Octopus fishing banned in the Axarquia from this September
Fishermen are furious, claiming the eight-legged sea creatures account for 60% of their income
Two thirds of Olive Press readers disagree with dog ban on ALL beaches
Expats slam decision to ban dogs from Costa beaches
Divided reaction to Andalucia’s ban on dogs on beaches
The Olive Press asked what people think of Andalucia’s new pooch-prohibition along the Costa de Sol
Real Madrid under investigation for transfer of minors
FIFA have asked Real Madrid to supply documents relating to the signing of 51 players under the age of 18
Expat campaign to ban animal circus in Manilva and Casares
Following Malaga's decision to outlaw animal circuses, an expat wants the law rolled out along the Costa del Sol
Uber taxi app banned in Spain
Judge insists the ruling is not a comment on the 'sharing economy'
UPDATE: Spain’s Constitutional Court bans Sunday’s vote in Catalunya
Catalan supporters will attempt to carry out a vote on independence despite Spain's highest court banning the action
Luis Suarez has appeal against biting ban rejected
But Barcelona's controversial signing will be allowed to train with his team-mates
Back to the dark ages: Spain and the abortion ban
‘Medieval, draconian, sexist’. Spain’s proposed abortion reforms won’t be delivered smoothly, writes Imogen Calderwood
Barcelona unable to publicly unveil biter Suarez
The Catalan giants traditionally unveil star signings in front of a packed out stadium
Catalunya to bring in burka ban following French human rights ruling
Austria, Norway and Denmark may now follow suit
Mayor of Madrid demands protest ban in city centres
The ban would include all areas of historical, cultural or artistic importance in Spanish city centres
Mojacar’s dry beach
First it was dominoes, now Mayor Cano bans boozing on the beach
Sevilla mayor in traffic controversy
Zoido annulled ban on traffic in historic centre
Barcelona bans bikinis
New fines for those who venture too far from the beach in their swimming costumes
A ciggie on the lips or a sweetie on the hips?
Having kicked the smoking habit our blogger is now addicted to mints and wine gums!
Slippery slope for eel catchers
Eel fishing has been outlawed for the next decade to help the species survive
Bullfighting banned in Catalonia
A parliamentary vote makes Catalonia the first mainland autonomous region in Spain to ban the practice
Spain to snuff out smoking
Protests over plan to ban smoking in all public places next year