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FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before’: Reflections on Spain’s Semana Santa from a Kiwi far from home

SEMANA Santa in Spain is like no religious event this Kiwi girl has ever experienced before. I heard Malaga was one of the most famous

5 Apr, 2026 @ 15:33

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Retired matador, 51, gored to death on the Costa del Sol while preparing animal for Easter bullfight

A RETIRED matador has been gored to death in Malaga while preparing the animals for a traditional Easter weekend Picasso-themed bullfight. Ricardo Ortiz, 51, was

5 Apr, 2026 @ 11:28

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

The surprising way Franco saved Marbella from becoming a concrete jungle

MARBELLA wasn’t always glitz and glam or the international hub for the ‘manosphere’ it is today. In the 1970s, the town could have ended up

4 Apr, 2026 @ 15:00

EXPLAINER·Hotels·Lead·Marbella

IN PICS: Violent prisoner released in Malaga as part of centuries-old ritual as thousands hit the streets to celebrate Semana Santa

A PRISONER has now been released as part of a Semana Santa procession that transformed a southern Spanish city. Yesterday, the streets of Malaga were

2 Apr, 2026 @ 13:24

Lead·Malaga

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal steps into Malaga marina project amid Gulf investment uncertainty

A SPANISH tennis star has invested in a Malaga enterprise that intends to transform the city’s marina. In becoming a shareholder in the company, called

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:30

Lead·Malaga

Manhunt underway on the Costa del Sol after armed robber ‘holds hotel receptionist at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen loot’

POLICIA NACIONAL are racing to track down a gunman after a terrifying hotel hold-up exposed how vulnerable late-night staff are on the Costa del Sol.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Attempted bar robbery by machete-wielding man on the Costa del Sol ends in embarrassment as owner and punters laugh off threats

AN armed robbery on the Costa del Sol ended in humiliation after punters laughed a machete-wielding would-be thief straight out of a café. Footage shows

31 Mar, 2026 @ 12:13

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Prisoner convicted of violent assault to be freed as part of quirky Malaga Holy Week tradition

A PRISONER jailed for assault and making threats will be released in front of thousands tomorrow during a Holy Week procession. After serving a two

31 Mar, 2026 @ 12:09

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Almost three out of four tourist flats in Malaga flout rules designed to rein them in

ALMOST three quarters of Malaga’s tourist flats disobey the very rules designed to rein them in, industry experts have revealed. At least 72% of tourist

30 Mar, 2026 @ 15:16

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

A YOUNG woman came a split second from death when a tree collapsed in high winds in Marbella this weekend. A British expat couple also

30 Mar, 2026 @ 13:45

Costa del Sol·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Marbella

Marbella homes raided in major Costa del Sol triangle bust as elusive boss of ‘Risitas’ cocaine traffickers is finally captured

TWENTY people have been arrested in a massive Guardia Civil operation that has dismantled a major international cocaine trafficking ring operating across the notorious ‘Costa

29 Mar, 2026 @ 19:26

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions

SEMANA Santa, Spain’s holy week, is an incredible celebration of pagentry and ancient tradition rarely seen around the world these days. The seven-day extravaganza transforms

28 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Marbella·Sevilla

IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnival

PLAZA de Los Maestros in Sabinillas was the place to be last weekend for the Carnival de Sabinillas, organised by the Culture Department of Manilva

28 Mar, 2026 @ 09:00

Costa del Sol·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Chaos finally over at Malaga airport? New English-language videos guides hope to slash queues this Easter

PASSENGERS travelling through Malaga airport this Easter are being promised an end to the passport control headaches that have plagued journeys since the EU introduced

27 Mar, 2026 @ 16:27

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Arrest made over street shooting that sparked 24-hour police lockdown in Malaga’s Ronda

POLICIA Nacional officers have arrested a 41-year-old man over a street shooting that forced a neighbourhood into a 24-hour lockdown. The suspect was detained on

27 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Malaga sex predator lured ‘good-looking’ vulnerable young migrant men into car with promises of ‘easy money’ robbing tourists

POLICIA Nacional officers have arrested a 42-year-old man in Malaga for the alleged sexual assault of two vulnerable young men he lured into his vehicle.

27 Mar, 2026 @ 12:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Tourism slumps on the Costa del Sol with Marbella hotels barely over a third full

TOURISM on the Costa del Sol has taken a dip so far this year, with hotel occupancy dropping across the board and some areas of

27 Mar, 2026 @ 11:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Travel News

TIP TOE: The exciting new Antonio Banderas-backed Malaga international dance festival kicks off next month

IT has the perfect name for an international dance festival. And the TIP TOE Soho International Dance Festival kicks off on April 11 at the

27 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Entertainment·Malaga·Sponsored Article

Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat

MALAGA’s food scene has had an exciting boost after the city’s favourite Michelin-starred chef stepped in to transform an 18th century hotel restaurant. Dani Carnero,

27 Mar, 2026 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Swimming ‘not advised’ on Costa del Sol beach after sewage pipe ruptures

AUTHORITIES have warned beachgoers to avoid swimming in parts of the Costa del Sol after a ruptured sewage pipe contaminated sections of the Malaga coastline.

26 Mar, 2026 @ 14:30

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

DOZENS of families evicted from their homes on the Costa del Sol this week have told the Olive Press they have only ten days to

25 Mar, 2026 @ 20:53

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·National News·Property

Malaga hospital at breaking point: Patients are waiting 65 hours and being treated in corridors, staff claim

THE emergency department at Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga is at breaking point, staff warn, as patients endure overcrowding and waits of

25 Mar, 2026 @ 12:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

Baby among three taken to hospital after roof collapse at ‘run-down’ Costa del Sol medical centre

AT least three people, including a baby, were taken to hospital after a roof partially collapsed at a Costa del Sol medical facility. Two adults

25 Mar, 2026 @ 11:45

Health·Lead·Malaga·Politics

Hundreds left sleeping on sports hall floor after ‘disgusting’ Costa del Sol evictions as mayor no-shows town hall protest

HUNDREDS of people on the Costa del Sol have been made homeless after Guardia Civil and riot police evicted them on Tuesday morning. Over 300

24 Mar, 2026 @ 21:03

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Property

Will it rain on the parade? What the experts are saying about Spain’s Semana Santa weather (and why no-one actually knows)

FROM Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026) to Easter Sunday (April 5), Andalucia will be taking to the streets. Ancient tradition dictates that Semana Santa must

24 Mar, 2026 @ 17:15

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Spain holds its breath for Semana Santa weather forecast – chill predicted but will it rain in Malaga?

SPAIN is bracing for a cooler start to Semana Santa, with temperatures set to drop sharply from Thursday – but will rain disrupt Malaga’s famed

24 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Weather

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before’: Reflections on Spain’s Semana Santa from a Kiwi far from home

Retired matador, 51, gored to death on the Costa del Sol while preparing animal for Easter bullfight

The surprising way Franco saved Marbella from becoming a concrete jungle

IN PICS: Violent prisoner released in Malaga as part of centuries-old ritual as thousands hit the streets to celebrate Semana Santa

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal steps into Malaga marina project amid Gulf investment uncertainty

Manhunt underway on the Costa del Sol after armed robber ‘holds hotel receptionist at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen loot’

WATCH: Attempted bar robbery by machete-wielding man on the Costa del Sol ends in embarrassment as owner and punters laugh off threats

Prisoner convicted of violent assault to be freed as part of quirky Malaga Holy Week tradition

Almost three out of four tourist flats in Malaga flout rules designed to rein them in

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

Marbella homes raided in major Costa del Sol triangle bust as elusive boss of ‘Risitas’ cocaine traffickers is finally captured

EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions

IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnival

Chaos finally over at Malaga airport? New English-language videos guides hope to slash queues this Easter

Arrest made over street shooting that sparked 24-hour police lockdown in Malaga’s Ronda

Malaga sex predator lured ‘good-looking’ vulnerable young migrant men into car with promises of ‘easy money’ robbing tourists

Tourism slumps on the Costa del Sol with Marbella hotels barely over a third full

TIP TOE: The exciting new Antonio Banderas-backed Malaga international dance festival kicks off next month

Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat

Swimming ‘not advised’ on Costa del Sol beach after sewage pipe ruptures

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

Malaga hospital at breaking point: Patients are waiting 65 hours and being treated in corridors, staff claim

Baby among three taken to hospital after roof collapse at ‘run-down’ Costa del Sol medical centre

Hundreds left sleeping on sports hall floor after ‘disgusting’ Costa del Sol evictions as mayor no-shows town hall protest

Will it rain on the parade? What the experts are saying about Spain’s Semana Santa weather (and why no-one actually knows)

Spain holds its breath for Semana Santa weather forecast – chill predicted but will it rain in Malaga?

BREAKING: At least seven injured after hotel roof collapses in Benidorm

Did you hit the slopes this Semana Santa? Sierra Nevada resort records one of its biggest Easters ever

‘Blood rain’ warning: Spain to be caked in mud from Easter Monday as DANA storm bringing heavy rainfall runs into wave of Saharan dust

Outrage erupts in Mexican art world over plan to put Frida Kahlo masterpieces on display in Spain

The curious link between Spain’s Easter processions and a fascist ally of dictator Franco

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