Waiter is sacked after Costa del Sol hotel hires private investigator to catch him drinking on the job
A WAITER has been sacked from a four-star hotel on the Costa del Sol after bosses caught him drinking on the job. A private investigator
Spain ‘doesn’t rule out’ sending troops to Greenland after Denmark admits ‘Trump wants to conquer it’
SPAIN’S Defence Minister has not ruled out sending troops to Greenland to study ways to help security in the wake of threats by US President
Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK
FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Cars with foreign number plates get ‘free pass’ in Malaga’s low-emission zones thanks to EU legal loophole
CARS with foreign number plates driving around Malaga’s low emission zone (ZBE) get a de-facto free pass from the rules thanks to a loophole in
Ryanair pays €5k to British tourist scalded by hot coffee put on ‘flimsy’ table during Mallorca flight
BUDGET carrier Ryanair has paid nearly €5,000 to a passenger scalded by hot coffee during a flight to Mallorca. The out-of-court settlement went to Denise
Spain’s far-right Vox party launches bid to block Gibraltar from joining international rugby and padel federations
SPAIN’S far-right Vox party has launched a bid to block Gibraltar from joining certain international sports federations. The new non-binding parliamentary motion (PNL) was submitted
Wild West shootout in streets of Mijas part of deadly new wave of drug violence spilling onto Costa del Sol streets
A SHOCKING shootout in Mijas at the weekend has laid bare a terrifying new reality on the Costa del Sol – one where drug gangs
Major €18m investment in Malaga’s road network planned: These are the routes set to be upgraded
MALAGA is set to pour a whopping €18 million into road upgrades in 2026, authorities have announced. Francisco Salado, head of Malaga’s provincial government, said
Prestige artist or fallen idol? Row over Julio Iglesias sex trafficking claims exposes chasmic fault lines in Spanish society
THE eternal tan, the unwavering smile and the instantly recognisable voice. Julio Iglesias stands out as one of the few Spanish singers to have found global
WATCH: Sparkling candle causes blaze in trendy Madrid restaurant two weeks after Swiss new year tragedy that killed 40
A SPARKLING candle caused a blaze in a trendy Madrid restaurant just two weeks after the Swiss new year tragedy that killed 40. After diners
Staying fit in 2026: Spain’s national team doctor on how to avoid annoying injuries in Spain’s most popular sports
In the third edition of his exclusive new Olive Press health column, Spain’s national football team head doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez explains how to avoid
Benidorm bankruptcy fears mount after court rejects bid to overturn €330m compensation ruling
BENIDORM City Council has suffered a fresh setback in its attempt to overturn a €283 million compensation award plus €47 million in interest. The total
Nearly half a kilometre of the Costa del Sol coastal path will be laid down at crucial stretch in Benalmadena
NEARLY half a kilometre of the Costa del Sol coastal path is set to be laid down in Benalmadena. The new 435 metre path will
Petrol station robbery gang behind over 100 crimes is brought down in Spain
A GANG that robbed mainly petrol stations across eastern Spain has been brought down by the Guardia Civil. Four people have been arrested in Murcia
Should you buy property in Spain in 2026? Insight, prices and tips
By Noelia Alcala at Think Spain WHETHER 2026 is the right time to buy property in Spain depends more on your individual readiness than on
Calls grow to rename Avenida Julio Iglesias in Marbella’s Puerto Banus after legendary singer’s sex assault and trafficking allegations
PRESSURE is mounting on Marbella authorities to strip Julio Iglesias of his local honours following accusations of sexual assault and human trafficking. The famous thoroughfare
Revealed: These are the best and worst airports in Spain for delays and cancellations
EYE-OPENING new figures have lifted the lid on Spain’s best and worst airports for delays and cancellations. According to data crunched by boffins at AirHelp
Why Brits are snapping up three-bed penthouses in new-build apartments on the Costa del Sol
NEWLY built three-bed penthouses are all the rage on the Costa del Sol, according to figures from Spain’s national property registrar – and British expats
Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande
AN Estepona ‘villa in the sky’ has been sold for €8m, according to the El Conciso newspaper, with the booming Costa del Sol municipality looking
Pensioner, 80, caught trying to ‘sneak dead wife onto airplane’ in Tenerife – staff raised alarm after touching her ‘abnormally cold’ hand
AN 80-year-old pensioner has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle his dead wife onto a flight at Tenerife South Airport. The bizarre incident occurred
ON THIS DAY: Messi marked a milestone, the Vatican banned some abhorrent practices, and a legendary Spanish voice actor passed
HERE are some snippets from history – football, racism and voice-overs – decide for yourself you think January 13 is an anniversary worth celebrating! LIONEL
Costa Blanca airport smashes annual passenger record in 2025 with UK tourists dominating
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport set a new annual passenger record in 2025 with just under 20 million travellers- a third of which were from the UK. The
New Estepona homeowners are unable to move in as electricity grid ‘can’t cope’ with massive property construction boom
NEW homeowners in Estepona are being left in the dark as the electricity grid buckles under the weight of the municipality’s massive property boom. Mayor
Grieving mother’s distress as video of son’s lifeless body goes viral after he was killed in a crash on the Costa del Sol
A MOTHER has spoken out in distress after a video showing her son’s body on the road after a fatal Costa del Sol crash spread
Andalucia launches ‘one-stop’ breast cancer testing to fast-track diagnosis across the region
WOMEN fearing a breast cancer diagnosis in Andalucia will now be able to undergo all necessary tests in a single day under a new rapid-response
Property scam leads police to find woman, 28, hiding out in Estepona apartment after shooting dead a ‘business partner’ in Turkey
A PROPERTY scam has led Estepona police to find a woman, 28, whose whereabouts had been hiding in the town after shooting dead a ‘business