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Chilean burglary gang terrorised expat hotspots on the Costa del Sol – and had Estepona and Marbella in their sights

GANG members were busted after carrying out a string of robberies that targeted popular expat regions on the Costa del Sol. Police have arrested four

21 Jan, 2026 @ 16:00

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Malaga-born football star goes from hero to zero with shocking Panenka penalty to lose the African Cup final

HOPES were high for the home nation at Afcon (Africa cup of nations). Morocco were going from strength to strength in the tournament. The country

21 Jan, 2026 @ 15:20

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Madrid confirms that a train between Fuengirola and Marbella is ‘feasible’ – and labels it a ‘priority’

THE long-awaited Costa del Sol rail network is inching nearer to fruition – and the first phase will connect Fuengirola and Marbella. Last week, Javier

20 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

Costa del Sol·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

It’s already the home of sherry – but Jerez de la Frontera now begins its reign as Spain’s culinary capital for 2026

IT is one of Spain’s most evocative cities, known for its horses, flamenco and sherry. But now Jerez de la Frontera is to become famous

18 Jan, 2026 @ 08:00

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Vaping overtakes tobacco smoking for teenagers in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain

A STRICT new law banning vapes and energy drinks for teens will come into force in Galicia in March. Youngsters caught vaping or consuming energy

16 Jan, 2026 @ 17:15

Galicia·Health·Lead

Delicious Junk Food Burger Iced Drink And Fries

Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK

FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

15 Jan, 2026 @ 11:29

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Other News

Chilean burglary gang terrorised expat hotspots on the Costa del Sol – and had Estepona and Marbella in their sights

WATCH: Malaga-born football star goes from hero to zero with shocking Panenka penalty to lose the African Cup final

Madrid confirms that a train between Fuengirola and Marbella is ‘feasible’ – and labels it a ‘priority’

It’s already the home of sherry – but Jerez de la Frontera now begins its reign as Spain’s culinary capital for 2026

Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain

Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK

Donald Trump calls Spain a ‘freeloader’ for not spending enough on defence

BREAKING: Spain sees third rail crash in a week – six injured in minor incident

‘Lovely property, plenty of light, comes with squatters’: How the problem is driving home owners across Spain to sell at a loss

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Murder-suicide horror in Fuengirola: Man, 36, ‘stabs father and mother before throwing himself from rooftop’