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Spain vs France EURO 2024 semi-final preview: The unstoppable force meets the immovable object as two of Europe’s heavyweights clash head-on in Munich tonight

SPAIN the unstoppable force have blazed their way through Euro 2024 to set up a seismic struggle with the immovable object that is France in

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:50

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Consumers in Spain despair as supermarket Mercadona removes this popular product from its shelves indefinitely: ‘Stop playing with my emotions, I’m devastated’

SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona has had to respond to concerned customers on social media, after they realised that one of their favourite products had disappeared

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:07

Food & Drink·Lead

Motorhome and camper van thieves change chassis details and produce fake documents to sell vehicles to unsuspecting customers in Spain

AN ALICANTE province gang has been busted for stealing motorhomes and camper vans, which they sold on second-hand sites via social media platforms. The Policia

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:06

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Thieves use drone to follow high-value targets for street robberies on Spain’s Costa Blanca

HI-TECH thieves used a drone to track people carrying large amounts of money on the streets of Alicante province. The five men are accused of

8 Jul, 2024 @ 19:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Former Junta president who oversaw Andalucia’s massive €680 million ERE corruption scandal set to have his embezzlement conviction overturned

ONE of Andalucia’s most infamous public servants is set to have his embezzlement conviction overturned. Former Junta president and ex-PSOE leader Jose Antonio Griñan, who

8 Jul, 2024 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

The UK’s new Labour government declares its ‘double lock’ commitment to Gibraltar’s sovereignty and looks to restart Brexit talks with Spain ‘as soon as possible’

THE United Kingdom’s new foreign minister reaffirmed that the new Labour government in London will defend Gibraltar’s sovereignty. David Lammy said that the UK would

8 Jul, 2024 @ 16:45

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead

Why does Leon want independence? The dramatic history of the northwestern province in Spain – after it voted to be its own autonomous community

THE province of Leon voted on June 26 to pass a motion demanding independence from Castilla y Leon, and called for the region’s courts to

8 Jul, 2024 @ 15:34

Asturias·Cantabria·Lead

Parents abused teenage daughter and threatened to kill her after she refuses 'arranged' marriage to allow her cousin to live in Spain

Runaway bride flees abusive family home- one day before arranged wedding for fee of €1,000 in Spain’s Alicante

THE parents of a 22-year-old Alicante woman have been arrested for allegedly setting up an arranged marriage and accepting a €1,000 fee for it. The

8 Jul, 2024 @ 15:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s tourist apartment wars continue: Andalucia association threatens legal action against town halls over Airbnb crackdown

THE Andalucia tourist rental sector is threatening legal action after being ‘unfairly scapegoated’ by various city councils. Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz have all recently promised

8 Jul, 2024 @ 14:39

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

‘Most Wanted’ Brit arrested for masterminding vacuum-packed gun sales to criminal mafias along Spain’s east coast

A BRITISH drugs fugitive has been arrested at a Murcia villa which contained a suitcase with 35 guns inside plus 750 bullets wrapped in towels-

8 Jul, 2024 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

WATCH: Angry protesters spray tourists in Barcelona with water pistols during Spain’s latest march against ‘overtourism’

Were you a tourist affected by the protests in Barcelona over the weekend? Get in touch: newsdesk@theolivepress.es ANGRY anti-tourism protesters in Barcelona targeted foreigners with

8 Jul, 2024 @ 12:15

Barcelona·Lead

Warning signs tell tourists about €200 fines if they buy from ‘looky looky’ men on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ROAD signs have appeared in Torrevieja warning about €200 fines on people buying from illegal street sellers. The yellow and black hoardings have been erected

8 Jul, 2024 @ 11:38

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

The suspect accused of trafficking 'blood diamonds' is detained in Malaga Airport

Blood diamond raid on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Armed police arrest alleged trafficker

SPAIN’S Policia Nacional has arrested a man in Malaga on accusations of trafficking so-called ‘blood diamonds’. The suspect is alleged to have headed up a

7 Jul, 2024 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Sunbathing can be more or less risky depending on the time of day

Revealed: The best time of day to sunbathe to avoid ageing and damaging your skin – as temperatures in Spain near 40C

TEMPERATURES in Spain are nearing 40C today in parts of the country, meaning many will be headed to the beach or a pool to cool

7 Jul, 2024 @ 13:28

Health·Lead

Anti-tourism protests will ‘absolutely’ spread in Spain and Europe unless local concerns are addressed, warns UNESCO official

Anti-tourism protests reach Barcelona: Thousands of locals take to the streets while ‘sealing off’ hotels and restaurants

THE ongoing protests against tourism in Spain reached Barcelona on Saturday, as thousands of locals took to the streets of the Catalan capital to demand

7 Jul, 2024 @ 12:47

Barcelona·Lead·Travel News

San Fermin Festival 2024: First running of the bulls

Watch: Historic San Fermin bull running festival gets underway in Spain

THE first running of the bulls at the world-famous Sanfermines fiestas took place on Sunday morning, with the streets of Pamplona packed out with runners

7 Jul, 2024 @ 12:18

Lead·Navarra

Steve Carell reveals why he loves watching Carlos Alcaraz – as Spain’s tennis ace enters fourth round at Wimbledon following five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe

STEVE Carell has revealed why Carlos Alcaraz is one of his favourite tennis players to watch. The Hollywood actor, 61, was speaking to the official

6 Jul, 2024 @ 12:22

Lead·Sport

Young tourist ‘is strangled unconscious and raped’ in Marbella: Moroccan suspect ‘stalked victim for a kilometre after she walked past him in the port’

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a tourist in Marbella. CCTV footage seen by police captured the horror moment the young

6 Jul, 2024 @ 10:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

€22,000 bar tab for British DJ Jax Jones at Ibiza hotel as he parties with Jason Derulo and Joel Corry in Spain

BRITISH DJ and producer Jax Jones is suffering a social media backlash after he posted a massive €22,000 bar bill on Instagram. The You Don’t

5 Jul, 2024 @ 23:00

Balearic Islands·Lead

PSpanish police officer is arrested 'for groping a young woman's buttocks' at the Malaga feria

Trans woman dies in Ibiza after ‘throwing herself from a second-floor flat where she was being sexually exploited’

A TRANS woman who was being sexually exploited died after jumping from a second-floor window in Ibiza. Her prone body was found in just a

5 Jul, 2024 @ 22:00

Ibiza·Lead

Spain advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals: La Roja beat hosts Germany 2-1 in nail-biting clash as proud PM Pedro Sanchez watches from the stands

SPAIN are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating hosts Germany 2-1 in Stuttgart tonight. The nail-biting match had to be decided in extra

5 Jul, 2024 @ 21:41

Lead·Sport

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Michael Douglas visits Spain: Hollywood icon, 79, shares a video message from his luxury mansion in Mallorca

HOLLYWOOD legend Michael Douglas has celebrated the 4th of July on Spanish shores, at his luxury mansion on the Balearic Island of Mallorca. On Thursday

5 Jul, 2024 @ 20:30

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

Watch: Heart-stopping moment toddlers are almost gored while taking part in traditional bull running festival in Spain – sparking fury among activists

THIS is the terrifying moment toddlers were almost gored during a traditional bull running festival in Spain. Shocking footage shows parents carrying or holding the

5 Jul, 2024 @ 17:11

Animals·La Cultura·Lead

Spain reacts to Labour landslide at UK elections: PM Pedro Sanchez congratulates Keir Starmer on ‘historic victory’

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez took to X this afternoon to congratulate Keir Starmer on his victory in the UK general election. The Labour leader

5 Jul, 2024 @ 17:05

Lead·Politics

Lionel Messi ‘blesses’ a baby Lamine Yamal in adorable unearthed photo: Snap of Argentinian and Spain’s rising star, now 16, goes viral ahead of Euro 2024 clash against Germany

SPAIN’S Lamine Yamal will be hoping to make history tonight as the first 16-year-old to score at the Euros. All eyes are on the rising

5 Jul, 2024 @ 15:41

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Spain v Germany Euro 2024 quarter final: Latest prediction, kick-off time and news as fans brace for epic clash tonight

SPAIN are feeling confident ahead of their titanic quarter-final clash with hosts Germany at the Euro 2024 tonight. The pair are the two teams who

5 Jul, 2024 @ 14:38

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Spain vs France EURO 2024 semi-final preview: The unstoppable force meets the immovable object as two of Europe’s heavyweights clash head-on in Munich tonight

Thieves use drone to follow high-value targets for street robberies on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Former Junta president who oversaw Andalucia’s massive €680 million ERE corruption scandal set to have his embezzlement conviction overturned

The UK’s new Labour government declares its ‘double lock’ commitment to Gibraltar’s sovereignty and looks to restart Brexit talks with Spain ‘as soon as possible’

Why does Leon want independence? The dramatic history of the northwestern province in Spain – after it voted to be its own autonomous community

Runaway bride flees abusive family home- one day before arranged wedding for fee of €1,000 in Spain’s Alicante

Spain’s tourist apartment wars continue: Andalucia association threatens legal action against town halls over Airbnb crackdown

‘Most Wanted’ Brit arrested for masterminding vacuum-packed gun sales to criminal mafias along Spain’s east coast

WATCH: Angry protesters spray tourists in Barcelona with water pistols during Spain’s latest march against ‘overtourism’

Warning signs tell tourists about €200 fines if they buy from ‘looky looky’ men on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Blood diamond raid on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Armed police arrest alleged trafficker

Revealed: The best time of day to sunbathe to avoid ageing and damaging your skin – as temperatures in Spain near 40C

Anti-tourism protests reach Barcelona: Thousands of locals take to the streets while ‘sealing off’ hotels and restaurants

Watch: Historic San Fermin bull running festival gets underway in Spain

Steve Carell reveals why he loves watching Carlos Alcaraz – as Spain’s tennis ace enters fourth round at Wimbledon following five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe

Young tourist ‘is strangled unconscious and raped’ in Marbella: Moroccan suspect ‘stalked victim for a kilometre after she walked past him in the port’

€22,000 bar tab for British DJ Jax Jones at Ibiza hotel as he parties with Jason Derulo and Joel Corry in Spain

Trans woman dies in Ibiza after ‘throwing herself from a second-floor flat where she was being sexually exploited’

Spain advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals: La Roja beat hosts Germany 2-1 in nail-biting clash as proud PM Pedro Sanchez watches from the stands

Michael Douglas visits Spain: Hollywood icon, 79, shares a video message from his luxury mansion in Mallorca

Watch: Heart-stopping moment toddlers are almost gored while taking part in traditional bull running festival in Spain – sparking fury among activists

Spain reacts to Labour landslide at UK elections: PM Pedro Sanchez congratulates Keir Starmer on ‘historic victory’

Lionel Messi ‘blesses’ a baby Lamine Yamal in adorable unearthed photo: Snap of Argentinian and Spain’s rising star, now 16, goes viral ahead of Euro 2024 clash against Germany

Spain v Germany Euro 2024 quarter final: Latest prediction, kick-off time and news as fans brace for epic clash tonight

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

WATCH: Macabre ‘Black Axe’ cult is smashed in Spain: Police swoop on feared mafia group in Sevilla and Malaga

Spain’s wintry weather drags on as alerts are issued for snow and wind: These are the affected areas

Pope Leo will make first trip to Spain as pontiff this year with three ‘recommended’ destinations revealed

Calls for urgent action after two homeless people die in Andalucia during Spain’s big freeze