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Doñana’s biggest lagoon in Spain’s Huelva dries up for second year in a row marking unprecedented occurrence

THE largest permanent lagoon within the Doñana ecosystem, Santa Olalla, has now dried up entirely for the second year running. This alarming phenomenon has not

13 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Environment·Malaga

Internationally acclaimed violinist David Garrett to enchant Spain’s Marbella Arena with ICONIC Performance

GERMAN classical and crossover violinist and recording artist, David Garrett, renowned for his captivating performances that have enthralled audiences worldwide, is set to grace the

12 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

Calling All Beer Enthusiasts: Rincon de la Victoria hosts ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival

RINCON de la Victoria’s ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival kicks off today and will run until next Tuesday, August 15, at the Al-Ándalus Square. The event,

12 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

Horses trapped in reservoir in Spain’s Sevilla: One Dead, Second Found Exhausted; Owner Faces Investigation

IN a distressing incident near Sevilla, Spain, a horse has tragically lost its life while another was discovered in a state of exhaustion after becoming

11 Aug, 2023 @ 13:07

Animals·Environment·Sevilla

Stargazing: When, where and how to see this year’s Perseid meteor shower in Spain’s Malaga

NATURE enthusiasts and stargazers in Malaga are in for a dazzling treat as the annual Perseids meteor shower graces the night skies. This celestial spectacle,

11 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

Consumer alert issued for Milka Chocolate bar distributed in Spain’s Andalucia

THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has issued a precautionary alert for individuals with allergies to milk, hazelnuts, or soy regarding certain

11 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead

Arabic Baths Cultural Center in Spain’s Jaen welcomes surge in visitors

SITUATED in the historic city center of Jaen, the Centro Cultural Baños Árabes Palacio de Villardompardo has observed a notable rise in visitor numbers, reflecting

10 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Jaen·La Cultura

Christmas drone show in Spain’s Malaga inaugurated this weekend

Spain’s Antequera annual fair swaps traditional fireworks for eco-friendly drone show

ANTEQUERA’S yearly fair is taking a greener approach by replacing its regular fireworks display with an eco-friendly drone show. Starting on August 23 and running

10 Aug, 2023 @ 09:30

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Carreras De Caballos En La Playa De Sanlucar Al Atardecer

Iconic Sanlucar horse races in Spain’s Cadiz kick off today

THE renowned Sanlucar horse races are gearing up for another edition on the beaches of Cadiz province. This historical event, now in its 178th year

10 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Cadiz·Entertainment·Lead

Police Seize more than twenty bottles of ‘laughing gas’ from a group of youths in Spain’s Mijas

THE Mijas local police have recently intervened in an incident involving a group of underage individuals using nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as ‘laughing gas’,

10 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Malaga population swells by 26,000 new residents in past year, majority being international arrivals

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA has welcomed an impressive 26,000 residents over the past year, the majority of whom are foreigners. The

9 Aug, 2023 @ 10:15

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Beach shower services suspended in capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es BEACHGOERS in Malaga’s capital are set to experience a shift in their seaside routines as the familiar beach

9 Aug, 2023 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

CLOSURE DUE TO FIRE RISK: Rio Chillar access temporarily closed in Spain’s Nerja amid heightened forest fire risk

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es AMIDST the mounting concern over the increasing risk of forest fires within the region, local officials in Nerja

9 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Heatwave could reach 45 degrees in inland areas of Spain's Valencia region

Heat Warnings Across Spain’s Andalucia: Red Alert in Cordoba, Granada, and Jaen; Orange Alert in Malaga

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es ANDALUCIA is bracing for scorching temperatures as meteorological authorities have issued a series of heat alerts across the

9 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Bioparc in Spain’s Fuengirola celebrates arrival of eleven flamingo chicks

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es BIOPARC Fuengirola, a renowned conservation haven, has greeted the arrival of eleven adorable flamingo chicks, marking the first

8 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Animals·Lead·Malaga

Spain's national heat alert website launches English language version aimed at expats and tourists

High temperatures claim 213 lives in Spain’s Andalucia during July

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE scorching temperatures that gripped Andalucia during July have resulted in the tragic loss of 213 lives. Despite

8 Aug, 2023 @ 10:15

Andalucia·Environment·Lead

Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir in Spain’s Malaga hits new record low

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA’S Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir has reached an unprecedented low. The reservoir now stands at just 19.2% of

8 Aug, 2023 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Malaga Airport acknowledged for CO2 emissions reduction efforts

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA-COSTA DEL SOL Airport’s commendable strides in reducing CO2 emissions have garnered recognition on the global stage. The

8 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Two Iberian lynxes fatally struck by vehicles in Spain’s Doñana Area, prompting calls for enhanced road safety

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE recent tragic deaths of two Iberian lynxes due to vehicle collisions in the Doñana region have raised

8 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Environment·Huelva·Lead

Wild boar causes chaos with a three-car pìle up on a Costa Blanca road in Spain

Spain’s Andalucia to implement ‘Exceptional’ measures to control wild boar population—including selective hunting

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es FOLLOWING recurrent sightings of wild boars in urban areas, including several boars which surprised beachgoers in Marbella last

7 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Animals·Environment·Lead

Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE City of Malaga has announced the winners of the 2023 City of Malaga Awards. Notably, the Teatro

7 Aug, 2023 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Malaga

Protesters take to Streets of Spain’s Malaga to rally against animal abuse and call for end to bullfighting

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es PROTESTERS have gathered in Central Malaga to oppose animal abuse and call for an end to bullfighting. Organized

7 Aug, 2023 @ 09:00

Animals·Lead·Malaga

Top Scoop Haven: Spain’s Malaga ranked fifth among Europe’s best ice cream cities

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es WHEN it comes to a universally cherished summer symbol, few can contest the allure of ice cream, and

7 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Tourism injected €187 BILLION into Spain’s economy last year, new figures show

Spain’s Andalucia welcomes over one million international tourists in June, 13.9% of national total

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es ANDALUCIA has welcomed more than one million international tourists in June, making up 13.9% of the total tourists

7 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Travel News

VISUAL EXTRAVAGANZA: Malaga Fair 2023 to kick off next week with fireworks and drone display

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE vibrant city of Malaga is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual celebration – the Malaga Fair 2023.

6 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Malaga

Dining in the Dark: The new gastronomic experience coming to Spain’s Malaga

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es DINING in the Dark is a gastronomic experience that offers a secret tasting menu entirely in darkness. Already

6 Aug, 2023 @ 10:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Doñana’s biggest lagoon in Spain’s Huelva dries up for second year in a row marking unprecedented occurrence

Internationally acclaimed violinist David Garrett to enchant Spain’s Marbella Arena with ICONIC Performance

Calling All Beer Enthusiasts: Rincon de la Victoria hosts ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival

Horses trapped in reservoir in Spain’s Sevilla: One Dead, Second Found Exhausted; Owner Faces Investigation

Stargazing: When, where and how to see this year’s Perseid meteor shower in Spain’s Malaga

Consumer alert issued for Milka Chocolate bar distributed in Spain’s Andalucia

Arabic Baths Cultural Center in Spain’s Jaen welcomes surge in visitors

Spain’s Antequera annual fair swaps traditional fireworks for eco-friendly drone show

Iconic Sanlucar horse races in Spain’s Cadiz kick off today

Police Seize more than twenty bottles of ‘laughing gas’ from a group of youths in Spain’s Mijas

Spain’s Malaga population swells by 26,000 new residents in past year, majority being international arrivals

Beach shower services suspended in capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol

CLOSURE DUE TO FIRE RISK: Rio Chillar access temporarily closed in Spain’s Nerja amid heightened forest fire risk

Heat Warnings Across Spain’s Andalucia: Red Alert in Cordoba, Granada, and Jaen; Orange Alert in Malaga

Bioparc in Spain’s Fuengirola celebrates arrival of eleven flamingo chicks

Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir in Spain’s Malaga hits new record low

Spain’s Malaga Airport acknowledged for CO2 emissions reduction efforts

Two Iberian lynxes fatally struck by vehicles in Spain’s Doñana Area, prompting calls for enhanced road safety

Spain’s Andalucia to implement ‘Exceptional’ measures to control wild boar population—including selective hunting

Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards

Protesters take to Streets of Spain’s Malaga to rally against animal abuse and call for end to bullfighting

Top Scoop Haven: Spain’s Malaga ranked fifth among Europe’s best ice cream cities

Spain’s Andalucia welcomes over one million international tourists in June, 13.9% of national total

VISUAL EXTRAVAGANZA: Malaga Fair 2023 to kick off next week with fireworks and drone display

Dining in the Dark: The new gastronomic experience coming to Spain’s Malaga

Scientists at high-security lab in northern Spain ‘experimented with African swine fever’ when first cases appeared just metres away

British man survives hail of bullets hitting his car and is ‘out of danger’ at Costa Blanca hospital

Police seize 32 pieces carved from elephant ivory worth €3.6m from Valencia home

British ‘narco’ fugitive is arrested in Benidorm after getting life prison sentence

What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle