Dani Alves sobs in court: Footballer, 40, denies raping a woman in Spain
FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has denied raping a young woman in an exclusive Spanish nightclub after testifying on the final day of
EXPLAINED: Why is a major airline in Europe asking to weigh passengers before they board?
FINNAIR, the flag carrier airline of Finland, have announced that they will begin weighing volunteer passengers, including hand luggage, before boarding their flight. The anonymous
Farmer strikes latest: These are the roads being targeted in Spain’s Andalucia today
ANGRY farmers are set to cause chaos for the second consecutive day this Wednesday with roads and ports closed across Spain. Following protests on Tuesday,
Prayer-bnb: How nuns are turning their convent into a holiday rental in the tourism capital of Spain’s Andalucia
WITH their traditional pastry business scuppered by the cost of living crisis, a community of cloistered nuns in Sevilla have had to take drastic measures
Drought latest in Spain: Water brought in by ships risks being contaminated, expert warns
A LEADING expert has warned that water brought to drought-hit areas by ship runs the risk of becoming contaminated. Jaime Lora Garcia, the deputy director
Footballer in Spain is poked in the bottom by a fan: La Liga star demands action over ‘sexual assault’ and suggests the reaction would be different if he was a woman
SEVILLA star Lucas Ocampos is calling on La Liga authorities to take action after a Rayo Vallecano supporter appeared to stick his finger up the
WATCH: Gibraltar monkey goes viral after ‘invading’ Spain and enjoying a day out in La Linea
THE border between Spain and Gibraltar is infamous for its stringent checks and lengthy queues. But one nimble creature has managed to avoid the tribulations
Trial for ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves begins in Spain: Footballer is accused of raping a woman, 23, in a nightclub
FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has appeared in court this Monday, January 5, charged with the rape of a woman, 23, in a
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’ve had TWO liver transplants in Spain – this is why the country is the best in the WORLD for organ donations’
FOR Eva Perez, receiving the all-important phone call kickstarted a complicated mix of emotions. “You are happy because your loved ones are celebrating that you
WATCH: Flames engulf a popular restaurant in Spain’s Estepona as firefighters rush to extinguish the blaze
A POPULAR restaurant in the heart of Estepona has burnt down after local residents reported hearing an explosion during the night. La Casa de Mi
Cork blimey! British company will pay you €600 to review luxury English sparkling wines – even if you live in Spain
DO you know your Bruts from your Demi-Secs, fancy yourself as a wine aficionado, or simply enjoy a tipple or two in the evening? You
The must-visit town in Spain’s Cadiz that ‘the Spanish love’ and ‘the Brits don’t know about’ – according to the Sun
FOR many holidaymakers looking to soak up the Spanish sunshine, a trip to the Costa del Sol seems the obvious route. But reporters from British
‘We will die of heat without swimming pools!’ Residents in Spain fear the consequences of water restrictions as drought takes hold
WITH Andaucia suffering its longest drought in 50 years and Catalunya announcing a state of emergency, residents across Spain are increasingly fearful that draconian water
Cigarette and tobacco prices could soon surge in Spain: Government hopes measure will reduce the number of smokers
THE Spanish health ministry are considering imposing a new levy on cigarettes and tobacco in an attempt to reduce the number of smokers nationwide. The
Farmers in Spain fire warning shot to Brussels: Agricultural workers say laws need to change or ‘anti-EU sentiment will build’ – as they join continent-wide protests
FARMERS across Spain are set to join European-wide protests as agricultural organisations called for an “ambitious shock plan” to improve deteriorating conditions. The main farming
Drought latest in Spain: Andalucia approves €217m plan – these are the measures being prepared
THE Junta have announced a new package of anti-drought measures worth €217m, as fears of looming water restrictions continue to mount. The region’s Minister for
Search for two young men who vanished whilst fishing off Spain’s Marbella is called off
THE desperate search for two young men who disappeared whilst fishing off the coast of the Costa del Sol has been called off after rescue
Boy, 15, dies following horror car crash caused by fog in central Spain: Family is almost wiped out after brother and father were also killed while driving to watch Sevilla FC play in Madrid
A 15-YEAR old boy has been confirmed as the latest casualty of a horror car crash that took place in Ciudad Real last Wednesday, January
The little-known reasons you can get a fine while driving in Spain: Avoid doing these 5 things to swerve a ‘multa’ of up to €3,000
DRIVING on some of Spain’s roads can be a stressful experience at the best of times. Having made it home safely in one piece, the
What is Nolotil? The painkiller sold in Spain that’s been linked to dozens of British deaths
Have you been affected by Nolotil? Email us: tips@theolivepress.es THE Olive Press recently revealed that campaigners are launching an official complaint with Spain’s public prosecution
‘Historic heat’: Temperatures surpass 29C in Spain with January records broken across the country, including in Valencia and Malaga
SPAIN experienced a day of historic heat on Thursday as unseasonably high temperatures saw records broken across the country for the fourth consecutive month. Chelva
Body of missing expat boy, 16, is discovered weeks after he vanished while canoeing in Spain’s Mar Menor lagoon
THE body of 16-year old Ivailo ‘Ivo’ Petrov has been found by the Guardia Civil, 20 days after he disappeared whilst canoeing in Mar Menor.
I visited Spain’s Sevilla for the first time and was blown away by its architecture and food – and the incredibly low prices
FOR many years, my understanding of Sevilla, widely renowned as the jewel in Andalucia’s crown, was shaped by unusual means. Studying Spanish at sixth form,
Revealed: How a heavily armed group of ex-soldiers robbed at least 70 homes in wealthy expat neighbourhoods on Spain’s Costa del Sol
POLICE have revealed how an Eastern European organisation comprised of ex-soldiers robbed at least 70 homes in wealthy neighbourhoods on the Costa del Sol. Speaking
Want to watch the Euros 2024 in Germany? These are the cheapest host cities for drink, food and hotels
NEW research has revealed the best-hosting cities in Germany ahead of the upcoming 2024 UEFA European Championship this summer. A study by no-deposit casino bonus
Jimmy Carr is coming to Spain: British comedian, 51, will perform on the Costa del Sol as part of his stand-up tour
BRITISH comedian Jimmy Carr will perform on the Costa del Sol this summer as part of his new ‘Laughs Funny’ tour. Carr, known for his