Costa Blanca - Olive Press News Spain

Potential animal mass grave unearthed in southern Spain after dogs found tortured and dumped in reservoir

DEVASTATED dog owners have found four of their pets mutilated in a stagnant water reservoir. The heartbreaking discovery came after the dogs went missing over

27 Apr, 2018 @ 15:05

Environment·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Southern Spain hospitals in British expat hotspot issue warning for ‘lethal’ painkiller Nolotil

After the drug claimed countless lives, a health network on the Costa Blanca has issued a recommendation to its medical staff to avoid prescribing Nolotil

23 Apr, 2018 @ 13:09

Health·Lead·Other News

British boy dies on beach in southern Spain after waiting almost an hour for ambulance

A BRITISH boy has died after waiting almost an hour for an ambulance to take him to hospital in Alicante. Witnesses say the nine-year-old collapsed

5 Apr, 2018 @ 15:37

Crime & Law·Lead

Emaciated abandoned horses living among rubbish dumps and manure found by Guardia Civil in Southern Spain

The animals were found with no food or water walking among pitchforks and scissors

3 Apr, 2018 @ 12:33

Crime & Law·Lead

Starving and beaten horse rescued from violent thugs in southern Spain

The mare named Beauty was found with 'horrendous' scars and a deformed spine in the Costa Blanca

27 Mar, 2018 @ 16:42

Lead·Other News

Malware mastermind behind cyber robberies amassing €1bn arrested in Costa Blanca

The detained is the leader of an organised crime gang which has infiltrated at least 100 financial institutions in 40 countries

26 Mar, 2018 @ 16:09

Crime & Law·Lead

Thirteen foot shark found on Costa beach in Spain

A SHARK has been found washed ashore on a beach in Alicante. The fierce fish measured in at a whopping four metres (13ft) long and

27 Feb, 2018 @ 13:37

Lead·Other News

British expat extradited from southern Spain to face child rape charges found NOT guilty

A BRITISH expat who was sent back to the UK to face child rape charges has been cleared of any wrongdoing. Craig Shaw was extradited

1 Feb, 2018 @ 15:22

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Alleged paedophile pensioner arrested after foiled abduction of eight year old girl in southern Spain

AN alleged paedophile pensioner has been arrested after a foiled attempt to abduct a eight-year-old girl in Alicante while she walked with her mother in

29 Jan, 2018 @ 19:50

Lead

British mother ‘took 13 hours to report 3-year-old son missing’ after night out in Spain

A BRITISH mother is facing prosecution for allegedly taking 13 hours to report her son as missing while holidaying in Spain. It comes after a

29 Jan, 2018 @ 10:14

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

WATCH: Moment ‘drunk’ Irish couple dragged off flight from southern Spain to Dublin

THIS is the moment a ‘drunk’ Irish couple were kicked off a flight from southern Spain to Dublin. The FR7063 flight from Alicante to Dublin

12 Jan, 2018 @ 11:58

Lead·National News·Travel News

Spain’s transport network prepares for travel chaos for five-day weekend

Extra speed cameras and patrol cars will be in place on traffic hotspots on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.

5 Dec, 2017 @ 17:17

Environment·Lead·National News·Travel News

BABY KILLER: Mum who slit her one-year-old son’s throat in Spain jailed

A MOTHER who slit her baby son’s throat in Spain has been jailed for 11 years. Katharina Katit-Staeheli snatched tot Dylan away from a children’s

8 Nov, 2017 @ 14:21

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Brits could be banned from all inclusive holidays to Spain after rise in fake food poisoning claims

Hotels in Spain have been hit with a huge €4.9 million compensation bill after Brits have filed false food poisoning claims

2 May, 2017 @ 10:24

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Expat pensioner held after son suffered hammer attack in Spain

A 20-year-old suffered non life-threatening injuries after being attacked with a hammer.

20 Apr, 2017 @ 10:01

Crime & Law·Lead

Pensioner mauled to death by pack of dogs on his own land in southern Spain

The Guardia Civil have launched an investigation

22 Feb, 2017 @ 10:23

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Sacked England football boss Sam Allardyce suffers ATM fail in Spain

Allardyce is expected to be charged by the FA

6 Oct, 2016 @ 11:29

Lead·National News·Sport

Sacked England football manager Sam Allardyce retreats to villa in Spain

He was spotted on the balcony of his hillside villa

1 Oct, 2016 @ 16:15

Lead·Sport

British cars stolen in Spain used to transport drugs through Europe

British cars stolen in southern Spain used by drug smuggling gang

3 Sep, 2016 @ 11:18

Crime & Law·Lead

Beach closed after shark spotted on Costa del Sol

The lifeguards decided to close the beach amid fears that adult sharks may be swimming nearby

29 Aug, 2016 @ 14:21

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Authorities closing in on hit-and-run driver who killed a British grandfather in Spain at the weekend

The local police are now working with Interpol and the British police

24 Aug, 2016 @ 12:58

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Manhunt underway after British grandfather killed in hit and run in Spain

The driver abandoned the vehicle following the incident

23 Aug, 2016 @ 12:27

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Shark attack forces beach in southern Spain to close

The Beaches red flags were raised immediately

1 Aug, 2016 @ 11:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

Four-year-old British boy drowned in Costa Blanca swimming pool

Tragedy struck the family last night at the beginning of their holiday

7 Apr, 2016 @ 15:15

Lead·National News

Cult Benidorm showgirl ‘Sticky Vicky’ announces retirement aged 72

Her daughter Demaria has also called time on the extremely adults-only show

19 Feb, 2016 @ 17:01

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Travel News

Excitement builds at currency expert HiFX as Spanish property market booms

The property market is on the up, and so are spirits at leading currency company HiFX, writes Rob Horgan

12 Oct, 2015 @ 22:20

Business & Finance·Property

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Potential animal mass grave unearthed in southern Spain after dogs found tortured and dumped in reservoir

EXCLUSIVE: Southern Spain hospitals in British expat hotspot issue warning for ‘lethal’ painkiller Nolotil

British boy dies on beach in southern Spain after waiting almost an hour for ambulance

Emaciated abandoned horses living among rubbish dumps and manure found by Guardia Civil in Southern Spain

Starving and beaten horse rescued from violent thugs in southern Spain

Malware mastermind behind cyber robberies amassing €1bn arrested in Costa Blanca

Thirteen foot shark found on Costa beach in Spain

British expat extradited from southern Spain to face child rape charges found NOT guilty

Alleged paedophile pensioner arrested after foiled abduction of eight year old girl in southern Spain

British mother ‘took 13 hours to report 3-year-old son missing’ after night out in Spain

WATCH: Moment ‘drunk’ Irish couple dragged off flight from southern Spain to Dublin

Spain’s transport network prepares for travel chaos for five-day weekend

BABY KILLER: Mum who slit her one-year-old son’s throat in Spain jailed

Brits could be banned from all inclusive holidays to Spain after rise in fake food poisoning claims

Expat pensioner held after son suffered hammer attack in Spain

Pensioner mauled to death by pack of dogs on his own land in southern Spain

Sacked England football boss Sam Allardyce suffers ATM fail in Spain

Sacked England football manager Sam Allardyce retreats to villa in Spain

British cars stolen in Spain used to transport drugs through Europe

Beach closed after shark spotted on Costa del Sol

Authorities closing in on hit-and-run driver who killed a British grandfather in Spain at the weekend

Manhunt underway after British grandfather killed in hit and run in Spain

Shark attack forces beach in southern Spain to close

Four-year-old British boy drowned in Costa Blanca swimming pool

Cult Benidorm showgirl ‘Sticky Vicky’ announces retirement aged 72

Excitement builds at currency expert HiFX as Spanish property market booms

The quiet corner of Andalucia where the last of Spain’s nomad shepherds still roam

EXCLUSIVE: ‘A rude train driver left us stranded in 35C heat and ruined our holiday – is this how Spain treats its tourists?’

Cool, colourful and 100% local: Malaga’s must-try summer dishes to keep you cool

What are the rules in Spain for having barbecues on a terrace or balcony in shared buildings?

Woman, 87, rushed to hospital after two-storey Marbella house fire

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