Foreign buyers lead Spanish property market slowdown, but latest numbers offers some hope
There are signs that the slowdown might be easing, lending weight to the idea that the market is heading for a soft landing.
EXCLUSIVE: The Spanish detective Madeleine McCann’s parents hired to find their missing girl reflects on the disturbing case nearly 20 years on
Julian Peribañez tells The Olive Press about two decades of searching, his theories and his new child protection foundation.
Political round-up: Abortion, AI and Picasso: Spain’s election campaign turns into a fight over power and truth
In his weekly political round-up, Barry Tabrizi examines the Spain's election clashes over abortion, feminism, AI and war as Sanchez and Feijoo trade attacks.
20 years on, The Olive Press revisits the October front pages that made our name – from Los Merinos to Franco’s stolen babies
Olive Press investigations into the Los Merinos development, Franco-era baby thefts and a Costa del Sol spider bite helped bring Spanish stories to international attention.
Clocks go back in Spain tonight – but do YOU know why we change the time twice a year?
On Sunday, October 25, at 3am, the clocks will officially go back one hour in mainland Spain.
Daylight savings ends in Spain this weekend – but a sleep expert says winter time is better for your health
The clocks will go back at 3am on Sunday, October 25, returning to 2am across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Spain emerges as surprise frontrunner to host 2035 and 2037 Rugby World Cup
Spain’s ‘Bridge the World’ bid is pitched at fans from Britain, France and Italy, and LaLiga has promised to reshuffle its fixtures to make room.
Expat hotspots named at risk of ‘severe’ earthquake shaking in new Spanish government plan – these are the affected areas
Spain’s official state gazette lists 34 impacted municipalities in Malaga province, including Malaga city, Nerja, Frigiliana, Torrox and Velez-Malaga.
WATCH: Spanish man becomes fastest skateboarder in history after hitting almost 152km/h down Canadian mountain road
The two-time downhill world champion smashed a record that had stood since 2017.
Brits are heading to Spain for their holidays in greater numbers – despite, wildfires, EES and inflation
British holidays in Spain rose by 4%, ABTA says, as the country remained the UK’s most popular destination despite travel disruption.
SPECIAL MULTIMEDIA INVESTIGATION: Inside Spain’s wildfires and the factors that drove them to destroy an area the size of Mallorca in 2026
This multimedia report examines Spain wildfires, the people and landscapes they affect, the forces driving them and practical ways to prevent and contain future blazes.
WATCH: Luxury watch thieves targeted wealthy expats in Marbella, Estepona, and Ibiza – even choking them out at the entrance to their own homes
Six watches worth up to more than €450,000 each have been recovered after a summer-long operation with Italian police.
Political round-up: From Madrid with love
Spain snap election sees parties seeking alliances and joining forces, even as left-wing divisions persist and housing remains a central issue ahead of November 29.
Storm Adam latest: Javea drenched by more than 100 litres in 12 hours as Costa Blanca red alert kicks in, and a funnel cloud forms over Alicante
Towns devastated in the 2024 floods are among those already soaked, with extreme rain forecast for south Valencia and north Alicante
Spain and Italy agree to scrap border checks as Sanchez and Meloni end Ceuta row
ID checks at airports and ports will stay for one more week, so both countries’ controls expire together
Spain’s state pension and minimum wage to rise before the end of the year – but after the election
Carlos Cuerpo said the government could approve the increase in December, even if it is still acting in a caretaker capacity following the election.
What you need to know about Pedro Sanchez’s housing decree and how it can affect homeowners, buyers and renters in Spain
Spain housing decree changes affect rent rises, temporary lets, tourist-property taxes and first-home loans, but some measures need local action or further approval before they
Petrol prices in Spain hit peak not seen since rampant Covid era as inflation hikes price by a third
Spain inflation reached 4.9% in September, its highest rate since February 2023, as petrol and diesel prices surged and the government extended fuel support.
Spain’s 2027 public holidays confirmed: Nine national days off, with 1 May and Christmas Day both landing on a Saturday
Every region gets at least four long weekends, but May Day and Christmas Day both fall on a Saturday
The IMF bumps up Spain’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% above even the US in boost for Pedro Sanchez ahead of elections
The fund says Spain will outpace every major advanced economy in 2026, but warns the global outlook remains fragile
Why does the day of bad luck and misfortune fall on Tuesday 13 in Spain?
The myth of Tuesday the 13th haunts Spaniards just as Friday the 13th looms over the rest of us
This is the best city in Spain for an October getaway, according to The Times
ZARAGOZA in northern Spain has received the seal of approval by The Times newspaper as a city to visit in October. The paper said Zaragoza’s
Can banks in Spain refuse to open accounts for expats if they have a passport but no NIE?
Foreigners in Spain are being turned away by some banks when trying to open an account with just a passport.
Spain’s National Day – Why do the Spanish celebrate it on October 12?
EACH October 12, Spain marks its National Day or Dia de la Hispanidad with a public holiday. The day coincides with the celebration of Christopher
Political round-up: Maricarmen’s death puts Spain’s housing crisis at the heart of election campaign
Barry Tabrizi examines how Maricarmen Abascal’s death has made the housing crisis a central issue in Spain politics ahead of the November 29 election.
Drivers warned of heavy traffic as Spain’s first long weekend under new road rules gets underway
Drivers heading to enjoy the long weekend can expect crowded roads through the holidays.