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Watch: Narcos in southern Spain are secretly filmed toting ‘weapons of war’ while loading drugs into van

THIS is the moment gun-toting narcos were secretly filmed by police loading a van full of drugs in the southern region of Andalucia. Footage shared

17 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead·Video

Jet2 flight from Spain to UK makes emergency landing after passenger in his 70s dies mid-flight

A PASSENGER has died after suffering a medical emergency during a Jet2 flight from Spain to the UK. The tragic incident took place mid-air last

17 Feb, 2025 @ 06:00

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Body is found during search for missing US cyclist Matt Opperman in Spain’s Andalucia

A BODY has been found during the search for a missing US cyclist and father-of-two after he vanished from Andalucia in January. Matt Opperman, 50,

16 Feb, 2025 @ 19:03

Andalucia·Lead

RIP Alfredo: ‘Beloved’ owner of iconic San Pedro restaurant dies as tributes pour in for Marbella ‘legend’

THE owner of the eponymous Alfredo’s restaurant in San Pedro de Alcantara has died. Alfredo, originally from Jimena, is a legend in Marbella after founding

16 Feb, 2025 @ 13:31

Lead·Marbella

Volcanic Eruption On Canary Island La Palma

Fears of a volcanic eruption in Spain: Experts warn of 40% chance within five years after rise in activity

FEARS of a volcanic eruption are spreading in Tenerife following a surge in seismic activity and gas emissions. An expert speaking to El Confidencial said

16 Feb, 2025 @ 07:02

Canary Islands·Environment·Lead

British BAFTA winner is found dead in Spain almost two YEARS after vanishing from Barcelona

A BRITISH expat has been found dead in Spain almost two years after he vanished from his home in Barcelona. Giles Pooley was last seen

15 Feb, 2025 @ 11:46

Barcelona·Lead

‘We want you!’ Spanish police taunt most wanted criminals with Valentine’s Day message – but do YOU recognise them?

SPANISH police have taunted the country’s most wanted criminals with a Valentine’s Day message after arresting half of the 10 men on the list. The

14 Feb, 2025 @ 13:03

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Search for missing Brit who vanished from expat haven on Spain’s Costa Blanca is ‘deactivated’

A BRITISH man who vanished from the Costa Blanca has reportedly been found. Mark Russel Ward, 67, sparked concern after disappearing from San Fulgencio on

14 Feb, 2025 @ 10:12

Costa Blanca·Lead

Retired British couple are found dead inside their home on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE bodies of a retired British couple have been discovered inside their home on the Costa Blanca. The 82-year-old man and 74-year-old woman were found

14 Feb, 2025 @ 09:58

Costa Blanca·Lead·National News

Grant Barr: Update on missing New York banker who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol in January

MISSING US tourist Grant Barr may have travelled to Madrid after disappearing from the Costa del Sol, it has emerged. The New York banker (pictured

13 Feb, 2025 @ 15:45

Lead·National News

Fears for missing New York banker who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol over two weeks ago

AN appeal has been launched to find a missing US tourist who vanished from the Costa del Sol more than two weeks ago. Grant Barr,

13 Feb, 2025 @ 12:44

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Child drug mules are being sent across the Gibraltar Strait into Spain – as police issue warning over growing narco threat

CHILDREN are being used to smuggle drugs into mainland Spain, it has emerged. The Policia Nacional today said it had detained two minors and an

13 Feb, 2025 @ 11:28

Algeciras·Crime & Law·Lead

British family demand answers over ‘murder’ of expat dad at his seaside home in Spain’s Andalucia

A BRITISH family are demanding answers following the mysterious death of a father-of-one in Andalucia last summer. Brett Dryden (pictured above), 35, from County Durham,

12 Feb, 2025 @ 15:54

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead

Watch: Freak tornado wreaks havoc in southern Spain as trees are uprooted and homes damaged

THIS is the moment southern Spain was rocked by a freak tornado this week. Video footage shared online shows the weather phenomenon tearing through parts

12 Feb, 2025 @ 15:13

Huelva·Lead·Video·Weather

‘Get outta my house!’: Moment ‘squatters’ are turfed out of home on Spanish holiday island

THIS is the moment a group of locals kicked out squatters who had allegedly broken into a home on the Canary Islands. Footage obtained by

12 Feb, 2025 @ 14:36

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Ryanair hits passenger record in Spain despite regional airport axe and closing routes

Ryanair faces more fines in Spain: Andalucia sanctions airline for ‘abusive luggage surcharges’

RYANAIR’S battles in Spain appear to be mounting after the region of Andalucia announced it is sanctioning the airline for ‘illegal’ hand luggage fines. It

12 Feb, 2025 @ 12:53

Lead·Travel News

Missing Brit Liam Hannigan is found in Tenerife as family issue update on his condition

A MISSING British tourist who vanished during a holiday to Tenerife has been found ‘safe’ by his family – but will require ‘treatment’. Liam Hannigan

12 Feb, 2025 @ 12:33

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Watch: Terrifying moment Ryanair flight to Spain is struck by lightning

A RYANAIR flight to Spain became the stuff of nightmares for nervous flyers after being struck by lightning shortly after take off. Flight FR5822 from

12 Feb, 2025 @ 11:44

Canary Islands·Lead·Video

Bouncer arrested for stabbing man to death outside nightclub in Spainn

Mystery ‘explosion’ in Murcia: Source of scare is revealed after locals reported ‘shaking windows’

A BIZARRE series of ‘explosions’ has left residents across the southern Spanish region of Murcia concerned. The loud bangs were heard on Monday and Tuesday

11 Feb, 2025 @ 17:17

Lead·Murcia

Eva Longoria wants to build a home in lesser-known region of Spain often dubbed ‘little Switzerland’

EVA Longoria has revealed it is her dream to build her own home in a region hundreds of miles away from her current pad in

11 Feb, 2025 @ 16:44

Celebrity·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

Liam Hannigan: Brit missing from Tenerife is seen on CCTV as ‘deeply concerned’ family issue update

THE family of missing British tourist Liam Hannigan has issued a statement four days after he vanished from Tenerife. Liam (pictured above), from Greater Manchester,

11 Feb, 2025 @ 14:30

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Earthquake in Morocco rocks SIX provinces in southern Spain: Panicked locals call in police

AN earthquake in Morocco has been felt in at least six provinces in the Spanish region of Andalucia. The quake, measuring 4.9 on the Richter

11 Feb, 2025 @ 10:41

Andalucia·Environment·Lead

Watch: Marbella padel club is raided by armed police just weeks after shooting of ex-MMA fighter

A MARBELLA padel club has been raided by police just weeks after a customer was shot at in the car park. Video footage shared on

10 Feb, 2025 @ 22:56

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella·Video

Matt Opperman latest: Wife of missing US cyclist ‘is searching 20 hours a day’ after he vanished from Spain last month

THE wife of a missing US cyclist is spending 20 hours per day searching for him after he vanished from Andalucia over two weeks ago.

10 Feb, 2025 @ 20:24

Andalucia·Jaen·Lead

Fears for missing British tourist in Tenerife after he vanished during holiday three days ago

FEARS are growing for a missing British tourist who was last seen in Tenerife three days ago. Liam Hannigan, 34, was visiting the holiday island

10 Feb, 2025 @ 16:21

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Pictured: Spain’s five most wanted criminals including ‘drug trafficker’ and ‘murderer’

SPAIN has updated its list of the most wanted criminals in the hopes that they will be spotted by the public. Four of the nine

10 Feb, 2025 @ 15:56

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Watch: Narcos in southern Spain are secretly filmed toting ‘weapons of war’ while loading drugs into van

Jet2 flight from Spain to UK makes emergency landing after passenger in his 70s dies mid-flight

Body is found during search for missing US cyclist Matt Opperman in Spain’s Andalucia

RIP Alfredo: ‘Beloved’ owner of iconic San Pedro restaurant dies as tributes pour in for Marbella ‘legend’

Fears of a volcanic eruption in Spain: Experts warn of 40% chance within five years after rise in activity

British BAFTA winner is found dead in Spain almost two YEARS after vanishing from Barcelona

‘We want you!’ Spanish police taunt most wanted criminals with Valentine’s Day message – but do YOU recognise them?

Search for missing Brit who vanished from expat haven on Spain’s Costa Blanca is ‘deactivated’

Retired British couple are found dead inside their home on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Grant Barr: Update on missing New York banker who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol in January

Fears for missing New York banker who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol over two weeks ago

Child drug mules are being sent across the Gibraltar Strait into Spain – as police issue warning over growing narco threat

British family demand answers over ‘murder’ of expat dad at his seaside home in Spain’s Andalucia

Watch: Freak tornado wreaks havoc in southern Spain as trees are uprooted and homes damaged

‘Get outta my house!’: Moment ‘squatters’ are turfed out of home on Spanish holiday island

Ryanair faces more fines in Spain: Andalucia sanctions airline for ‘abusive luggage surcharges’

Missing Brit Liam Hannigan is found in Tenerife as family issue update on his condition

Watch: Terrifying moment Ryanair flight to Spain is struck by lightning

Mystery ‘explosion’ in Murcia: Source of scare is revealed after locals reported ‘shaking windows’

Eva Longoria wants to build a home in lesser-known region of Spain often dubbed ‘little Switzerland’

Liam Hannigan: Brit missing from Tenerife is seen on CCTV as ‘deeply concerned’ family issue update

Earthquake in Morocco rocks SIX provinces in southern Spain: Panicked locals call in police

Watch: Marbella padel club is raided by armed police just weeks after shooting of ex-MMA fighter

Matt Opperman latest: Wife of missing US cyclist ‘is searching 20 hours a day’ after he vanished from Spain last month

Fears for missing British tourist in Tenerife after he vanished during holiday three days ago

Pictured: Spain’s five most wanted criminals including ‘drug trafficker’ and ‘murderer’

Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande

Pensioner, 80, caught trying to ‘sneak dead wife onto airplane’ in Tenerife – staff raised alarm after touching her ‘abnormally cold’ hand

ON THIS DAY: Messi marked a milestone, the Vatican banned some abhorrent practices, and a legendary Spanish voice actor passed

Costa Blanca airport smashes annual passenger record in 2025 with UK tourists dominating

New Estepona homeowners are unable to move in as electricity grid ‘can’t cope’ with massive property construction boom