years

F1 heads to Madrid for the inaugural race at the Madring this weekend, but do you know where else in the country has welcomed the

12 Sep, 2026 @ 14:20

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Collserola natural park in Barcelona and wild boars with African swine fever

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

THE decision has angered local officials, with the mayor of Sant Cugat del Valles urging the regional government to designate safe zones within the park.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 13:25

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September

AS the sun sets on summer, mushroom hunters across Spain take up the challenge of tracking down their favourite wild and wonderful edible fungi

12 Sep, 2026 @ 12:35

Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·National News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited Ronda’s incredible copper forest – this is why it’s the perfect autumn escape’

AUTUMN is the perfect time of year to enjoy Ronda's Bosque de Cobre, as inland Spain becomes a vibrant patchwork of reds, oranges and yellows.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 11:40

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year

BULLYING in Spanish schools is on the rise with more than one in four cases now lasting for more than a year, a new report

12 Sep, 2026 @ 10:45

Education·Lead

Paul Cartwright and a coastal view of Benidorm

British tourist found ‘safe and sound’ after missing flight home from Benidorm lads holiday

RELATIVES and friends of Paul Cartwright, 39, had said they were ‘extremely concerned’ about his wellbeing after he missed his flight home on Monday.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 18:26

Benidorm·Lead

Clashes between police and pro-Catalan independence protesters in Barcelona

WATCH: Clashes erupt between left-wing protesters and police on eve of Catalunya’s National Day amid anger over far-right rally

CLASHES erupted in Barcelona on Thursday evening as riot police charged at left-wing pro-independence protesters on the eve of Catalunya’s National Day.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:55

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Politics

Jihadist terror convict arrested in Ceuta despite Spain entry ban as tensions simmer over ongoing migrant crisis

THE Moroccan national was arrested during a security check in the Spanish enclave on Thursday, sources have told Europa Press.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:16

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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