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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

Bilbao·Crime & Law·Lead

Flight chaos in Spain as paraglider flies over airport causing diversions and delays

Revealed: These are the best and worst airports in Spain for delays and cancellations

EYE-OPENING new figures have lifted the lid on Spain’s best and worst airports for delays and cancellations. According to data crunched by boffins at AirHelp

13 Jan, 2026 @ 18:50

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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·Bilbao·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

Pro-Palestine protesters threaten grand finale of Vuelta a España cycle race in Madrid after causing havoc in previous stages

THE director of the Vuelta a España, Spain’s equivalent of the Tour de France, has reiterated his determination to finish the race in Madrid on

10 Sep, 2025 @ 12:04

Lead·Politics·Sport

Spain’s famous Vuelta a España cycling race once again targeted by pro-Palestine protests 3km from finishing line in Bilbao

THE Vuelta a España 2025 has become one of the most turbulent editions of the race in recent memory, as pro-Palestinian protests continue to target

5 Sep, 2025 @ 15:23

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead·National News·Other News

Low-cost airline Wizz Air launches FIVE new routes to Spain from UK

BUDGET airline Wizz Air has launched five new routes connecting Spain with the UK. From 29 March 2026, the airline will operate routes from London

4 Aug, 2025 @ 14:24

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

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

My night of bedlam in Bilbao: Richarlison, friendly locals and a slick police operation that kept 80,000 English fans from harm – but couldn’t keep the buses and trains running

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao AT 5am on Thursday morning when the heavens opened at the taxi rank at Plaza Moyua in central Bilbao, I

23 May, 2025 @ 16:00

Basque Country·Bilbao·Lead·Sport·Video

Police celebrate ‘few incidents’ and just eight arrests after 60,000 British football fans arrived in Spain

POLICE in Spain have praised the success of an enormous security operation after only eight arrests were made during the Europa League final in Bilbao,

22 May, 2025 @ 11:51

Bilbao·Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

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

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2008: Tottenham vow to ‘take revenge’ for Bilbao in Euro final tonight

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao TOTTENHAM fans promised to take revenge for the residents of Bilbao after their native team were knocked out of the

21 May, 2025 @ 11:52

Bilbao·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Sport

WATCH: Manchester United and Spurs hooligans clash in Spain ahead of Europa League final

DOZENS of British football hooligans were involved in ugly skirmishes on the streets of San Sebastian on Tuesday night. Videos posted on social media showed

21 May, 2025 @ 07:50

Basque Country·Lead·Sport

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

Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead·Travel News

Travel chaos in Spain: Dozens of flights are cancelled and roads and train tracks are blocked by fallen trees as Storm Kirk batters the country

DOZENS of flights in Spain have been cancelled or forced to divert today due to hurricane force winds battering the country. More than 40 flights

9 Oct, 2024 @ 17:43

Lead·National News·Travel News

Going vegan in Bilbao: Here’s how to enjoy pinchos like a pro in Spain’s gastronomic capital

THE Basque Country is well known as Spain’s best destination for foodies and for vegans, the story is no different- here’s how to eat vegan

5 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

Basque Country·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

Spanish tourists are arrested in Venezuela over ‘assassination plot’ against Maduro: Spain denies they are spies as families say they were on holiday

TWO Spanish nationals have been arrested in Venezuela over an alleged plot to ‘destabilise’ the South American nation and assassinate senior politicians. The pair, named

16 Sep, 2024 @ 17:14

Basque Country·Lead·Politics

These are the seven best pizzerias in Spain, according to prestigious ranking – so how many have YOU visited?

THE prestigious 50 Top Pizza has revealed the best pizzerias in Europe this year. The list, revealed at a gala in Madrid, put Spanish pizza

25 May, 2024 @ 10:18

Alicante·Barcelona·Food & Drink·Madrid

Bryan Adams is coming to Spain: Canadian rock legend, 64, to perform at 5 concerts in 2024

LEGENDARY Canadian rock star Bryan Adams is set to visit Spain this year as part of his So Happy It Hurts Tour. Adams, who has

9 Feb, 2024 @ 15:02

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Revealed: This is the ‘happiest city’ in Spain – and it has the shortest flight time from the UK

SPAIN’s happiest city has been revealed and it’s just a quick flight from Britain. READ MORE: This is the best all-inclusive hotel in Spain –

31 Jan, 2024 @ 12:57

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel

DON’T MISS: The best of what’s on in Spain

TOP events for the week and month ahead from Marbella to Javea, via San Sebastian. See dancing horses, flying acrobats, Pompeii and Spain’s top models

21 Aug, 2023 @ 13:45

Don't Miss·Olive Press Travel

LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio wins competition to remodel Begona cemetery

AFTER creating the winning proposal to revive Begona cemetery LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio now have to bring their vision to life. The

15 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Property

Spain’s Valencia beats Mallorca for the most popular beach resort for Brits in Europe

VALENCIA has topped a survey of favourite coastal destinations in Europe among British tourists conducted by the UK Consumer Association’s Which? Magazine. Benalmadena and Fuengirola

10 Jul, 2023 @ 14:00

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Young man arrested for allegedly murdering his 89-year-old great aunt in the Basque Country

A YOUNG man accused of murdering his 89-year-old great aunt has been arrested in Bilbao (Basque Country). The 28-year-old reportedly walked to a police patrol

18 Jun, 2023 @ 18:45

Basque Country·Crime & Law

Quiet down! Spain’s ombudsman calls on major cities to do something about excessive noise levels

SPAIN’S ombudsman has called on the country’s local councils – in particular those in Barcelona, Bilbao and Madrid – to do something about the noise

13 Mar, 2023 @ 20:00

Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·National News

Woman tries to extort money from her mother in bogus kidnap plot on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested along with two men after trying to extort money out of her Alicante mother by lying about a fake

15 Feb, 2023 @ 13:44

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain's Dia Supermarkets Hook Up With Just Eat For Home Grocery Delivery Service

Spain’s Dia supermarkets hook up with Just Eat for home grocery deliveries

SPAIN’S Dia supermarket chain has gone into partnership with Just Eat to deliver its grocery and convenience goods to homes. The initiative will initially see

7 Feb, 2023 @ 12:37

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·National News·Sevilla

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

Revealed: These are the best and worst airports in Spain for delays and cancellations

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

Pro-Palestine protesters threaten grand finale of Vuelta a España cycle race in Madrid after causing havoc in previous stages

Spain’s famous Vuelta a España cycling race once again targeted by pro-Palestine protests 3km from finishing line in Bilbao

Low-cost airline Wizz Air launches FIVE new routes to Spain from UK

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

My night of bedlam in Bilbao: Richarlison, friendly locals and a slick police operation that kept 80,000 English fans from harm – but couldn’t keep the buses and trains running

Police celebrate ‘few incidents’ and just eight arrests after 60,000 British football fans arrived in Spain

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

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2008: Tottenham vow to ‘take revenge’ for Bilbao in Euro final tonight

WATCH: Manchester United and Spurs hooligans clash in Spain ahead of Europa League final

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

Travel chaos in Spain: Dozens of flights are cancelled and roads and train tracks are blocked by fallen trees as Storm Kirk batters the country

Going vegan in Bilbao: Here’s how to enjoy pinchos like a pro in Spain’s gastronomic capital

Spanish tourists are arrested in Venezuela over ‘assassination plot’ against Maduro: Spain denies they are spies as families say they were on holiday

These are the seven best pizzerias in Spain, according to prestigious ranking – so how many have YOU visited?

Bryan Adams is coming to Spain: Canadian rock legend, 64, to perform at 5 concerts in 2024

Revealed: This is the ‘happiest city’ in Spain – and it has the shortest flight time from the UK

DON’T MISS: The best of what’s on in Spain

LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio wins competition to remodel Begona cemetery

Spain’s Valencia beats Mallorca for the most popular beach resort for Brits in Europe

Young man arrested for allegedly murdering his 89-year-old great aunt in the Basque Country

Quiet down! Spain’s ombudsman calls on major cities to do something about excessive noise levels

Woman tries to extort money from her mother in bogus kidnap plot on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain’s Dia supermarkets hook up with Just Eat for home grocery deliveries

The Epstein Files hit Spain: Millions of documents include receipts sent by paedo financier to former PM while in office

More heavy rain on the way as new Atlantic storms roll in across Spain: These are the affected areas

The tragic love story that is celebrated each February in Spain’s Teruel

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

WATCH: Alarming moment young man with suspicious backpack climbs onto roof of plane parked at major Spanish airport