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Flights diverted from Malaga airport as orange level warning activated for Spain’s Costa del Sol

SIX flights have had to be diverted from Malaga airport this morning as stormy conditions continue to bring rain and hail to the province. Four

23 Jan, 2020 @ 12:55

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Israeli and Arab arrested for selling heroin inside GOLF BALLS on Spain’s Costa del Sol

TWO men have been arrested for drug trafficking after being busted with golf balls filled with heroin. Some 85g of the drug were found inside

23 Jan, 2020 @ 12:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Farmer killed by hail storm after becoming trapped in greenhouse in Spain’s Andalucia

A FARMER has died after becoming trapped inside his greenhouse during a hail storm in Almeria. The man is believed to have perished late last

23 Jan, 2020 @ 12:23

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IN VIDEOS: Severe hail on Spain’s Costa del Sol leaves beaches WHITE and ice rivers flowing through streets as ORANGE warning activated

Siempre quise ver mi ciudad así , crecí escuchando e imaginando la anécdota que contaban de aquella nevada histórica en Málaga. Esto también es histórico

23 Jan, 2020 @ 11:46

Lead·Malaga

The new Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – and here’s where you can get your copy

THE SIXTH edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South & Murcia is out this weekend. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant

23 Jan, 2020 @ 07:08

Costa Blanca·Lead

Iconic dog shelter on Spain’s Costa del Sol to appear on UK’s Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun TOMORROW NIGHT

AN iconic dog shelter is set to make its TV debut in the UK tomorrow night as it features on the hit reality series Bargain

22 Jan, 2020 @ 19:29

Lead·Malaga

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The Costa del Sol is being kept on weather alert until Friday

An expected 20mm of rain is expected to fall during a one-hour period on Thursday

22 Jan, 2020 @ 19:09

Lead·Malaga·Other News

PICTURED: Missing British man feared to have fallen into the sea during Storm Gloria in Spain’s Ibiza

THIS is the missing British man feared to have fallen into the sea during the deadly Storm Gloria in Ibiza. Ben Garland, 25, disappeared from

22 Jan, 2020 @ 18:04

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Fears for young British man missing in Spain’s Ibiza as Storm Gloria batters island

GUARDIA Civil are searching for a young British man in Ibiza after he disappeared during Storm Gloria yesterday. The 25-year-old is missing from Cala Portinatx,

22 Jan, 2020 @ 17:14

Lead·Mallorca

IN PICS: Mass grave unearthed in Spain’s Cadiz

A MASS grave from the Franco era has been unearthed in Cadiz. Some 37 victims have been identified in the cemetery of San Jose and

22 Jan, 2020 @ 17:00

Cadiz·Lead

Disappointment for Ortega as Spain’s Zara falls outside world’s top 100 strongest brands

The only Spanish brand to move up the rankings from 2019 is the Basque Country-based energy firm Iberdrola

22 Jan, 2020 @ 16:16

Business & Finance·Lead

Costa Calida mayor blasts president of Spain’s Murcia region over flood solutions, as residents brick up their own doorways

THE mayor of Los Alcazares has publicly lambasted the president of the autonomous region of Murcia, Fernando López Miras. Mario Pérez Cervera took to social

22 Jan, 2020 @ 14:48

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

IN PICS: Parts of Spain see ‘worst snow in 50 years’ as Storm Gloria kills EIGHT while others still missing in Mallorca and Ibiza

YOU’D be forgiven for thinking these images were from Russia or Norway. They are in fact from Tronchon in Teruel, a small town in the

22 Jan, 2020 @ 14:11

Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Bulgarian man arrested for body found dumped in Marbella in October after crack forensic team find blood of victim in car despite having been ‘thoroughly cleaned’

A BULGARIAN man has been cuffed for allegedly shooting a compatriot to death before dumping his body on the side of the road in Marbella.

22 Jan, 2020 @ 13:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Caught red-handed: Costa Blanca car thieves arrested while going equipped

CREVILLENTE Guardia Civil have arrested two Algerians, suspected of a spate of robberies throughout Costa Blanca South and Murcia. Investigations began when vehicles had been

22 Jan, 2020 @ 13:33

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain preparing for Wuhan coronavirus as thousands of Chinese set to visit for their new year holidays

SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has announced it is developing an action plan to battle the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the small chance it enters the

22 Jan, 2020 @ 13:07

Health·Lead

British builder walks length of Spain with his Podenco pooch for charity

“We really need to help dogs like this and for people to change attitudes to them”

22 Jan, 2020 @ 11:12

Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Spain declares state of ‘climate emergency’ as Pedro Sanchez aims to make country’s electricity 95% renewable by 2040

SPAIN’S new government declared a national ‘climate emergency’ on Tuesday as part of a push toward enforcing ambitious measures to fight climate change. Pedro Sanchez’s

22 Jan, 2020 @ 11:05

Environment·Lead

Storm Gloria claims fifth life as two people still missing in Spain’s Valencian Community

STORM Gloria has claimed a fifth life today while two people are still missing in Spain’s Valencian Community. The fifth victim was homeless and died

21 Jan, 2020 @ 22:15

Costa Blanca·Lead

IN VIDEOS: MONSTER waves engulf entire apartment blocks as Storm Gloria batters Spain’s Mallorca

https://www.facebook.com/javi.mesquidagomez/videos/pcb.1893444097465833/2573832122725787/?type=3&theater THIS is the terrifying moment a monster wave seemed to engulf apartment buildings on Mallorca’s coast earlier today. The footage, believed to have been

21 Jan, 2020 @ 20:45

Lead·Mallorca

Massive fish hurled onto roadside by storm Gloria on the Costa Blanca

A LARGE fish has been filmed on a pavement in the Costa Blanca after it was hurled inland by storm Gloria. Subscribe to Olive Press

21 Jan, 2020 @ 19:01

Costa Blanca·Lead

‘GUILTY’: Suspended jail sentence and €843,000 fine for landowner whose well led to Julen’s death

Serrano, who legally owns the plot in Totalan, was scheduled to be tried for manslaughter for serious negligence which resulted in the toddler’s death

21 Jan, 2020 @ 18:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Russian fugitive carrying infectious disease who was ‘not afraid to bite’ to infect others arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

He was found living in a tent after fleeing from Germany in November

21 Jan, 2020 @ 15:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

‘MALAGA MONSOON’: Heavy rainfall for Spain’s Costa del Sol as weather alert issued for THREE DAYS

WEATHER agency AEMET has placed Malaga province on yellow alert for heavy rainfall. The warning is in place until at least Thursday with downpours bringing

21 Jan, 2020 @ 15:06

Lead·Malaga

Police cars to get ‘free passes’ through Spain’s toll booths in move to improve efficiency

POLICE vehicles will now have a ‘free pass’ to allow them through Spain’s toll booths. Official police vehicles equipped with VIA-T technology can now pass

21 Jan, 2020 @ 11:03

Costa Blanca·Lead

Expat struck by wave and breaks leg while photographing storm Gloria on Costa Blanca beachfront

A 40-year-old expat has fractured his leg while out photographing storm Gloria on a Costa Blanca beachfront. The Dutchman was reportedly taking pictures at 12.30

21 Jan, 2020 @ 00:33

Costa Blanca·Lead

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Flights diverted from Malaga airport as orange level warning activated for Spain’s Costa del Sol

Israeli and Arab arrested for selling heroin inside GOLF BALLS on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BREAKING: Farmer killed by hail storm after becoming trapped in greenhouse in Spain’s Andalucia

IN VIDEOS: Severe hail on Spain’s Costa del Sol leaves beaches WHITE and ice rivers flowing through streets as ORANGE warning activated

The new Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – and here’s where you can get your copy

Iconic dog shelter on Spain’s Costa del Sol to appear on UK’s Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun TOMORROW NIGHT

The Costa del Sol is being kept on weather alert until Friday

PICTURED: Missing British man feared to have fallen into the sea during Storm Gloria in Spain’s Ibiza

BREAKING: Fears for young British man missing in Spain’s Ibiza as Storm Gloria batters island

IN PICS: Mass grave unearthed in Spain’s Cadiz

Disappointment for Ortega as Spain’s Zara falls outside world’s top 100 strongest brands

Costa Calida mayor blasts president of Spain’s Murcia region over flood solutions, as residents brick up their own doorways

IN PICS: Parts of Spain see ‘worst snow in 50 years’ as Storm Gloria kills EIGHT while others still missing in Mallorca and Ibiza

WATCH: Bulgarian man arrested for body found dumped in Marbella in October after crack forensic team find blood of victim in car despite having been ‘thoroughly cleaned’

Caught red-handed: Costa Blanca car thieves arrested while going equipped

Spain preparing for Wuhan coronavirus as thousands of Chinese set to visit for their new year holidays

British builder walks length of Spain with his Podenco pooch for charity

Spain declares state of ‘climate emergency’ as Pedro Sanchez aims to make country’s electricity 95% renewable by 2040

Storm Gloria claims fifth life as two people still missing in Spain’s Valencian Community

IN VIDEOS: MONSTER waves engulf entire apartment blocks as Storm Gloria batters Spain’s Mallorca

Massive fish hurled onto roadside by storm Gloria on the Costa Blanca

‘GUILTY’: Suspended jail sentence and €843,000 fine for landowner whose well led to Julen’s death

WATCH: Russian fugitive carrying infectious disease who was ‘not afraid to bite’ to infect others arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

‘MALAGA MONSOON’: Heavy rainfall for Spain’s Costa del Sol as weather alert issued for THREE DAYS

Police cars to get ‘free passes’ through Spain’s toll booths in move to improve efficiency

Expat struck by wave and breaks leg while photographing storm Gloria on Costa Blanca beachfront

Nine in 10 Spaniards believe corruption is rife – as EU says Spain’s reputation has worsened under Pedro Sanchez

Revealed: How key boxes for tourist flats and Airbnbs became the latest tool for Malaga’s drug dealers

WATCH: World Cup hero Ferran Torres causes a stir by wearing MAGA-inspired hat at Spain trophy parade

Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban

Costa Blanca town forecast to hit 46C this week – as records show temperatures have risen by a quarter since 1966

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