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Exploding rum cocktail leaves three expats in Spain hospitalised with third degree burns in bizarre drinking session

A Policia Nacional spokesperson told the Olive Press they are now ‘trying to find out more details’ about the contents of the drink

11 May, 2019 @ 12:01

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

OPINION: After an expat nursery was forced to close, we must cut red tape so bureaucracy does not put people off Spain

The fact such worthy enterprises can be crushed by such arbitrary town hall decrees is both disheartening and sickening

11 May, 2019 @ 11:45

Malaga·Opinion

Politics aside, Andalucia’s new right-wing coalition is good news for taxpayers, writes Adam Neale

The change in direction is designed to make Andalucia more attractive to investors, both national and international

11 May, 2019 @ 11:15

Columnists·Property

EU Ministers to discuss the trade of dirty electricity between Spain and Morocco amid links to controversial REE project in Granada

It comes as anti-pylon campaigners wrote to the Minister of Ecological Transition and Spain’s European Commissioner to demand an end to all electrification projects

11 May, 2019 @ 09:44

Environment·Lead

The International Vote is important in Mijas, where a third of the population are foreign, writes Bill Anderson

He built the first stretch of boardwalk on the entire Costa del Sol which can be, and is, enjoyed by everyone regardless of their social

11 May, 2019 @ 09:30

Bill Anderson: Mijas Matters·Malaga

CULT OF MERCADONA: After a string of expat robberies we shine a light on the murky side to a Spanish supermarket success story

While the company professes certain essential values for its staff to grow on a ‘personal and professional’ level, there are numerous reports suggesting otherwise...

11 May, 2019 @ 09:00

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Man arrested for murder on Costa Blanca after his wife found ‘suffocated’ and naked in bed with rose on her chest as he fled to airport

She had denounced her husband in 2009 for an assault, and subsequently received a restraining order that expired in October 2010

10 May, 2019 @ 16:11

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

British soldier and football coach guilty of intent to supply £3,000 of cocaine outside Gibraltar ‘military establishment’

After his initial arrest in February outside a ‘military establishment’ police also used ‘specialised sniffer dogs’ to search two locations

10 May, 2019 @ 15:11

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Spain’s longest urban slide has just been built on the Costa del Sol and it looks AMAZING

The new area has been completely privately funded, with the budget capped at €298,839, and €28,000 for the slide

10 May, 2019 @ 13:12

Environment·Lead·Malaga

British comedy legend Freddie Starr found dead at his Costa del Sol home

Starr was also written into history after the Sun’s famous headline, ‘Freddie Starr ate my hamster’ on March 13 1986

10 May, 2019 @ 00:47

Celebrity·Lead·Malaga

Freddie Starr dies in Spain

LEGENDARY British comic Freddie Starr has passed away at his Andalucian home. The notorious comedian was found dead at his Costa del Sol apartment by

9 May, 2019 @ 23:50

Europol help police in Spain dismantle cryptocurrency money laundering ring

It comes as bitcoin worth €37 million was stolen by hackers from one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges

9 May, 2019 @ 13:13

Crime & Law·Lead

Which? reveals WORST car rental firms British holidaymakers in Spain should avoid this summer

“One wrong turn at airport arrivals could easily make or break your holiday”

8 May, 2019 @ 18:01

Lead·National News·Travel News

Man in Spain dies of heart attack during hair transplant just moments after receiving anaesthetic

The clinic, which has been giving men their hairlines back for over five years, said it was ‘affected’ by the tragedy

8 May, 2019 @ 17:21

Crime & Law·Lead

I’LL NEVER RETURN: Man in Spain denied entry to supermarket at 21:59, as it shut at 22:00, sparks national debate

The supermarket giant issued an apology, surprising many, as people are often turned away from businesses just before closing time

8 May, 2019 @ 15:43

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

British expats forced to close popular Marbella nursery after town hall ‘mistakenly’ rejects licence

Popular expat nursery Wonderland forced to shut after six years due to council error

8 May, 2019 @ 15:16

Lead

British expat claims tyres were slashed by malicious beggar in Mercadona car park on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The woman claims the man slashed her tyres in the Alhaurin el Grande supermarket after she refused to pay him €1 for the use of

8 May, 2019 @ 14:25

Crime & Law·Lead

Spain AGAIN labels Gibraltar a ‘colony’ in new bid to separate it from UK

It comes despite 99% of Gibraltarians rejecting shared sovereignty with Spain in the 2002 referendum

8 May, 2019 @ 13:01

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

People with intellectual disabilities in Spain win right to vote in EU elections

The law change will mean around 100,000 people who had previously been barred from voting in Spain will have their voting rights restored

8 May, 2019 @ 12:45

Lead·Politics

Malaga Dog Party returns THIS WEEKEND with parades, dog hairdressing, a charity race, live music and more

All entrants will receive a welcome bag of goodies from Tiendanimal, while the company also has stands to educate children on caring for animals

8 May, 2019 @ 11:37

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Spain leads the world for top beaches in 2025 Blue Flag winners list

FEELING BLUE: Here are the 17 Costa del Sol beaches which have lost their blue flag status

The Association of Environmental and Consumer Education has blamed illegal building, including some beach bars, for the shocking news

8 May, 2019 @ 09:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Mercadona shopper in Spain baffled after best before date printed on ‘houmous itself’ and not packaging

"The date is printed on the houmous itself"

7 May, 2019 @ 18:10

Food & Drink·Lead

Corpse of woman aged 50-60 washes up in southern Spain port, she had not been in water long, police say

An autopsy is currently being carried out to determine the woman’s cause of death

7 May, 2019 @ 15:32

Cadiz·Lead

Skydiving simulator used by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible opens to public in Malaga for fun family days out

Prices start from €52 for a 24,000 ft free fall, up to €400 for the ‘Pro Flyer’ pack for more experienced skydivers

7 May, 2019 @ 12:59

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·Sport

WE’RE HIRING: New five-star Marbella hotel taking on 300 staff, including waiters, bartenders, kitchen workers, cleaners and more

It said its ideal age of staff is between 18 and 35, and that ‘millennials’ have the perfect characteristics

7 May, 2019 @ 11:48

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

WATCH: Brazen group of men run from boat carrying ‘suspicious’ packages on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the moment a group of men were recorded running from a small boat loaded up with fully packed sports bags today. The four

6 May, 2019 @ 20:17

Lead·Malaga

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Exploding rum cocktail leaves three expats in Spain hospitalised with third degree burns in bizarre drinking session

OPINION: After an expat nursery was forced to close, we must cut red tape so bureaucracy does not put people off Spain

Politics aside, Andalucia’s new right-wing coalition is good news for taxpayers, writes Adam Neale

EU Ministers to discuss the trade of dirty electricity between Spain and Morocco amid links to controversial REE project in Granada

The International Vote is important in Mijas, where a third of the population are foreign, writes Bill Anderson

CULT OF MERCADONA: After a string of expat robberies we shine a light on the murky side to a Spanish supermarket success story

Man arrested for murder on Costa Blanca after his wife found ‘suffocated’ and naked in bed with rose on her chest as he fled to airport

British soldier and football coach guilty of intent to supply £3,000 of cocaine outside Gibraltar ‘military establishment’

Spain’s longest urban slide has just been built on the Costa del Sol and it looks AMAZING

British comedy legend Freddie Starr found dead at his Costa del Sol home

Freddie Starr dies in Spain

Europol help police in Spain dismantle cryptocurrency money laundering ring

Which? reveals WORST car rental firms British holidaymakers in Spain should avoid this summer

Man in Spain dies of heart attack during hair transplant just moments after receiving anaesthetic

I’LL NEVER RETURN: Man in Spain denied entry to supermarket at 21:59, as it shut at 22:00, sparks national debate

British expats forced to close popular Marbella nursery after town hall ‘mistakenly’ rejects licence

British expat claims tyres were slashed by malicious beggar in Mercadona car park on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Spain AGAIN labels Gibraltar a ‘colony’ in new bid to separate it from UK

People with intellectual disabilities in Spain win right to vote in EU elections

Malaga Dog Party returns THIS WEEKEND with parades, dog hairdressing, a charity race, live music and more

FEELING BLUE: Here are the 17 Costa del Sol beaches which have lost their blue flag status

Mercadona shopper in Spain baffled after best before date printed on ‘houmous itself’ and not packaging

Corpse of woman aged 50-60 washes up in southern Spain port, she had not been in water long, police say

Skydiving simulator used by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible opens to public in Malaga for fun family days out

WE’RE HIRING: New five-star Marbella hotel taking on 300 staff, including waiters, bartenders, kitchen workers, cleaners and more

WATCH: Brazen group of men run from boat carrying ‘suspicious’ packages on Spain’s Costa del Sol

British parents banned from seeing children after leaving them alone to party on the Costa del Sol – but avoid jail time

Secret Spain: This hiking route takes you through a forest filled with some of the tallest trees in the world

Getting to know Antoni Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

The embodiment of flamenco: Celebrating the 80th birthday of a Spanish national treasure

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

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