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Demonstrators in Madrid to support Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

Thousands come out to call on Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez not to quit, but opposition party calls show of support ‘a failure’

SPAIN’S Socialist Party was still on tenterhooks on Sunday, as the agonising wait dragged on to find out whether or not its leader, Prime Minister

28 Apr, 2024 @ 13:05

Lead·Madrid·Politics

3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Arona with garage – € 450,000

Townhouse Arona, Tenerife 3 beds 3 baths € 450,000 This beautiful detached house, in the middle of a small urbanization and surrounded by

28 Apr, 2024 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Saudi Arabia builds a replica of Spain’s stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada

A REPLICA of Granada’s stunning Alhambra Palace has been built in Saudi Arabia. One of the most emblematic monuments in Spain, the Alhambra palace has

28 Apr, 2024 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Horror in Barcelona: Body of man, 50, is found floating off the beach of Sitges, sparking police investigation

THE body of a man has been found floating off the shores of Barcelona. The 50-year-old was seen in the waters off the popular resort

28 Apr, 2024 @ 12:11

Catalunya·Lead

Gold chain thief is bitten by victim and then captured by chasing pedestrians in Spain's Mallorca

Manhunt in Spain: Predator who ‘sexually assaulted a foreign teenager’ on a beach in Estepona before ‘knocking her tooth out’ remains wanted by police

POLICE are hunting an alleged sexual predator in Spain after a teenage girl reported being attacked on a beach. The 19-year-old told Policia Nacional that

28 Apr, 2024 @ 11:31

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

Bikini Beach suffers a second fire just weeks after first inferno that gutted the popular chiringuito on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BIKINI Beach in Estepona has suffered yet another devastating fire. The chiringuito was seen engulfed by flames late last night, just weeks after a previous

28 Apr, 2024 @ 11:06

Estepona·Lead

‘Queer women only’ music festival comes to Spain’s Costa del Sol next month – all you need to know

ALL you need to know about the queer women only music festival coming to Spain’s Costa del Sol. After the success of its first edition,

28 Apr, 2024 @ 11:00

National News

Tourist tax in Spain: Holiday hotspot loved by Brits ‘will start charging to visit its popular sites’ from this date – following a wave of protests by locals

A MAJOR holiday destination in Spain is set to begin charging tourists to see some of its most popular sites. The news comes after a

28 Apr, 2024 @ 10:46

Lead·Travel News

Revealed: These are the 60 best cheeses in Spain for 2024, according to a panel of experts – so how many have YOU tried?

WITH Spain’s rich, ancient culinary traditions and deeply agricultural society, it’s no surprise that cheese remains one of its greatest exports. Across the country, each

28 Apr, 2024 @ 10:45

Food & Drink·Lead

From Poo to ‘Penisville’: These are some of the crudest town names in Spain – but do YOU know their origin stories?

These are some of the crudest town names in Spain from Poo to Penisville – but do YOU know their unique origins? Villapene It comes

28 Apr, 2024 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Ozempic copycat arrives to Spain: What is the new weight loss drug and who can use it?

A NEW Ozempic copycat drug will arrive in Spain soon, but what is the new weight loss drug and who is it for? The Spanish

28 Apr, 2024 @ 09:00

Health·Lead·Other News

Europe’s biggest electric car battery recycling factory set to launch this year on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALICANTE is set to have Europe’s largest electric car battery recycling plant in operation by the end of the year. GDV Mobility has received backing

28 Apr, 2024 @ 08:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca

Investigation into ‘controversial’ children’s costumes at a carnival in Spain will be reopened: Costa Blanca event saw kids dressed in lingerie-style outfits

A TORREVIEJA court has reopened its inquiries into a carnival parade that included underage girls in provocative costumes including stockings, lingerie, and heels. A complaint

28 Apr, 2024 @ 07:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

WATCH: Wanted ‘ex-Hell’s Angels boss’ is found ‘operating his narco empire’ among the expat community in Spain: Police seize gun, axe, fake IDs and more at Costa del Sol home

THE alleged leader of a drug-trafficking motorcycle gang in Spain has been arrested following a dramatic raid on the Costa del Sol. The unnamed suspect

27 Apr, 2024 @ 15:58

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

These are the three best ‘chiringuitos’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol, according to travel experts – but do YOU agree?

EACH year, the prestigious Tapas magazine names the 25 best ‘chiringuitos’ in Spain. For those not in the know, chiringuito is the Spanish word for

27 Apr, 2024 @ 15:54

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

British expat taking part in ‘anti-tourism’ protest in Spain insists there’s ‘no beef’ with holidaymakers but rather the ‘excessive number’ of visitors

A BRITISH expat has insisted anti-tourism protests in Spain are not against individuals but rather the ‘excessive’ nature of the industry itself. Brian Harrison has

27 Apr, 2024 @ 14:32

Canary Islands·Lead

Biggest climbing wall in Spain to open in Estepona next week – but do YOU have the nerve to try it?

Estepona will open the biggest climbing wall in Spain on Monday, April 29. The local mountaineering club, GRUME, will give classes for children and adults

27 Apr, 2024 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Malaga

Russian tennis star Maria Timofeeva, 20, warns people visiting Spain to ‘be aware’ after top 100 player is robbed of €10,000 during the Madrid Open

A RUSSIAN tennis player has sounded the alarm after being robbed of €10,000 while playing at the Madrid Open. Maria Timofeeva, 20, took to Instagram

27 Apr, 2024 @ 13:24

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Vilamarin – € 265,000

Townhouse Vilamarín, Orense 2 beds 2 baths € 265,000 Cosy country house in Galicia, in the village of Tamallancos, 10 km from the

27 Apr, 2024 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Manu Chao is coming to the Costa del Sol: ‘Me Gustas Tu’ singer will perform in Fuengirola this summer

MANU Chao, 62, will perform a rare concert in Fuengirola’s open air theatre on July 25. The ‘Me Gustas Tu’ singer will make a rare

27 Apr, 2024 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Malaga

Doñana wetlands regain their splendour in southern Spain: Satellite images taken a year apart show dramatic tree and plant growth thanks to rainfall

THE Doñana wetlands in southern Spain have regained their splendour after heavy rainfall as satellite images show dramatic change. The photos, released by the EU

27 Apr, 2024 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Lead·Other News

Atlantic storm brings rain and thunder across Spain and the Costa del Sol – but things will warm up next week

THE heavens have opened above Spain this morning as an Atlantic storm passes over the country. According to weather agency AEMET, conditions will remain unstable

27 Apr, 2024 @ 09:36

Lead·Weather

Mosquito tips: How to prevent the pests attacking you at night – as they arrive extra early in southern Spain this year

MOSQUITOES have arrived extra early in southern Spain this year and here’s how to prevent the pests attacking you while you sleep. From Victoria Secret

27 Apr, 2024 @ 08:00

Health·Lead·Other News

The Virtual Court: How Tennis Video Games Capture the Essence of the Sport

Tennis, a sport of precision, athleticism, and strategy, has long captured the hearts of fans around the world. With the advent of technology, tennis enthusiasts

26 Apr, 2024 @ 21:36

Gaming·Sport

Who Are Spain’s 5 Biggest Competitors at 2024 Euros?

With less than two months until the start of the tournament, it’s time to start getting ready for the 2024 Euros. Spain is surely among

26 Apr, 2024 @ 21:29

Sport

EXCLUSIVE: This billionaire’s paradise ‘loved by Vladimir Putin’ could be the new home of Spotify founder Daniel Ek, 41, after he is spotted shopping for villas around Marbella

DANIEL Ek could soon join a growing list of the super rich who have snapped up property on the Costa del Sol in recent years.

26 Apr, 2024 @ 20:06

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Property

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