Summer-like weather to return this weekend as temps soar to 28C in Andalucia
Many will be heading to the beach this weekend
Green energy retreat in Spain
Spain's use of coal as an energy source almost doubled last year
Junta pledges €6.6 million to make vital river repairs following fatal Malaga floods
It will also use the money to make improvements to try stop future floods
Protesters march over Malaga mosquito problem
Stop Mosquitoes marched through the city to protest the lack of action taken by the council
San Pedro festival’s healthy outlook
Healthy living, nutrition and spirituality all discussed at weekend event
Toxic orange cloud hangs over Barcelona towns after chemical explosion
More than 65,000 residents were told to stay indoors with doors and windows closed
Going native: Twenty signs you’ve become well and truly Spanish
You may not even realise how much you have blended into your new home
MONSTER WAVE: Tsunami fears in Spain as HUGE active volcano experiences 40 quakes in 48 hours
RESIDENTS on the Canary islands are fearing a volcanic eruption after the Spanish archipelago was hit by more than 40 earthquake tremors in just 48...
Abandoned tyre mountain to be shredded by local authorities
The 90,000 tonne heap is a serious fire and environmental hazard
Endangered Iberian lynx to be re-introduced in Madrid
Following a 15-year breeding programme
Environmentalists take action against San Roque pollution
Ecologists believe the Cepsa refinery is ‘emitting dangerous chemicals at night’
Mining executives wanted on Sevilla environmental damage charges
Four former executives stand accused of extensive environmental damage in Seville
HEATWAVE: Weathermen warn of temperatures above 40C across Spain
Sevilla, Badajoz and Cordoba will reach 42C
Torre del Mar beach wins back prestigious blue flag
The stamp of honour is reserved for beaches with exceptional water quality, safety, hygiene, accessibility, services, information and lifeguards.
How to catch the meteor shower over Spain tonight
The shower will continue until the end of August
Hundreds of hunting traps seized in Sierra de Yeguas
Investigation sniffs out poison, traps and nets at private hunting estates
New Spanish wind turbine sets production record
Local grid provided with more than 2GWh of electricity since it was installed
Spain’s oil industry could create 250,000 new jobs
Spain could become a gas exporter by 2031
Pope look-a-like leads eco-warriors in green protest against climate change
Members of environmentalist group Verdemar de Ecologistas en Acción staged a ‘performance’ protest
Cold weather and ‘polar air front’ set to descend on Spain this weekend
Summer finally over as polar air front heads to Spain sending temperatures sharply downwards
Making a difference in 2008
Tired of mundane New Year resolutions? Instead of giving up smoking why not make some small lifestyle changes and help to save the planet. The Olive Press’ Rosie Sinclair, one of Al Gore’s Climate Project foot soldiers, shows you how.
The activities that could see you fined up to €3,000 on Costa del Sol beaches this summer
Playing ball sports on the beach or in the sea, nudism and urinating in the sea can result in fines of up to €750
Estepona Town Hall pledges to clean up disease-riddled rivers
Estepona Town Hall has pledged to eliminate waste water from beaches and rivers
Massive cleanup underway to save Costa del Sol sand dunes from invasive species
Rio Real is the worst hit, and Forestal workers are removing canes, weeds, acacia, yucca, agave and castor oil plants in an effort to preserve the dunes ecosystem.
A green date for your diary
Natura Malaga trade fair will be held at the Trade Fair and Congress Center on May 25-27
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Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco
The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe
