Junta raiding Costa del Sol restaurants in crackdown on illegal fishing
Those caught with illegal fish could face hefty fines and even prison sentences.
Critics blast plans for skyscraper and casino in Malaga
Opponents are lambasting its ‘unsustainability and visual and environmental impact’
Millionaire art collector Carmen Thyssen claims Malaga collection is safe
Despite her financial problems, Carmen Thyssen has insisted that her collection will not be sold
British tourist hospitalised after violent mugging in Malaga
A British woman has been assaulted and mugged in Malaga, resulting in major head injuries
Where to celebrate Semana Santa in Andalucia this year
A vivid celebration of religion, Spanish culture and the arrival of spring, Semana Santa is celebrated fervently throughout Spain.
Two Brits shot on Costa del Sol after drunken bar fight gets out of hand
The gunshot victims' wounds are not thought to be life-threatening
Malaga police warn of new Airbnb scam in lead up to Easter
Tourists are being warned to be aware of potential scams on accommodation booking site Airbnb
Sheikh Al-Thani seeks new projects in Torremolinos after failed Bajadilla marina project in Marbella
Al-Thani, who owns Malaga FC, is set to hold his first official meeting with mayor Ortiz in the coming months
Homeless couple receive much needed financial help from Olive Press reader
Paul will put the money towards a deposit for a flat
Double tsunami threat for Costa del Sol as experts warn of future earthquake off north-east of Morocco
The monster wave would be caused by a quake striking the Alboran sea,
Incompetence and negligence complaint launched after elderly man dies in Malaga following multiple misdiagnoses
The 74-year old sadly died of heart failure after spending two months in intensive care
Politicians to debate recognising Estepona mountain as a national park
Both the chambers of the junta are to discuss whether Estepona’s Sierra Bermeja can be granted the status
Malaga introduces compulsory dog DNA profiling to curb dog poo problem
It is hoped the tags will also prevent owners from abandoning or mistreating their animals.
Over a third of Andalucia sewage plants not processing waste properly
Last November, Spain was fined €46.5m by the EU Commission due to a failure to ensure its plants were safely processing sewage
Malaga’s Tivoli World to receive €300 million makeover
The project is expected to take two years to complete
Malaga nutritional expert blames ‘deadly’ white bread and American influences for Spain’s obesity problem
A quarter of Spaniards are obese, despite the country’s diet being touted as one of the world’s most healthy
Animal rights activists plea to stop turtle culling in Malaga park
Campaigners want centres to offer to take in dozens of non-native species irresponsibly introduced into ponds at the Parque del Oeste, which are threatening indigenous
Popular Torrox beachfront walkway receives controversial facelift
There was widespread opposition from both residents and opposition political groups
Malaga Council launches hunt for international construction investors
Officials have paid €75,000 to share a stand with Madrid at the Mipim property fair in Cannes, France, the biggest such event in the world.
New gourmet market in Marbella to open tomorrow following €500,000 investment
It hopes to energize one of the main areas of Marbella centre
Motorcyclist in Marbella found dead after being shot in the head in assassination-style killing
The corpse was removed in the early hours of this morning
EXCLUSIVE: Expat couple forced out by Malaga landlord living between car and shed with 17 rescue dogs
The couple moved to Spain 15 years ago
EXCLUSIVE: Costa conman Jose Maseda sentenced to two-and-a-half years in Malaga following decade-long legal battle
The Olive Press first reported on Maseda in 2009
EXCLUSIVE: Expat left devastated after being told she is now too ill to have drug she campaigned over a year for
She had been campaigning to have American drug Orkambi legalised in Spain
WATCH: Policia Local subdue knife-wielding man after he caused panic in Fuengirola
It is believed he had previously caused diners to flee from their tables
Warm spell over in Spain as country goes on alert for snow, high winds and seas
High winds and torrential rain are predicted to lash the country