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British expat, 79, accused of historic sex crimes against young girls is arrested near Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH pensioner has been arrested in southern Spain near Marbella over alleged historic child sex offences in the United Kingdom. The 79-year-old, who had

4 Jan, 2024 @ 15:37

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Weird creatures that look like transparent plastic packaging are washing up on Spain’s Costa del Sol: But are they dangerous?

BEACHGOERS on the Costa del Sol have recently encountered an unusual sight: thousands of bizarre gelatinous creatures resembling transparent plastic bags washing ashore. Environmental organisation

3 Jan, 2024 @ 15:59

Costa del Sol·Environment·Estepona·Lead

Covid and flu cases spike on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Health centres swell as pharmacies run out of tests and masks

A SURGE in Covid-19 and flu cases over the festive season is overloading health centres and hospitals on the Costa del Sol. The number of

27 Dec, 2023 @ 11:36

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Summer is coming: Temperatures to soar by 8C in southern Spain this weekend following cold snap

What will the weather be like on Christmas Day in southern Spain? Forecasters predict zero rain and above 20C – but warn that is NOT good news

A SUNNY Christmas holiday weekend has been predicted by forecasters for the Costa del Sol, but without the unseasonably high temperatures recorded earlier this month.

20 Dec, 2023 @ 17:30

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Climate change ‘is threatening tourism profits’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol as visitors ‘will soon seek out cooler destinations’ in the summer, warns Junta boss

TOURISM in the Costa del Sol is set to face ‘profound challenges’ in the wake of rising heatwaves and water shortages caused by global warming,

20 Dec, 2023 @ 15:00

Costa del Sol·Lead

WATCH: ‘I’m going to murder innocent people!’ Dramatic moment crazed man, 70, is arrested after hijacking taxi armed with two shotguns on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MAN intent on revenge and armed with two shotguns hijacked a taxi on the Costa del Sol and told the driver to take him

20 Dec, 2023 @ 11:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Why this town on Spain’s Costa del Sol is a must visit over the coming winter months – according to the Sun

THE latest Spanish town to be garlanded by the British press is not such an obscure hidden gem as some others. But Nerja, just 50

17 Dec, 2023 @ 15:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

EXCLUSIVE: British-run charity on Spain’s Costa del Sol comes under fire: President is accused by ex-volunteers of lack of transparency and splashing donations on €1,300 staff dinner

VOLUNTEERS at a well-known expat charity are raising concerns over how it is run. Current and former staff claim the president of Estepona Age Concern

15 Dec, 2023 @ 14:00

Costa del Sol·Estepona·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Must Read

Got talent? Estepona is looking for the best singers aged up to 25 – with cash prizes worth €10,000

THE Estepona talent show once again returns to the Costa del Sol, this time in search of the best and brightest young singers. The latest

13 Dec, 2023 @ 13:30

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Costa del Sol breaks record for hottest December day ever on mainland Spain with unbelievable 29.9C

THE record for the hottest December day ever in mainland Spain was set today in Malaga. Thermometers hit an incredible 29.9C at 14.20 just two

12 Dec, 2023 @ 20:28

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Weather

EXCLUSIVE: Notorious British conman who ‘stole millions from expats’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol is back behind bars

Have you been a victim of Chris O’Hare? Get in touch at newsdesk@theolivepress.es HE has mostly gone under the radar as far as expats and

1 Dec, 2023 @ 15:30

Costa del Sol·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Marbella·Must Read·Other News

Where are Brits and other foreigners buying property in Spain? New data reveals the hottest locations

AS SPAIN’S real estate sector continues to contract for domestic buyers due to higher interest rates, foreign purchasers are getting a higher percentage share of

30 Nov, 2023 @ 17:16

Balearic Islands·Canary Islands·Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Terror arrests on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Expat brothers are accused of supporting ISIS after being found with bomb manuals during dramatic raid in Estepona

TWO Brazilian brothers have been hauled out of their homes by armed Guardia Civil in conjunction with the American FBI over links to the terror

27 Nov, 2023 @ 17:39

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Novak Djokovic If I Could I Would Make Some Changes To Calendar

Novak Djokovic reveals why he loves Spain’s Costa del Sol as he brands Marbella ‘one of the most beautiful places in the world’

The world’s number-one ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, arrived in Spain this week ahead of the Davis Cup finals in Malaga. Speaking on Wednesday, he

23 Nov, 2023 @ 13:08

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Sport

Belgian fugitive wanted in connection with brutal stabbing in homeland arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BELGIAN fugitive wanted in his homeland for a brutal attack has been tracked down and arrested on the Costa del Sol. The 21-year-old had

20 Nov, 2023 @ 11:45

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

WATCH: Youths are caught burning hedgehogs alive with a blowtorch on Spain’s Costa del Sol – before claiming they had planned to eat them

THREE MEN aged between 20 and 28 have been reported by Malaga Policia Local for committing animal abuse after being caught burning live hedgehogs with a blowtorch. Police

19 Nov, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Animals·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Body of expat woman which was hidden behind a wall for NINE years on Spain’s Costa del Sol is returned home after being discovered in killer’s home

THE body of an Italian woman who was murdered by her ex partner and hidden in an attic for nearly a decade has finally been

16 Nov, 2023 @ 19:30

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Water restrictions in Marbella: All you need to know as new rules are brought in to tackle drought

NEW water restrictions have been imposed by the Ayuntamiento de Marbella in an attempt to control the drought. The measures, which will affect both public

15 Nov, 2023 @ 14:32

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Many Brits who retire to Spain ‘will end up alone and isolated’, experts warn: Embassy calls in experts to help better integrate UK-born residents

SOME 72,000 Brits who retire to Spain’s Costa del Sol risk becoming ‘alone and isolated’, the British Embassy has warned. Diplomats have reportedly asked the

15 Nov, 2023 @ 13:56

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead

Grand Theft Auto Torremolinos: Botched robbery, a high speed car chase, and a Ukrainian’s €10,000 in cash

A BOTCHED car park robbery for €10,000 gave rise to a high speed police car chase in which the getaway driver smashed up passing cars

15 Nov, 2023 @ 11:45

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British expat’s property is donated to a donkey charity on Spain’s Costa del Sol after she failed to leave a will before her sudden death

TWO Costa del Sol charities have been gifted a former expat’s property following her unexpected death. Expat Maureen Thomson had lived in Benalmadena for 22

14 Nov, 2023 @ 15:36

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead

Plans for a €300m 5-star hotel in Spain’s Marbella are suspended by the Junta

PLANS for a new 5-star hotel have been cut short in Marbella, despite the €300m project being underway for seven years. The Junta has revoked

13 Nov, 2023 @ 17:18

Costa del Sol·Lead

How this exotic fruit can help prevent cardiovascular diseases – as it is grown on Spain’s Costa del Sol for the first time

AN exotic fruit that prevents cardiovascular disease has been grown on Spain’s Costa del Sol for the first time. Originally from South America, the plant

8 Nov, 2023 @ 12:30

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·Lead

Do-gooder hands in wallet containing almost €1,000 cash on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A KIND hearted citizen handed in a wallet worth almost €1,000 to Local Police in Malaga. The wallet contained €930 cash alongside important documentation. It

4 Nov, 2023 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead