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WATCH: Comical scenes in southern Spain as firemen cut open clothes recycling container to free trapped man

A MAN was freed by nine firefighters from a clothing container in comical fashion in the Carmen neighbourhood of Murcia. The event took place in

25 Mar, 2026 @ 14:31

Lead·Murcia

Girl,17, dies from meningitis in Costa Blanca hospital as search takes place to trace teen's recent contacts

Girl, 17, dies from meningitis in Costa Blanca hospital as search takes place to trace her recent contacts

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died on Monday from meningitis after being admitted to Denia Hospital with ‘symptoms compatible’ with the disease. The cause of death was

25 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Weather warning in Spain: More storm chaos on the way as orange alerts issued for gale-force 100km/h winds

ORANGE weather warnings for strong winds have been issued across much of southern Catalunya, with gusts of up to 120km/h forecast. Gale-force winds are expected

25 Mar, 2026 @ 13:11

Castellon·Catalunya·Lead·Weather

WWF slams fine for unlicensed hunter who killed a protected female lynx and orphaned her four cubs in central Spain

ANGRY environmentalists have spoken out after an unlicensed hunter was fined an ‘insufficient’ amount over his killing of a protected female lynx in central Spain.

25 Mar, 2026 @ 13:09

Environment·Green·Lead

Malaga hospital at breaking point: Patients are waiting 65 hours and being treated in corridors, staff claim

THE emergency department at Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga is at breaking point, staff warn, as patients endure overcrowding and waits of

25 Mar, 2026 @ 12:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

Ukrainian man, 43, arrested in Alicante in plot to spy on drone manufacturers in Germany

Ukrainian man, 43, arrested in Alicante in plot to spy on drone manufacturer in Germany

A UKRAINIAN spy working for Russia who carried out surveillance on a drone maker in Germany has been arrested in Alicante province. The arrest was

25 Mar, 2026 @ 12:07

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Baby among three taken to hospital after roof collapse at ‘run-down’ Costa del Sol medical centre

AT least three people, including a baby, were taken to hospital after a roof partially collapsed at a Costa del Sol medical facility. Two adults

25 Mar, 2026 @ 11:45

Health·Lead·Malaga·Politics

Spain stands ready to build up to 2.4 million new homes to ease housing crisis, government claims

A PLAN to build 2.4 million new homes in Spain has identified 1,069 urban areas for development according to the Secretary of State for Housing

25 Mar, 2026 @ 11:21

Lead·Madrid·National News·Property

Doctor blunder meant France star Kylian Mbappe played whole month with injury after Real Madrid medics looked at the wrong knee

CLUB doctors at Real Madrid have been left with egg on their faces after it emerged that star striker Kylian Mbappe played through injury for

25 Mar, 2026 @ 10:52

Health·Lead·Sport

John George murder suspect is shot dead in the middle of a Costa Blanca street

Brit accused of ‘executing’ Czech murder suspect in John George case is jailed as Costa Blanca bloodbath continues

A BRITISH suspect is behind bars over the execution of a Czech man linked to the Costa Blanca murder of John George. The 40-year-old expat

25 Mar, 2026 @ 10:47

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Torrevieja

WATCH: ‘Record-breaking’ Storm Therese triggers flooding and evacuations across the Canary Islands – with red ‘danger to life’ warning issued for popular holiday hotspot

HOPES that Storm Therese was beginning to subside have been dramatically washed away after the weather system unleashed its fiercest deluge yet on the Canary

25 Mar, 2026 @ 10:23

Canary Islands·Lead·Weather

From Wembley upsets and Dutch defiance to baby-eating witches – the events that shaped Spain on March 25

Today might seem just like any other, but leaf through the Spanish history books and it emerges as a remarkably dramatic 24 hours. From a

25 Mar, 2026 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Hundreds left sleeping on sports hall floor after ‘disgusting’ Costa del Sol evictions as mayor no-shows town hall protest

HUNDREDS of people on the Costa del Sol have been made homeless after Guardia Civil and riot police evicted them on Tuesday morning. Over 300

24 Mar, 2026 @ 21:03

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Property

From the world’s deadliest plane crash to a royal shooting – the dark anniversaries that haunt late March in Spain

By Michael Coy SPRING in Spain usually brings to mind orange blossoms, warmer days, and the spectacle of Semana Santa. But leaf through the history

24 Mar, 2026 @ 18:32

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Will it rain on the parade? What the experts are saying about Spain’s Semana Santa weather (and why no-one actually knows)

FROM Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026) to Easter Sunday (April 5), Andalucia will be taking to the streets. Ancient tradition dictates that Semana Santa must

24 Mar, 2026 @ 17:15

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Ecuadorean drug lord and ‘narcoterrorist’ lives free in Catalonia’s Costa Dorada after judicial blunder

ONE of Latin America’s most-wanted drug kingpins lives freely on Spain’s Costa Dorada after Spanish authorities released him from custody. William Joffre Alcivar Bautista, known

24 Mar, 2026 @ 17:00

Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

Warning for drivers in Spain as common manoeuvre could land you a €200 fine if done incorrectly

DRIVER in Spain are being warned of fines of up to €200 and loss of points for reversing when it is not allowed. The traffic

24 Mar, 2026 @ 16:32

Lead·National News·Other News

WATCH: Youths ‘doing wheelies and drifts’ at an illegal motorcycle rally in southern Spain attack police with rocks when they come to break it up

A TEENAGER has been arrested for attacking police who came to shut down an illegal motorcycle rally with rocks. The Guardia Civil has arrested the

24 Mar, 2026 @ 15:15

Andalucia·Cádiz·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

War in the Middle East is driving a near-500% spike for short-term rentals in Barcelona as digital nomads head west seeking safe harbour

SHOCKING demand for short-term rentals in Barcelona has surged by almost 500% as global conflict pushes remote workers to relocate to Spain, putting fresh pressure

24 Mar, 2026 @ 14:30

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Catalunya·Lead

WATCH: Harrowing scenes as dozens of families are evicted on the Costa del Sol after ‘vulture fund’ buys their homes for just €14,000 each

DOZENS of families have been left homeless after a controversial macro-eviction was carried out on the Costa del Sol. Riot police and up to 16

24 Mar, 2026 @ 14:10

Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Spain holds its breath for Semana Santa weather forecast – chill predicted but will it rain in Malaga?

SPAIN is bracing for a cooler start to Semana Santa, with temperatures set to drop sharply from Thursday – but will rain disrupt Malaga’s famed

24 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Weather

The Olive Press does Brazil: The authentic boutique hotel hideaway in Rio born from an Abba producer’s dream

AFTER a few days in one of the two vibrant metropolises of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, most visitors to Brazil will be seeking

24 Mar, 2026 @ 13:55

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spanish property bargain: These two-story prefab homes with three bedrooms and bathrooms are selling for less than €42,000

PROSPECTIVE homeowners hoping to snap up a property bargain could be in luck after a leading brand unveiled an expansive prefabricated home model available at

24 Mar, 2026 @ 13:48

Lead·Property

One of Madrid’s best Japanese-fusion menu-del-dias – of course The Olive Press had to try it out

CHIRU is a refreshing change from the commercial chains and expensive cafes that line the nearby thoroughfares of Madrid’s Castellana and Gran Via. Only opening

24 Mar, 2026 @ 13:22

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News