Europe

Spain's Prime Minister backs relationship with China during Beijing talks as tariff war hots up between Asian giant and the US

Spain pulls back from EU push to get tough on China as Sanchez continues economic alignment with Beijing

SPAIN has distanced itself from a French-led effort to harden the European Union’s trade stance towards China, highlighting growing divisions within Europe over how to

29 May, 2026 @ 13:26

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

New cars sold in Europe must have ‘anti-distraction’ cameras that track driver eye and body movements from July

CAMERAS that monitor drivers for fatigue and distraction are set to become mandatory in all new cars across the EU from July. The new Advanced

4 May, 2026 @ 11:56

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain records biggest rise in ‘sudden deaths’ across Europe – but what’s behind the worrying surge?

SPAIN has taken the unfortunate crown of the ‘sudden death’ capital of Europe, new research has revealed. According to a report published by cardiologists in

3 May, 2026 @ 11:45

Health·Lead

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

BRUSSELS is urging Europeans to save on fuel as concerns grow over a ‘long crisis’ in the fallout from the Iran war. The European Commission’s

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:33

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil reserves in attempt to mitigate impact of Strait of Hormuz closure

THE Spanish government has agreed to release 11.5 million barrels from the country’s strategic oil reserves as part of a coordinated effort to mitigate the

17 Mar, 2026 @ 15:20

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

OP INVESTIGATES: Inside the sinister force calling for a ‘second reconquest’ to banish Muslims from Europe – as Spain’s far right celebrates 50th anniversary of dictator Franco’s death

IT was a weekend in Madrid when it seemed that almost every nationalist and right-wing Vox supporter was out in the streets united by one

27 Nov, 2025 @ 08:30

Lead·Madrid·Politics

March 2025 was the warmest on record in Europe – despite non-stop storms making it Spain’s third wettest

MARCH 2025 was the hottest ever recorded in Europe, with an average surface temperature of 6.03C, 2.41C above the March average between 1991 and 2020.

22 Apr, 2025 @ 11:45

Lead·Weather

Meet Starline: The ambitious project to connect Europe with a high-speed train line that functions ‘like a metro’

A BOLD new proposal could soon transform the way Europeans travel across the continent. Unveiled by Copenhagen-based think tank 21st Europe, Starline is a visionary

14 Apr, 2025 @ 12:04

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

‘I’ve never been happier’: US expat says she feels ‘freer’ and ‘more at peace’ in Spain – and pays just €300 in rent

A WOMAN from the US has found a new lease to life after packing up and relocating to Spain. Shawna Lum is a 31-year-old from

28 Feb, 2025 @ 14:43

Barcelona·Lead

Swedish ‘beauty’ and ‘mafia boss’ Tania Gomez ‘is arrested in Spain’ after making Europe’s ‘most wanted’ list

TANIA Gomez, born to a Swedish mother and Spanish father, was one of the most wanted fugitives in Europe. That is until last week, when

27 Feb, 2025 @ 15:50

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

European Jewel: Town in Spain’s Malaga boasts best climate in the continent

WHEN it comes to ideal weather in Southern Europe, Spain stands out, and nestled within this sun-kissed country lies a hidden gem that boasts the

26 Sep, 2023 @ 08:50

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Spain is found to be the second-best country in Europe to retire in thanks to its low cost of living, health care, cheaper property and more

RESEARCH from experts at Moving to Spain concludes that Spain is the second-best country in the whole of Europe to retire. The analysts reviewed the

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Property

Dolphins Oceanografic Javier Yaya Tur Wikimedia Commons

Spain slammed for being the European country with more dolphins in captivity

Environmentalists have exposed Spain as the European country with the largest number of dolphins in captivity. NGO World Animal Protection slams the Mediterranean country for

8 Jun, 2023 @ 18:00

Environment·National News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Serial Tourist Robber Gets Banned From Mallorca's Palma Airport In Spain

Robber who preys on tourists across Spain and Europe is banned from Mallorca’s Palma airport

A serial sealer targeting tourists in Spain and across Europe has been arrested yet again- this time in Mallorca. His extensive criminal record and focus

30 Dec, 2022 @ 19:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Gang kept stolen cars from across Europe at base on Spain’s Costa Blanca before shipping them to Morocco

A criminal gang lived the high-life in luxury villas on the Costa Blanca with money earned from selling off high-end cars stolen across Europe. The

21 Nov, 2022 @ 11:38

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

GBP/EUR exchange rate rocked by UK political chaos but bounces back after Sunak confirmed as PM

Trade in the pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained highly erratic through the second half of October amid UK political drama. Over the last two

29 Oct, 2022 @ 17:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Maximise your income: Novasol has the experience and expertise to help holiday-let landlords in Spain and Europe stay ahead of the game

THIS year has seen the number of holiday lettings throughout the EU beat pre-pandemic levels, according to Eurostat. During the first half of 2022, guests

25 Oct, 2022 @ 12:39

National News·Other News·Property

Police smash Costa Blanca drugs gang who exported narcotics out of Spain

A Costa Blanca-based drugs gang has been brought down in a joint operation between the Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional. Four men and two women

4 Aug, 2022 @ 16:00

Almeria·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia·Valencia·Valencian Community

Ryanair makes welcome changes to carry-on luggage size after bruising battle with Spain’s airports

MUST READ: Ryanair summer flights threat as unions in Spain and Europe plan strikes

RYANAIR flights in Europe could be disrupted by strikes this summer over cabin crew working conditions. Spain’s USO and SITCPLA unions have joined forces with

20 May, 2022 @ 19:15

Lead·Must Read·National News

Weekend in Madrid: Five reasons why Spain’s arty capital should be drawing you in this spring

GET set, ready… Go! The masks are off and it’s time for an adventure. But nothing too exotic. Madrid is the perfect spring escape. And

19 Apr, 2022 @ 09:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Volkswagen to make electric car batteries at new site in Spain's Valencia area

Car giant Volkswagen to produce electric car batteries at new site in Spain’s Valencia area

VOLKSWAGEN’S car battery cell plant in Spain will be located in Sagunto, 30 kilometres north of Valencia City. The factory, costing around €7 billion to

23 Mar, 2022 @ 11:09

Business & Finance·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Distracted smartphone pedestrians on Spain’s Costa Blanca get Europe’s first road crossing warning lights

TORREVIEJA has become Europe’s first city to install warning pavement lights to warn mobile phone distracted pedestrians of dangers at crossings. Traditional red and green

1 Mar, 2022 @ 17:46

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

How Spain’s Valencia region became the leader in organic farming

ORGANIC farming in Valencia has grown 81.2% in the past five years, more than anywhere else in Spain and exceeding Spain’s average which is only

16 Dec, 2021 @ 10:15

Environment·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

ANALYSIS: Does Spain have a drinking problem?

Alcohol consumption has plunged over the past 30 years, but Spain still has the second highest rate of daily alcohol drinkers in the EU.

14 Dec, 2021 @ 16:30

Lead·National News

Experts optimistic Spain will avoid sixth coronavirus wave

EXPERTS say they are optimistic that Spain will avoid a sixth coronavirus wave despite a surge in cases across Europe. After a good start to

12 Nov, 2021 @ 16:30

Health·Lead·National News

Europe Minister Wendy Morton and Spain’s Secretary of State for EU Juan González-Barba

INTERVIEW: UK’s Europe Minister flies into Madrid for talks with Spain over issues affecting British expats post-Brexit

In an interview at the British Embassy in Madrid, Europe Minister Wendy Morton told the Olive Press that “citizens’ rights remain really really important” to

1 Oct, 2021 @ 16:56

Brexit·Lead·Must Read