Man in Spain says 'bungled' operation cut his penis size by over two-thirds but doctors tell a different story

Short changed? Man tells Spanish court he lost four inches after penis op – but doctors insist everything is in full working order

The Basque Country patient claimed that the length of his penis had fallen from 14 centimetres to just four centimetres after the procedure but medics

22 Oct, 2026 @ 14:22

Basque Country·Health·Lead

Cancer patient dies after catching monkeypox at San Sebastian hospital

Cancer patient, 61, dies after reportedly catching mpox from roommate in San Sebastian hospital

Health officials have scrambled to stop the disease from spreading, vaccinating more than 30 people including family members and hospital staff.

9 Oct, 2026 @ 12:43

Health·Lead·Northern Spain

AFC Bournemouth fans in San Sebastian to play Real Sociedad

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

A TRIP to San Sebastian to watch my football team in action left me astonished at the kindness of the local people.

20 Sep, 2026 @ 12:27

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sport

Well-known taxi driver is shot dead in northern Spain after car deliberately rams his cab

A TAXI driver has been shot dead in northern Spain after a car rammed his cab before the gunman opened fire. The 31-year-old victim, named

2 Sep, 2026 @ 13:32

Crime & Law·Lead·Northern Spain

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

HUNDREDS of swimmers have been stung by Portuguese Man O’ Wars in northern Spain as a surge in sightings fuels concern amongst beachgoers. The jellyfish-like

6 Aug, 2026 @ 16:30

Environment·Health·Lead·Northern Spain

Delight as Iberian lynx is spotted in Spain’s Basque Country for the first time in more than a century

A REMOTE camera has recorded the first sighting of an Iberian Lynx for over a century in Spain’s Basque Country. A photo trap unit set

21 Jul, 2026 @ 11:50

Animals·Basque Country·Lead

Spain on red alert: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued for first heatwave of summer as intense African heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 42C

A RARE red weather warning has been issued for northern Spain as western Europe braces for its first major heatwave of the summer. State meteorological

20 Jun, 2026 @ 13:09

Lead·Weather

ON THIS DAY: A tragedy in the ring and an outrage on the streets – paving the way for decades of ETA violence

IGNACIO Sanchez first saw the light of day in Sevilla on 6 June 1891, and later married into a bullfighting dynasty. Apart from those two

6 Jun, 2026 @ 09:45

La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

The genius of Gipuzkoa: How Spain’s smallest province is dominating English football

SANDWICHED between the Bay of Biscay and the French border in the Basque Country’s northeasternmost corner, the province of Gipuzkoa may not appear familiar to

23 May, 2026 @ 19:46

Basque Country·Lead·Sport

British tourist, 38, dies after plunging 120 metres off cliff at famous Basque beauty spot in northern Spain

A BRITISH tourist died on Saturday after falling from Mount Urgull in the Basque Country’s San Sebastian area. The Basque government’s security department said the

18 May, 2026 @ 10:18

Basque Country·Lead

Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?

THEY are known for their hard work, stubbornness and cultural identity. But for tourists, the Catalans are known for their mighty fine food. It is

3 May, 2026 @ 16:00

Basque Country·Catalunya·Food & Drink·Lead

Rowdy Basque fans reopen separatist wounds in Sevilla during Copa del Rey final as they clashed with police, chanted for ETA and jeered the Spanish anthem in front of King Felipe

REAL Sociedad supporters from the Basque country caused chaos when they descended upon Sevilla this weekend for the Copa del Rey final. More than 26,000

20 Apr, 2026 @ 16:19

Basque Country·Lead·Politics·Sevilla·Sport

Missing pet parrot who lives with owner in the Basque Country is found safe and sound ‘on holiday’ in La Rioja

A PARROT that escaped from its home in the Basque Country last week has been found safe and well 100km away in La Rioja. Gorri,

14 Apr, 2026 @ 16:54

Animals·Basque Country·Environment·Lead·Other News

Inside the lives of three of Spanish TV’s favourite faces – all celebrating their birthdays in early April

ANYONE who has ever switched on a Spanish TV set will recognize these three women. Curiously, they all celebrate their birthdays in early April. RUTH

4 Apr, 2026 @ 10:00

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Husband, 45, arrested after wife’s killed in suspected gender violence case in northern Spain

BASQUE police have locked up a 45-year-old man this Friday, following the violent death of his wife, 44, in Basauri, Vizcaya. The man is suspected

3 Apr, 2026 @ 16:48

Basque Country·Crime & Law·Lead

Icy polar blast set to blanket Spain in wintery conditions ahead of next week’s Semana Santa celebrations – these are the affected areas

A BLAST of polar air is set to sweep across Spain, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures along with widespread rain, strong winds and snowfall

23 Mar, 2026 @ 12:25

Basque Country·Catalunya·Lead·Weather

One dead and another suffers 60% burns after explosion at family-owned fireworks factory in Spain

One dead and another suffers 60 per cent burns after explosion at family-owned fireworks factory in Spain

ONE person died and another was seriously injured after a Monday morning explosion at a Basque Country fireworks factory. The deceased man was an employee

23 Feb, 2026 @ 16:00

Basque Country·Lead

Woman arrested in northern Spain after ‘killing husband and cutting off his genitals before heading shopping’

A WOMAN has been arrested in northern Spain after allegedly killing her husband before chopping off his genitals. Police in Bilbao detained a 55-year-old South

2 Feb, 2026 @ 11:00

Basque Country·Crime & Law·Lead

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

THE legendary architect who designed Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum has died aged 96 following a brief respiratory illness, his chief of staff confirmed on Friday.

8 Dec, 2025 @ 15:00

Basque Country·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

The northern lights are coming back to Spain for a second year – here’s how to catch them

ONE night in May last year, the sky over Zaragoza shimmered with ribbons of green and violet light — a spectacle that left onlookers spellbound.

24 Oct, 2025 @ 09:36

Environment·Lead·National News

Jennifer Lawrence, 35, picks up lifetime achievement award at Spain’s prestigious San Sebastian film festival

OSCAR-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has been given a life-time achievement award at the age of just 35 at the San Sebastian Film Festival. She called

30 Sep, 2025 @ 10:54

Basque Country·Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead

Where to find the best waves for surfing in Spain’s Basque Country

SUMMER in Spain may stir up images of gentle waves lapping on the shore as you sunbathe on the beach, but if you head north,

6 Jul, 2025 @ 16:30

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Gay killer gets 25 years in jail with four murder trials still pending in Spain

‘Gay Killer’ gets 25 years in jail with four other murders still to be resolved in Spain

A MAN branded as the ‘Gay Killer’ who is suspected of killing five men in Bilbao following dating app hook-ups, has been jailed for 25-and-a-half

4 Jun, 2025 @ 18:30

Basque Country·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Thousands of English football fans live it up in Bilbao for the Europa League final

THOUSANDS of British football supporters were seen in Bilbao, ahead of the Europa League final between tottenham and Manchester United. Supporters were standing in the

21 May, 2025 @ 16:48

Basque Country·Lead·Sport·Video

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

How to enjoy one one of Europe’s best gems in 72 hours

19 May, 2025 @ 12:10

Basque Country·Food & Drink·Lead·Travel News

This region of Spain is hailed for its fascinating cider traditions by The Sun

GIPUZKOA, in the Basque Country, has been hailed as the location of Spain’s most delicious cider by The Sun journalist Nuria Cremer-Vazquez Cider houses are

11 May, 2025 @ 18:00

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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Short changed? Man tells Spanish court he lost four inches after penis op – but doctors insist everything is in full working order

Cancer patient, 61, dies after reportedly catching mpox from roommate in San Sebastian hospital

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

Well-known taxi driver is shot dead in northern Spain after car deliberately rams his cab

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

Delight as Iberian lynx is spotted in Spain’s Basque Country for the first time in more than a century

Spain on red alert: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued for first heatwave of summer as intense African heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 42C

ON THIS DAY: A tragedy in the ring and an outrage on the streets – paving the way for decades of ETA violence

The genius of Gipuzkoa: How Spain’s smallest province is dominating English football

British tourist, 38, dies after plunging 120 metres off cliff at famous Basque beauty spot in northern Spain

Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?

Rowdy Basque fans reopen separatist wounds in Sevilla during Copa del Rey final as they clashed with police, chanted for ETA and jeered the Spanish anthem in front of King Felipe

Missing pet parrot who lives with owner in the Basque Country is found safe and sound ‘on holiday’ in La Rioja

Inside the lives of three of Spanish TV’s favourite faces – all celebrating their birthdays in early April

Husband, 45, arrested after wife’s killed in suspected gender violence case in northern Spain

Icy polar blast set to blanket Spain in wintery conditions ahead of next week’s Semana Santa celebrations – these are the affected areas

One dead and another suffers 60 per cent burns after explosion at family-owned fireworks factory in Spain

Woman arrested in northern Spain after ‘killing husband and cutting off his genitals before heading shopping’

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

The northern lights are coming back to Spain for a second year – here’s how to catch them

Jennifer Lawrence, 35, picks up lifetime achievement award at Spain’s prestigious San Sebastian film festival

Where to find the best waves for surfing in Spain’s Basque Country

‘Gay Killer’ gets 25 years in jail with four other murders still to be resolved in Spain

WATCH: Thousands of English football fans live it up in Bilbao for the Europa League final

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

This region of Spain is hailed for its fascinating cider traditions by The Sun

Pedro Sanchez predicts landslide election victory in record-breaking TV interview as campaign heats up

Ryanair adds four new winter flights to Costa Blanca airport but axes four routes as well

Andalucia homeowners can now claim back up to 65% of the cost of energy-saving home improvements

Second British man arrested for attempted murder following brutal Magaluf attack on two tourists

Tourists evacuated from luxury Tenerife hotel and Mount Teide closed as island stages dramatic volcanic eruption drill

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