Dogs to be banned from ALL Costa del Sol beaches this summer
The ban will run from June 1 to September 30 and will apply to all beaches including the specific dog-friendly beaches that have been set up in Casares, Malaga and Fuengirola
Poisoned by planes?
After a heated debate about whether the Spanish authorities have been spraying
Something nasty this way comes
Jason Heppenstall delves deep under the bedclothes and finds something nasty
Petition launched to turn Costa del Sol mountain range into national park
Over 13,500 people have already signed the campaign on Change.org to grant Estepona’s Sierra Bermeja the status jointly with neighbouring Sierra de las Nieves in
Costa del Sol beaches suffer battering again by winds causing ‘worst damage in 22 years’
Torremolinos that suffered the worst hit, with sand swept onto the promenade and flooding.
Mayor announces three day-mourning period for man killed by lightning in Granada
A 58-year-old father from Granada has been killed by lightning.
Falcons used to keep Malaga flights safe this summer
The birds will be used to deter other species from interrupting flights
Spanish animal rights activists organise mass demonstrations against bull fighting
Thousands of activists are expected to attend a nationwide rally in Madrid
Green trade fair descends on Andalucia to promote eco-friendly attitudes
A green conference will promote eco-friendly practises in the region
Andalucia houses largest settlement of flamingos – around 22,000
An estimated 22,000 flamingos have arrived at Andalucia's Fuente de Piedra
Andalucia leads the way in eco-businesses with 20% more registered than last year
Andalucia now boasts 30% of the total green agri-food firms in the whole of Spain. the quantity has boomed over the past year.
Andalucia recycled 329 tonnes of lightbulbs last year
Andalucia reused a whopping 329 tonnes of lightbulbs last year, but the region has a way to go before matching Madrid and Catalunya.
Spain criticised by European Climate Foundation for reliance on carbon energy power
The European Climate Foundation has urged Spain to attend the G20 meeting in July to talk about reducing its reliance on carbon-emitting power sources.
Andalucia heats up over Easter weekend with temperatures up to 29C
Temperatures will increase over the Easter weekend. The hottest region will be Cordoba.
Thousands of euros donated to conserve critically endangered apes in Spain
The money donated to the bioparc will go towards the conservation of Bornean orangutans and white-bearded gibbons.
Vulnerable Andalucian bird population increasing due to conservation
Some 693 marsh harrier nests have been found in the region this breeding season, the second highest level since data began to be collected in
Experts warn of potential water restrictions in Andalucia following low reservoir water levels
Reservoirs in Andalucia and other Spanish regions are at unusually low levels, despite the wet start to the year. Experts worry about the effects this
EU left unimpressed by Spain’s diesel car emissions tests
Its 8-month report was just 34 pages long
Temperatures to reach 30C in Andalucia as Semana Santa festivities begin
Andalucia will experience a hot spell this coming weekend, just in time for Semana Santa
WATCH: Massive bull gores Spanish matador through throat, tongue and mouth at his debut bull fight
Many in the 10,000-strong crowd can be heard screaming
Axarquia’s water company commits to recycling and reducing consumption
They have pledged to improve water purification facilities at La Vinuela reservoir and waste water from the coastal municipalities.
Homeless couple receive much needed financial help from Olive Press reader
Paul will put the money towards a deposit for a flat
Double tsunami threat for Costa del Sol as experts warn of future earthquake off north-east of Morocco
The monster wave would be caused by a quake striking the Alboran sea,
Devastating tsunami will hit southern Spain and Portugal, experts warn
The Gulf of Cadiz sits on a major plate boundary posing a huge risk to coastal areas
Politicians to debate recognising Estepona mountain as a national park
Both the chambers of the junta are to discuss whether Estepona’s Sierra Bermeja can be granted the status
Outrage as Andalucia Partido Popular branch launches campaign to protect hunting as a ‘cultural practice’
They argue it has 'deep roots' in the province
DISTRESSING IMAGES: Granada woman under investigation for allegedly feeding python live kittens and puppies
The Seprona are investigating
EXCLUSIVE: Dolphins and turtles among huge numbers of animals killed by rubbish pollution in Andalucian rivers
The Asociacion Amigos del Mar Costa Tropical spoke out against the problem to the Olive Press
Practice of cutting off dogs’ tails finally banned across Spain
The amputation of ears, claws, teeth or vocal chords is also banned