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Body of elderly Brit, 88, found on Spain's Costa del Sol

Two young Irish tourists left with serious facial injuries after horrifying robbery on Spain’s Costa del Sol

TWO young Irish tourists have been left in hospital with serious facial injuries after falling victim to a violent robbery on the Costa del Sol.

4 Aug, 2025 @ 14:44

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

An American in Spain: Here’s what I found in Ronda

As an intern at The Olive Press, I am experiencing life in Spain for the first time — a culture starkly different from my life

1 Aug, 2025 @ 11:26

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Two shootings in same Alicante region follow arrests of cocaine kingpin and Italian mafia boss

Police arrest two in €640,000 holiday property theft ring in Spain’s Marbella

TWO suspects who allegedly stole €640,000 worth of cash and jewellery in a string of burglaries from holiday accommodation have been arrested. Police believe the

1 Aug, 2025 @ 11:22

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Foreign tourist, 67, dies while kayaking to spectacular waterfall on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A 67-YEAR-OLD man died on Wednesday afternoon at Burriana Beach in Nerja while kayaking to the waterfall, Cascada Grande de Maro. The tragic incident occurred

31 Jul, 2025 @ 14:52

Lead·Malaga

Spanish footballer Alberto Lejarraga makes history with same-sex marriage

SPANISH footballer Alberto Lejarraga has tied the knot with his long-term partner, actor and musician Rubén Fernandez – becoming the first openly gay active footballer

31 Jul, 2025 @ 14:50

Andalucia·Celebrity·Lead·Marbella

Malaga ICU pushed to breaking point amid critical nurse shortage, unions warn

MALAGA’S Regional Hospital is facing a severe crisis in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a critical shortage of nursing staff, according to local

31 Jul, 2025 @ 14:33

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

Costa del Sol Cercanias celebrates 50th anniversary, as coastal mayors raise concerns over its limitations and future expansion

TODAY marks 50 years since Malaga’s C1 Cercanias train first began operating, linking the provincial capital with Fuengirola. Stretching 30.7 kilometres along the Costa del

31 Jul, 2025 @ 12:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Five hospitalised after fire erupts at Marbella beach bar

EMERGENCY crews rushed to Nagüeles beach in Marbella just before midday on Tuesday after a fire broke out at a two-storey beach bar, leaving several

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:46

Costa del Sol·Marbella

Fire burns Marbella F.C. football pitch

A FIRE that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday Morning burned part of the football pitch at the Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas Stadium where

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:12

Lead·Marbella

Police in Spain issue fraud warning: Scammers use ‘fake QR codes’ from DGT to ‘swindle thousands in bogus fines’

FRAUDULENT speeding tickets displaying the city’s coat of arms have been found by local Malaga police. The fines reportedly lack basic information, such as the

29 Jul, 2025 @ 16:50

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Government to invest €1.5 BILLION into Malaga Airport expansion

THE airport expansion, announced on June 27, began planning on Tuesday for the €1.5 billion project set to begin in September 2026. The terminal will

29 Jul, 2025 @ 16:11

Lead·Malaga

Man arrested for punching pregnant girlfriend in the stomach at Malaga home

A MAN has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for a brutal assault on his partner who is seven months pregnant. He’s also accused of

29 Jul, 2025 @ 11:01

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Junta finally greenlights 4km stretch of motorway near Spain’s Malaga – after 16-year delay

THE Junta de Andalucía has finally given the green light to build a key 4.2km stretch of the long-promised Guadalhorce motorway – a move that

23 Jul, 2025 @ 16:18

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Pervert burglar spent 30 minutes watching naked woman sleep after breaking into Marbella home

THIS is the bizarre moment a pervert burglar spent over half an hour staring at a sleeping woman’s private parts after breaking into her Marbella

22 Jul, 2025 @ 12:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

German police are patrolling the Costa del Sol during high summer – with more foreign coppers set to come

HOLIDAYMAKERS on the Costa del Sol are getting a pleasant – or perhaps not-so – surprise this summer as they spot police officers from their

21 Jul, 2025 @ 16:30

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

MULLINS IT OVER: I might even relocate my new family enterprise to business-friendly Spain

By Charlie Mullins SINCE I moved to Spain, I’ve never for a moment thought it was the wrong move. But it’s a nice bit of

19 Jul, 2025 @ 12:17

Columnists·Lead·Marbella

Spain’s Andalucia breaks tourism record for Easter Week after receiving 878,000 visitors

Here’s what you need to know about Malaga’s new tourist rules

IF you’re heading to Malaga this summer, pack more than just sunscreen – you’re going to need a new mindset. The southern Spanish city has

18 Jul, 2025 @ 13:37

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Police seize 1.3 tonnes of cocaine on Malaga-bound ship as stowaway narcos attempted to offload it

SPANISH police have found over a tonne of cocaine from a cargo ship sailing to Malaga, after intelligence revealed that drug traffickers had stowed away

17 Jul, 2025 @ 18:30

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Malaga port is erecting a two-metre barrier to protect the mega yachts of the super rich

Spain’s property market sees sudden and historic drop in supply of available homes – except for Malaga

SPAIN’S property supply crisis has reached historic proportions, with available homes for sale plummeting by 20% in the second quarter of 2025, according to new

17 Jul, 2025 @ 13:51

Lead·Malaga·Property

Malaga set to be turned into a furnace as infamous terral ‘hairdryer’ winds head south

SPAIN is bracing for an intense heat wave as temperatures soar to a scorching 42C across much of the country, with the dreaded terral winds

16 Jul, 2025 @ 14:00

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Spanish mayors voice support for tourist tax in their cities

THE mayors of Malaga, Sevilla and Granada have voiced their support for a tourist tax in Andalucía. During a meeting in Granada, mayors Marifrán Carazo,

14 Jul, 2025 @ 16:28

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

Vital Marbella to Ronda road reopens TODAY in relief for tourists and commuters

THE vital A-397 mountain road linking Ronda to Marbella via San Pedro has officially reopened today – after unofficially being open for business yesterday –

14 Jul, 2025 @ 09:54

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

‘It’s not worth it’: Spain’s Malaga pulls out as host city of 2030 FIFA World Cup

THE 2030 FIFA World Cup will no longer be coming to the Costa del Sol after Malaga withdrew its candidacy to be a host city

12 Jul, 2025 @ 18:48

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Yamal, Rashford and Haaland: Which footy stars have flocked to Marbella this summer?

RENOWNED for its scorching sunshine, crystal-blue sea and golden sands, Marbella has long been a fan favourite for those seeking some R&R. But with world-class

12 Jul, 2025 @ 10:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Sport

Congested A7 around Marbella’s Puerto Banus and Fuengirola train ‘need immediate upgrades’ with Costa del Sol summer in full swing

FRESH calls have been made for urgent action to tackle chronic congestion on the A7 motorway around Puerto Banús amid daily gridlock on one of

11 Jul, 2025 @ 10:53

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Spate of burglaries on Marbella’s Golden Miles solved: Cat burglar disguised himself as jogger to scale walls unnoticed

A FAKE jogger who used his disguise to burgle luxury villas across Marbella’s Golden Mile has been arrested after stealing more than €200,000 worth of

10 Jul, 2025 @ 16:37

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

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