Migrant crossings to Spain: Number reaching Malaga last year dropped by 75.45%
THE number of people who made dangerous journeys across water to reach Malaga in 2021 has dropped by 75.45%. Some 231 migrants succeeded in reaching
Spain identifies first cases of new COVID-influenza combination called flurone
SPAIN’S first cases of flurone, a combination of COVID-19 and influenza, have been identified in the Catalunya region. Speaking this Monday, Catlunya’s health service director,
Benidorm police seize fake Rolex watches and arrest market traders in Costa Blanca area of Spain
FAKE Rolex watches were part of a big consignment of counterfeit goods being sold to shoppers at a popular Costa Blanca market. The Policia Nacional
Police hunting driver who fled burning car after crashing on Malaga motorway
SCENES out of a Fast & Furious movie played out on the A7 in Malaga, when a fleeing driver crashed his car against a wall
Andalucia migrant death tragedy in Spain as dinghies sink off Almeria coast
SPAIN’S Salvamento Maritimo(Maritime Rescue) is searching for ten migrants who disappeared from two dinghies off the Almeria coast. The Salvamar Spica is spearheading the search
2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Vera with pool – € 137,000
Townhouse Vera, Almería 2 beds 2 baths € 137,000 Lovely duplex with sea views on the Veramar Urbanisation with a 75m2 private garden
Paraglider, 57, dies in horror New Year’s Day crash in Malaga
A MAN has died in a horror paragliding crash on the Costa del Sol. The 57-year-old tragically passed away following a collision in the mountains
Luxury cars seized as major European cryptocurrency fraudster is arrested in Valencia area of Spain
A man branded as one of Europe’s leading cryptocurrency scammers has been arrested in Valencia City and assets worth €2.5 million seized. The Portuguese man,
Police in Spain break up New Year’s Eve orgy involving 70 American guests at a villa outside Barcelona
POLICE broke up a New Year’s Eve sex party that involved around 70 guests, most of them from the USA, in a town outside Barcelona
WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds and 3-metre high waves to hit coastline of Spain’s Andalucia
WEATHER warnings have been issued in parts of Andalucia due to intense storms, with strong waves and damaging winds forecast in Cadiz, Almeria, Granada and
Fake COVID passports on sale in Spain
TWO people from Malaga and Granada have been arrested for selling fake COVID passports for €350 each. Looking to make a quick buck out of
FOCUS: Why Spain’s patchy LGBTQ+ rights are under threat
DESPITE the easy insult of “maricon” or “poofter” tossed around the Spanish school yard, Spain is known as a global beacon of tolerance and pride
A million hectares of countryside makes Spain the world’s number one country for vineyards
WITH areas of vineyards around the world being lower than ever before, Spain still has vast swathes of countryside dedicated to grape growth. Countries such
Granada’s most talked about restaurants and bars of 2021
CONSIDER this your go-to source for the best restaurants and bars in Granada. We’ve have had the pleasure of eating out at Granada’s finest
3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Javea / Xabia – € 179,000
Apartment Javea / Xàbia, Alicante 3 beds 3 baths € 179,000 Duplex-apartment situated close to Javea Old Town, close to shops, supermarkets, bars
Dolmen de Soto Trigueros: Discover the mysterious ancient tombs of southwestern Spain
Nick Nutter shares his knowledge of the fascinating archaeological site in Huelva in Andalucia that rivals Stonehenge
Viable alternative: A look at the ‘hippy’ communities around Orgiva in Spain’s Alpujarras
Forget mystery skulls, the Madeleine McCann prime suspect and expat extraditions, Orgiva’s celebrated alternative community is bustling and counts cultural links to Robert Graves, Genesis,
RAT-A-PHEWEE!: Man bites into rat’s head lurking in the veg while dining in southern Spain
A MAN in Malaga tucking into a meal of beans and potatoes noticed something wrong when one mouthful seemed a bit too crunchy for veg.
How CBD Products Can Boost Your Athletic Performance
What are the benefits of CBD products for athletes and how they can help boost your performance? You may have heard that CBD is a
Got any family who died in Spain? You could inherit thousands from unclaimed estates
WAS winning the lottery or striking gold on your list of goals for 2022? Well we may have found an easier way of finding your
Year of decision beckons for Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez
Is Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez enjoying a New Year’s Day glass of cava as he mulls calling an early General Election in 2022? The leader
2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Santa Ponsa with pool – € 328,000
Penthouse Santa Ponsa, Majorca 2 beds 2 baths € 328,000 This great apartment has been recently renovated and has a large living area
PICTURED: Spain’s incredible ‘ice triangle’ where temperatures drop below -20ºC
WE know that skiing is a thing in sunny Spain – anyone who’s flown over to Alicante, Valencia or Barcelona airports will have crossed the
Two Brits in Spain named in New Year Honours List
ONCE again Brits who have made their mark serving the British community resident in Spain have been recognised in the New Year Honours list. This
Spain in review: The biggest and most important stories covered by the Olive Press during 2021
IT has been a year marked yet again by the coronavirus pandemic, with much of our daily coverage focusing on the ever changing rules, updates