Extras wanted in Malaga for US series about British gangsters to be filmed on Costa del Sol
EXTRAS are needed for a US series about British gangsters being filmed on the Costa del Sol. Snatch, based on the hit film Snatch. Pigs
Malaga province birth rates at lowest in a decade as Spain’s population shrinks further
THE birth rate in Malaga province is at its lowest for a decade. In the first six months of this year there were 6,728 births
Malaga airport unaffected by storm Ana, no cancellations expected
MALAGA airport has been unaffected by storm Ana. The Costa del Sol airport has reported no cancellations today and says it is running at full
Beware Marbella, Estepona is the new hotspot on the Costa del Sol
FOR decades Estepona lived in the shadow of its rich, glamorous neighbour Marbella, but now things are changing. Marbella is still very much in fashion,
Floods, howling winds and power outages expected across Spain tomorrow as cyclone hits Europe
A HUGE storm is set to hit Spain and western Europe later Sunday into Monday with winds strong enough to cause power outages, travel disruptions
All you need to know about upcoming flight sales in Spain and Europe
2017 has not been the best year for low-cost travel. The Ryanair mass cancellation debacle and the collapse of Monarch sent prices soaring as remaining
WAGE WAR: Costa del Sol hotels to resist pay increases for tourism staff despite boom in profits
TRADE unions in Malaga are set to negotiate for higher wages for hotel and restaurant staff. They argue the 78,000 who work in the industry
Marbella rapper sentenced to two years over rap lyrics, says Spain is ‘returning to Franco regime’
A MARBELLA rapper has been found guilty of ‘glorifying terrorism’ by a court in Madrid. Ivan Leszno, 25, and fellow members of the La Insurgencia
Dave Mahon loses appeal to reduce manslaughter sentence almost ten years after Amy Fitzpatrick vanished from Costa del Sol
DAVE Mahon has lost his appeal to have the sentence he received for killing his partner’s son reduced. The 46-year-old was given seven years behind
WARNING: ‘Missed call’ phone scam sweeping across Malaga and Spain
GUARDIA Civil are warning mobile phone users of the ‘missed call scam’ affecting Andalucia and Spain. The scam sees victims receive one-dial calls from Albania,
Marbella PSOE call for better paid Guardia Civil to address security concerns
THE PSOE in Marbella are calling for an increase in Guardia Civil officers. The Socialists will support a town hall motion next week which will
Human remains found in Malaga
FORENSIC experts are analysing human remains that were found by a walker in Malaga yesterday. A suspected hip and femur were uncovered in a field
18 arrested in Malaga and Granada after cops raid illegal tobacco factory producing TWO MILLION cigs per day
COPS in Granada have raided an illegal tobacco factory capable of producing two million cigarettes per day. Some 18 suspects have been cuffed in raids
Popular Marbella chiringuito owner fined €10,000 for ‘illegal extension’
A MARBELLA chiringuito owner has been fined €10,000 for ‘illegally extending’ his beach bar. The owner of a Llevante Beach Club must pay €5,400 to
Torremolinos Intu shopping centre delayed again after town planners reject proposal
THE Intu shopping centre has been delayed yet again by town planners in Torremolinos. The 600,000 square-metre project is to receive €600 million in investment
Expat found hiding on Costa del Sol to be extradited for drug trafficking
AN expat who has been found hiding on the Costa del Sol will be extradited to face drug trafficking charges, the Guardia Civil has announced.Â
All you need to know about tonight’s Supermoon in Spain
STARGAZERS will be treated to the only supermoon, AKA perigee syzygy, in 2017 tonight. The Moon will be especially large and bright, because it is
Benalmadena hotel to be demolished within months for not having enough stars and wrong licence
BENALMADENA’S Hotel Vista de Rey must be demolished within three months, a Malaga court has ruled. It comes after the three-star hotel and apartment block,
BADFELLAS: Italian mafia boss arrested in Costa del Sol pizzeria
AN ‘important’ Italian mafia leader has been arrested on the Costa del Sol. In cooperation with Italian cops, Policia Nacional picked up the suspect in
BRIT BOOM: Almost one in three Brits have visited Spain so far this year as Andalucia tourism figures soar above 10 MILLION
ANDALUCIA has seen a 10% rise in foreign tourists in the first ten months of this year compared to the same period in 2016. Some
Spain warned to brace for Arctic front bringing snow and -10C temperatures
SPANIARDS have been warned to prepare for the Arctic front bringing snow and sub-zero temperatures to much of the country today and tomorrow. The worst
Muslim population in Europe could triple by 2050
THE Muslim population in countries across Europe could triple by 2050, a report has suggested. Finland’s Muslim population could increase by more than four times, while
December strikes called for restaurants and cafes at Malaga airport
CAFES and restaurants across airports in Spain will on strike in December, including Malaga. The CCOO and UGT unions have called for work stoppages on
Costa del Sol artist giving away FREE mural in Olive Press Christmas competition
A COSTA del Sol artist is giving away a free mural in a special Olive Press Christmas competition. Tony Faulkner, 48, from Barnsley, is a
Serious injuries after Malaga train derails
A TRAIN has derailed after leaving Malaga this morning. The train, carrying around 70 passangers, derailed in Arahal, in Sevilla, injuring at least 21. Tren
Malaga weather warnings upgraded to orange as storm and rains intensify
Between 7am and 12pm, many areas will see 30 litres of rain per square meter