news spain - Olive Press News Spain

Tragedy in Marbella as motorcyclist, 31, dies in horror crash near upmarket urbanisation

A 31-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has tragically died after a collision with a car near Marbella, emergency services have said. The tragedy unfolded on Monday at around

20 Jul, 2026 @ 14:35

Lead·Marbella

Andalucia records more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires as high-risk season continues

ANDALUCIA has already recorded more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires, new data has revealed — despite being only six weeks into the high-risk season.

20 Jul, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

Spain World Cup win sparks global celebrations as La Roja gains support over Palestine stance

THOUSANDS across the globe were captured celebrating Spain’s World Cup win last night, as La Roja became a symbol of solidarity with Palestine for fans

20 Jul, 2026 @ 13:32

International Affairs·Lead·National News·Sport

Violent robbers followed elderly women to their Costa Blanca homes to steal their jewellery

17 MEMBERS of a violent Costa Blanca robbery gang have been arrested after following elderly women home to steal their jewellery. The detainees were aged

20 Jul, 2026 @ 13:19

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Child, 13, dies after fountain collapses during Spain World Cup celebrations

A YOUNG teenager died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed during early Monday morning celebrations of Spain’s World Cup final victory over

20 Jul, 2026 @ 10:45

Lead·National News

Thousands swarm Madrid and Barcelona to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win as national team flies home for victory parade

THE Spanish National team is set to land in Madrid this afternoon, following their victory against Argentina in the World Cup final. The world champions

20 Jul, 2026 @ 10:45

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Belgian tourist drives van over his girlfriend following furious Costa Blanca campsite row

A BELGIAN man has been arrested for running over his girlfriend at a Costa Blanca campsite and then fleeing the scene. The Guardia Civil confirmed

20 Jul, 2026 @ 10:06

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Champions of the world: Spain defeat embarrassing Argentina to win World Cup for second time

A VICTORY for football and another FIFA World Cup for Spain. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in New York, Luis de la Fuente’s brilliant, youthful

20 Jul, 2026 @ 00:19

Lead·Sport

A New Era in Gibraltar: But are the ‘old wounds’ really healed?

Additional reporting by Kirana Luna Mostert and Raquel Rodriguez Mulero at the border ON July 15, Gibraltar effectively became part of the Schengen area, allowing

19 Jul, 2026 @ 14:34

Gibraltar·National News·Politics

Who is the football GOAT – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Your answer depends on your politics, Spanish researchers say

IT is a question that has divided football fans for the best part of two decades: who is the greatest footballer of all time –

19 Jul, 2026 @ 13:40

Lead·Sport

Fly-tipping gang busted by police after crossing French border to dump 46,000 tonnes of rubbish on Spanish soil

SPANISH police have detained four people after finally foiling a fly-tipping gang who smuggled more than 46,000 tonnes of rubbish across the border from France.

19 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The defeat of Napoleon, a mysterious death and the burka ban that never was

WELCOME to the latest edition of ‘This Week in Spanish History’, written by Michael Coy. 19 JULY 1808 – THE BATTLE OF BAILEN With very

19 Jul, 2026 @ 12:30

La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

For sale: Abandoned village in Spain with more than 40 homes and stunning countryside views - after several failed attempts to turn it into a tourism hotspot

Spain is offering up to €30,000 grants to renovate empty village homes and attract new rural residents to ‘empty Spain’

OFFICIALS in a remote corner of ‘empty Spain’ are offering grants of up to €30,000 to homeowners in a move they hope will breathe new

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:52

Lead·Property

Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis: the hydrogel making headlines — and why diagnosis, patient selection and technique matter

By Dr Fabian Poletti KNEE osteoarthritis is often described as simple “wear and tear” of cartilage. In reality, it is a chronic, low- grade inflammatory

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:46

Health·Other News

The countdown begins for Ronda’s iconic 101 Legion race: Timetable and Interesting facts

These are the 10 happiest towns in Spain, according to a poll – and half of them are in Andalucia

A POLL has revealed the 10 happiest towns in Spain, and half of them are in Andalucia. A study asked locals to rank their ‘well-being,

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:26

Andalucia·Lead

How to reach this remote village in northern Spain – one of Western Europe’s last towns untouched by time that boasts just six residents today

THERE is a tiny village perched on a mountainside in the stunning Picos de Europa national park in northern Spain which is well worth your

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:22

Lead·Olive Press Travel

‘Fodechinchos’: The bizarre nickname locals in northern Spain give tourists from Madrid – but what does it mean?

As the anti-tourism movement grows, no one appears to be safe from ridicule – not even Spaniards themselves. Disgruntled locals in Galicia and northern Spain

18 Jul, 2026 @ 13:45

Galicia·Lead

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity

Originally published on October 18, 2025. A BREAKTHROUGH study has found that brown fat could increase calorie burning and lead to weight loss. A new

18 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead

Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part

SCIENTISTS in Catalunya have launched a massive citizen science experiment to study for the first time how a total solar eclipse affects the human body.

18 Jul, 2026 @ 12:00

Catalunya·Environment·Health·Lead

Heartwarming: The mystery newspaper love letter that has melted hearts across Spain

MILLIONS of viewers flocked to a moving social media post last week after an anonymous El Mundo reader took out an entire page in the

18 Jul, 2026 @ 10:00

Lead

Spain’s rental crisis deepens as nearly 23,000 homes vanish from the market in fresh blow for tenants, report warns

NEARLY 23,000 rental properties are set to disappear from the Spanish market this year, a new report has warned, piling even more pressure on tenants

17 Jul, 2026 @ 17:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Sting and the Prodigy to play Sevilla this weekend as thousands gather for iconic music festival

SEVILLA is gearing up for a thrilling weekend as British music icons The Prodigy and Sting prepare to take to the stage in the Andalucian

17 Jul, 2026 @ 16:15

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Delivery driver dies in tragic crash near Cadiz expat haven – as calls grow to make local roads safer

A DELIVERY driver has died in a tragic crash near a popular Cadiz expat hotspot as calls grow to make one of the province’s most

17 Jul, 2026 @ 15:48

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

Red weather alert in Spain: 'Danger to life' issued ahead of scorching 42C highs – these are the affected areas

Top 10 tips on keeping cool and safe during the hot weather in Spain

AS SPAIN basks in yet another heatwave, keeping safe and reducing exposure to the sun is vital for people of all ages. The country’s Health

17 Jul, 2026 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·Weather

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is promoting a new model of preventive medicine with its Personalized Health Screening Service

PREVENTIVE medicine is evolving toward increasingly personalised models. Unlike standard checkups, which apply the same tests to large population groups, individualised programmes allow each examination

17 Jul, 2026 @ 13:08

Health·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Ryanair weighs €500 million investment in Sevilla engine maintenance hub

RYANAIR is considering a €500 million investment in Sevilla that could create hundreds of jobs across the city, the airline has announced. Speaking on Thursday,

17 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Sevilla

news spain- Page 5