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WATCH: Dozens of migrants storm tourist-packed beach in southern Spain

https://www.facebook.com/daniel.isis/videos/10215522464802220/ THIS is the moment dozens of migrants stormed a tourist-packed beach in southern Spain. Holidaymakers watched in shock as the semi-inflatable Zodiac carrying nearly

27 Aug, 2018 @ 14:25

Lead

Green party in Spain calls for ban on Monsanto-developed herbicide linked to terminal cancer

SPANISH green party Equo is demanding an ‘immediate ban’ on the herbicide Glyphosate which has been linked to terminal cancer. The call comes after American

26 Aug, 2018 @ 14:13

Environment·Lead

Home buyers on Spain’s Costa del Sol getting younger and younger

THE average age of property buyers in Marbella has plunged to a record low of 42 years old. A report by estate agents Lucas Fox

26 Aug, 2018 @ 13:08

Lead·Property

Tourism industry officially Spain’s biggest employer, outpacing construction

THE tourism industry is now the biggest employer in Spain. Figures show more than 2.65 million people – 2.17 million waged workers and 483,861 private

26 Aug, 2018 @ 10:04

Business & Finance·Lead

IN PICTURES: Fire incident between Coín and Alhaurín el Grande

A FIRE has been reported in between Coín and Alhaurín el Grande on the A404 roadside . Three fire engines and over seven firefighters were seen

25 Aug, 2018 @ 17:32

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Woman threatened with €600,000 fine for offering tours of her village in Spain

A TOUR guide app has called in lawyers after a woman was threatened with a €600,000 fine for offering guided tours of her Spanish village.

25 Aug, 2018 @ 15:58

Business & Finance·Lead

Death threats for chef in Spain who featured ‘grilled Andalucian Guardia Civil’ on his ‘offensive’ menu

The chef describes the incident as a ‘misunderstanding’ and apologised

25 Aug, 2018 @ 11:51

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Iconic Spanish staple named the ‘best food experience in the world’

IT’S official. Spanish cuisine is the best food experience in the world. Well, more specifically it’s Basque cuisine, with pintxo hopping in San Sebastian’s historic

25 Aug, 2018 @ 09:26

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

British expat found dead on Marbella beach died from ‘asphyxia by submersion’, UK inquest rules

Her lifeless body was found washed up in Marbella on January 14

24 Aug, 2018 @ 16:56

Lead·Malaga

UK expats in Spain could face losing access to pensions and taxed for using credit cards in event of no-deal Brexit

Annuities, deposit services, lending and insurance are just some of the financial actions where expats could face difficulties if the EU does not take action

24 Aug, 2018 @ 14:01

Lead·National News

Blood-sucking flies capable of killing BIRDS spreading across Spain and they’re ‘coming to Andalucia’

Only the female bites and in the most serious cases they can land you in the hospital

24 Aug, 2018 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead

Ryanair is changing its cabin bag policy AGAIN

RYANAIR is changing its cabin luggage policy for the second time this year, and it could leave you £8 (€9) worse off. Currently, only priority

24 Aug, 2018 @ 12:20

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Fears growing for missing British woman who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol a MONTH ago

FEARS are growing for a British woman who has been missing from the Costa del Sol for more than a MONTH. Marie McManus, 42, from

24 Aug, 2018 @ 12:06

Lead·Malaga

General Franco’s body will be exhumed thanks to Spain government decree being signed TODAY

SPAIN will pass a decree today signing off on the exhumation General Franco’s body. It comes after new PSOE prime minister made the removal of

24 Aug, 2018 @ 11:56

La Cultura·Lead·National News

One-punch killer who murdered expat grandfather on Costa del Sol identified as British tourist – but he has already flown home

THE one-punch killer who murdered an Argentinian expat has been identified. The 45-year-old British tourist – who has already returned to the UK – has

23 Aug, 2018 @ 17:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Tourist rescued after spending TWO days trapped in Costa del Sol cave without food or water

The 23-year-old man was on holiday in Mijas when he got lost hiking in the Rancho de la Paz area

22 Aug, 2018 @ 11:46

Lead

Police in Spain raid UK-registered yacht seizing almost €17 million worth of cocaine in Balearic Islands’ biggest ever haul

Some 300 kilos of the Class A drug were intercepted on Sunday morning around 15 miles from Ibiza

22 Aug, 2018 @ 11:13

Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Car mounts pavement and ‘tries to run over bouncers and revellers’ outisde nightclub on Spain’s Costa del Sol

https://www.facebook.com/PcivilEstepona/videos/671157223254450/ THIS is the moment a car appears to attempt to run over revellers outside a nightclub on the Costa del Sol. The footage, obtained

22 Aug, 2018 @ 10:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Booze ban set for all-inclusive holidays at tourist hotspots in Spain

The Balearic Islands government is set to crackdown on boozy all-inclusive trips in Mallorca and Ibiza

21 Aug, 2018 @ 17:38

Lead·Mallorca

British drug lord captured after €16 MILLION worth of drugs seized in Marbella home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Footage of the raid showed bundles of euros and pound sterling as well as a pistol

21 Aug, 2018 @ 17:21

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Tourist hospitalised after being gored by bull with flaming horns at festival in Spain

He is now believed to be in intensive care suffering a blood clot in the brain

21 Aug, 2018 @ 16:11

Lead·Other News

Knifeman shot dead in Barcelona ‘posed as terrorist’ to get himself killed after coming out as gay and fearing life in Muslim faith

The young man stormed a police station wielding a knife yesterday and shouted 'Allahu Akbar'

21 Aug, 2018 @ 16:09

Crime & Law·Lead

FINAL STRAW: Spain consumes most plastic straws in Europe as Greenpeace calls for BAN

SPAIN consumes more plastic straws than any other country in Europe. The holiday favourite throws away 4.745 BILLION plastic straws every year – around 13

21 Aug, 2018 @ 15:19

Environment·Lead

Caves of gypsies in Spain’s Sacromonte are home to all wanderers

The victims of 16th century religious persecution fused their cultures to create a unique flamenco art form

21 Aug, 2018 @ 09:00

Granada·La Cultura·Lead

easyJet cancels flight to Mallorca because cabin crew were ‘too tired’ leaving holidaymakers in tears

The shock midnight announcement left almost 150 tourists unable to fly to Palma

20 Aug, 2018 @ 17:17

Lead·Mallorca·National News

Costa del Sol-based British expat miraculously survives for TEN HOURS after falling off cruise ship at midnight

The former flight attendant for Virgin Atlantic is said to have relied upon her incredible stamina that can be attributed to her yoga practice

20 Aug, 2018 @ 16:32

Lead·Malaga

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WATCH: Dozens of migrants storm tourist-packed beach in southern Spain

Green party in Spain calls for ban on Monsanto-developed herbicide linked to terminal cancer

Home buyers on Spain’s Costa del Sol getting younger and younger

Tourism industry officially Spain’s biggest employer, outpacing construction

IN PICTURES: Fire incident between Coín and Alhaurín el Grande

Woman threatened with €600,000 fine for offering tours of her village in Spain

Death threats for chef in Spain who featured ‘grilled Andalucian Guardia Civil’ on his ‘offensive’ menu

Iconic Spanish staple named the ‘best food experience in the world’

British expat found dead on Marbella beach died from ‘asphyxia by submersion’, UK inquest rules

UK expats in Spain could face losing access to pensions and taxed for using credit cards in event of no-deal Brexit

Blood-sucking flies capable of killing BIRDS spreading across Spain and they’re ‘coming to Andalucia’

Ryanair is changing its cabin bag policy AGAIN

Fears growing for missing British woman who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol a MONTH ago

General Franco’s body will be exhumed thanks to Spain government decree being signed TODAY

One-punch killer who murdered expat grandfather on Costa del Sol identified as British tourist – but he has already flown home

Tourist rescued after spending TWO days trapped in Costa del Sol cave without food or water

Police in Spain raid UK-registered yacht seizing almost €17 million worth of cocaine in Balearic Islands’ biggest ever haul

WATCH: Car mounts pavement and ‘tries to run over bouncers and revellers’ outisde nightclub on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Booze ban set for all-inclusive holidays at tourist hotspots in Spain

British drug lord captured after €16 MILLION worth of drugs seized in Marbella home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Tourist hospitalised after being gored by bull with flaming horns at festival in Spain

Knifeman shot dead in Barcelona ‘posed as terrorist’ to get himself killed after coming out as gay and fearing life in Muslim faith

FINAL STRAW: Spain consumes most plastic straws in Europe as Greenpeace calls for BAN

Caves of gypsies in Spain’s Sacromonte are home to all wanderers

easyJet cancels flight to Mallorca because cabin crew were ‘too tired’ leaving holidaymakers in tears

Costa del Sol-based British expat miraculously survives for TEN HOURS after falling off cruise ship at midnight

One third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 in Spain have had sex – and condom use is falling

‘Clearly the coolest language in the world’: Britain’s The Guardian newspaper campaigns for children to learn Spanish instead of French in schools

MISSING: Fears growing over British tourist, 79, who disappeared while holidaying on Spain’s Costa del Sol

WATCH: The Olive Press reports live from Ronda as weeks of unprecedented rainfall finally give way to sunshine

Vandalism and violent threats: What the attack on the 13 Roses memorial reveals about Spain today