New virulent flu strain is ripping through Barcelona hospitals with cases ‘doubling weekly’
HOSPITALS in northern Spain have been plunged into chaos as a virulent new strain of the flu rips through the region, leaving patients sleeping in
Spain’s African swine fever outbreak ‘may have come from lab leak’, investigators say – after previously blaming half-eaten pork sandwich
INVESTIGATORS probing the cause of Spain’s African swine fever outbreak are examining whether the virus may have leaked from a nearby high-security laboratory. Previously, officials
Rental contracts for 75 years at below-market rates: What is Casa 47, Spain’s solution to the housing crisis?
RENTAL contracts for 75 years and below-market rates form part of Spain’s latest solution to the housing crisis, Casa 47. This new public housing company
Three tourists dead after ‘powerful wave knocks them into the sea’ at popular swimming spot in Spain – despite repeated warnings to avoid the coast
THREE people have died in Tenerife after a group including foreign tourists were dragged into the sea when an enormous wave caught them by surprise
Four die in series of horror traffic accidents during deadly bank weekend on the Costa del Sol
FOUR people have lost their lives in a string of horror crashes across Malaga province at the start of the Constitution bank holiday. Six others
Christmas cheer!: Free parties for recovering addicts to stave off loneliness this Xmas, without the festive temptations
A businessman is organising not one, but two, free parties for recovering addicts this Christmas and New Year. For those in recovery, the holiday season
Brazen squatters take over Madrid luxury chalet with their children – and even sublet rooms for extra income
THE owners of a luxury chalet in Madrid said they were driven to their wits’ end after a family of squatters moved into their one-million-euro
British youngster dies after ‘deliberate hit-and-run’ while riding bike in Spain’s Canary Islands
A YOUNG British tourist has died in Tenerife after a suspected hit-and-run while riding his bike. The victim, named only so far as Harry, was
Every 5kg you gain will add four-fold pressure to every step you take, warns Spain’s national football team doctor DR CLAUDIO VAZQUEZ
By Dr Claudio Vazquez I STILL remember a colleague who, after a long career as a medical director, decided to spend his final years before
Global funds are massively investing in Spain’s property market, new data reveals
SPAIN has now established itself as the preferred European destination for institutional capital, confirmed by a surge of investment that is rewriting the continent’s real
Forget Benidorm, discover Altea, the Costa Blanca’s beautiful white-washed and blue-domed secret
FORGET what you think you know about the Costa Blanca. Sure, there are the skyscraper resorts and sprawling, sun-drenched sands, but tucked between the jagged
Heavyweight fan: How Orson Welles swapped Beverly Hills for Ronda’s bullring
THE story of Ronda’s deep connection to Hollywood begins with a local legend: Cayetano Ordoñez (‘El Niño de la Palma’). Born into poverty, the gypsy
Weight-loss hunters trying to get Ozempic on the cheap are putting Gibraltar at the heart of a new black market with Spain
A NEW illegal business is flourishing in Gibraltar as narco-style ‘couriers’ buy Ozempic legally on the Rock before reselling it on the black market in
Famous five-star Kempinski Hotel in Estepona to be rescued after buyout by famous luxury chain
THE former five-star Kempinski Hotel in Estepona will live once again after the property was bought out by a famous luxury chain. The landmark resort,
The Genal Valley’s incredible copper forest is the perfect winter escape, especially to visit its amazing black pigs, writes Jon ClarkeÂ
WE had driven up to the high point of Jose’s 340 hectare farm that straddles some of the wildest countryside in all of Andalucia. For
DR CLAUDIO VAZQUEZ COLOMO: The importance of warm-up exercises before and after sport
In the first of an exciting new exclusive monthly column from Spain’s National Football team, Dr Claudio tells Olive Press readers about stretching. AS the
Why is December 6 known as Constitution Day in Spain?
Today, December 6, is Constitution Day in Spain — a national holiday. Because of this, many shops are closed. Despite its proximity to Christmas, it
THIS WEEK IN SPAIN: Michael Coy has been diving into the Spanish archives again…
Here are FOUR historical byways which make the first week of December significant Hernán Cortés Though his achievements changed the course of world history, it’s
These are the December opening dates for Mijas’ incredible new Grand Park – with a lake, sports courts, dog park and open-air amphitheatre
MIJAS is gearing up for a fun long weekend as the town finally flings open the doors to what’s being billed as AndalucÃa’s largest urban
Homeowners are starting to sell up at an alarming rate in Spain amid fears of squatters and no-pay tenants
THE rental market in some of Spain’s biggest cities has been driven to the brink of collapse by a mix of government red tape and
Giant interactive map of Spain is being rolled out in Marbella and San Pedro today and tomorrow for Constitution Day – and admission is free
MARBELLA town hall has unveiled a giant interactive map of Spain in one of the city’s main squares to celebrate Constitution Day – and access
Andalucia activates pre-emergency plan after earthquake hits Costa del Sol – just two weeks after Cadiz carried out tsunami drills
ANDALUCIA has activated its pre-emergency seismic plan after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Costa del Sol on Friday morning – just two weeks after Cadiz
Spain’s new nepo-billionaires: Two thirds of the super-rich inherited dynastic wealth – one of the highest rates in Europe
SPAIN can now proudly boast a grand total of 32 billionaires after a surge in ultra-wealthy fortunes this year saw eight more added this calendar
Strap on your skis as Spain’s Sierra Nevada winter resort opens after healthy snowfall
Christmas came early for Spain’s top skiing resort, as the Sierra Nevada opened in November this year. Europe’s southernmost ski resort, kicked off the season
Key regions of Spain are hurtling towards an ecological catastrophe – including the Balearic Islands
THE Balearic Islands and Murcia on the mainland are hurtling towards an ecological catastrophe, with a staggering 85% of the archipelago and an incredible 99.8%
Devastation in Andalucia as boy, 4, is found dead on a beach – the mother and partner arrested
A MOTHER and her partner have been arrested in southern Spain after the body of a 4-year-old boy was discovered on an Andalucia beach. According