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Olive Press subscription deal: Get three months for the price of one – then for less than €1.25 a week… as new website sees visitor numbers soar

THE Olive Press website has seen visitor numbers more than DOUBLE since launching a brand new look. After months of arduous planning, www.theolivepress.es entered a new era at the weekend. In just

19 Apr, 2024 @ 18:50

National News

Protests against ‘excessive’ tourism are expected to erupt across Spain tomorrow: Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona and Granada will show support to main event on the Canary Islands

THE anti-tourism protest on the Canary Islands tomorrow is expected to go international, with cities across Spain and Europe expected to show support. From around 12pm tomorrow, hundreds of protesters are set

19 Apr, 2024 @ 18:01

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Tap water in town near Marbella is deemed ‘not fit for consumption’ – affecting 5,000 residents

5,000 residents cannot drink tap water in THIS Marbella town after it is deemed ‘not fit for consumption’. The Junta health department has declared water in El Chaparral, Malaga, not fit for

19 Apr, 2024 @ 11:48

National News

Tourist, 53, plunges to his death in Spain while trying to take a photo of strong waves

A TOURIST has plunged to his death while trying to take photos of strong waves in Tenerife. The 53-year-old Czech man died this Wednesday, April 10 in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.

11 Apr, 2024 @ 12:30

National News

OPINION: Are the games finally over? Gibraltar’s McGrail corruption inquiry set to go ahead next month after two years of delays

THE various machinations, manoeuvring and chess moves that have dogged the McGrail inquiry since it was announced in February 2022 may be entering their end game. The checkmate seems to be the

24 Mar, 2024 @ 14:00

National News

EXCLUSIVE: We paid €25,000 to a dog breeder in Spain and NEVER received our pups – don’t make the same mistakes we did

THREE victims of an alleged dog scammer have called for action after their ‘dreams’ were shattered by a popular breeder. Kim Holmes had always hoped to expand her kennel and breeding business

8 Mar, 2024 @ 18:00

National News

No to Nolotil: Over 500 people support the Olive Press campaign to protect Brits from lethal painkiller

Have you been affected by Nolotil? Email us [email protected] OVER 500 people have signed an Olive Press petition to keep tourists and expats safe from the deadly painkiller Nolotil. Our Kill the

6 Mar, 2024 @ 10:04

National News

WATCH: The Costa del Sol courts the German youth with ‘Shout My Name’ slogan at the Berlin International Travel Fair

THE Costa del Sol is aiming to entice the German ‘Gen-Z’ crowd to its shores this summer with a new slogan that has gone viral: Shout My Name. It comes accompanied by

2 Mar, 2024 @ 13:00

National News

Wunderschön

Fünf der 10 “schönsten” Provinzhauptstädte Spaniens liegen in Andalusien, darunter der erste Platz. ElectoPanel hat 4.000 Spanier befragt, um herauszufinden, wo sie die schönsten Orte des Landes sehen. Das Kronjuwel ist Sevilla,

31 Jan, 2024 @ 10:47

auf Deutsch·National News

Der Grosse Auftritt: Präsident Putin Bei Der Siegesparade Zum Ende Des 2. Weltkrieges Auf Dem Roten Platz In Moskau

Move to Spain while you can! British citizens are told they should be ready to serve in the military in the event of an all-out war against Vladimir Putin’s Russia

THE British public should be prepared to serve in the military if there is a future war with Russia, a top Army chief warned today. If ever you needed more motivation to

24 Jan, 2024 @ 16:26

National News

Snow arrives in Malaga: Where to enjoy the white stuff just a short drive from Spain’s Costa del Sol

MISSING winter snow? Check out these wintry escapes just a short drive from the coast. Although the Costa del Sol is known for its sun, a day or two in the snow

10 Jan, 2024 @ 16:03

National News

This is the best Spanish beer of 2023 after scoring 94 out 100 at a renowned global competition – but do YOU agree?

A SPANISH beer from the Mahou brewery has been chosen as the best from the country at the German Finest Beer Selection competition. Barrica de Mahou Bourbon took the top spot from

25 Dec, 2023 @ 12:53

National News

El Gordo lottery results: These are the lucky winners of Spain’s big Christmas giveaway – check if YOU have a winning number here

HAVE you taken part in Spain’s Christmas lottery this year? Here’s how to find out if you’ve won. The big prize draw began at 9am today in Madrid’s Teatro Real. Revealed by

22 Dec, 2023 @ 16:41

National News

This tapas bar on Spain’s Costa del Sol offers discounts to customers who ‘smile’ or show ‘patience’ and ‘generosity’

IT pays to be happy on Spain’s Costa del Sol, where one bar offers discounts for customers who ‘smile’ or show ‘patience’ and ‘generosity’. A tapas bar owner in Torremolinos started the

14 Nov, 2023 @ 11:40

National News

These stunning inland towns in Spain’s Andalucia are launching a plan to attract remote workers over fears of becoming abandoned

TOWNS in Andalucia’s Alpujarra mountain range are hoping to attract remote workers in measures designed to combat depopulation. The Alpujarra de la Granada municipality is home to scenic hiking routes and peaceful

10 Nov, 2023 @ 16:50

National News

Clocks go back in Spain this weekend: But do YOU know the origin of the measure?

THE clocks will go back in Spain this weekend, despite EU officials being in favour of scrapping the measure. On Sunday, October 29, at 3am, the clocks will officially go back one

27 Oct, 2023 @ 12:22

National News

Touris raus?! Warum Anti-Tourismus-Kampagnen in Spanien zunehmen und die neue politische Partei in Sevilla harte Kontrollen durchführen will

von Laurence Dollimore SPANIEN befindet sich zunehmend in einer Zwickmühle, wenn es um den Tourismus geht. Die spanische Wirtschaft ist in hohem Maße von dieser Branche abhängig, die in diesem Jahr voraussichtlich

25 Oct, 2023 @ 10:45

National News

HOT HOT HOT

Der neunjährige Hitzerekord von MARBELLA im Oktober wurde von Córdoba gebrochen.Die Stadt im Landesinneren verzeichnete in dieser Woche eine Rekordtemperatur von 38,2 °C und übertraf damit den Rekord des Ferienorts an der

10 Oct, 2023 @ 11:55

auf Deutsch·National News

Spain braces for hottest start to October in 70 years: Temperatures will soar from TOMORROW and could reach as high as 38C

SPAIN will be hit with extreme temperatures this weekend in what could be the hottest start to October in at least 70 years. Weather agency AEMET has warned it will be up

28 Sep, 2023 @ 14:31

Lead·National News·Weather

Jenni Hermoso enjoys holiday in Marbella as fall out over ‘non-consensual’ Luis Rubiales kiss continues

WORLD champion Jenni Hermoso was not fazed playing in a Women’s World Cup final for Spain, and it seems she has little time for being in the eye of a global media

4 Sep, 2023 @ 14:15

National News

Weather alerts in place across Spain as heatwave brings temperatures above 45ºC

SPAIN IS currently suffering from the fourth heatwave of the summer season so far, with the extreme weather pushing the mercury up above the 45ºC mark. Monday was the second day of

22 Aug, 2023 @ 18:45

National News

Take to the road

Experience the ultimate freedom of the open road with Auto-Caravana Sur DISCOVER the art of the open road, where every winding path is waiting to be explored and every sunset becomes a

5 Jul, 2023 @ 16:30

National News

Gangsters, fraudsters and everyone else beware: The EU will soon demand fingerprints and mugshots when coming to Spain

BRITS heading to Mallorca will soon be required to give up their fingerprint as well as a face mugshot on entry under new EU legislation coming in. The new European Union Entry/Exit

29 Jun, 2023 @ 14:15

National News

Man accused of sexually assaulting three women in one night arrested in Mallorca

AN alleged sex offender accused of sexually assaulting three women in one night has been arrested in Inca (Mallorca). The 34-year-old allegedly touched and tried to kiss them without their permission in

14 Jun, 2023 @ 17:15

National News

Authorities in Spain bust two criminal gangs who used explosives to steal from cash machines

THE SPANISH authorities have busted two criminal gangs who specialised in using explosives to steal money from cash machines. A total of 14 people were detained thanks to 23 simultaneous raids, which

16 May, 2023 @ 20:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain arrests 79 people over newborn baby scam to illegally gain nationality and residency status

Two more victims of ‘baby swapping’ in Spanish hospitals sue for multi-million sums

TWO SPANISH men who were switched at birth with other babies in hospital in the early 1970s are each seeking around €3 million in compensation. That’s according to lawyer Jose Saez Morga,

16 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Health·Lead·National News

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