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Political tug-of-war erupts over Picasso’s ‘Guernica’: Pedro Sanchez’s Basque allies ramp up pressure to hand over masterpiece for display in Bilbao – but will it ever happen?

PAIS Vasco politicians are not giving up as they continue to call for Picasso’s Guernica to be transferred from Madrid to Bilbao. The region’s government

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Bilbao·Lead

Bilbao hits record 27C as normally chilly northern Spain basks in August-like sunshine thanks to ‘foehn effect’ wind system

THE Basque city of Bilbao has broken its all-time record for the highest temperature in the month of February as winter gives way to summer-like

26 Feb, 2026 @ 15:22

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead·Weather

Woman arrested in northern Spain after ‘killing husband and cutting off his genitals before heading shopping’

A WOMAN has been arrested in northern Spain after allegedly killing her husband before chopping off his genitals. Police in Bilbao detained a 55-year-old South

2 Feb, 2026 @ 11:00

Bilbao·Crime & Law·Lead

Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them

SPAIN doesn’t do rooftops by halves. From urban pools and sky-high cocktails to cathedral views and sea-breeze sunsets, rooftop bars across the country have become

31 Jan, 2026 @ 12:00

Alicante·Barcelona·Benidorm·Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Property·Valencia

Revealed: The eye-watering prices Spain’s drivers are paying on country’s toll roads in 2026

DRIVERS using Spain’s toll motorways are feeling the real impact of January’s price rises, with some of the country’s busiest routes among the most expensive

21 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

Barcelona·Bilbao·Costa del Sol·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘These are my top sight-seeing tips for Bilbao – including the wonderful Guggenheim Museum’

BILBAO is the Basque Country’s biggest city and with much to explore, we have prepared a guide for the ultimate visit. Culture filled cities, stunning

8 Dec, 2025 @ 15:05

Basque Country·Bilbao·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

THE legendary architect who designed Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum has died aged 96 following a brief respiratory illness, his chief of staff confirmed on Friday.

8 Dec, 2025 @ 15:00

Basque Country·Bilbao·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s famous Vuelta a España cycling race once again targeted by pro-Palestine protests 3km from finishing line in Bilbao

THE Vuelta a España 2025 has become one of the most turbulent editions of the race in recent memory, as pro-Palestinian protests continue to target

5 Sep, 2025 @ 15:23

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead·National News·Other News

Humans in Spain revealed to have been making tools from whale bones 20,000 years ago

HUMANS were crafting tools out of whale bones as far back as 20,000 years ago, a new study by Spanish and French researchers has found.

31 May, 2025 @ 16:10

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead

My night of bedlam in Bilbao: Richarlison, friendly locals and a slick police operation that kept 80,000 English fans from harm – but couldn’t keep the buses and trains running

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao AT 5am on Thursday morning when the heavens opened at the taxi rank at Plaza Moyua in central Bilbao, I

23 May, 2025 @ 16:00

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead·Sport·Video

WATCH: British football fans cause chaos at Europa League final- sparking outrage from locals

SPANIARDS are outraged after British football fans destroyed terraces, ripped down traffic lights and urinated in the street while celebrating the Europa League final. Tottenham

22 May, 2025 @ 16:21

Bilbao·Lead·Video

Police celebrate ‘few incidents’ and just eight arrests after 60,000 British football fans arrived in Spain

POLICE in Spain have praised the success of an enormous security operation after only eight arrests were made during the Europa League final in Bilbao,

22 May, 2025 @ 11:51

Bilbao·Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

‘If they speak English, charge them double’: Bars in Bilbao accused of ripping off British football fans

BARS in Bilbao have been accused of ripping off British football fans after ‘charging English speakers double.’ The owner of a popular Bilbao bar has

22 May, 2025 @ 10:53

Bilbao·Lead

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2008: Tottenham vow to ‘take revenge’ for Bilbao in Euro final tonight

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao TOTTENHAM fans promised to take revenge for the residents of Bilbao after their native team were knocked out of the

21 May, 2025 @ 11:52

Bilbao·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Sport

An architect’s eye of Bilbao – ‘Spain’s industrial capital is much more than just the Guggenheim’

SINCE creating a cultural masterpiece with the Guggenheim, Bilbao has been busy transforming the rest of the city for the post industrial era, writes Guy

20 May, 2025 @ 13:22

Bilbao·Lead

Europa League Final build-up: The madcap rush to get to Spain for Spurs v Manchester United in Bilbao – and avoid the price gouging

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao ENGLISH football fans were flying into all parts of Spain, as well as Portugal and France, in order to make

19 May, 2025 @ 18:45

Bilbao·Lead·Sport

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

How to enjoy one one of Europe’s best gems in 72 hours

19 May, 2025 @ 12:10

Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead·Travel News

Twelve random things Manchester United and Spurs fans can do in Bilbao this week

By Alfredo Clarke STARTING from Monday tens of thousands of English football fans will start descending on the Spanish city of Bilbao for the Europa

18 May, 2025 @ 12:43

Bilbao·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

How Spain’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao geared up to celebrate its 25th anniversary

ONLY a select few buildings stand out as icons of the cities that raised them. The Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and Big Ben

5 Feb, 2022 @ 17:06

Bilbao·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Life’s a picnic: The Olive Press samples Bilbao’s famous Azurmendi restaurant

As Spain’s top chef Eneko Atxa opens in London, Jon Clarke checks out the green and wacky world of his Basque restaurant

3 May, 2021 @ 09:40

Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Pintxo hopping in Spain’s San Sebastian may be ‘World’s Best Culinary Experience’ but don’t bail on Bilbao

THE world’s best culinary experience has officially been awarded to an old Spanish tradition. Well, Basque that is. Choosing from 500 different food experiences from

15 Sep, 2018 @ 11:30

Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead

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Political tug-of-war erupts over Picasso’s ‘Guernica’: Pedro Sanchez’s Basque allies ramp up pressure to hand over masterpiece for display in Bilbao – but will it ever happen?

Bilbao hits record 27C as normally chilly northern Spain basks in August-like sunshine thanks to ‘foehn effect’ wind system

Woman arrested in northern Spain after ‘killing husband and cutting off his genitals before heading shopping’

Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them

Revealed: The eye-watering prices Spain’s drivers are paying on country’s toll roads in 2026

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘These are my top sight-seeing tips for Bilbao – including the wonderful Guggenheim Museum’

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

Spain’s famous Vuelta a España cycling race once again targeted by pro-Palestine protests 3km from finishing line in Bilbao

Humans in Spain revealed to have been making tools from whale bones 20,000 years ago

My night of bedlam in Bilbao: Richarlison, friendly locals and a slick police operation that kept 80,000 English fans from harm – but couldn’t keep the buses and trains running

WATCH: British football fans cause chaos at Europa League final- sparking outrage from locals

Police celebrate ‘few incidents’ and just eight arrests after 60,000 British football fans arrived in Spain

‘If they speak English, charge them double’: Bars in Bilbao accused of ripping off British football fans

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2008: Tottenham vow to ‘take revenge’ for Bilbao in Euro final tonight

An architect’s eye of Bilbao – ‘Spain’s industrial capital is much more than just the Guggenheim’

Europa League Final build-up: The madcap rush to get to Spain for Spurs v Manchester United in Bilbao – and avoid the price gouging

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

Twelve random things Manchester United and Spurs fans can do in Bilbao this week

How Spain’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao geared up to celebrate its 25th anniversary

Life’s a picnic: The Olive Press samples Bilbao’s famous Azurmendi restaurant

Pintxo hopping in Spain’s San Sebastian may be ‘World’s Best Culinary Experience’ but don’t bail on Bilbao

PICTURED: Inside the fabulous holidays and luxury yachts of Pedro Sanchez’s former number two as he fights Covid corruption charges

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

Lithuanian gang targeted low-mileage Japanese cars across Malaga and Alicante for ‘cloning’ in Almeria

Revealed: Foreign investment in Spain collapsed by one-fifth in 2025 – with squatting and excessive bureaucracy to blame

Family gets €225k payment following patient’s death at Spanish hospital ER during 36-hour wait to get a bed

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