Spain suffers one of its deadliest summers in a decade: Extreme heat kills 544 people in one week
SPAIN is facing one of its deadliest summers in a decade, latest figures reveal. A total of 544 people have died as a result of
Crackdown on migrant smugglers in Spain: Police arrest 77 members of international criminal network
A MAJOR migrant smuggling gang has been busted by the Policia Nacional in association with Europol and the US Homeland Security department. The international crew
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘is a serial predator who terrorised his victims’, top profiler tells a German court
A TOP German detective has told a court why he believes Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner is a dangerous serial rapist. The respected profiler told
Heatwave alert in Spain: Extreme heat to return this weekend – these are the affected areas
A WEEKEND heatwave warning has been issued by the State Meteorological Agency(Aemet) with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in parts of Spain. The fresh blast
Meteor shower dubbed the ‘Tears of San Lorenzo’ will soon be visible above Spain – here’s how to see it
A METEOR shower known as the Tears of San Lorenzo will soon be at its most visible in the skies above Spain. Also known as
Fears for missing British father-of-two who ‘vanished from Spain’ almost a month ago
Have you seen Alex? Contact tips@theolivepress.es FEARS are growing for a missing father-of-two who has not been seen or heard from since taking a flight
Jay Slater’s cause of death is confirmed after body of British teen is returned from Spain: Family of bricklayer, 19, prepare for his funeral
THE cause of death for tragic British teenager Jay Slater has been confirmed by a UK coroner. It comes after the body of the 19-year-old
Number of tourists in Spain reaches record high for first half of 2024 – amid local anger over ‘excessive’ nature of the industry
SPAIN is continuing to set new records for foreign tourist arrivals with 42.5 million people visiting the country in the first six months of 2024-
Tourist accommodation site Booking.com fined a record €412m for ‘exploiting’ hotels in Spain and keeping out competitors
THE online accommodation reservation platform Booking.com has been stung with a massive €413.2 million fine for abusing its dominant position in the Spanish market. The
Spain will soon takeover France to become the most visited country in the world, say travel experts
AS the debate over mass tourism continues, a new report suggests that Spain will overtake France to become the world’s most visited country by 2040.
Spain faces more extreme heat with highs of 44C forecast – these are the at-risk areas
TEMPERATURES will soar to 44 degrees on Wednesday in some inland cities of Spain, after a period of sand storms and mud rains in parts
Inflation in Spain fell to 2.8% in July helped by lower electricity and food prices
SPAIN’S annual inflation rate has sharply fallen to 2.8% in July, compared to 3.4% recorded in June. The National Institute of Statistics(INE) says the rate
EXCLUSIVE: British expat and her three children are kicked out of their Costa del Sol home by Spanish politician landlord – sparking an investigation
A BRITISH expat and her three children are demanding justice after being kicked out of their Costa del Sol home ‘without any warning’. ‘Devastated’ Lydia
Why are so many people drowning in Spain this year? Multiple factors are behind concerning death toll, say experts
A BIG rise in drownings has been reported over the first six months of 2024, with 61 deaths reported alone in June, according to the
Spain posts lowest unemployment rate in 16 years: Tourism gives summer jobs boost
SPAIN’S unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024 stood at 11.27%- the lowest figure between April and June for 16 years. The National Institute
Train driver and rail safety chief get 30-month prison sentences for causing high-speed derailment in Spain- killing 80 people and causing dozens of serious injuries
A TRAIN driver and a rail head of safety have both received two and a half year prison sentences following the July 2013 Santiago de
Heat warning in Spain: 2024 is on track to be the third hottest year since 1961, say experts
SPAIN’S State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has said that 2024 is on course to be the third warmest year since 1961. Following a mild winter, and
British tourist in his 60s collapses and dies in Spain while waiting to board Ryanair flight home
A BRITISH tourist has died while waiting to board his flight home from Spain. The man, aged in his 60s, collapsed in the boarding area
Spain faces ‘Iberian oven’ heatwave phenomenon from tomorrow with highs of 44C – these are the affected areas
A WEATHER phenomenon known as the ‘Iberian oven’ could spark the second heatwave of the year in Spain this week. A mass of warm air
Body of missing Brit is found in a village bell tower in Spain after neighbours noticed a stench
THE body of a missing Brit has been discovered in a bell tower in Spain. Steven Michael B, 48, disappeared from the small town of
Anti-tourism protests will ‘absolutely’ spread in Spain and Europe unless local concerns are addressed, warns UNESCO official
ANTI-TOURISM protests in Spain and Europe will spread if politicians don’t address the negative effects felt by residents, according to a UNESCO official. Peter Debrine,
Flight delays warning in Spain: Airport operator Aena is caught up in global IT outage
SPAIN’S airport operator Aena is suffering from computer failures caused by the worldwide outage triggered by an update of a Microsoft cybersecurity programme from American
Spain braces for hottest day in 74 years: People are told to ‘stay indoors’ ahead of 44C heatwave – as experts advise against ‘sunbathing and alcohol’
SPAIN is facing its hottest day in 74 years as a crippling heatwave looks set to reach its first apex this weekend. According to state
Baby girl is killed by freak rockfall at a popular tourist beach in Spain
A BABY has been killed by a freak rockfall during a day out at the beach on the Balearic Islands. The accident took place on
Police in Spain bust gang who ‘built more than 1,000 kamikaze drones for Hezbollah’
THE Guardia Civil and German authorities have dismantled a drone logistics structure operating in Europe supplying so-called kamikaze drones to the Lebanese extremist Hezbollah group.
Pictured: British tourist who vanished in mountainous terrain in Spain six days ago – as special force scours nearby river bed
SPANISH police have called in divers to search for a British man who disappeared in mountainous terrain last week. Steven Michael B, 48, has not