Live music shows, festivals contribute eye-watering €459 million to Spanish economy
Ticket sales from live music and festivals have contributed to €459 million in 2022 in Spain, with Andalucia a large contributor to the total figure.
Thousands of cyclists to take over Malaga streets in protest over lack of bike lanes
Thousands of cyclists are set to take over the streets on Sunday in a massive protest against Malaga council and its lack of bike lanes
Police arrest 19 people allegedly linked to ‘well-known’ drug trafficking clan
Police have arrested 19 people in Malaga who are allegedly a part of a ‘well-known drug-trafficking clan’. The group can also allegedly be linked to
New study: Women deemed safer drivers than men in Spain
Women are safer drivers than men, according to new Spanish data. Figures from Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) revealed 60% of women drivers have never
Furious residents to protest against big renewable energy projects in Setenil de las Bodegas
Angry residents against energy macro-projects in Setenil de las Bodegas will protest through the town’s winding streets today. The ‘Let’s Save Setenil’ march will take
Big difference in pay between men and women in Andalucia
Disparities in pay between men and women in Andalucia vary by over 15% depending on province. While the gap is just 12.5% in Almeria, it
More motorists ditch cars for electric bikes to save money as petrol prices rise
Motorists are ditching their cars for bikes to save money, especially after the government scrapped the 20 cents per litre fuel discount. About 20 million
British woman who lost all limbs in Spain asked if she would accept male hands as transplant
A British woman awaiting a rare double hand transplant after contracting a horror infection in Spain was asked if she’d accept limbs from a man,
New research: Mediterranean diet can slash risk of dementia by 23%
Eating a “Mediterranean-like diet” can lower the risk of developing dementia by up to 23%, according to new research. The groundbreaking study, published on Tuesday
New study: Common heart irregularity linked to increased risk of dementia
A common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people newly diagnosed
Spain’s best-voted chocolate ice cream made and sold in Fuengirola
A Fuengirola gelato shop now boasts Spain’s best chocolate ice cream. The Caramelo ice cream parlour won first prize in a contest organised by specialist
Parents warned after man tries to snatch teenager outside Costa del Sol sports club
Police are urging parents to accompany children at all times at a sports club on the Costa del Sol after a shocking attempted kidnapping. A
Setenil de las Bodegas: A Spanish pueblo paradise inside a labyrinth of steep cliffs
Spain’s idyllic white villages are spread out all over the south, below or at the summit of mountains, in forests and hidden canyons, but there’s
Guardia Civil called out to giant ‘disoriented’ whale off coast of Valencia
Police have been called out to help a giant whale off the coast of Valencia. It came after a boat captain spotted the ailing mammal
Popular BBC detective show The Mallorca Files starts shooting for third series
HIT BBC1 detective series The Mallorca Files is back on the island. Filming of the third series started in Palma’s Plaza Cort yesterday, with more
Russian warships intercepted in Mallorca waters
A Spanish patrol vessel has intercepted two Russian warships sailing in Balearic waters. Russian vessel Admiral Kasatonov and tanker Akademik Pashin were spotted sailing in
Housing prices in Balearic islands skyrocket, remains Spain’s most expensive region
Housing prices in the Balearic Islands have increased by 5.9% in just one year, according to new figures. National Institute of Statistics data from the
Tourism operators expect 300,000 more Germans to travel to Mallorca this year
Tourism operators are predicting that an extra 300,000 German tourists will travel to the Balearic Islands this year. German tour operators met with representatives of
Spain passes new gender parity law on eve of International Women’s Day
A new law will make it mandatory for corporate boards to be composed of at least 40% women. Spain’s Parliament passed the ‘gender parity law’
Spain set to make it mandatory for corporate boards to be made up of 40% women
Spain’s government is seeking to make it mandatory for corporate boards to be composed of at least 40% women. Parliament is hoping to pass the
Barcelona named top destination in Europe for gluten-free food
Barcelona has been named one of the top European cities accommodating those who need to follow a strict gluten-free diet. It came in eighth place
Disturbing trend in number of bodies being found by Spanish authorities
The number of bodies being found in Spain is on the increase, disturbing figures show. According to the Ministry of the Interior, state security services
Where is Amy Fitzpatrick: Irish officials contact Spain’s Guardia Civil about 15-year mystery
Irish officials are pressing Spanish police to step up investigations into the ongoing case of missing Amy Fitzpatrick. The Olive Press has sparked renewed calls
Spanish farmer’s grape collection could be client resistant, could tackle global warming
A farmer’s vast array of grape varieties he has been collecting since the 1980s could play a pivotal role in tackling the country’s current climate
New study: Frightening statistics show high obesity levels among Spanish children
Spanish children spend 294 minutes per day on screens during weekends, according to an alarming new study. The 2022 PASOS Study on Physical Activity, Sedentarism,
Harry Potter star joins FreakCon 2023 festival in Malaga
A Harry Potter movie star will join a festival in Malaga which celebrates geek culture next weekend. FreakCon 2023, which takes place on March 4-5
