Recent rainfall leaves four times more water than average for March in Spain’s Malaga
MARCH has been the wettest month of the hydrological year so far, seeing four times more rain than average for this time of the year.
Canines to start helping out in the courtrooms in Spain’s Madrid
COURTHOUSE Dogs to be used in court proceedings in Spain’s Madrid. With the aim to provide support when victims or witnesses are interviewed or have
Spain’s Malaga to send more than 20,000 kilos of aid to Ukraine and has more than 500 families willing to take in refugees
MALAGA stands with the people of Ukraine and is showing solidarity in sending over 20,000 kilos of aid to Ukraine and opening the doors for
Rain to continue in Spain’s Andalucia until Wednesday of next week
THE atmospheric instability will continue in Andalucia until Wednesday of next week, March 30, weather expert says. According to the territorial delegate of the State
Latest rains guarantee summer water supply for tourism on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE rainfall of recent days has led to an increase in the water reserves of the La Concepcion reservoir, which supplies the Western Costa del
Weather warnings issued for torrential rain in Spain’s Malaga
MALAGA is back under alert for severe weather conditions. As of yesterday, Tuesday March 22, the Spanish Met office, AEMET, placed Malaga province, specifically the
Recent rainfall leaves five months worth of water in Spain’s Malaga reservoirs
THE start of Spring has brought much needed rain to the province of Malaga. In fact, the recent rainfall, mainly thanks to the passage of
Spain’s Sierra Nevada welcomes 45 children from the Ukrainian Ski Federation in face of Russian invasion
A TOTAL of 45 children and teenagers plus seven coaches from the Ukrainian Winter Sports Federation have arrived at the Sierra Nevada ski resort in
Update with pics: Local hero arrives back home to Spain’s Sevilla after an epic journey to Ukraine war zone and back—rescuing 7 refugees and a dog
OVER the past nine days the Olive Press has been keenly following the epic journey of local hero, Jesus Perez de Tena, a greengrocer from
Rare grey seal washes up on beach in Spain’s Motril
A RARE specimen of the grey seal, native to the North Atlantic, was spotted this Thursday, March 17, on the Cable beach in Motril (Granada).
All COVID-19 restrictions—bar masks indoors—lifted in Spain’s Malaga
AFTER more than two years of pandemic—which has seen home confinement, state of alarm, perimeter closures and closures of non-essential activity—all the limitations due to
UPDATE: Pics and video from hero’s journey from Spain to Ukraine to deliver critical medical supplies and bring back refugees
Last week the Olive Press did an exclusive interview with Jesus Perez de Tena, a local greengrocer from Sevilla—also crew member for one of flamenco’s
WATCH: First Iberian Lynx cubs born this season in Spain’s Doñana
THE first Iberian lynx cubs of the year have been born in the Doñana National Park. Four cubs have been born into the Acebuche centre,
RED WEATHER ALERT for Spain’s Malaga and Costa del Sol as Storm Celia lashes through province
MALAGA has been placed on red alert for heavy rain as hazardous Storm Celia sweeps through Spain. Following a new forecast from Spain’s Met Office
Tourist giants Ryanair and MSC Cruises step up their commitment to Spain’s Malaga this summer
TWO of the world’s tourism giants, the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and MSC Cruises, the fourth-largest cruise company in the world, have intensified their commitment
Ukraine protest: Mayor of Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol returns medal awarded to him by Putin
THE mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has already returned the controversial Pushkin medal that Vladimir Putin awarded him in 2018. Since Russia invaded
Exclusive interview: Local hero sets off to deliver critical medical supplies to Ukraine and bring back seven refugees to Spain
A LOCAL greengrocer from Sevilla is set on driving 7,000 kilometres to help Ukrainians. Jesus Perez de Tena, from Sevilla, has set off early this
8M in Malaga: Programme with all the rallies taking place in Spain’s Malaga for Women’s Day
UNIONS and feminist platforms are calling for various demonstrations to take place throughout the day in the city centre. Demonstrations will take place at the
What Women’s Day means to three generations of strong Spanish women
THREE generations of strong Spanish women give their views on International Women’s Day; one who escaped the Francoist regime, a second-generation child who returned and
Spain’s Malaga Feria returns with confirmed dates for this August
AFTER a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, Malaga will once again host its traditional August Feria. The week-long festivities has been approved by Malaga’s
Spain’s Andalucia guarantees “immediate schooling” for refugee children from Ukraine
THE Junta has announced it will make Andalucian educational centres available for refugee children from Ukraine. The measure was announced earlier this week by the
How can I help Ukraine? Drop-off donation points in Spain’s Malaga
THE shock waves from Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour have awakened a motion of solidarity with the Ukrainian people all over the world. Mass demonstrations
Spain’s Andalucia aims to ditch face mask rule in schools after Easter Week
NORMALITY in Andalucian schools is getting closer with the Junta proposing to drop the mask mandates after the Easter holidays. The Regional Minister for Health
Spain’s Malaga airport sees airline summer travel schedules match 2019 levels
THE recovery in international flights is under way with the flight offer at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport back at 2019 values. Specifically, airlines have scheduled
Spain’s Malaga to offer accommodation to visiting Ukrainians who cannot return to their country
MALAGA’S Provincial Council has offered two facilities in Malaga capital to accommodate Ukrainian citizens visiting the Costa del Sol. The facilities ‘La Térmica’ and ‘La
Spain’s Andalucia to continue without COVID-19 restrictions on capacity and opening hours until May 19
THE Junta has agreed to extend until May 19 the order made on December 7 that removes the restrictions on opening hours and capacity established