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Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Activists have slammed the Junta de Andalucia in recent weeks amid a surge in videos showing wild boars interacting with humans on the beaches and

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga

Sacked firefighter turned ‘pyromaniac’ is accused of starting seven fires in Mallorca: Police drone ‘films 61-year-old setting blaze close to properties in latest arson attack’

A DISGRUNTLED sacked ex-firefighter has been accused of starting seven fires in the Selva and Caimari areas of Mallorca. He had caused great alarm to

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Spanish police seek new lead in case of missing Briton, 53, who vanished from Spain’s Lanzarote in March

THE perplexing disappearance of a British man in Lanzarote back in March has prompted an ongoing police investigation to track down an individual he was

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:21

Canary Islands·Lead

Beachgoers are warned their parasols and other belongings used to reserve a space WILL be removed: Resort in southern Spain popular with British expats adopts ‘drastic’ measures to battle ‘umbrella wars’

Since yesterday, workers from the City Council have been placing warning stickers on parasols and other items left on the sand as a way to

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:21

Granada·Lead

Why does Spain have a national bank holiday on August 15?

THE ASSUMPTION of the Virgin Mary is a public holiday in Spain celebrated every August 15 alongside other the world’s other major Catholic countries. It

15 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·National News

EXCLUSIVE: British tourist, 19, witnesses brutal stabbing outside posh Sotogrande polo club frequented by British Royal Family – as teenager is arrested for attempted murder

A TEENAGER has been arrested for attempted murder following the brutal stabbing of a reveller outside a Sotogrande polo club once favoured by Princes William

15 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Cadiz·Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

WATCH: Matador is gored in RECTUM by raging bull during traditional event in Spain before being airlifted to hospital

Alejandro Conquero was last night reported to be in a 'serious' condition after sustaining horrific injuries during the bullfight

15 Aug, 2023 @ 07:00

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VIDEO: Masked man threatens to ‘blow up’ Costa del Sol apartment after barricading himself inside and throwing microwave, fire extinguisher and KNIVES into busy street below

The 29-year-old was filmed throwing a microwave, knives and other dangerous items off the balcony of a rental apartment in the resort of Benalmadena late

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Driver of 40-tonne lorry was EIGHT times over alcohol limit as motorists feared for their lives in Spain

Drink drive crackdown launched on Costa del Sol this week as police ramp up patrols nationwide and warn of fines of up to €1,000 – but what is the legal alcohol limit in Spain?

AN ‘INTENSIVE’ week-long campaign has kicked off to crack down on drunk and drugged-up drivers in Andalucia and across Spain. Officers from the Guardia Civil’s

14 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Lead·National News

Romanian mafia are flying into Spain to rob Brits of their luxury watches: Thieves target holiday resorts as gang members in Mallorca amass €1million loot

The thugs have been trained to spot real designer watches from the fakes, and target everything from Rolexes to Patek Philipe, Hublot, Audemars, Piguet, Omega

14 Aug, 2023 @ 13:28

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

British woman, 39, found dead close to popular hiking trail in Spain's Canary Islands

British woman, 39, dies while hiking on Spain’s Canary Islands during one of the hottest days of the year

THE BODY of a British woman was found on Fuerteventura on Sunday lunchtime as the area baked in high temperatures over the weekend. The 39-year-old

14 Aug, 2023 @ 12:19

Canary Islands·Lead

Briton, 29, is arrested after savage brawl left a tourist lying unconscious in a pool of his own blood in Spain’s Magaluf resort

WATCH: Moment young tourist is filmed motionless on ground with blood streaming from his head on Spain’s notorious Magaluf strip

In footage shared online, a young man in a blue t-shirt is seen sprawled out and face down on the Punta Ballena strip in Magaluf

14 Aug, 2023 @ 12:18

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

British expat, 55, has leg amputated after being crushed by ‘drink driver’ in Spain: Father-of-two is forced to close business ahead of years-long recovery

Gary Doggett was working in Torrevieja on the Costa Orihuela with his son and another employee when a Spanish driver ploughed into him from behind

14 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Torrevieja

Heartless scammer cons dog owners by charging for fake information about ‘stolen’ pets in Spain

A MURCIA region fraudster conned lost dog owners into believing he could find the pets and even mocked them after they transferred him money. The

14 Aug, 2023 @ 11:34

Andalucia·Cadiz·Catalunya·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Murcia·Sevilla

Exclusive Recognition: Restaurant in Spain’s Andalucia awarded prestigious Sustainable Sun Award from Repsol Guide

THE Repsol Guide holds significant importance for culinary enthusiasts. It serves as a reliable source to explore restaurants, bars, and various establishments, ensuring a satisfying

14 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Huelva·Lead

New European bison calf born at zoo in Spain’s Jerez

IN a heartening occurrence that unfolded at the beginning of this month, Thursday August 3, a female European bison calf was born at the Zoobotanico

14 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Cadiz·Environment·Lead

Fatal Tragedy: Suspected heatstroke claims man’s life during grape harvest in Spain’s Cordoba amid red alert for extreme heat

IN a tragic incident, a 58-year-old man from Nueva Carteya lost his life last Friday, August 11, while carrying out grape harvesting duties on a

14 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Cordoba·Lead·Other News

Thousands of illegally dried seahorses bound for China intercepted in Spain’s Malaga

THOUSANDS of illegally captured seahorses destined for China’s traditional medicine market have been seized by Spanish authorities in Malaga a Spanish Marine biologist has revealed.

14 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

REVEALED: The most expensive holiday destinations in Spain this year – and the cheapest

THE average accommodation price for the most expensive holiday destination in Spain, according to a new top 50 ranking, will make your eyes water. A

13 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

MUCHA AGUA: How the mountain village of Cáñar in Spain’s Alpujarra keeps the water flowing all year round

CÁÑAR, a mountain village in the Alpujarra of Granada, is attracting international attention for its restoration of acequias, a network of water channels created by

13 Aug, 2023 @ 13:57

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Other News

British teenager, 18, is arrested for ‘selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine’ in Ibiza

A BRITISH teenager has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine in Ibiza. According to reports, the 18-year-old was caught in the act

13 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Ibiza·Lead

NAKED TRUTH: Nudist group says too many nude beaches are overcrowded with swimsuit wearers in Spain's Catalunya

Naturists complain too many nude beaches are being overcrowded with clothed people in Spain’s Catalunya

A NATURIST group in Catalunya has complained to the regional government in Barcelona that nudist beaches are being invaded by clothed people. The Naturist-Nudist Federation

13 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

Brawl erupts after a diner is asked to stop VAPING at a restaurant in Gibraltar: Man, 32, repeatedly punched victim in the head after being told to stop using addictive device near tables

A BRITON savagely attacked a tourist in Gibraltar after being asked to stop vaping at a restaurant. Joe Collins, 32, began puffing on the addictive

13 Aug, 2023 @ 08:39

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: Moment poker player’s yacht bursts into flames off Spain’s Formentera as huge plumes of smoke billow into the sky and are visible from Ibiza

The inferno began in the stern of the 27-metre vessel while it was anchored in the area of Cavall d’en Borras, in Formentera

13 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Balearic Islands·Lead

Prosecutors seek three year jail sentence for British soldier accused of slashing her fellow squaddie’s throat during Mallorca bar brawl

SPANISH prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison sentence for a British soldier accused of slashing her fellow squaddie’s throat during a drunken bar fight in

12 Aug, 2023 @ 19:02

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Got a dog in Spain? Comply with new laws coming into effect THIS MONTH to avoid fines of up to €10,000

EXPLAINER: Spain’s new animal welfare laws come into force in September

SPAIN’S new animal welfare law comes into effect in September, meaning that all dog owners will have to make sure their pets have third party

12 Aug, 2023 @ 15:46

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