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Madrid boasts the highest life expectancy of any region in Europe – residents of Spain’s capital now live well into their 80s

MADRID residents live longer than those of any other region in Europe, new research has shown. The average lifespan in the Community of Madrid hit an astonishing 87.5 years in

Benidorm council avoids bankruptcy by agreeing to land compensation deal costing at least €500 million over 30 years

BENIDORM council has approved a deal to stave off possible bankruptcy over a land compensation award. €283 million plus interest was granted by the Valencian Supreme Court in

Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil reserves in attempt to mitigate impact of Strait of Hormuz closure

THE Spanish government has agreed to release 11.5 million barrels from the country’s strategic oil reserves as part of a coordinated effort to mitigate the impact of the

US expats on the Costa del Sol urged to register for seismic 2026 mid-term elections

AMERICAN expats living on the Costa del Sol have been invited to a series of drop-in events to help them register for the upcoming 2026 US elections. The

‘Free, fast and unlimited’ wifi to be rolled out at all hospitals across Andalucia

‘FREE, fast and unlimited’ wifi has been rolled out at all of Andalucia’s hospitals in an 18.5 million project. These millions have gone towards the installment of 18,000

Latest

Sri Lanka becomes first to go to four-day week to tackle possible oil shortages with Strait of Hormuz mostly shut

WATCH: Onlookers run away as historic ruins of 15th-century castle in central Spain suddenly collapse

Marbella police launch new e-scooter crackdown as riders continue to flout rules

‘Disaster’ for Malaga as high-speed rail connection will not be repaired in time for city’s famed Semana Santa festivities

Spain’s King Felipe admits ‘great deal of abuse’ took place during colonial conquest of Mexico – but falls short of full apology

Spanish man, 27, causes havoc on flight to Poland as he attacks crew and opens plane door while it was still taxiing

Massive police operation to find man, 38, hiding in his building after punching his pensioner neighbour to death on the Costa del Sol

Costa Blanca tragedy: Man, 28, dies after plunging down cliff while trying to retrieve dropped glasses

EXPLAINER: Why does the Spanish enclave of Melilla celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a bank holiday?

Travel

Saudi Arabia East to West: Top landmarks to explore on a Dammam-Jeddah trip

SAUDI Arabia is more than simply a place to visit; it’s a revelation. The Kingdom is a trip like no other, from the oil-rich

An elegy to Spain’s western wonder: Why spring is the best time to visit Extremadura

‘I’ve visited loads of castles in Spain and this is my favourite’: Olive Press travel guru Fiona Govan reveals a Moorish gem

Spain braces for new tourism boom as holidaymakers shun other destinations over Middle East conflict fears

Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal

Property

Spain’s property market continues to heat up: The eight provinces where home sales now exceed bubble-era highs

Spain’s newest property hotspot: The Gibraltar treaty is causing a gold rush in La Linea as the border prepares to come down

Property prices start to soar in Costa del Sol ‘bargain’ hotspot while Marbella hits €5,600 per square metre

Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards

Barcelona mayor wants to ban non-EU residents from purchasing property – but the number they actually buy is tiny

HEALTH

How Mediterranean is YOUR diet? Take this 14-point test to find out

Spain’s birth rate collapsed to 1.1 in 2024 – at which the population would be virtually wiped out in just four generations

Overcoming dental phobia: How new sedation techniques are transforming implant surgery in Andalucia

Spain grants free on-the-spot healthcare to all undocumented migrants

FOOD & DRINK

Your chance to WIN tickets to see Britpop giants Primal Scream and the Charlatans alongside gourmet greats

Japanese shoppers clear shelves of jamon and Spanish wine in touching display of solidarity after Trump trade threats

Falstaff would approve – From tapas to tasting menus Spain’s 2026 Gastronomy Capital of Jerez de la Frontera has it all

Spain’s best kept culinary secret is hidden among history and flavour in this valley in Cordoba

Business & Finance

The Costa Blanca is facing some of the steepest price rises in Spain -how is inflation hitting food, energy and housing in the area?

Scambusting: The new global fight against online fraud being led by a group of expats from the Costa del Sol

Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war

From Gibraltar to the Costa del Sol: How the region must ‘integrate to form a global super city and control a crucial world chokepoint in a new age of great power rivalry’

ANDALUCIA

17 Mar, 2026 @ 12:27

Costa del Sol yellow alert: Record-breaking Storm Therese could bring Saharan dust with wind and rain

PSpanish police officer is arrested 'for groping a young woman's buttocks' at the Malaga feria

16 Mar, 2026 @ 12:25

Huge police operation as ‘dangerous’ French fugitive is arrested on the Costa del Sol

Flights are diverted from Malaga airport due to foggy conditions

14 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

14 Mar, 2026 @ 08:00

EU approves €440m investment package to support Andalucia’s fledgling renewable hydrogen industry

13 Mar, 2026 @ 11:58

Huge swathes of pristine Andalucian beachline are in danger of being washed away forever ahead of the summer season

13 Mar, 2026 @ 11:40

Polish man steals minibus and drives overnight before smashing Marbella toll booth while ‘off his head’ on drugs and alcohol

COSTA BLANCA

17 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Costa Blanca carer steals safe crammed with jewellery and gold bars from elderly man before fleeing Spain

16 Mar, 2026 @ 15:01

Mini-spring heatwave is on its way to Spain: Highs of 21C on the Costa Blanca this week

Leading Alicante businessman arrested for corruption over discount voucher scheme aimed at boosting trade during Covid-19 pandemic

13 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00

Top Costa Blanca businessman arrested in corruption probe over discount shopping vouchers used to boost post-pandemic economy

13 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

WATCH: Lithuanian drug trafficker tries to jump security barrier while fleeing police station after being arrested on Costa Blanca in a stolen British Porsche

13 Mar, 2026 @ 13:15

Costa Blanca airport sets new February passenger record with a third coming from the UK

Man shot dead- possibly by 'stray' bullet- on balcony of his Costa Blanca home

12 Mar, 2026 @ 12:51

Man shot dead by suspected stray bullet while on balcony of his Costa Blanca home

OLIVE PRESS TV

WATCH: Terrifying moment Spanish cyclist slips and nearly falls off cliff while out with her dog – amazingly captured on both 360 AND pet cameras

WATCH: Father and daughter rescued in dramatic operation after being swept to sea from same Tenerife rock pool where four tourists died late last year

WATCH: The Olive Press reports live from Ronda as weeks of unprecedented rainfall finally give way to sunshine

DON’T MISS: Spain’s train tragedies, weather woes and an Olive Press expansion – all on this week’s episode of The Rest is Spain podcast!

BARCELONA

15 Mar, 2026 @ 14:54

‘He was gutted’: Barcelona fan flies to the UK for crunch Champions League clash – but ends up at wrong stadium 589km away

13 Mar, 2026 @ 14:30

Chinese ultra-fast fashion brand Shein takes on Zara by opening office in the heart of Barcelona

8 Mar, 2026 @ 14:21

Rival marches hit Madrid and Barcelona as trans row splits feminist movement on International Women’s Day

7 Mar, 2026 @ 16:00

Revealed: Spain’s most dangerous neighbourhoods – do you live near one? Barcelona’s El Raval ranks high

7 Mar, 2026 @ 14:40

The battle of the festivals: How Madrid and Barcelona have conquered the summer music scene – and are now going head-to-head

5 Mar, 2026 @ 14:45

Barcelona civic laws: 1,000 fines in first week targeting street drinkers, street sellers and street peers

MADRID

13 Mar, 2026 @ 15:30

US embassy warns its citizens to avoid Spain’s upcoming protests over ‘recent events in the Middle East’

11 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Madrid train bombings: Self-proclaimed British ‘spy’ says he warned Spanish spooks of impending terror attack – and now they are looking to silence him to cover up their error

8 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Madrid welcomes a new massage parlour – of course The Olive Press went to try it out

6 Mar, 2026 @ 10:39

Spain’s King Felipe calls for ‘restraint’ over use of force in US-Israeli conflict with Iran

5 Mar, 2026 @ 17:00

‘Tsunami of evictions’ looms in Spain as protections for tenants who can’t pay rent are scrapped over squatter fears

5 Mar, 2026 @ 13:16

Spanish influencer in Dubai who faced backlash for telling followers to ‘stop paying taxes’ finally makes it back to Spain – on commercial flights

OTHER NEWS

British couple’s kidnap attempt is foiled as they ‘tried to force a 61-year-old woman into a car’ in Mallorca

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

17 Mar, 2026 @ 10:25

A PLAN to snatch and grab an elderly woman fell short after the victim’s struggle caused a quick response to aid her and arrest

Rise of far-right halted in local elections in Castilla y Leon

Lead·Politics

17 Mar, 2026 @ 10:09

THE surge of Spain’s far-right has stalled after regional elections in Castilla y Leon, where Vox failed to reach the support many polls had

‘BRAVO PEDRO! Taking a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to call Spain my home’

Columnist·International Affairs·Lead·Other News

16 Mar, 2026 @ 15:35

Olive Press columnist Charlie Mullins finally agrees with the Spanish president on something. TAKING a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud

Discover a wild world this Easter at bioparc Fuengirola

Costa del Sol·Environment·Green·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

16 Mar, 2026 @ 11:55

IF you’re looking for more than just sun and sand this Easter, Bioparc Fuengirola offers an extraordinary escape—without ever leaving the Costa del Sol.