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‘Who was El Cid?’ The real story behind Spain’s legendary warrior and medieval mercenary”

As Cambridge University professor Nora Berend releases her Spanish language biography of El Cid, Michael Coy takes a delve into the life of the legendary

24 Jun, 2025 @ 12:50

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Record high temperatures cause heat-related deaths to rise tenfold in Spain

Orange alert for excessive heat in parts of Alicante with ‘equatorial’ nights predicted

ORANGE heat warnings have been issued by the Health Ministry for Tuesday afternoon in the Vega Baja region of southern Alicante province The alert comes

24 Jun, 2025 @ 12:46

Alicante·Lead·Weather

'Traumatised' dog walker in Mallorca discovers bludgeoned body of a man in a ditch: Police arrest his boyfriend

Elderly man dies in tractor accident in remote area south of Ronda

A 72-year-old man lost his life on Saturday afternoon in a tragic accident involving a tractor in the Arroyo de la Sijuela, a remote area

24 Jun, 2025 @ 12:20

Andalucia

Benidorm suffers massive setback in battle to stop paying €330m compensation to developers

Benidorm suffers massive setback over €330m compensation payment to developers

THE Valencian Supreme Court(TSJCV) has thrown out an appeal by Benidorm council over a €283 million compensation payment- plus interest- to developers over the loss

24 Jun, 2025 @ 12:18

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

'It's Europe's time': Spain's Pedro Sanchez says EU must 'assume responsibility for its defence and security'

‘Thieves live here!’: PSOE offices targeted in wave of anti-govt graffiti in Spain

GRAFFITI vandals have launched a wave of attacks on Socialist Party offices across Spain – branding leaders as ‘corrupt’, ‘traitors’ and worse – in an

24 Jun, 2025 @ 12:12

Andalucia·Lead

Patient dies after man sets fire to bed in psychiatric unit of Valencia hospital

Patient dies after man sets fire to bed in hospital psychiatric unit in Spain

A FEMALE patient died after a fire was deliberately started in the psychiatric wing of Valencia’s La Fe hospital on Monday. Two male patients escaped

24 Jun, 2025 @ 11:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Marbella has dozens of amazing unsung chefs and, easily the highest quality restaurant scene in Andalucia

I’VE seen Robert de Niro, Michelle Obama and footballer Ronaldo dipping into restaurants in Marbella over the last two decades. I even spotted Hugh Grant

24 Jun, 2025 @ 09:15

For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

British motorcyclist dies after road sign collision near Benidorm

British motorcyclist dies after ploughing into road sign near Benidorm

A BRITISH motorcyclist died on Monday in the Marina Baixa region of Alicante Province. The Guardia Civil said the 51-year-old man was involved in an

23 Jun, 2025 @ 18:40

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

US stealth bombers call Spanish air traffic control as they return from bombing Iran

SEVEN exceptionally rare American B-2 Spirit stealth bombers made a surprise call to Sevilla Air Traffic Control on their way back from bombing Iran. The

23 Jun, 2025 @ 18:00

Lead·National News·Other News

WATCH: Brazen thieves rummage through belongings on a Malaga beach – before being caught moments later

BEACH thieves in Malaga were forced to return phones and cash to two boys after being confronted by locals. Two men brazenly rummaged around items

23 Jun, 2025 @ 17:59

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, arrives in Vietnam for historic visit amidst Trump tariff uncertainty

Spain secures exemption from NATO’s demands to spend 5% of GDP on defence

PRIME minister Pedro Sanchez claimed victory on Sunday after striking a last-minute deal with NATO that would allow Spain to remain a member of the

23 Jun, 2025 @ 17:58

Lead·Politics

'English-speaking' woman found semi-naked in park was sexually assaulted by three men in Valencia

‘English-speaking’ woman found semi-naked in Valencia park after group sex assault

AN ‘ENGLISH-SPEAKING’ woman has told police that was the victim of sexual assault involving three men in Valencia. The 21-year-old ‘non-Spaniard’ was discovered unconscious and

23 Jun, 2025 @ 17:07

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Smoothie operators: Cocaine base hidden in barrels of guava pulp discovered in Spain’s Valencia

IT sounded like the ultimate wellness hack for the high-flying elite – a smoothie that could fuel a finance bro’s 3am club cameo AND his

23 Jun, 2025 @ 16:47

Costa Blanca·crime·Lead

Spain drops out of foreign investment top 10 over ‘squatter problem and red tape’

HIGH taxes, squatters, and bureaucracy are some reasons touted as to why Spain has dropped out of a top 10 list for short-term foreign investments.

23 Jun, 2025 @ 15:48

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Robot dog called in to sniff out radioactivity at Spanish nuclear power plant

SPANISH boffins will have a new best friend as they decommission a nuclear power station – a robotic dog called Spot. Developed by Boston Dynamics,

23 Jun, 2025 @ 15:46

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead·Other News

Will petrol prices go up in Spain if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz – as it has promised in wake of US attacks?

IRAN’S parliament has voted to block the Strait of Hormuz in a move that could drive a spike in oil prices similar to levels last

23 Jun, 2025 @ 15:40

Lead·Politics

Spanish authorities ramp up cutting-edge technology and international cooperation to outsmart drug traffickers

SPAIN’S war on Class-A drug smuggling has taken a high-tech leap. Traffickers, never short of cunning, have embraced drones, narco-submarines, and hidden tunnels, pushing law

23 Jun, 2025 @ 15:18

crime·Lead

Help! My Computer Has a Mind of Its Own – Or Maybe Just a virus?

We’ve all been there. You’re peacefully scrolling, minding your own business, when suddenly—BAM! Your computer freezes, a random window pops up, or your mouse starts

23 Jun, 2025 @ 15:06

Business & Finance·Sponsored

REVIEW: CHOW, Marbella’s hottest new Asian restaurant, has all the luxury ingredients for success

WHEN the Metro group signed British chef Neil Witney to help curate the menu for their brand new pan-Asian restaurant CHOW, in Puerto Banus, they

23 Jun, 2025 @ 14:49

Andalucia·For Foodies·Lead·Marbella·Olive Press Travel

REVEALED: The leading causes of death in Spain during 2024

TUMOURS were the leading cause of death in Spain in 2024- for the second successive year, accounting for 26.6% of fatalities. Figures compiled by the

23 Jun, 2025 @ 14:41

Health·Lead

The Clubhouse in Banus has hosted all the big sporting events over the last year… and as it reaches its first birthday, things are only just beginning

IT all kicked off a year ago at the glorious Euros 2024. A dream final bringing together Spain and England, the Clubhouse couldn’t have asked

23 Jun, 2025 @ 14:34

Andalucia·Celebrity·Marbella

Hitman who ‘murdered pimp rival’ in Peru is arrested in Madrid as feared South American gangs move into Spain

SPANISH police have arrested another hitman linked to the notoriously deadly Latin American gang Tren de Aragua. The suspect, a Venezuelan national, was picked up

23 Jun, 2025 @ 13:59

crime·Lead

Horses on ‘verge of dying’ recovering well after horrific neglect by owner in Valencia

AN ANIMAL abuse probe has been opened after seven horses on the verge of death were discovered at a stud farm in Oliva(Valencia) The Oliva

23 Jun, 2025 @ 13:17

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Calls in Spain to leave ‘criminal alliance’ NATO and cut military ties with the USA

A SPANISH Member of the European Parliament has ignited a debate on Spain’s military alliances by demanding that the country withdraw from NATO and sever

23 Jun, 2025 @ 13:17

Lead·National News·Politics

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Roda with pool garage – € 165,000

Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment with Golf Views in Roda Golf & Beach Resort This well-presented 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom first-floor apartment offers an exceptional opportunity to own a

23 Jun, 2025 @ 13:05

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Police quickly find missing autistic son of distraught British tourists in Alicante

THE Policia Nacional helped a distraught British couple on holiday in Alicante City by finding their missing autistic son within minutes of him wandering off.

23 Jun, 2025 @ 12:13

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

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