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British expat defends leading an ‘anti-tourism’ campaign in Spain’s Tenerife after being branded a ‘hypocrite’

A BRITISH immigrant living in Tenerife has ignited controversy by leading an anti-tourism campaign that calls for a tax on holidaymakers visiting the popular Spanish

28 Aug, 2024 @ 14:44

Canary Islands·Lead·National News

‘Our paradise is now a nightmare’: Locals in Malaga fume after their luxury tower blocks become home to 110 tourist flats

RESIDENTS in a pair of tower blocks in Malaga are up in arms over the proliferation of tourist apartments that they claim create a ‘living

28 Aug, 2024 @ 13:08

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Weather warnings are issued for storms, rain and hail across Spain this week, even in Andalucia – these are the areas on alert

A SERIES of weather alerts have been issued across much of Spain this week as August looks set for a stormy finale. According to state

28 Aug, 2024 @ 09:00

Lead·National News·Weather

Spain’s Princess Leonor makes surprise visit to humble chiringuito on the Costa del Sol

PRINCESS Leonor of Spain has made a surprise visit to the Costa del Sol where she visited a humble chiringuito. Spain’s beloved Princess Leonor dined

25 Aug, 2024 @ 10:00

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Spain’s oldest woman in the world dies at 117 after leaving final message: Family of Maria Branyas says she ‘left us the way she wanted to’

THE oldest woman in the world has died at 117. The family of Maria Branyas announced her death via social media on Tuesday. In a

20 Aug, 2024 @ 13:04

Lead·National News

How far-right forces in Spain used the brutal killing of an 11-year-old boy to stir up racial tensions

THE news of the brutal murder of an 11-year-old boy in Spain has been used by the far-right to stir up racial tensions. Young Mateo

20 Aug, 2024 @ 12:21

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Mocejon stabbing latest: ‘Killer’ says ‘his other self’ carried out fatal stabbing of boy, 11 – and that he showered at his grandparents’ house afterwards

THE 20-year-old suspect accused of stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death in Spain told police it was his ‘other self’ who carried out the killing.

20 Aug, 2024 @ 11:49

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Pictured: ‘Confessed killer’, 20, who ‘stabbed 11-year-old boy to death’ during horror attack in Spain – here’s all we know

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has reportedly confessed to killing an 11-year-old boy during a horrific attack at a sports centre in Spain. The suspect (pictured above

20 Aug, 2024 @ 00:14

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Mocejon stabbing: Police in Spain hunt ‘white teenager’ suspected of slaying boy, 11, during a football match – as survivors recall horror attack

A DESPERATE manhunt is underway following the horrific fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old boy in Toledo. Little Mateo was knifed at least 11 times by

19 Aug, 2024 @ 13:06

Lead·National News

Volcano warning in Spain: Scientists draft emergency plans to evacuate locals and tourists after ‘alarming’ and ‘intense’ days of seismic activity

SPAIN is preparing for a volcanic eruption following a series of ‘alarming’ seismic movements, it has emerged. The La Palma volcano, on the Canary Islands,

18 Aug, 2024 @ 16:15

Environment·Lead·National News

Revealed: These seven cities in Spain are the hottest property locations for 2024 after witnessing ‘never-before-seen’ price increases

SEVEN cities in Spain are currently experiencing never-before-seen booms in property prices, it has emerged. According to property portal Idealista, the average price for a

17 Aug, 2024 @ 21:56

Lead·National News·Property

Heat warning announced for Spain’s Costa del Sol next week – while a dozen-plus provinces are on alert for freak storms and hail

THE Costa del Sol has been placed on alert for extremely high temperatures next week. The warning, by official weather agency AEMET, is in force

11 Aug, 2024 @ 16:07

Lead·National News·Weather

British tourist, 23, seriously injured after falling into hotel swimming pool in Ibiza

Swimming pools banned in parts of Spain: Drastic measures are taken in these areas amid drought and extreme temperatures

PARTS of Spain have been forced to ban the filling up of swimming pools due to drought. It comes as the country is suffering one

10 Aug, 2024 @ 20:46

Lead·National News·Valencia

Freak weather alert for Spain: Storms and hail predicted next week just days after ‘dangerous’ heatwave

SPAIN is facing another bout of freak summer storms next week with the possibility of a fresh so-called DANA. According to forecasters at Meteored, intense

10 Aug, 2024 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Weather

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

7 Aug, 2024 @ 11:12

Lead·National News

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

6 Aug, 2024 @ 11:10

Lead·National News

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

5 Aug, 2024 @ 16:43

Lead·National News

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

28 Jul, 2024 @ 09:00

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Ryanair gets court to suspend hefty €107m fine for abusive practices in Spain

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

25 Jul, 2024 @ 15:35

National News

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

22 Jul, 2024 @ 17:25

Lead·National News·Weather

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

22 Jul, 2024 @ 12:52

Lead·National News

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

18 Jul, 2024 @ 20:05

Lead·National News·Weather

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

18 Jul, 2024 @ 15:24

Balearic Islands·Lead·National News

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

17 Jul, 2024 @ 16:16

Lead·National News

Spain’s new ‘porn passport’ is coming this summer: Heavy users will receive ‘alerts’, but will they really be cut off after 30 sessions?

HEAVY users of online porn will receive alerts if they access the websites too often under the Spanish government’s new plans. The messages will tell

5 Jul, 2024 @ 13:00

National News·Other News

These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?

DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, was recently crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. And with a trio of restaurants in the

30 Jun, 2024 @ 16:07

Food & Drink·For Foodies·National News

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