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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

‘I spent three incredible days in Bilbao – here are my top sight-seeing tips’

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

19 May, 2025 @ 15:15

Basque Country·Bilbao·EXCLUSIVE·Olive Press Travel

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