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Who is Jonny Smyth, the tattooed partner of an OnlyFans model at the heart of British mafia gangland shooting on the Costa Blanca?

THE failed attempt to bail a man suspecting of killing John George in Torrevieja in December 2024 has once again shone a spotlight on the

22 Jul, 2026 @ 15:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Pedro Sanchez meets Emmanuel Macron as Spain backs off EU-wide cap on wholesale electricity prices

France becomes the first European country to ban social media for under-15s – with Spain and the UK expected to follow suit

CHILDREN under 15 in France have been banned from using social media after the country’s parliament approved a landmark new law on Tuesday. The rules

22 Jul, 2026 @ 15:13

International Affairs·Lead·National News·Politics

Bank scammers in Spain robbed at least 2,000 victims thanks to bogus text messages asking for account details and passwords

A BANK scam gang in Spain has been brought down by the Guardia Civil with 13 arrests and five people under investigation in Madrid, Palma

22 Jul, 2026 @ 13:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Valencia

This is Malaga’s worst month for violence against women in history after fifth suspected killing – and there’s over a week left

MALAGA has recorded its worst month for violence against women in its history after a fifth suspected killing in barely three weeks. Four of the

22 Jul, 2026 @ 13:34

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Flying taxis to slash Malaga-Marbella journey to just 15 minutes under ambitious Costa del Sol plan

FLYING taxis are set to soon whisk passengers between destinations across the Costa del Sol as authorities announce plans for real-life demonstrations within the next

22 Jul, 2026 @ 12:59

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Technology

Jonny Smyth- main suspect in John George murder- has new bid for bail rejected by Costa Blanca judge

AN ATTEMPT to bail a man suspecting of killing John George in December 2024 has been refused by a Torrevieja judge who deemed him a

22 Jul, 2026 @ 12:53

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Spain’s Costa Blanca ‘suffocates in unbearable humidity’ as yellow alert extended across coastline ahead of heat wave peak tomorrow

A FRESH heat alert have been issued for Alicante province with forecasters expecting inland highs to reach at least 40C with more torrid humid nights

22 Jul, 2026 @ 11:39

Costa Blanca·Lead·Weather

The phone company winning over expats in Spain – here’s why more people are switching to Lobster

LIVING in Spain means getting used to the unexpected. You might miss the right motorway exit, catch the wrong bus or accidentally order something completely

22 Jul, 2026 @ 10:54

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Marblanc Solar Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Win With a €25,500 Solar Giveaway

IF you own a home on the Costa del Sol or the Costa Blanca, Spain’s World Cup glory could just have handed you a shot

21 Jul, 2026 @ 18:41

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Environment·Marbella·Sponsored

Nine in 10 Spaniards believe corruption is rife – as EU says Spain’s reputation has worsened under Pedro Sanchez

A MASSIVE majority of Spaniards believe corruption in the country has skyrocketed under the government of Pedro Sanchez. The findings come from a new report

21 Jul, 2026 @ 18:30

Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Olive Press poll finds most Spaniards we spoke to would welcome the UK back in the EU – but a quarter would not

THE Olive Press spoke to dozens of mostly youngsters across Spain asking whether they would welcome the UK rejoining the EU. Most of those interviewed

21 Jul, 2026 @ 18:00

Brexit·International Affairs·National News·Politics

Revealed: How key boxes for tourist flats and Airbnbs became the latest tool for Malaga’s drug dealers

A DRUG ring has been busted in Andalucia for utilizing tourist flat apartment key lockboxes to exchange illegal substances. Spain’s Policia Nacional have uncovered a

21 Jul, 2026 @ 17:57

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: World Cup hero Ferran Torres causes a stir by wearing MAGA-inspired hat at Spain trophy parade

SPAIN’S newest World Cup hero has immediately stoked controversy by being seen wearing a ‘Make Spain Great Again’ cap less than 24 hours after scoring

21 Jul, 2026 @ 17:32

Lead·Other News·Politics·Sport

Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban

A NEW bill has been proposed by Spanish lawmakers to stop the underage consumption of tobacco and provide smoke-free zones across the nation. The government

21 Jul, 2026 @ 17:20

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Madrid

Costa Blanca town forecast to hit 46C this week – as records show temperatures have risen by a quarter since 1966

A TOWN in the Costa Blanca hinterland has been forecast to suffer an astonishing 46C this week, as local records reveal just how much average

21 Jul, 2026 @ 16:49

Costa Blanca·Lead·Weather

Dozens of tourists on the Costa del Sol rushed to hospital after ‘toxic gas leak’ strikes hotel swimming pool

A NUMBER of Brits are among at least 60 tourists that were rushed to hospital following a toxic gas leak in a hotel swimming pool

21 Jul, 2026 @ 16:33

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Pickpocket gang targeting Spain's tourist hotspots is caught 'red-handed' by Costa Blanca police

Pickpocket gang targeting Spain’s tourist hotspots gets caught ‘red-handed’ by Costa Blanca police

A PICKPOCKET crew that plundered foreign tourists along Spain’s Mediterranean coast has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Alicante. Two men and two women

21 Jul, 2026 @ 14:00

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Horror in Antequera as mother-of-two is found murdered days after domestic violence order is lifted – ex-partner leaps to his death from Alcazaba fortress

A MOTHER of two has been found stabbed to death in her Antequera home just hours after her partner fell to his death from the

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

German tourist arrested in Marbella over Estepona sex attack after victim manages to film him

A GERMAN tourist was arrested in Marbella for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman after the victim managed to record him in the act. The

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:44

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

BREAKING: Body of woman found ‘with signs of violence’ in Costa del Sol expat hotspot

A WOMAN has been found dead this morning at her home in Benahavis. Guardia Civil sources told the Olive Press that she had suffered from

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:34

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Panic in Barcelona’s El Prat airport as man tosses backpack and shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

A MAN was arrested at Barcelona Airport after throwing a backpack onto the ground and shouting ‘Allahu Akbar,’ sending terrified travellers fleeing in panic. Footage

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:26

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

IN PICS: Millions line the streets of Madrid to welcome back Spain’s World Cup heroes with jubilant parade

SPAIN’S World Cup-winning football team returned home on Monday with an estimated 1.8 million people greeting the squad on the streets of Madrid. The 26

21 Jul, 2026 @ 10:44

Lead·Madrid·National News·Sport

Rising cancer rates among under-50s are the ‘great challenge’ of modern oncology, Spanish researchers warn

CANCER diagnoses among people under 50 have been increasing across Spain, prompting researchers to warn that the trend is turning into a major medical challenge.

20 Jul, 2026 @ 18:38

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

More than 1,000 evacuated near Madrid as year’s largest wildfire tears through 26,000 hectares

GUADALAJARA province has experienced its biggest fire since 2005, with more than 30 towns evacuated and – so far – costing the nation over €50

20 Jul, 2026 @ 17:42

Environment·Lead·Madrid

Malaga Airport to get €1.5 billion expansion as AENA warns it is nearing capacity

MALAGA Airport is set for a €1.5 billion expansion as Spain’s airport operator warns the Costa del Sol hub is fast approaching its passenger capacity.

20 Jul, 2026 @ 15:17

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Andalucia records more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires as high-risk season continues

ANDALUCIA has already recorded more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires, new data has revealed — despite being only six weeks into the high-risk season.

20 Jul, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

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