Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead Bad news for wallets in Spain as rising fuel prices push inflation to highest level in three years CONSUMERS in Spain have been dealt a blow after the rate of inflation soared to its highest level in more than three years last month.
Gang violence spills onto Malaga streets again as woman arrested after man is gunned down in apparent ‘settling of scores’ THE man, aged in his 40s, was shot in the chest in Zalea, a hamlet in the municipality of Pizarra, Malaga on Monday afternoon.
Malaga stabbing horror as two teens arrested over attack on 16-year-old THE pair, both under the age of 17, were detained by the Policia Nacional following the knife attack on Sunday.
Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona BRITISH rock superstars Oasis will return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after confirming the second leg of their smash hit reunion tour.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet left-wing New York mayor Zohran Mamdani for debate on building an economy ‘for the majority’ THE pair will meet in New York on September 23 to participate in a panel debate titled 'Building an Economy for the Majority'.
Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine
Discover this hidden Spanish gem with a medieval castle and centuries of Roman mining history – with a name that means ‘beautiful place’
Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free
Extreme heat alerts in place as summer-like temperatures continue – but Atlantic trough to bring heavy midweek rainfall across Spain
High-tech cannabis farm hidden beneath Malaga chalet uncovered after officers ‘notice dodgy smell’ – 3,000 plants seized
Gagged and bound: Horror Marbella villa robbery as elderly couple threatened at gunpoint by masked gang
Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home
‘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. Read More
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited Ronda’s incredible copper forest – this is why it’s the perfect autumn escape’
Spain’s green northern coast becomes ‘cool-cation’ refuge as tourists flee scorching southern summers
These two cities in Spain are among Europe’s best destinations for an autumn getaway, according to Lonely Planet
Back to regulation: Andalucia moves towards mandatory estate agent register to make the sector more professional, transparent and secure
Huelva could be the last coastal location in Spain’s property market to still find abargain – but buyers need to act fast
EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing president of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez
Barcelona’s iconic La Boqueria market fights back against overtourism with €12m revamp to win back disgruntled locals
EXCLUSIVE: ‘No apology, no explanation’: Elderly Marbella couple forced to delay surgery and cancer treatment after Santander ‘loses’ €2,500 pension transfer
Marbella’s €200m mega-yacht and cruise ship marina finally gets green light after years of false starts
Fears grow for iconic Spanish car brand Seat after parent company Volkswagen admits future is ‘increasingly complex’
Spain’s migrant amnesty eases traditional August jobs slump – with 70% of new roles going to foreign workers
13 Sep, 2026 @ 15:47 WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors
13 Sep, 2026 @ 10:30 THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery
12 Sep, 2026 @ 16:10 The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes
11 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30 New STEM school on the Costa del Sol aims to create Spain’s next generation of scientists and tech entrepreneurs
10 Sep, 2026 @ 14:27 Guardia Civil catch smugglers red-handed unloading more than one tonne of hashish on Marbella beach from narco boat
10 Sep, 2026 @ 10:54 Summer to come back with a bang as mid-September heatwave brings 40C highs and tropical nights
9 Sep, 2026 @ 16:38 Spanish health authorities told to cough up €100,000 to family of Costa Blanca woman who fell into coma after drinking a milkshake
8 Sep, 2026 @ 13:29 Costa Blanca and Catalunya brace for flash floods and even waterspouts as ‘off the charts’ storm builds over record-hot Mediterranean
3 Sep, 2026 @ 09:40 Costa Blanca woman lost €74k as fraudsters used her phone number to access online banking and get debit cards
2 Sep, 2026 @ 10:34 Ex-British TV soap star turned criminal on ‘Most Wanted List’ flees after hiding out on Costa Blanca
WATCH: The secret gem just one hour from Madrid in the Spanish heartlands that you should visit because it’s ‘untouched by tourism’
WATCH: Firefighters cut woman out of car after dramatic crossroads smash up involving police car and taxi in Madrid
WATCH: Inside the crime spree of a team of highly-skilled Ocean’s Eleven-style bank robbers who hit small town lenders across Spain
12 Sep, 2026 @ 13:25 Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return
11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:55 WATCH: Clashes erupt between left-wing protesters and police on eve of Catalunya’s National Day amid anger over far-right rally
8 Sep, 2026 @ 16:38 WATCH: Teachers block roads and high-speed rail lines in Barcelona as new school year begins with strikes
8 Sep, 2026 @ 12:43 WATCH: Knife-wielding man causes chaos in heart of Barcelona’s tourist district – until heroic workers clobber him
7 Sep, 2026 @ 15:09 Could Oasis finally return to Spain? Rumours swirl of long-awaited gigs as teaser hints at Barcelona shows next year
5 Sep, 2026 @ 12:40 One critically injured and nine others hurt after carbon monoxide leak aboard ship docked in Barcelona port
12 Sep, 2026 @ 14:20 A deep dive into the history of the Spanish Grand Prix as Madrid prepares to host its first Formula 1 race in 45 years
11 Sep, 2026 @ 12:59 Madrid travel warning: These are the roads closing this weekend for the city’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 45 years
10 Sep, 2026 @ 17:11 Driverless taxis to hit Spain’s streets this year as Uber gets green light to launch robotaxis in Madrid
9 Sep, 2026 @ 13:43 IN PICS: Spain’s next monarch Princess Leonor begins university life in Madrid after completing three years of military training
3 Sep, 2026 @ 11:27 Spains shows its support for Ceuta as hundreds of thousands rally across Spain – and fury for PM Sanchez
1 Sep, 2026 @ 09:11 Chaos before Madrid’s much-anticipated F1 return as thieves steal cables from new circuit less than fortnight before Grand Prix
Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement Catalunya·Lead·Politics 13 Sep, 2026 @ 13:53 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. Read More
Political round-up: Ceuta crisis deepens, the Left gears up for 2027 elections and Catalunya’s National Day ends in unrest International Affairs·Lead·Politics 12 Sep, 2026 @ 18:10 SPAIN'S week brings fresh controversy over the Ceuta crisis, preparations for the 2027 election and arrests during Catalunya’s La Diada protests Read More
Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year Education·Lead 12 Sep, 2026 @ 10:45 BULLYING in Spanish schools is on the rise with more than one in four cases now lasting for more than a year, a new Read More
Jihadist terror convict arrested in Ceuta despite Spain entry ban as tensions simmer over ongoing migrant crisis Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead·Politics 11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:16 THE Moroccan national was arrested during a security check in the Spanish enclave on Thursday, sources have told Europa Press. Read More
EXCLUSIVE: ‘More dangerous than fascism’ – why national populism is putting Europe’s future at risk, according to acclaimed Spanish author Javier Cercas La Cultura·Lead·Politics 11 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30 THE acclaimed Spanish author sat down with The Olive Press to discuss everything from his latest book to his vision for the future of Read More
Spain grants nationality to nearly 200,000 Sahrawis in historic vote – with Morocco watching on nervously International Affairs·Lead·Politics 11 Sep, 2026 @ 14:51 200,000 PEOPLE born in Western Sahara will now be able to claim Spanish passports after lawmakers approved a law formally granting them citizenship. Read More
Morocco denies involvement in Ceuta migrant influx as declassified documents show Spain was warned ahead of mass crossing International Affairs·Lead·Politics 11 Sep, 2026 @ 10:32 RABAT said on Thursday it refused to be used as a ‘scapegoat’ after a leaked Spanish police report accused it of having allowed the Read More
Disgraced Qatari royal wanted in Spain for wrecking Malaga CF gives away his location in London’s swanky Mayfair
Gibraltar FA withdraws support for under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino after World Cup sell-off row
Jewel of Persia: A Persian-inspired luxury villa near Marbella blends ancient architecture with sweeping Costa del Sol views HAD Scheherazade lived on the Costa del Sol, she might well have told her tales to King Shahryar in this extraordinary villa. And had Read More
There’s one chief consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Marbella you can trust under the knife
Marbella’s top private hospital expands with four new operating theatres and a state-of-the-art day hospital