Lead News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

READ BETWEEN THE LINES: New statistics reveal spike in drug trafficking offences on Spain’s Costa del Sol following four killings in one month

DRUG trafficking offences in Malaga have increased by 7.6% in the first three quarters of this year, new figures have revealed. The province saw 777

5 Dec, 2019 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Grenade thrown into migrant children’s centre in Spain that was previously targeted by far right Vox party

The Vox leader said the centre's North African residents are ‘unsafe’ for local people

5 Dec, 2019 @ 10:31

Crime & Law·Lead

RIP: Dog shot and dragged along road by owner in viral video in Spain dies as 180,000 sign petition to punish sick hunter (SIGN IT HERE)

Alma, as she was later named by carers, died from her injuries at an animal clinic in Lugo Galicia

5 Dec, 2019 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Spain and Aston Villa footballer Antonio Luna faces five years in jail after he and pals shot sex tape ‘without woman’s consent’

SPAIN and former Aston Villa star Antonio Luna has been told he could be jailed for five years over his appearance in a ‘threesome’ film.

5 Dec, 2019 @ 09:31

Crime & Law·Lead

WARNING: ‘Aggressive’ and ‘fearless’ wild boars on the loose in upmarket urbanisation on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Authorities are working to remove the animals but they are a protected species, making it a complicated task

5 Dec, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·Malaga

15 new ‘most beautiful’ towns in Spain you MUST add to your travel bucket list in 2020

THERE’S nothing better than finding a hidden gem that transports you to ‘the real Spain.’ From hilltop pueblos to unreported foodie hotspots, there’s still huge

5 Dec, 2019 @ 08:30

Cadiz·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Travel News

Man shot dead last night in Spain’s Marbella was 60 year old French national

A total of five shots – one through the eye – left the man lying on his back in the restaurant of Da Bruno’s car

4 Dec, 2019 @ 16:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Gibraltar Waiting For The Airplane To Leave The Runaway

Gibraltar police issue THIS warning for scooter-riders, cyclists and drivers on Rock’s roads

"Ultimately this is about assuming personal responsibility"

4 Dec, 2019 @ 14:50

Gibraltar·Lead

SHOT IN THE EYE: Man killed in Spain’s Marbella following suspected gang-land killing in popular restaurant car park

The suspects sped off towards the nearby A7 toll road entrance in Calahonda at full speed, breaking through one of the barriers

4 Dec, 2019 @ 08:00

Crime & Law·Lead

MANHUNT: Two suspects ‘smash through toll road barrier’ after shooting man to death on Spain’s Costa del Sol tonight as more details emerge

TWO suspects are on the run after allegedly carrying out a fresh shooting on the Costa del Sol. Policia Nacional are on the hunt for

3 Dec, 2019 @ 21:37

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: One dead after shooting in ‘car park of popular beach side restaurant’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH expat has reported a fatal shooting on Spain’s Costa del Sol this evening. The woman, who asked not to be named, has been

3 Dec, 2019 @ 21:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

UK ambassador to Morocco angers Gibraltar government with comments over not wanting to ‘have problems with the Spaniards’ in trade agreement

Possibilities of electricity export and business links could be hampered by not wanting to offend Spain, according to the Rabat-based UK ambassador.

3 Dec, 2019 @ 19:35

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltarians back this woman to win the Miss World Pageant held in the British capital in mid-December

Gibraltar is looking to once again take part in the Miss World competition and we have all the details.

3 Dec, 2019 @ 18:22

Gibraltar·Lead

GRAPHIC: Vandals attack metal sculptures depicting shocking ‘sex acts’ in full view of ‘children’ on popular Costa Blanca beachfront

VANDALS have disfigured a series of metal sculptures depicting shocking ‘sexual acts’ on Altea’s Costa Blanca beachfront. At least three of the 26 installments by

3 Dec, 2019 @ 17:48

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

87-year-old man rescued from car after skidding into ditch during gota fría storm on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN 87-year-old man has been pulled from his sinking car after he skidded into a ditch during this week’s gota fría storms. Guardia Civil and

3 Dec, 2019 @ 15:53

Costa Blanca·Lead

Ministry of Equality marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Gibraltar as it takes greater strides towards their social inclusion

Minister challenges the community to break down society stereotypes and accept people with disabilities in a number of campaigns.

3 Dec, 2019 @ 15:08

Gibraltar·Lead

Los Alcazares mayor says ‘mud-filled drains’ from September’s gota fria to blame for fresh flash flooding

THE mayor of a Costa Blanca town hit AGAIN by flash floods has blamed mud-filled drains gone neglected since September’s deadly gota fria. Loz Alcazares’

3 Dec, 2019 @ 14:52

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

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GRINCH: Vox blasts €100 Christmas surprise to help 150 young people working outside of Spain come home to Elche for Christmas

VOX have blasted Elche town hall’s plans to help 150 of its expatriate sons and daughters come home for the Christmas period. The spokeswoman for

3 Dec, 2019 @ 13:13

Costa Blanca·Lead·Politics

British man saved by firemen after getting lost in mountains near Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol

He was unharmed but was without waterproof clothing and food or water

3 Dec, 2019 @ 12:15

Lead

WATCH: Boat carrying dozens of migrants washes up on popular Tarifa beach in Spain’s Cadiz

Llegada de más de 30 inmigrantes en patera hoy en la mañana a la playa de #Tarifa, Cadiz, #España. Salieron en la noche de #Marruecos.

3 Dec, 2019 @ 09:04

Cadiz·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Hero who chased and tackled ‘killer’ at club stabbing on Spain’s Costa del Sol is Gibraltar Chief Minister’s security guard and ex-soldier

“It was really violent and there was literally a river of blood as his attacker must have hit an artery”

3 Dec, 2019 @ 08:53

Columnist·Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Dog shot, beaten and dragged along road by its neck by sick hunter in Spain just after having puppies (WARNING: Distressing images)

A HUNTER in Spain has been filmed dragging his dog along the road by its neck after allegedly shooting and beating her to within an

3 Dec, 2019 @ 08:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News

British boy reunited with mother in time for Christmas after police rescue him from Andalucian dad-turned-kidnapper in Spain

The boy's father has been detained under the terms of a European Arrest Warrant

3 Dec, 2019 @ 07:30

Cordoba·Lead·National News

“I AM BLESSED”: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beats van Dijk and Ronaldo to win Ballon d’Or – full list HERE

"As my wife said, you must never stop dreaming but always work to improve and continue to enjoy"

2 Dec, 2019 @ 23:12

Lead·Sport

REVEALED: Shocking timeline of violence on Spain’s Costa del Sol sees up to four Brits KILLED as emboldened drug mafias use bombs and assassinate enemies in broad daylight

A British man from Manchester became the latest victim after being shot and killed in Mijas last month

2 Dec, 2019 @ 21:49

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Gibraltar on weather alert as agency warns of ‘FLASH FLOODS’ amid heavy rain

Further heavy rain will add to already wet roads leading to some difficult travelling conditions at times

2 Dec, 2019 @ 18:46

Gibraltar·Lead

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READ BETWEEN THE LINES: New statistics reveal spike in drug trafficking offences on Spain’s Costa del Sol following four killings in one month

Grenade thrown into migrant children’s centre in Spain that was previously targeted by far right Vox party

RIP: Dog shot and dragged along road by owner in viral video in Spain dies as 180,000 sign petition to punish sick hunter (SIGN IT HERE)

Spain and Aston Villa footballer Antonio Luna faces five years in jail after he and pals shot sex tape ‘without woman’s consent’

WARNING: ‘Aggressive’ and ‘fearless’ wild boars on the loose in upmarket urbanisation on Spain’s Costa del Sol

15 new ‘most beautiful’ towns in Spain you MUST add to your travel bucket list in 2020

Man shot dead last night in Spain’s Marbella was 60 year old French national

Gibraltar police issue THIS warning for scooter-riders, cyclists and drivers on Rock’s roads

SHOT IN THE EYE: Man killed in Spain’s Marbella following suspected gang-land killing in popular restaurant car park

MANHUNT: Two suspects ‘smash through toll road barrier’ after shooting man to death on Spain’s Costa del Sol tonight as more details emerge

BREAKING: One dead after shooting in ‘car park of popular beach side restaurant’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

UK ambassador to Morocco angers Gibraltar government with comments over not wanting to ‘have problems with the Spaniards’ in trade agreement

Gibraltarians back this woman to win the Miss World Pageant held in the British capital in mid-December

GRAPHIC: Vandals attack metal sculptures depicting shocking ‘sex acts’ in full view of ‘children’ on popular Costa Blanca beachfront

87-year-old man rescued from car after skidding into ditch during gota fría storm on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Ministry of Equality marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Gibraltar as it takes greater strides towards their social inclusion

Los Alcazares mayor says ‘mud-filled drains’ from September’s gota fria to blame for fresh flash flooding

GRINCH: Vox blasts €100 Christmas surprise to help 150 young people working outside of Spain come home to Elche for Christmas

British man saved by firemen after getting lost in mountains near Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol

WATCH: Boat carrying dozens of migrants washes up on popular Tarifa beach in Spain’s Cadiz

EXCLUSIVE: Hero who chased and tackled ‘killer’ at club stabbing on Spain’s Costa del Sol is Gibraltar Chief Minister’s security guard and ex-soldier

WATCH: Dog shot, beaten and dragged along road by its neck by sick hunter in Spain just after having puppies (WARNING: Distressing images)

British boy reunited with mother in time for Christmas after police rescue him from Andalucian dad-turned-kidnapper in Spain

“I AM BLESSED”: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beats van Dijk and Ronaldo to win Ballon d’Or – full list HERE

REVEALED: Shocking timeline of violence on Spain’s Costa del Sol sees up to four Brits KILLED as emboldened drug mafias use bombs and assassinate enemies in broad daylight

Gibraltar on weather alert as agency warns of ‘FLASH FLOODS’ amid heavy rain

Hunt is on to unmask and catch mystery Marbella graffiti vandal ‘Kabro’ – after town hall spent €20k to clean up damage

Popular ‘Marbella Se Queja’ Instagram page rages at expats who’ve ‘lived on the Costa del Sol for years and can’t even say hola’

WATCH: Bizarre moment man ‘marries’ a tree at wedding ceremony in Madrid ‘to show emotional connection to nature’

Fresh ‘blood rain’ alert for Malaga as spring storms trigger yellow weather alert

Tourist coach driver arrested in Valencia for snorting cocaine leaving 25 passengers needing taxis