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VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages

A HORSE pulling a carriage collapsed three times in Jerez de la Frontera, after working for hours. The young horse collapsed a total of three

10 Apr, 2026 @ 15:35

Cadiz·Costa del Sol·Lead·National News·Video

British-Spanish team develops hybrid solar and nuclear power system for astronauts on missions to the moon and Mars

A TEAM of Spanish and British engineers has successfully tested a promising power system for space missions, bringing the solution to supply problems in extreme

10 Apr, 2026 @ 10:46

Lead·National News·Other News·Technology

Brussels warns Spain that migrants regularised under controversial scheme will be deported back to Spain if they try to move to other EU countries

A BRUSSELS official has warned that migrants granted Spanish residence under the mass regularisation scheme will be deported back to Spain if they move to

9 Apr, 2026 @ 17:00

International Affairs·Lead·National News

Trial begins in Spain for ex-PP minister accused of spying on colleague who threatened to expose rampant corruption

A FORMER interior minister of Spain has gone on trial for allegedly spying on an ex-Partido Popular (PP) treasurer who was planning to reveal corruption.

7 Apr, 2026 @ 11:29

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s DGT traffic authority hit drivers with more than 6 million fines in 2025 – equal to a dozen every minute

SPAIN’S DGT Traffic Authority has set a new annual record for imposing fines for road offences. Over six million penalties were issued in 2025- beating

6 Apr, 2026 @ 15:01

Lead·National News

Spain sets new record for registered workers with March job figures the best since 2008

SPAIN’S Ministry of Social Security said a new March record for registered workers has been set – totalling 21.88 million with the lowest jobless total

6 Apr, 2026 @ 10:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

All you need to know about Spain’s new digital ID: MiDNI app will let users prove identity, age and right to vote

SPAIN’S interior ministry has officially launched the MiDNI app on Wednesday, in a move that should make everyday life a bit easier for millions of

3 Apr, 2026 @ 12:07

Education·Lead·National News

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

FIVE more V16 emergency warning beacons have been removed from Spain’s official approval list following a new update from the DGT traffic body. Nine devices

2 Apr, 2026 @ 09:36

Lead·National News·Travel News

Revealed: The winners and losers of the ongoing war in Iran – as it emerges that Spain’s Ibex stock market has fallen almost 8% since the conflict began

MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves

1 Apr, 2026 @ 15:30

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News

Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet

SPAIN’S budget deficit was cut to just 2.2% of GDP at the end of 2025- the lowest figure since the financial crisis 18 years ago.

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:23

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Ryanair boss O'Leary warns that 25% of carrier's fuel supplies could be cut in May with fears of higher ticket prices

Ryanair boss warns that 25% of carrier’s fuel supplies could be cut in May amid fears of higher ticket prices

EUROPE’S aviation fuel supply could be disrupted from May if the conflict in the Middle East continues, potentially putting 25% of Ryanair’s supplies during May

1 Apr, 2026 @ 12:36

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain signs off deal with Catholic Church to compensate victims of clerical sexual abuse

SPAIN’S Roman Catholic bishops and the government signed a deal on Monday over compensating victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died or

31 Mar, 2026 @ 10:41

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Computer company employee stole over €92,000 after first week at work in Spain's Mallorca

Spain’s highest-paying jobs: Big earners in the top profession take home up to €250k a year – as they say you can’t earn in Spain

BANKING has emerged as the highest-paying sector in Spain with plush salaries as high as €250,000 a year, challenging the idea that big money isn’t

30 Mar, 2026 @ 19:02

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Motorhome sales in Spain skyrocket 84% with foreigners outnumbering Spaniards 2 to 1 – but is there space for everyone?

MOTORHOME registrations in Spain rose by 84.3% in February compared to a year earlier according to figures from the Spanish Association of the Caravanning Industry

30 Mar, 2026 @ 16:03

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Warning for drivers in Spain: Guardia Civil to ramp up speed checks and roadside alcohol tests for Semana Santa celebrations

EXTRA mobile speed traps plus more checkpoints to catch drunk and drugged drivers are being operated by the Guardia Civil in their annual Semana Santa(Holy

30 Mar, 2026 @ 10:34

Lead·National News

Police arrest gang for scamming government out of €32.8m in tax on alcohol imports to Spain

Gang arrested over €32.8m tax scam on alcohol imported to Spain

18 PEOPLE have been arrested in Spain for defrauding the Tax Agency out of €32.8 million in VAT on alcohol imported from several EU countries.

27 Mar, 2026 @ 14:15

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Valencia

EXPLAINER: How Spain’s euthanasia law works after paraplegic gang-rape victim Noelia, 25, chooses to end her life

SPAIN became the fourth European Union country in 2021 to legalise euthanasia. The issue hit the headlines again this week after Noelia Castillo, 25, received

27 Mar, 2026 @ 10:43

Health·Lead·National News

Watch out for ‘zombie pedestrians’: Spain’s traffic authority warns drivers in new Easter holiday crackdown

SPAIN’s traffic authority, DGT, has issued a warning about the dangers of ‘zombie pedestrians’ – people distracted by their phones while crossing the road. According

26 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Travel News

Tragedy in northern Spain after three-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool

A SMALL town in northern Spain has been left devastated following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned in a private swimming pool

26 Mar, 2026 @ 10:45

Lead·National News

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

DOZENS of families evicted from their homes on the Costa del Sol this week have told the Olive Press they have only ten days to

25 Mar, 2026 @ 20:53

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·National News·Property

Spain stands ready to build up to 2.4 million new homes to ease housing crisis, government claims

A PLAN to build 2.4 million new homes in Spain has identified 1,069 urban areas for development according to the Secretary of State for Housing

25 Mar, 2026 @ 11:21

Lead·Madrid·National News·Property

Warning for drivers in Spain as common manoeuvre could land you a €200 fine if done incorrectly

DRIVER in Spain are being warned of fines of up to €200 and loss of points for reversing when it is not allowed. The traffic

24 Mar, 2026 @ 16:32

Lead·National News·Other News

Revealed: Anti-drug police chief among 100 corrupt ‘narco-cops’ arrested in Spain over last five years

THE government has revealed that 106 Spanish police officers have been arrested for drug-related offences since 2021. Among them is Luis Fernandez Rafael, the former

23 Mar, 2026 @ 18:15

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain’s Health Ministry recalls baby sunscreen providing less protection than advertised

SPAIN’s Health Ministry has ordered a recall of a baby sunscreen from the market after discovering it provided less sun protection than advertised. Austrian skincare

22 Mar, 2026 @ 09:30

Health·Lead·National News

Spain’s graduate crisis laid bare: Almost 30% of youngsters work in jobs unrelated to their qualifications – the highest figure in Europe

MORE than a quarter of Spain’s young graduates are stuck in jobs unrelated to their degrees, new data shows, as the country’s youth employment crisis

21 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

European report blames ‘lack of voltage control’ for causing Spain’s electricity blackout last April

A LACK of voltage control was a key factor in Spain’s electricity blackout last April 28, according to a European report published on Friday. The

20 Mar, 2026 @ 11:30

Lead·National News

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VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages

British-Spanish team develops hybrid solar and nuclear power system for astronauts on missions to the moon and Mars

Brussels warns Spain that migrants regularised under controversial scheme will be deported back to Spain if they try to move to other EU countries

Trial begins in Spain for ex-PP minister accused of spying on colleague who threatened to expose rampant corruption

Spain’s DGT traffic authority hit drivers with more than 6 million fines in 2025 – equal to a dozen every minute

All you need to know about Spain’s new digital ID: MiDNI app will let users prove identity, age and right to vote

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

Revealed: The winners and losers of the ongoing war in Iran – as it emerges that Spain’s Ibex stock market has fallen almost 8% since the conflict began

Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet

Ryanair boss warns that 25% of carrier’s fuel supplies could be cut in May amid fears of higher ticket prices

Spain signs off deal with Catholic Church to compensate victims of clerical sexual abuse

Spain’s highest-paying jobs: Big earners in the top profession take home up to €250k a year – as they say you can’t earn in Spain

Motorhome sales in Spain skyrocket 84% with foreigners outnumbering Spaniards 2 to 1 – but is there space for everyone?

Warning for drivers in Spain: Guardia Civil to ramp up speed checks and roadside alcohol tests for Semana Santa celebrations

Gang arrested over €32.8m tax scam on alcohol imported to Spain

EXPLAINER: How Spain’s euthanasia law works after paraplegic gang-rape victim Noelia, 25, chooses to end her life

Watch out for ‘zombie pedestrians’: Spain’s traffic authority warns drivers in new Easter holiday crackdown

Tragedy in northern Spain after three-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

Spain stands ready to build up to 2.4 million new homes to ease housing crisis, government claims

Warning for drivers in Spain as common manoeuvre could land you a €200 fine if done incorrectly

Revealed: Anti-drug police chief among 100 corrupt ‘narco-cops’ arrested in Spain over last five years

Spain’s Health Ministry recalls baby sunscreen providing less protection than advertised

Spain’s graduate crisis laid bare: Almost 30% of youngsters work in jobs unrelated to their qualifications – the highest figure in Europe

European report blames ‘lack of voltage control’ for causing Spain’s electricity blackout last April

BREAKING: One dead and dozens injured after bus carrying British tourists crashes into ravine in Canary Islands

Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages

Estepona details plans to complete last three segments of its Costa del Sol coastal path