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Spain’s Pedro Sanchez urges Beijing to ‘do more to help end wars’ during fourth visit to China in just three years

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has demanded a bigger roll from China in ending the wars in Iran and Ukraine during his fourth visit to China

13 Apr, 2026 @ 15:20

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Record number of people used Costa Blanca airport in March led by UK passengers

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport set a new March passenger number record with just over 1.6 million users- up 9.1% on the previous best set in 2025. Almost

13 Apr, 2026 @ 15:18

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

MISSING: Concerns growing for British tourist, 70, who disappeared on final day of holiday in southern Spain

Have you seen Paul? If so, contact newsdesk@theolivepress.es CONCERNS are growing for a British tourist who vanished on the final day of his holiday in

13 Apr, 2026 @ 13:37

Almeria·Lead

Shock in Madrid as Latino gangs engage in bloody machete brawl in the middle of Gran Vía

A 22-YEAR-OLD man was injured in a machete attack during a violent brawl on one of Madrid’s busiest streets. On a Friday night, Madrid’s central

13 Apr, 2026 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Is reading dying? Worrying figures reveal nearly half of all books available in Spain sell zero copies every year

ALARMING figures have revealed that 49.4 per cent of books available in Spanish bookshops do not sell a single copy. Meanwhile, only 4.5 per cent

13 Apr, 2026 @ 12:23

Business & Finance·La Cultura·Lead

Inside the four-star Valencia hotel where Sir Keir Starmer holidayed with family during Easter break – as Trump issued stark threat to ‘obliterate’ Iran

EVERY Easter, more than two million Brits scramble around for their passports before jetting off for some much-needed downtime abroad. Joining them this year was

13 Apr, 2026 @ 11:46

International Affairs·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Politics·Valencia

Sevilla woman, 44, dies a year after filing complaint against Andalucia health authorities over misdiagnosed leg tumour

A SEVILLA woman has died just a year after filing a complaint against Andalucia’s health authorities over delays in a leg tumour diagnosis. The 44-year-old

13 Apr, 2026 @ 11:45

Health·Lead·Sevilla

WATCH: ‘Ghost’ gang of Italian women arrested after decade-long jewellery heist spree across the Costa Blanca

FOUR suspects have been arrested after a ten-year jewellery heist spree stretching from the Costa Blanca down to Almeria. The group is accused of carrying

13 Apr, 2026 @ 11:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·National News

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Cumbre del Sol with pool garage – € 185,000

In a quiet residential area of Benitachell is this charming house, a perfect place for those looking to enjoy the serenity of nature and the

13 Apr, 2026 @ 11:01

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

John George murder suspect set to be freed after Costa Blanca court bails him for €100k

Suspect in John George murder has his bail revoked by Costa Blanca court

A TORREVIEJA court has revoked bail for Jonny Smyth – the chief suspect in the murder of fellow Northern Ireland man, John George. A judge

13 Apr, 2026 @ 10:44

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Man, 30, dies after rockfall while climbing in Spain’s picturesque Montserrat mountain range

A MAN who was seriously injured in a rockfall while climbing mountains in northern Spain has succumbed to his injuries in hospital, medical officials have

12 Apr, 2026 @ 18:44

Catalunya·Lead

Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title

MADE with bitter Sevilla oranges, it’s famous as the favourite preserve of iconic children’s literature character Paddington Bear. But jars of marmalade will soon look

12 Apr, 2026 @ 17:42

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

Young woman still in critical condition after Spain’s Adamuz rail disaster gives birth to healthy baby in Malaga hospital

THE final victim of the horrifying Adamuz disaster still in hospital with injuries suffered in the crash has given birth to a healthy baby, the

12 Apr, 2026 @ 14:43

Cordoba·Health·Lead·Malaga·National News

Two young university students praised for returning wallet they found on Malaga street stuffed with €1,300 in cash

TWO Spanish university students have been hailed for their honesty after returning a wallet they found lying on a street with more than €1,300 in

12 Apr, 2026 @ 13:42

Lead·Malaga

Four seasons in one day: Weather warnings for heavy rain, storms, snow and wind across Spain – but some regions will bask in glorious sunshine

LARGE swathes of Spain are bracing for a wave of unpredictable weather as the summer-like climate enjoyed across much of the country earlier this week

12 Apr, 2026 @ 13:22

Lead·Weather

How to Change PDF to Word with OnlyDoc: Your Ultimate Guide

THE main benefit of PDF files is their formatting: the layout remains consistent across devices and operating systems. However, when you need to edit a

12 Apr, 2026 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Sponsored Article·Technology

5 bedroom Villa for sale in Velez-Malaga with garage – € 1,885,000

Exclusive villa with incredible sea views A unique property This property strategically integrates natural surroundings, privacy, and a superior standard of exclusivity, offering a residential

12 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Traffic on Spain’s high-speed train network collapses by a third in wake of Adamuz rail disaster

THE number of passengers using Spain’s once-renowned high-speed rail network collapsed by almost a third in the wake of the Adamuz train disaster, newly published

11 Apr, 2026 @ 17:15

Lead·Travel News

Spanish court upholds community ban on keeping pets at home – even if you own your apartment

A SPANISH court has upheld a community ban on keeping pets within the building, even for people who own their apartment. Expats moving to Spain

11 Apr, 2026 @ 15:34

Lead·Property

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Cala Llenya with pool – € 2,680,000

Villa near the beach with stylish design, pleasant outdoor areas and guest house. This elegant villa newly built with guest house is located in Cala

11 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Fancy a free house? This tiny Spanish village is offering refurbished homes without rent in a desperate bid to survive

THE municipality of Arenillas has launched an initiative to attract new residents by offering free housing, employment and internet, in an attempt to to avoid

11 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Lead·National News·Property

Who is Ian Hollis, the former Costa del Sol bar owner arrested by Spanish police in operation to take down Scotland’s feared Lyons crime gang?

SEVERAL notorious figures on the Costa del Sol have been snagged by Spanish police in an ambitious operation to bring down the fabled Lyons crime

11 Apr, 2026 @ 10:31

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Padel in Spain: How a sport became the country’s social glue

IN Spain, it’s no longer unusual for a weekday evening to revolve around a padel match instead of a café table. Across cities and towns

11 Apr, 2026 @ 09:40

Health·Sponsored·Sponsored Article·Sport

A glimpse into the life of Costa Blanca expat as he prepares to win prestigious Paris-Roubaix cycle race for the fourth time in a row

DUTCH cycling superstar Mathieu van der Poel has offered fans a rare look behind the curtain in a new short film, just days before his

11 Apr, 2026 @ 09:00

Celebrity·Costa Blanca·Lead·Sport

How new parents in Spain can claim an extra two weeks of parental leave – up until the child is eight years old

NEW parents in Spain can now claim two additional weeks of parental leave through a simple online process. First, head to the official Social Security

11 Apr, 2026 @ 08:00

Education·Lead·National News

Algeciras rampage killer is cleared of terrorism charges after court rules he suffered ‘psychotic break’

A MAN who hacked a church worker to death with a machete in southern Spain has been cleared of terrorism charges after a court instead

10 Apr, 2026 @ 19:39

Algeciras·Crime & Law·Lead

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Spain’s Pedro Sanchez urges Beijing to ‘do more to help end wars’ during fourth visit to China in just three years

Record number of people used Costa Blanca airport in March led by UK passengers

MISSING: Concerns growing for British tourist, 70, who disappeared on final day of holiday in southern Spain

Shock in Madrid as Latino gangs engage in bloody machete brawl in the middle of Gran Vía

Is reading dying? Worrying figures reveal nearly half of all books available in Spain sell zero copies every year

Inside the four-star Valencia hotel where Sir Keir Starmer holidayed with family during Easter break – as Trump issued stark threat to ‘obliterate’ Iran

Sevilla woman, 44, dies a year after filing complaint against Andalucia health authorities over misdiagnosed leg tumour

WATCH: ‘Ghost’ gang of Italian women arrested after decade-long jewellery heist spree across the Costa Blanca

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Cumbre del Sol with pool garage – € 185,000

Suspect in John George murder has his bail revoked by Costa Blanca court

Man, 30, dies after rockfall while climbing in Spain’s picturesque Montserrat mountain range

Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title

Young woman still in critical condition after Spain’s Adamuz rail disaster gives birth to healthy baby in Malaga hospital

Two young university students praised for returning wallet they found on Malaga street stuffed with €1,300 in cash

Four seasons in one day: Weather warnings for heavy rain, storms, snow and wind across Spain – but some regions will bask in glorious sunshine

How to Change PDF to Word with OnlyDoc: Your Ultimate Guide

5 bedroom Villa for sale in Velez-Malaga with garage – € 1,885,000

Traffic on Spain’s high-speed train network collapses by a third in wake of Adamuz rail disaster

Spanish court upholds community ban on keeping pets at home – even if you own your apartment

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Cala Llenya with pool – € 2,680,000

Fancy a free house? This tiny Spanish village is offering refurbished homes without rent in a desperate bid to survive

Who is Ian Hollis, the former Costa del Sol bar owner arrested by Spanish police in operation to take down Scotland’s feared Lyons crime gang?

Padel in Spain: How a sport became the country’s social glue

A glimpse into the life of Costa Blanca expat as he prepares to win prestigious Paris-Roubaix cycle race for the fourth time in a row

How new parents in Spain can claim an extra two weeks of parental leave – up until the child is eight years old

Algeciras rampage killer is cleared of terrorism charges after court rules he suffered ‘psychotic break’

EXPLAINER: What is a ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – and will it make this summer Spain’s hottest yet?

Spain could sizzle like an oven this summer thanks to rare ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – with warnings of extreme heat and record-breaking temperatures

Woman who helped ‘save hundreds of lives’ on Costa del Sol road to be honoured in Estepona

This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK

Sevilla’s Feria de Abril 2026: Your ultimate guide to Spain’s wildest spring party