Remodelling the Barrio: Iconic plaza in Andalucian town of Ronda to get facelift
By Michael Coy LOCALS know it simply as “El Barrio”, and everyone loves to dine there in the open air on summer evenings, under the
Security guard on Barcelona metro ‘loses an eye after being punched with brass knuckles’ as crime rate continues to soar
A SECURITY guard has lost an eye while intervening in a brawl at a Barcelona metro station. The horrific attack occurred at the Poblenou station
Worries in Spain: Trump could ‘harm treaty negotiations with Gibraltar and take dim view of Spanish defence spending’
THE imminent arrival of Donald Trump in the White House is sending tremors of apprehension through Spain even as he is inaugurated today. A new
Othello Syndrome: When men display jealousy towards other men
By Michael Coy EARLIER this month in the village of Gerena (15 miles north of Sevilla), two teenage boys got into a fight and one
Cockfighting in Spain- the final frontier?
By Michael Coy BRITISH people often remark that bullfighting is cruel. Spanish fans point out that Britain is the home of fox-hunting. However, a Spanish
Passenger caught smuggling 20,000 Viagra pills in a suitcase at Costa Blanca airport
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport’s security team uncovered a bizarre smuggling incident when 20,000 Viagra pills were found crammed into a suitcase. A 63-year old woman has been
Who is the Spanish citizen appointed to a plum role in the new Trump administration?
AS Trump is sworn in today, the new US President has appointed a Spaniard to his government. Murcian Dario Gil has been appointed Undersecretary of
Gibraltar couple arrested for child cruelty after ‘driving down Queensway smoking weed with children in the back seat’
A GIBRALTAR couple have been arrested for child cruelty after cops caught them smoking weed while driving with two children in the back. A ‘strong
Two teenagers remain in intensive care after ski lift collapses in Spain’s Pyrenees
TWO 18-year-old women remain in intensive care at Zaragoza’s Miguel Servet Hospital after Saturday’s ski lift collapse at the Astun resort in the Pyrenees. Meanwhile,
Traffic deaths up 15% in Andalucia: Spike in fatal motorbike accidents as 37 people died in Malaga province last year
THE death toll on Malaga’s roads painted a grim picture in 2024, with 37 lives lost and a worrying spike in motorcycle fatalities, new figures
Intense rain will batter Spain’s Malaga this week followed by sunny spells
MALAGA will see 13.2mm of intense rain today, followed by rising temperatures and a dryer end to the week.
WATCH: Costa Blanca man caught on video firing gunshots into the air from a balcony
A MAN has been arrested in Alicante for firing several gunshots into the air from his balcony to see in the New Year. The 47-year-old
EXCLUSIVE: Prosecutor confirms appeal proceedings into Madeleine McCann suspect will be heard in Leipzig in March
THE Chief prosecutor against Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has told the Olive Press he has ‘a month’ to prepare an appeal against a recent
AGE OF AQUARIUS: Meet Spain’s extraordinary first underwater winery and shellfish farm
THIS Costa del Sol bodega is the first to legally sell wine aged underwater by teaming up with a local shellfish farm. Escaramujo Wines and
Spanish researchers discover key cause of rare bone cancer which strikes children and young people
A SPANISH research team has identified the key cause of a rare cancer primarily affecting children. Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, affects just five
Budget British supermarket Poundland getting fed up with shoplifting – including in its five stores in Spain
BRITISH discount retailer Poundland has declared ‘enough is enough’ as it rolls out an ambitious new anti-theft initiative in its five outlets in Spain. The
Spain braces for widespread rain and strong winds as Atlantic storms sweep across north and west of the country
SPAIN is bracing itself for a series of Atlantic storms that are set to sweep across the country in the coming days, bringing widespread rain
London’s Tate Modern to host an exhibition about this Malaga village
A MALAGA village will be featured in London’s Tate Modern art gallery. Comares, Axarquia, caught the interest of renowned photographer Steph Huang. Huang visited the
Doing dry January? These are the health benefits of leaving booze behind for a month
THESE are the reported health benefits of giving up alcohol for a month, but will you feel them after Dry January? Health experts have revealed
Mobile phone school in Spain for mum & dad – no, seriously!
By Michael Coy SPAIN is waking up to the true size of the mobile phone ‘problem’. The average age at which a child acquires a
Spain’s El Prado museum in Madrid lines up 2025 exhibitions featuring El Greco, Paolo Veronese, and Rafael Mengs
MADRID’S Prado Museum has announced its 2025 program featuring three major exhibitions dedicated to El Greco, Paolo Veronese, and Rafael Mengs. The highlight will be
Exhibition displaying over 500 Versace pieces comes to Malaga including clothes worn by Elton John and Lady Di
A VERSACE exhibition held in Malaga will display clothes from British stars from Lady Di to Elton John. ‘Gianni Versace. Retrospective’ will open to the
Candlelit concert inspired by Bridgerton turns pop classical in Spain’s Malaga
Dearest gentle reader, do not fret, there’s no need to scurry back home to England to experience the grandeur of the ton- Candelight have brought
Spanish researchers discover a ‘fat burning’ mechanism to fight obesity
A TEAM of Spanish researchers has discovered a new way to ‘burn fat’ and fight global obesity levels. Led by Guadalupe Sabio, the researchers have
Spain is bidding to build Britain’s groundbreaking €20bn nuclear fusion plant
SPANISH construction heavyweight Ferrovial has emerged as a frontrunner in the race to build Britain’s groundbreaking €20 billion nuclear fusion plant in Nottingham. The infrastructure
Pets get special blessings from priests in Spain to celebrate patron saint of animals – San Anton
THIS weekend will see pet blessings by priests across Spain to celebrate the feast of San Anton- the patron saint of animals. Though the feast