Sevilla’s Feria de Abril 2026: Your ultimate guide to Spain’s wildest spring party
SEVILLA is set to come alive for the 2026 edition of the Feria de Abril 2026, promising a week of colour, musicand all-night celebration. Here’s
Danish firm backs Olive Press ‘Smash the Spiking’ campaign with innovative new glass lids to put on drinks during nights out
Have you been affected by spiking? Message us at newsdesk@theolivepress.es A DANISH firm has backed the Olive Press’ Smash the Spiking campaign relaunched last Autumn.
Sevilla’s famous April Feria is set to kick off with ‘early summer’ heat and highs of 34C
SEVILLA’S famous Feria de Abril is set to be a scorcher this year as the arrival of a high pressure ridge sends temperatures skyrocketing. The
Sevilla woman, 44, dies a year after filing complaint against Andalucia health authorities over misdiagnosed leg tumour
A SEVILLA woman has died just a year after filing a complaint against Andalucia’s health authorities over delays in a leg tumour diagnosis. The 44-year-old
Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title
MADE with bitter Sevilla oranges, it’s famous as the favourite preserve of iconic children’s literature character Paddington Bear. But jars of marmalade will soon look
‘Airbnb out!: Guerrilla campaign against tourist apartments in Sevilla after city reached 100% capacity during Semana Santa
FED up residents have launched a ‘guerrilla campaign’ against tourist apartments in Sevilla after the city pushed close to 100% capacity over the Easter break.
Marbella gardener stunned by €10k hidden markup on second-hand Nissan from Sevilla car dealership
A MOROCCAN gardener has gone to war with a car dealership trying to squeeze an extra €10,000 more than was agreed for a second hand
Policeman fined for ‘slapping’ drunk reveller who sat down in the street and blocked traffic in Sevilla
A POLICE officer in Sevilla has been fined after slapping a drunk young man who had sat down in the middle of the street, blocking
Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre
RYANAIR has set its sights on Sevilla, selecting the popular Spanish tourist destination as the place for its new engine repair centre. The €290 million
EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions
SEMANA Santa, Spain’s holy week, is an incredible celebration of pagentry and ancient tradition rarely seen around the world these days. The seven-day extravaganza transforms
New Sevilla exhibition uncovers the wealth and fabulous empire of estates, palaces and castles belonging to the late Duquesa de Alba
WITH an estimated wealth of €3.5 billion and more than 40 official titles, she was the world’s most noble aristocrat and one of Spain’s wealthiest.Â
Revealed: Spain’s most dangerous neighbourhoods – do you live near one? Barcelona’s El Raval ranks high
DRUG trafficking, gang shootouts and gun possession galore. Spain – unfortunately – is home to a string of neighbourhoods where crime is part of daily
Vigilantes in Andalucia form packs to hunt down illegal parking attendants who ‘damage cars if drivers refuse to pay up’
FRUSTRATED residents in locations across Andalucia have begun organising night patrols to drive away illegal parking attendants accused of demanding cash and vandalising vehicles when
Sevilla Airport set for €235m overhaul in major boost for travellers – here’s where the money will be spent
SEVILLA Airport is gearing up for a major renovation to make travel smoother and safer for the nine million passengers who pass through each year.
LIFE IN SPAIN: The all-American expat and painter from Philadelphia who conquered Spain’s bullfighting world
JOHN Fulton died on February 20, 1998, at the age of 65, leaving behind one of the most remarkable expat legacies in Andalucia. His story
High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia partially resume with trains as far as Cordoba and Sevilla – Malaga will have to wait
HIGH-SPEED train services resumed on Tuesday between Madrid and Andalucia following the suspension caused by the Adamuz disaster on January 18. State operator Renfe said
Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada
A BENEFIT show hosted by a famous flamenco star raised funds for a local homeless charity in Granada. Singer Estrella Morente headlined a near sell-out
Sevilla’s iconic Giralda belltower cordoned off after massive ornamental vase plunges nearly 100 metres during Storm Leonardo
POLICE and cathedral technicians rushed to the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes in Sevilla on Thursday after a two-metre-tall metal structure was torn from La
Sevilla closes floodgates for only the second time in history as Storm Leonardo sends river levels surging across Spain
SEVILLA has closed its floodgates for just the second time in history as Storm Leonardo continues to send river levels surging towards bursting point across
Careful out there: Dozens of roads are closed across Andalucia due to Storm Leonardo – check the list here
WIDESPREAD road closures have been triggered across Andalucia as Storm Leonardo wreaks havoc causing flooding, landslides and damage to already saturated routes. Spain’s traffic authority,
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Can you spot the red-knobbed coot in January? Here’s where you might find it in Malaga, Cadiz, and SevillaÂ
By Fran Candelera JANUARY is just around the corner, and the red-knobbed coot (Fulica cristata) could be your birding challenge for the month. The heavy
WATCH: Shots fired as Atlantic storms flush narcos into Guardia Civil ambush on Sevilla river
SHOCKING video footage has captured the moment a group of drug traffickers opened fire on Spain’s Guardia Civil. A high-speed boat chase ensued as fierce
Mordor, Winterfell…or Malaga? The Olive Press explores Antequera and the mysteries of El Torcal
SPAIN is known for its natural diversity – one moment you’re stretched out on a sun-bleached beach along the southern coast; the next, you’re strapping
Storm Ingrid blankets Andalucia in snow and closes Sierra Nevada ski resort – while severe rains cause huge sink hole in Sevilla
STORM Ingrid has blanketed much of Andalucia in snow and forced the total closure of the Sierra Nevada ski resort as a ‘savage’ winter weather
On the marvels of 3D laparoscopic surgery at Quironsalud – and how it helps you in complex operations
THREE-dimensional laparoscopic surgery is a type of procedure widely used in surgery for digestive tumours, but it also facilitates the learning process for young surgeons
TRAVEL: All high-speed trains cancelled between Madrid and Andalucia after deadly Cordoba crash
Spain’s national rail network operator confirmed all high-speed services between Madrid and Cordoba, Sevilla, Malaga and Huelva have been suspended.