New Year’s Day supermoon will be the brightest of 2018
TONIGHT the winter supermoon will light up the sky, the brightest of three supermoons in 2018. The moon will be at the closest point to
Spain’s government agrees to whale corridor to protect species’ migratory route
Stretching from the Balearics to the eastern coastlines of Catalunya and Valencia, the 45,000 square kilometre corridor will become a protected area allowing fin whale
Global wildfires result in loss of land equivalent to the size of Spain
According to new data released by Global Forest Watch (GFW) deforestation has decimated the equivalent of the surface of Spain and accounts for 10 to
New athletic track in Estepona hopes to be Andalucia’s go-to sporting site
The site, covering 34,132 square metres, will feature an athletics track, football pitch and a half-pitch for seven-a-side, a BMX track, and an underground car
Live saving floats to be installed on Marbella beaches in 2018
Known as, punto naranjas, their bright highly visible colour consists of a harness linked to a rescue float in the sea with a 400 metre
Firefighters tackle massive blaze as fire rips through Mallorca endangering residents
Some 60 properties were evacuated as a precaution as the fire spread from the Coll de Siller area having been caused by electrical faults in
WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds and high waves sweeping across the Balearics
HIGH winds and waves across the Balearics through Wednesday causing yellow and orange alerts. Winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour will blow through
Human waste photographed at natural park in Malaga
PHOTOS of human feces and fast food wrappers strewn across a protected natural park have been exclusively obtained by the Olive Press. The images, taken at Sierra de
Dozens of firefighters called to forest fire in Benahavis this morning
Some 85 firefighters, two environmental agents, meteorology technicians were called to the Finca la Resinera forest just after 7:45 am in Benahavis.
Laundromat in hot water as soapy bubbles contaminate streams and wells
SAMPLES from 20 Soller water wells are being tested for suspected contaminants from a local laundromat. A stream passing through Biniali was tested 18 months
European Commission slam Spain for not doing enough for electric car renewal
In a new report criticising Spain’s efforts to go green, the Commission says not enough resources are being allocated for long-term plans to encourage car
Massive cleanup underway to save Costa del Sol sand dunes from invasive species
Rio Real is the worst hit, and Forestal workers are removing canes, weeds, acacia, yucca, agave and castor oil plants in an effort to preserve
Storm Ana continues to thrash Mallorca from the South
STORM Ana has caused over 50 incidents across the Balearic Islands from strong winds, heavy rains and forceful waves. The islands are still on orange
Tax haven
SOME 80% of projects being financed by the tourism tax are already underway, while two have already been completed. Since the tax began in July
Spain’s hybrid vehicle sales have increased by nearly 100% since 2016
In total, some 7,486 electric vehicles have been sold so far in 2017.
Hands off our land!
New sustainable approach to land use will see green areas reclassified A RADICAL new building ban will prevent further erosion of the islands’ valuable green
Diesel car pollution is half than previously thought, according to new study
The study revealed that levels of nitrogen dioxide in Europe are two times smaller than previously thought and the amount of hot air coming out
Spain’s transport network prepares for travel chaos for five-day weekend
Extra speed cameras and patrol cars will be in place on traffic hotspots on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.
All you need to know about tonight’s Supermoon in Spain
STARGAZERS will be treated to the only supermoon, AKA perigee syzygy, in 2017 tonight. The Moon will be especially large and bright, because it is
Plastic Problems: Support for using plastics in port expansions
PLANS to use molten plastic slag from the waste centre to expand ports have received the backing of multiple government sectors. The Balearic Port Authority
Cars dive into holes as roads collapse in Andalucia following heavy rainfall
THE heavy rainfall has caused several roads to collapse in Cadiz. Towns like Medina Sidonia (right), have seen the asphalt on their roads fall through,
Yellow weather alerts issued for Ronda and Antequera
A YELLOW weather alert has been issued for Ronda and Antequera. The alerts, issued by weather agency AEMET, are in place from midnight tonight until
Arctic cold front and intense rainfall coming to Malaga this week with lows of 2C
AN arctic cold front and intense rainfall will arrive in Malaga province this week. According to weather agency AEMET, weak and scattered rains will fall
Spain’s crack army regiment La Legion ‘responsible’ for at least 10 fires in Ronda
SPAIN’S Foreign Legion (La Legion) is responsible for at least 10 recent fires in Ronda, a Junta report has found. It claims the huge forest
Pumping power: Large investments in water treatment
SPANISH energy firm Acciona has secured two six-year water treatment contracts worth €11 million in the Balearic Islands. The first contract, worth €4.5 million covers
Sewer upgrade to reduce waste in Mediterranean
A MASSIVE €26 million is being spent to remedy flooding across Mallorca caused by heavy rainfall. Emaya is in charge of upgrading sewers, as well