Alberto Lejarraga, Author at Olive Press News Spain

18 injured after octogenarian wife of infamous drug trafficker loses control of her car in Galicia

EIGHTEEN people have been injured after the octogenarian wife of a notorious drug boss lost control of her car, crashing into a marquee in Vilanova

8 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·National News

Four teens in Malaga videoed attack on youth and uploaded it to social media

FOUR teens have been arrested for allegedly uploading a video of an attack on another youngster in Malaga. They are believed to have shared a

7 May, 2023 @ 18:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Cala Millor Robbery With Violence Story Photo By Guardia Civil

Man imprisoned for alleged violent robbery in a hotel in Cala Millor (Mallorca)

A 38-YEAR-OLD accused of committing a violent robbery in a hotel in Cala Millor (Mallorca) has been sent to prison. The alleged hooded thief is

6 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Two women died after car crash in Coin (Malaga)

TWO WOMEN have died after their cars crashed in the A-355 road in Coin (Malaga) today (Friday May 5) after midnight. It is believed that

5 May, 2023 @ 18:45

Malaga·Other News

12-year-old who has family and town ‘in despair’ involved in knife-point robbery in Sevilla

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy allegedly collaborated with an adult in a knife-point hold-up of a shop in Brenes (Sevilla). It is alleged they entered a Chinese

5 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Crypto Businessman Kidnapped Credit Policia Nacional

Rescued crypto businessman who had been kidnapped in Malaga

A BUSINESSMAN who manages cryptocurrency wallets has been released from his kidnapping in Benalmadena (Malaga). The victim, who also trades luxury cars, was abducted by

5 May, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain's top supermarket Mercadona announces €150m in food price cuts including olive oil

Mercadona to hire nearly 200 employees for the summer season in Baleares

Mercadona has announced the hiring of almost 200 employees for the summer season (May to the end of September) in Baleares. The Valencian supermarket chain

4 May, 2023 @ 17:15

Balearic Islands·Business & Finance·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca·Menorca

Member of major Italian Mafia group ‘Ndrangheta arrested in Benalmadena (Malaga)

A ‘Ndrangheta member who allegedly coordinated large drug shipments from the Costa del Sol to Italy has been arrested in Benalmadena (Malaga). The arrest is

4 May, 2023 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Baleares was the region in Spain with the largest decrease in unemployment in April

THE number of unemployed in the Baleares fell by 10,904 in April, according to the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. These numbers

4 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Balearic Islands·Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Automóvil De La Policía Nacional Española En Valencia

Man arrested for kicking and making death threats to a woman in Mallorca

A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in a night time establishment in Pere Garau (Palma). He is

4 May, 2023 @ 12:45

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Six arrested after big brawl between 15 employees of two Indian minimarkets in Mallorca

SIX INDIAN NATIONALS have been arrested after a street fight between employees from two Indian fruit minimarkets in Can Pastilla (Palma). A total of 15

3 May, 2023 @ 17:45

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Man arrested for swindling over 80,000 euros through fictitious car sales in Valencia

A 43-YEAR-OLD Chiva (Valencia) neighbour has been arrested after allegedly scamming three people over €80,000 by faking car sales. It is believed that his first

3 May, 2023 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Police stops 7-years-old from jumping off school roof in Valencia

POLICE saved the life of a 7-year-old who planned on jumping off his school roof in Valencia on Friday April 28. The kid had climbed

3 May, 2023 @ 12:45

Lead·National News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Copper thief arrested in Mallorca

A MAN has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal 300 kg of copper from a recycling plant in (Bunyola) Mallorca. The arrested and another

3 May, 2023 @ 11:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Feria Internacional Fuerngirola Credit Ayuntamiento De Fuengirola

Thousands of people enjoyed Fuengirola’s Countries Fair

THOUSANDS of locals and visitors enjoyed the 2023 Fuengirola’s Countries Fair, which took place over the long weekend. A total of 32 countries from all

2 May, 2023 @ 20:00

La Cultura·Malaga·Other News

Osteopath accused of sexually abusing 23 women in Barcelona could face lengthy jail sentence

AN OSTEOPATH alleged to have sexually abused 23 women in Barcelona between 2014 and 2016 could be jailed for over 100 years. He is accused

2 May, 2023 @ 18:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Workers in Spain spend on average 43% of their salary on rent

People in Spain spent on average 43% of their gross salary on rent in 2022, according to a Fotocasa real estate portal study. This is

2 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Murcia·National News·Property·Valencian Community

Vueling For Guardia Civil Credit Flickr Creatornabil Molinari

Guardia Civil captain suspended for working as a pilot for Spain’s Vueling Airlines without permission

A Guardia Civil captain has been suspended after getting caught working as a pilot for Vueling Airlines. The high ranking officer was employed from April

1 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Travel News

Bus Accident Almonte Photo By Ayuntamineto De Almonte

One woman dies and almost 40 injured in bus accident in Spain’s Huelva

A MOROCCAN WOMAN has lost her life after a bus taking seasonal workers to a field overturned in Almonte (Huelva) this morning (Monday May 1).

1 May, 2023 @ 19:30

Huelva·Lead·National News

UPDATE: Man arrested for allegedly shooting and killing 15-year-old boy in Barcelona

A 40-YEAR-OLD MAN accused of killing a 15-year-old boy by shooting him on several occasions in Hipolit de Voltrega (Barcelona) has been arrested. He is

1 May, 2023 @ 12:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Newborn found dead inside a backpack in Sevilla

A newborn has been found dead inside a backpack by Policia Nacional officers in Sevilla. The baby’s mother, who is aged 38 and has a

30 Apr, 2023 @ 17:15

Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Robbie Williams to perform in Fuengirola in June

Robbie Williams will play a guaranteed sold out show at Fuengirola’s Mare Nostrum Auditorium on June 15. The iconic artist, behind Angels and Let me

29 Apr, 2023 @ 19:30

Entertainment·Malaga·Other News

Two climate activists swim naked in front of the Royal Palace in Madrid

Two activists of climate group Futuro Vegetal swam naked in a fountain just outside the Royal Palace in Madrid on Thursday evening. The two women,

28 Apr, 2023 @ 18:30

Environment·Lead·Madrid·National News

Spain's Emeritus King Juan Carlos fathered 'secret' daughter according to new book

Juan Carlos I is thinking about buying a house in Sanxenxo

FORMER KING of Spain – and Abu Dhabi resident – Juan Carlos I is reportedly thinking of acquiring a property in Sanxenxo (Galicia). The father

28 Apr, 2023 @ 16:30

Lead·National News

Driver accused of killing two people in Madrid city centre hands himself in

A 31 YEAR-OLD MAN accused of running over and killing two people aged 72 and 81 in Madrid city centre last Thursday has handed himself

28 Apr, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·National News

UPDATE: Two dead in Madrid after being hit by a car escaping Guardia Civil in high-speed pursuit

Two people aged 72 and 88 have died after being hit by a car that was being chased by Guardia Civil at Madrid city centre

27 Apr, 2023 @ 14:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·National News

Alberto Lejarraga

18 injured after octogenarian wife of infamous drug trafficker loses control of her car in Galicia

Man imprisoned for alleged violent robbery in a hotel in Cala Millor (Mallorca)

Two women died after car crash in Coin (Malaga)

12-year-old who has family and town ‘in despair’ involved in knife-point robbery in Sevilla

Rescued crypto businessman who had been kidnapped in Malaga

Mercadona to hire nearly 200 employees for the summer season in Baleares

Member of major Italian Mafia group ‘Ndrangheta arrested in Benalmadena (Malaga)

Man arrested for kicking and making death threats to a woman in Mallorca

Six arrested after big brawl between 15 employees of two Indian minimarkets in Mallorca

Man arrested for swindling over 80,000 euros through fictitious car sales in Valencia

Police stops 7-years-old from jumping off school roof in Valencia

Copper thief arrested in Mallorca

Thousands of people enjoyed Fuengirola’s Countries Fair

Osteopath accused of sexually abusing 23 women in Barcelona could face lengthy jail sentence

Workers in Spain spend on average 43% of their salary on rent

Guardia Civil captain suspended for working as a pilot for Spain’s Vueling Airlines without permission

One woman dies and almost 40 injured in bus accident in Spain’s Huelva

UPDATE: Man arrested for allegedly shooting and killing 15-year-old boy in Barcelona

Newborn found dead inside a backpack in Sevilla

Robbie Williams to perform in Fuengirola in June

Two climate activists swim naked in front of the Royal Palace in Madrid

Juan Carlos I is thinking about buying a house in Sanxenxo

Driver accused of killing two people in Madrid city centre hands himself in

UPDATE: Two dead in Madrid after being hit by a car escaping Guardia Civil in high-speed pursuit

Spanish city bans adoption of black cats over fears of ‘sinister Halloween rituals’

Spain’s Costa Blanca set to sizzle in record late October temperatures

Body of ex-mayor’s husband is found inside waste bin before being ‘compressed’ by rubbish truck in Spain

PM Pedro Sanchez makes Mar Menor look like ‘Third World’ with 100,000 residents still without drinking water after nine days

Spain wants to fine music festival bosses who ban fans from bringing their own food and drink