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Exclusive: ‘Chronic pollution’ warning in northern Spain one year after 25 tonnes of plastic pellets were dropped into the sea

A YEAR after millions of tiny plastic pellets were spilled off the coast of Galicia, how has the environmental disaster impacted Spain? On December 8

11 Jan, 2025 @ 11:00

Galicia·Lead

Watch: Giant jellyfish is filmed swimming in popular tourist port in Spain

A GIANT jellyfish was spotted in the fishing port of Cangas in Spain’s northern Galicia region last Friday. Eyewitnesses said it was around two metres

13 Dec, 2024 @ 18:00

Galicia·Lead

Buy your own island in Spain for less than the price of a 2 bed flat in Marbella – but there is a catch

WOULD you like to follow in the footsteps of musicians Shakira and Ricky Martin, actors Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp and Leonardo de Caprio, and own

9 Dec, 2024 @ 13:56

Galicia·Lead·Property

Spain convicts four men over homophobic murder of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz: Horrific case sparked protests across the country

THE CONVICTION of four men over the homophobic murder of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz has sparked outrage across Spain. This Sunday, four men were convicted in

25 Nov, 2024 @ 16:27

Crime & Law·Galicia·Lead

Spanish tourists are flocking to this little known city in Galicia set to become the next big thing

THIS little known city in Galicia is attracting more and more Spanish tourists as the north surges in popularity. Galicia, one of Spain’s most enchanting

24 Nov, 2024 @ 09:00

Galicia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This spooky Halloween destination in Spain could give Salem and Sleepy Hollow a run for their money

HALLOWEEN lover? This spine chilling Spanish destination makes Salem look like child’s play. ALTHOUGH Halloween didn’t take off in Spain until the 90s, the country

29 Oct, 2024 @ 12:57

Galicia·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

The curious history of Halloween in Spain: How today’s traditions come from ancient Celtic rituals

Did you know the curious history of spooky Spain? Learn all about the origins of Halloween’s Celtic origins. Though most souls associate Halloween with glowing

26 Oct, 2024 @ 11:00

Galicia·La Cultura·Lead

‘Go to Zara and go home!’ New ‘anti-tourism’ graffiti appears on Spain’s northern coast as destination surges in popularity

ANTI-TOURISM graffiti with a commercial twist has appeared in the city of A Coruña in the Galicia region. Like in July, a partition wall in

22 Oct, 2024 @ 15:00

Galicia·Lead

Johnny Depp 69th San Sebastian Film Festival

Johnny Depp, 61, lands in Spain to present his new film in San Sebastian – while his ex Amber Heard continues to lay low in Madrid

AMERICAN actor Johnny Depp, 61, has landed in Spain where he will present his new film in San Sebastian. For the third time in five

25 Sep, 2024 @ 15:19

Galicia·La Cultura·Lead

Watch: Spain’s Princess Leonor gets her sea legs as she trains with the naval academy

PRINCESS Leonor has enjoyed her first day at sea as part of her naval military training. The heir to the Spanish throne was seen donning

20 Sep, 2024 @ 11:42

Celebrity·Galicia·Lead·Video

‘My Spanish neighbour called me an English w**re and tried to attack me – but police accused me of making it up, and now I’M being taken to court’

A BRITISH expat who was attacked by her Spanish neighbour is in disbelief after cops ‘rejected’ her claims and accused her of making a ‘false

15 Sep, 2024 @ 17:00

Galicia·Lead

Must-visit: The sixth-century monastery in Spain that’s now a stunning Parador hotel surrounded by forest

FANCY an escape in the middle of the forest? Visit this stunning sixth-century monastery transformed into a Parador hotel in Galicia. A perfect synergy between

14 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Galicia·Olive Press Travel

This beautiful region in Spain has the highest number of 100 year olds per capita – and this might be why

WANT to live to 100? Consider moving to this beauty spot in northern Spain, home to the highest number of 100 year olds per capita.

4 Sep, 2024 @ 19:00

Galicia·Health·Lead

‘Fodechinchos’: The bizarre nickname locals in northern Spain give tourists from Madrid – but what does it mean?

IN a summer overshadowed by anti-tourism protests across Spain, no one appears to be safe from ridicule – not even Spaniards themselves. Disgruntled locals in

23 Aug, 2024 @ 09:30

Galicia·Lead

Exclusive: ‘I visited northern Spain’s hidden paradise beaches – but they won’t remain a secret for long’

THESE beaches in northern Spain have golden sand and turquoise waters but are unknown to most tourists, here’s how to visit them. While thousands flock

10 Aug, 2024 @ 12:00

Galicia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain's Mallorca Plays Host Again To One Of The Country's Biggest Fairs

Tragedy in Spain’s Galicia after man, 36, killed by malfunctioning fairground ride at local fiestas

A SPANISH man aged 36 was tragically killed in the northwestern city of Vigo in the early hours of Saturday morning, after a fairground ride

4 Aug, 2024 @ 10:27

Galicia·Lead

Santiago Apostle Day in Spain: Why and where the religious holiday is celebrated today – as centuries-old mantra is adopted by far-right movements

MILLIONS of Spaniards will enjoy a public holiday today as regions across the nation unite to celebrate the Day of Santiago Apostol. Santiago – better

25 Jul, 2024 @ 17:12

Galicia·Lead·Politics

Tom Hopcroft does a 'shoey' at the end of the Camino de Santiago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I made up a new tradition’: British expat on Spain’s Camino de Santiago denies he mistranslated Spanish word after drinking beer from his shoe

IN a classic exercise of ‘fake news’, Spanish media outlets have enthusiastically seized on a story about Madrid-based British expat and influencer Tom Hopcroft, thanks

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:56

Galicia·Travel News

Shark map of Spain: This is where you’re most likely to encounter the animal this summer

THE ocean is not the pool, and thus, millions of creatures abound. Of these, Sharks are no doubt the most feared, despite attacks on humans

6 Jul, 2024 @ 16:41

Canary Islands·Galicia·Valencia

Property hunting in northern Spain? Don’t miss these five historic estates in Galicia – including a palace, an entire village and a vineyard

THE green valleys, mountains and rugged coastline of Galicia are renowned for their tranquil beauty. The region is becoming more and more popular as people

30 Jun, 2024 @ 10:00

Galicia·Property

Spain's government examines different options to bring in national toll road charges in 2024

Portugal is set to remove tolls on roads that enter Spain via Andalucia, Galicia and elsewhere

THE national parliament in Portugal on Thursday approved a draft law from the Socialist Party that will see tolls on a number of roads scrapped.

3 May, 2024 @ 11:18

Andalucia·Galicia·Lead

This €12 gourmet burger featuring kimchi and Galician cheese has been crowned the best in Spain – but would YOU try it?

A DOUBLE smash burger, made with Galician organic beef and a specially sourced local cheese, as well as Korean kimchi, a pork cheek stew and

23 Apr, 2024 @ 11:57

Food & Drink·Galicia·Lead

High-speed trains to link three major cities in Spain within two years as part of 'Mediterranean Corridor'

Spain’s Renfe rail service launches ‘superprices’ campaign today, offering tickets from Madrid to this stunning northwestern region for just €18

SPAIN’S state railway service Renfe is celebrating the launch of the new high-speed Avril service between Madrid and Galicia, with what it is calling a

18 Apr, 2024 @ 13:02

Galicia·Lead

Ryanair loses Supreme Court battle in Spain after cutting staff’s wages during the Covid pandemic

BUDGET airline Ryanair has been told by Spain’s Supreme Court that staff pay cuts and working condition changes imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic in July

8 Apr, 2024 @ 16:26

Galicia·Lead·National News·Other News

Partial solar eclipse will be visible from these parts of Spain on Monday

EAGLE-EYED onlookers may be able to catch a glimpse of a spectacular partial solar eclipse in some areas of Spain on Monday. On April 8,

5 Apr, 2024 @ 13:06

Canary Islands·Environment·Galicia·Lead·Other News

IN PICS: Tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz, 20, receives Athlete of the Year award from King Felipe of Spain

SPANISH tennis star Carlos Alcaraz had a royal appointment on Thursday when received an award from King Felipe and Queen Letizia for being the best

5 Apr, 2024 @ 06:00

Galicia·Lead·Madrid·National News·Other News·Sport

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Exclusive: ‘Chronic pollution’ warning in northern Spain one year after 25 tonnes of plastic pellets were dropped into the sea

Watch: Giant jellyfish is filmed swimming in popular tourist port in Spain

Buy your own island in Spain for less than the price of a 2 bed flat in Marbella – but there is a catch

Spain convicts four men over homophobic murder of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz: Horrific case sparked protests across the country

Spanish tourists are flocking to this little known city in Galicia set to become the next big thing

This spooky Halloween destination in Spain could give Salem and Sleepy Hollow a run for their money

The curious history of Halloween in Spain: How today’s traditions come from ancient Celtic rituals

‘Go to Zara and go home!’ New ‘anti-tourism’ graffiti appears on Spain’s northern coast as destination surges in popularity

Johnny Depp, 61, lands in Spain to present his new film in San Sebastian – while his ex Amber Heard continues to lay low in Madrid

Watch: Spain’s Princess Leonor gets her sea legs as she trains with the naval academy

‘My Spanish neighbour called me an English w**re and tried to attack me – but police accused me of making it up, and now I’M being taken to court’

Must-visit: The sixth-century monastery in Spain that’s now a stunning Parador hotel surrounded by forest

This beautiful region in Spain has the highest number of 100 year olds per capita – and this might be why

‘Fodechinchos’: The bizarre nickname locals in northern Spain give tourists from Madrid – but what does it mean?

Exclusive: ‘I visited northern Spain’s hidden paradise beaches – but they won’t remain a secret for long’

Tragedy in Spain’s Galicia after man, 36, killed by malfunctioning fairground ride at local fiestas

Santiago Apostle Day in Spain: Why and where the religious holiday is celebrated today – as centuries-old mantra is adopted by far-right movements

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I made up a new tradition’: British expat on Spain’s Camino de Santiago denies he mistranslated Spanish word after drinking beer from his shoe

Shark map of Spain: This is where you’re most likely to encounter the animal this summer

Property hunting in northern Spain? Don’t miss these five historic estates in Galicia – including a palace, an entire village and a vineyard

Portugal is set to remove tolls on roads that enter Spain via Andalucia, Galicia and elsewhere

This €12 gourmet burger featuring kimchi and Galician cheese has been crowned the best in Spain – but would YOU try it?

Spain’s Renfe rail service launches ‘superprices’ campaign today, offering tickets from Madrid to this stunning northwestern region for just €18

Ryanair loses Supreme Court battle in Spain after cutting staff’s wages during the Covid pandemic

Partial solar eclipse will be visible from these parts of Spain on Monday

IN PICS: Tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz, 20, receives Athlete of the Year award from King Felipe of Spain

APPEAL: Expat victims of Storm Francis ask Olive Press readers to help keep their animal ‘family’ together

Tragedy as winery worker inhales deadly toxic gas and falls into tank in central Spain

TWENTY NOT OUT: How two decades apart the Olive Press exposed two shocking golf mega-projects threatening to upend the lives of hundreds

Tragedy as blind man falls 60m to his death from footbridge on well-known hiking trail in Malaga’s Gaucin – friends ‘unable to grab him in time’

Broken rail preliminarily confirmed as cause of Cordoba train disaster that killed 45 – after previous convoys ‘narrowly escaped’ disaster