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Costa Blanca company counts down to first private rocket launch in Europe from Spain’s Huelva

ELCHE'S PLD Space will launch the first private rocket in Europe -Miura 1- on Wednesday from the El Arenosillo Experimentation Centre, at the National...

Strong winds delay Costa Blanca company’s first private rocket launch in Spain

ELCHE'S PLD Space has called off Wednesday's test launch of its first suborbital usable rocket due to strong high altitude winds. It was going to...

Huelva leads as Spanish province with most protected natural areas

HUELVA boasts to being the province in Spain with the largest area of protected natural areas, an immense 319,110 hectares—six times more than 42...

The European Council denounces labour exploitation in Andalucia’s Huelva strawberry farms 

THE European Council has slammed Spain for the poor working conditions in Andalucia’s Huelva strawberry farms.  The institution has exposed the labour exploitation in a...

Space rocket designed by Costa Blanca company will not launch from Spain until September after two postponements

SEPTEMBER will be third time lucky for the launch of Spain's first private rocket to be sent into space, amidst concerns of starting forest...

48 black flags handed to environmentally ‘destroyed’ beaches and coastal areas across Spain 

ECOLOGISTS in Action has handed their unwanted black flags to 48 beaches across the Spanish coast.  The environmental group, which exposes a number of beaches...

One of the best kitesurfing beaches in Spain is in Huelva

SEA and plenty of wind are two natural elements and key ingredients for a great day kitesurfing, a fun water sport which emerged the...

WATCH: Killer whale’s surprise appearance near beach in Spain’s Huelva gives swimmers a scare

A KILLER whale has been spotted swimming around a crowded beach in La Antilla, Huelva, terrifying some beachgoers, while others calmly continued in the...

Doñana’s biggest lagoon in Spain’s Huelva faces second consecutive year of drying up

THE largest lagoon in Spain's Huelva region, situated within the Doñana Natural Park, faces the ominous prospect of drying up for the second consecutive...

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...

Exclusive Recognition: Restaurant in Spain’s Andalucia awarded prestigious Sustainable Sun Award from Repsol Guide

THE Repsol Guide holds significant importance for culinary enthusiasts. It serves as a reliable source to explore restaurants, bars, and various establishments, ensuring a...

Spain’s Doñana National Park marks 54th anniversary amid challenges of drought and proposed irrigation measures

ESTABLISHED on August 14, 1969, by a government decree, Doñana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks its 54th anniversary amidst the concerning...

Spain will launch a rocket from Andalucia at 2am TOMORROW – here’s how you can see it

ELCHE'S PLD Space will launch the first private rocket in Europe -Miura 1- in the early hours of Saturday morning from El Arenosillo in...

Spanish startup’s private rocket launch is a success after taking off from Andalucia at the weekend – and it’s...

ELCHE startup PLD Space launched the first-ever private European rocket into orbit on Saturday morning. After two postponements in the spring, the first launch of...

Man is killed when car overturns amid 100km/hr winds in Spain’s Andalucia: Six others are injured after emergency services...

SEVERE storms killed two people in Cordoba and Huelva provinces amidst around two thousand reported incidents in Andalusia- 500 of which were logged since...

Dog owner faces €50,000 fine for abandoning their pet in Spain’s Andalucia as police launch manhunt to track them...

POLICE are hunting a dog owner after a pet pooch was found abandoned in Andalucia. The white animal was discovered dumped in the middle...

IN PICS: Global superstar Maluma, 29, enjoys a break to his favourite spot in Spain’s Andalucia – and why...

?MALUMA has once again visited one of his favourite spots in Andalucia after flying into Spain for the Latin Grammys.  The Colombian singer, 29, appeared...

Christmas in Andalucia: When will the major cities of Spain’s biggest region turn on their impressive light displays?

THE festive season will kick off in Andalucia this weekend as cities across the region switch on their Christmas lights.  The smell of chestnuts in...

These 3 destinations in Spain’s Andalucia have been branded a MUST visit for 2024

CONDE Nast Traveler has revealed 2024’s top destinations in Spain and Portugal and three Andalucian towns have made the list.  Andalucia is well known for...

Major breakthrough to help ‘natural treasure’ of drought-hit Doñana National Park in Spain’s Andalucia

THE NATIONAL government and the Andalucia region signed a deal on Monday to stop illegal irrigation in the drought-hit Doñana wetlands. It brings the end...

West Nile Virus is found in 50,000 mosquitoes in Spain’s Andalucia – these are the most at risk areas

THE potentially fatal West Nile Virus is surging among mosquito populations in southern Spain, it has emerged. In its annual surveillance campaign, the Andalucian...

Drought latest: The biggest cities in Spain’s Andalucia will bring in water cuts within weeks ‘unless there is rain...

ANDALUCIA president Juanma Moreno announced in a press conference Thursday that the region’s largest cities will face water cuts in the coming weeks —...

Revealed: The bullfighting capitals of Spain’s Andalucia – which hosted more than 600 events last year 

STATISTICS released by the Junta have revealed that Spain’s emblematic but highly controversial sport is alive and well in Andalucia.  There were 682 bullfighting events...

Is this the best job in Spain? Stunning town in inland Andalucia is seeking a groundskeeper for €3,800 per...

IF you happen to find yourself in need of work, and the bubbling brooks, dense olive groves, dusty roads and ancient history of the...

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