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Costa del Sol with '100% chance of rain' tomorrow as yellow alerts return to Spain's Andalucia this week

Costa del Sol has ‘100% chance of rain’ tomorrow as yellow alerts return to Spain’s Andalucia this week

OVER half of Spain’s 17 regions- including Andalucia- have yellow warnings issued for rain, storms, and waves for the rest of Monday with rain a

14 Apr, 2025 @ 17:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

‘He passed facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might’: Family of Grant Barr pay tribute to missing US banker, 37, whose body was finally found on a Costa del Sol beach

THE family of Grant Barr have shared a heartfelt tribute after learning the devastating news that his body had been found washed ashore on the

14 Apr, 2025 @ 16:45

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

The electric car charging map of Spain is out – is there one near your house?

THE Spanish government has released a map showing where you can charge your electric car. Just in time for Easter, when Spanish people traditionally take

14 Apr, 2025 @ 16:30

Environment·Lead·Other News

Exotic animal traffickers charged €60k for a panther with Mallorca couple running sales via social media

A RUSSIAN couple accused of trafficking exotic animals have been arrested in Mallorca. The man, 48, and woman, 46, sold protected species internationally via social

14 Apr, 2025 @ 16:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain's economy minister travels to White House: Trump trade war visit comes after Pedro Sanchez cosied up with China

Spain’s economy minister travels to the White House: Trump trade war visit comes after Pedro Sanchez cosied up with China

SPAIN’S Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, flies to Washington on Monday to meet with his counterpart, US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent. Tuesday’s talks come amidst the

14 Apr, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

These just might be the best burgers in Spain: Who do YOU think does the best hamburger?

FOR the best part of Easter fortnight, Mallorca will be home to The Champions Burger. It’s a competition dedicated to producing gourmet hamburgers, and they

14 Apr, 2025 @ 14:20

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca·Other News

The cost of renting a property in Spain soared by 14.1% in July

Spain is pessimistic about housing amid uncertain times in latest consumer confidence survey

A NEW survey has revealed a worrying trend among Spanish consumers: growing pessimism around housing and employment. According to the inaugural Termometro 5D consumer confidence

14 Apr, 2025 @ 14:01

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Love-hug gang stole jewellery and watches from victims across Spain with items sent in parcels to Romania

WATCH: Police arrest love-hug robbery gang that struck in tourist areas of Spain and parcelled up stolen goods to Romania

A LOVE-HUG robbery gang has been busted by the Policia Nacional and their Romanian counterparts in an operation coordinated by Europol. 21 arrests have been

14 Apr, 2025 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Hidden Corners of Spain: Salobreña is a must visit whether you are in Malaga or Granada

Salobreña is a beautiful little town built on the summit of a rocky crag, a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean Sea. It’s 50 miles east

14 Apr, 2025 @ 13:28

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Body of missing US banker Grant Barr washes up on a Costa del Sol beach

THE body of missing American banker Grant Barr has been found washed ashore on the Costa del Sol more than two months after he vanished,

14 Apr, 2025 @ 13:04

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Missing recording device deepens mystery of New York helicopter crash which claimed five Spanish lives – including Siemens CEO

AS more details emerge about the helicopter crash that killed five Spanish nationals in New York, it has been confirmed that the aircraft was not

14 Apr, 2025 @ 13:00

Lead·National News

Meet Starline: The ambitious project to connect Europe with a high-speed train line that functions ‘like a metro’

A BOLD new proposal could soon transform the way Europeans travel across the continent. Unveiled by Copenhagen-based think tank 21st Europe, Starline is a visionary

14 Apr, 2025 @ 12:04

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

British man dies after falling off wall when taking photos of popular tourist attraction in Spain

Tragedy in Spain: British man, 63, dies after falling off wall when taking selfie at popular tourist attraction

A BRITISH man died on Saturday after falling from a wall while taking photos at a popular tourist spot in Spain. The accident happened at

14 Apr, 2025 @ 11:59

Lead·National News

Bulls, Blood & VR: Malaga’s La Malagueta rings in the future of bullfighting

ONE of Spain’s most iconic bullrings has just had a high-tech facelift — and it’s nothing like you’ve seen before. The Immersive Exhibition Centre of

14 Apr, 2025 @ 11:50

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Ryanair adds new flights to Malaga - including two from Teesside - after slashing millions of seats to Spain

Ryanair makes new threat to cut flights in Spain over ‘excessive’ airport fees

RYANAIR has threatened to cut more services to smaller regional airports in Spain in its ongoing row over charges for using them. The warning has

14 Apr, 2025 @ 11:15

Lead·National News

Spain’s famous Easter processions kick off in Malaga’s Ronda amid the threat of rain

The opening of Holy Week 2025 was a big success in Ronda. Three processions took to the streets and nothing was marred by the predicted

14 Apr, 2025 @ 11:08

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

WATCH: Incredible scenes as devastating floods strike holiday island of Lanzarote in Spain’s Canary Islands

FLASH floods have unexpectedly hit the eastern Canary Islands over the weekend, with the devastating effects shared online. The heavy rain wasn’t supposed to reach

14 Apr, 2025 @ 10:52

Canary Islands·Lead·Video·Weather

Spending Semana Santa in Spain? This is how to wish locals a happy Easter in Spanish

THIS is how to wish Spaniards a Happy Easter if you’re spending Semana Santa in Spain. With Easter just around the corner, you may be

14 Apr, 2025 @ 08:15

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Hit TV series ‘White Lotus’ recreated in the flesh at iconic Mallorca hotel – amid speculation that the fourth series is coming to the island

THE luxurious Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is offering guests an immersive experience inspired by HBO’s acclaimed series, ‘The White Lotus’. From March 17

13 Apr, 2025 @ 17:00

Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca·Property

Revealed: The stretch of road that has the most accidents in Spain – and it’s not in Andalucia

THE stretch of road with the most accidents in Spain has been identified as being at kilometre point zero of the A77a motorway in Alicante.

13 Apr, 2025 @ 12:00

Alicante·Lead·National News

FINAL chance to win tickets for legend Tom Jones concert

THE Olive Press is giving away two pairs of tickets to see legendary crooner Tom Jones. Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Welsh

13 Apr, 2025 @ 11:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Unearthed: Fascinating 1960s drawings of Sevilla’s ‘Semana Santa’ by famed British cartoonist William ‘Bill’ Papas

A REMARKABLE discovery has brought to light two 1968 illustrations of Sevilla’s Semana Santa and gives an insight to the British perspective on Spain’s version

13 Apr, 2025 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Why are the hats from Spain’s Semana Santa processions conical and are they linked to the KKK?

VISITORS to Spain during Easter week might gasp in horror when they see people in conical white hoods parading through the streets. But while these

13 Apr, 2025 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead

Drunk German faces serious punishment after abusing cabin crew and causing Mallorca plane to abort takeoff

A GERMAN tourist faces hefty consequences after delaying a flight to Mallorca thanks to his drunkenness. A Ryanair flight from Bremen, Germany, to Palma de

13 Apr, 2025 @ 09:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s state broadcaster asks Eurovision Song Contest organisers to ‘talk’ about Israel’s participation with Basel event just weeks away

SPAIN’S state broadcaster, RTVE, has contacted Eurovision Song Contest organisers in a call for talks over whether Israel should be allowed to take part in

13 Apr, 2025 @ 08:00

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

Torrijas Easter in Spain by Vincenzo Caico / Flickr

Six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious

13 Apr, 2025 @ 08:00

Food & Drink·Lead

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Costa del Sol has ‘100% chance of rain’ tomorrow as yellow alerts return to Spain’s Andalucia this week

‘He passed facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might’: Family of Grant Barr pay tribute to missing US banker, 37, whose body was finally found on a Costa del Sol beach

The electric car charging map of Spain is out – is there one near your house?

Spain’s economy minister travels to the White House: Trump trade war visit comes after Pedro Sanchez cosied up with China

These just might be the best burgers in Spain: Who do YOU think does the best hamburger?

Spain is pessimistic about housing amid uncertain times in latest consumer confidence survey

WATCH: Police arrest love-hug robbery gang that struck in tourist areas of Spain and parcelled up stolen goods to Romania

Hidden Corners of Spain: Salobreña is a must visit whether you are in Malaga or Granada

Body of missing US banker Grant Barr washes up on a Costa del Sol beach

Missing recording device deepens mystery of New York helicopter crash which claimed five Spanish lives – including Siemens CEO

Meet Starline: The ambitious project to connect Europe with a high-speed train line that functions ‘like a metro’

Tragedy in Spain: British man, 63, dies after falling off wall when taking selfie at popular tourist attraction

Bulls, Blood & VR: Malaga’s La Malagueta rings in the future of bullfighting

Ryanair makes new threat to cut flights in Spain over ‘excessive’ airport fees

Spain’s famous Easter processions kick off in Malaga’s Ronda amid the threat of rain

WATCH: Incredible scenes as devastating floods strike holiday island of Lanzarote in Spain’s Canary Islands

Spending Semana Santa in Spain? This is how to wish locals a happy Easter in Spanish

Hit TV series ‘White Lotus’ recreated in the flesh at iconic Mallorca hotel – amid speculation that the fourth series is coming to the island

Revealed: The stretch of road that has the most accidents in Spain – and it’s not in Andalucia

FINAL chance to win tickets for legend Tom Jones concert

Unearthed: Fascinating 1960s drawings of Sevilla’s ‘Semana Santa’ by famed British cartoonist William ‘Bill’ Papas

Why are the hats from Spain’s Semana Santa processions conical and are they linked to the KKK?

Drunk German faces serious punishment after abusing cabin crew and causing Mallorca plane to abort takeoff

Spain’s state broadcaster asks Eurovision Song Contest organisers to ‘talk’ about Israel’s participation with Basel event just weeks away

Six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

Spain and Morocco draw up plans for 40km ‘test tunnel’ beneath the Strait of Gibraltar connecting to the Cadiz–Sevilla rail corridor

Steel company bosses in Spain to be investigated by court for supplying material to Israel to make weapons

OLIVE PRESS PODCAST: Episode 8 discusses the return of the Swedish mafia, charity abuse, drink spiking and a devastating loss

Costa del Sol’s endless summer: Malaga hit highs of 35C this week – the hottest in Spain (but will it last?)

WATCH: Police arrest jihadist suspect in Spain who said he would ‘blow himself up in Palestine’