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Exposed: Taxi drivers are arrested for using ‘mafia tactics’ to gouge prices at Sevilla airport

‘I thought they were going to kill me’: Taxi driver, 71, is attacked by three German police officers in Spain’s Mallorca

A 71-YEAR-OLD Mallorca taxi driver was hospitalised after a brutal beating from a group of German tourists who claimed to be police officers. Three men

23 Aug, 2024 @ 08:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Watch: Police in Spain bust cocaine haul hidden among pineapple shipments

THIS is the moment police in Spain uncovered a cocaine shipment hidden among pineapples. In a statement online, Policia Nacional said the drugs had come

23 Aug, 2024 @ 07:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·Video

Ryanair launches ‘prime’ subscription plan that could save passengers hundreds per year

Ryanair apologises for nightmare flight from Ireland to Spain after passengers were forced to wait more than four hours on the tarmac due to weather delay

A FAMILY is demanding €1,600 compensation following a four-hour delay to their flight from Dublin to Spain. The Spanish family, from Mallorca, have filed a

23 Aug, 2024 @ 06:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Watch: Hair-raising moment tourist in Spain gets an octopus stuck to his back after night-time swim in the sea

THIS is the moment a tourist in Spain was left with an octopus on his back after a night-time dip in the sea. Footage shared

22 Aug, 2024 @ 23:00

Animals·Environment·Lead·Video

Pet Hair Nightmare: Effective Strategies for Removing Fur from Fabric Furniture

For pet owners, dealing with pet hair on fabric furniture can be a persistent and frustrating challenge. No matter how much you love your furry

22 Aug, 2024 @ 21:19

Slaves are freed from brothel of horrors in Madrid: Victims were ‘forced to insert sponges, take cocaine and work until they fainted’

POLICE have raided a house of horrors in Madrid where women were forced to prostitute themselves until they passed out. Policia Nacional arrested eight people

22 Aug, 2024 @ 21:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Drought warning in Spain: Third town on the Costa Blanca is told it faces water cuts if residents fail to cut back on usage

A THIRD Costa Blanca municipality faces cuts to domestic water supplies if residents don’t take ‘extreme measures’ to economise during the ongoing drought. The stark

22 Aug, 2024 @ 19:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

America’s Cup comes to Spain: All you need to know as sailing’s premier competition kicks off in Barcelona today – as locals plan to disrupt event with anti-tourists protests

THIS August 22, six teams will descend on Barcelona to begin their bid to claim the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, the world’s premier

22 Aug, 2024 @ 18:37

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Sport

Man's body locked away for two months as couple claimed his pension on Costa Blanca

Man in Spain loses his pension after working for 46 years because of this error

A 69-YEAR-OLD Spaniard has lost his entitlement to a state pension because he did not make social security payments for three years. The man named

22 Aug, 2024 @ 18:00

Lead·National News

Costa Blanca hotels record their best-ever start to a year boosted by foreign holidaymakers

Illegal Airbnb-style flats in Spain’s Valencia are causing a drop in hotel bookings, claim industry leaders

LOWER hotel occupancy rates in the Valencian Community during the peak summer period are being blamed on illegal tourist accommodation in the region. The regional

22 Aug, 2024 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Brits clash with locals in Spain’s Mijas as their demonstration against donkey taxis is met with a counterprotest: Police attend to keep the peace

BRITS have led protests today against Mijas’ infamous donkey taxis as they call for a boycott of the tourist ploy. The protest follows an incident

22 Aug, 2024 @ 16:10

Andalucia·Animals·Lead·Malaga

Exclusive: British expat claims local police in Spain told him to ‘go back to England’ as part of ‘years-long campaign of racist abuse’

A BRITISH expat claims he has been targeted by local police in a shocking campaign of ‘racist abuse and harassment’ because he can’t speak Spanish.

22 Aug, 2024 @ 16:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Irish father vanishes after flying to Spain’s Costa del Sol almost two weeks ago: Family are ‘deeply concerned’

THE family of an Irishman have launched an urgent appeal after he disappeard in Spain almost two weeks ago. Alan Kevitt (pictured above) is said

22 Aug, 2024 @ 13:54

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Hilarious moment Brit footballer is gifted a bottle of aftersun by young fans in Spain following his debut with Las Palmas

YOUNG supporters of Las Palmas gave their new star striker a surprising gift to celebrate his debut for the club last weekend – a bottle

22 Aug, 2024 @ 13:17

Canary Islands·Lead·Sport

5 bedroom Flat for sale in Palma de Mallorca – € 690,000

Flat Palma de Mallorca, Majorca 5 beds 5 baths € 690,000 Nestled in the heart of Palma De Mallorca's vibrant El Terreno neighbourhood,

22 Aug, 2024 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Must-visit: The volcanic reef in Spain’s Andalucia that was ‘home to mermaids’

LOOKING for your next adventure? This volcanic reef in Spain’s Andalucia is a must-visit. Cabo de Gata, Almeria, is a coastal paradise full of coves

22 Aug, 2024 @ 12:48

Almeria·Andalucia·Olive Press Travel

Watch: Conor Gallagher practices his Spanish in front of thousands of Atletico Madrid fans after his €40m move to the club

ENGLAND midfielder Conor Gallagher surprised thousands of Atletico Madrid fans with his language skills after he spoke Spanish at his official unveiling following his €40m

22 Aug, 2024 @ 12:27

Lead·Madrid·Sport·Video

Revealed: The most exclusive street in Spain with an average home price of more than €12 million is on the Costa del Sol – and it’s not in Marbella

IDEALISTA has revealed the most exclusive street in Spain but it’s not in Marbella, so which other Costa del Sol hotspot is it? Property search

22 Aug, 2024 @ 12:09

Lead·Other News·Property

Missing Irish expat is found ‘safe and well’ after disappearing from Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN Irish expat who went missing on the Costa del Sol has been found ‘safe and well’, her family said. Relatives of Nadiah Scully had

22 Aug, 2024 @ 12:04

Lead·Malaga

‘Crocodile sighting’ forces closure of major beach in Spain

A POPULAR Catalunya beach was closed off to swimmers for three hours on Wednesday after reports of a crocodile wandering on the sand. A security

22 Aug, 2024 @ 12:03

Animals·Catalunya·Lead

Revealed: How the UK could soon relax freedom of movement rules with Spain and the rest of EU

POST-BREXIT freedom of movement rules could be relaxed as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s attempt to reset relations with the European Union, sources close to

22 Aug, 2024 @ 11:59

Lead·Politics

Two Spanish mountain climbers, aged 26 and 27, are killed while descending from peak of Mont Blanc

TWO Spanish mountaineers, aged 26 and 27, died on Wednesday on Mont Blanc in the French Alps. The deceased climbers came from Lezo and Oiartzun

22 Aug, 2024 @ 11:32

Lead·National News

Pictured: Scottish tourist, 19, who fell to her death from hotel balcony in Spain’s Ibiza

IMAGES have been revealed of the 19-year-old Scottish tourist who fell to her death from a hotel balcony in Ibiza, Spain. Heartbroken tributes are pouring

22 Aug, 2024 @ 11:25

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead