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Mijas to build giant sanctuary for its famous donkeys in boost for Costa del Sol town

MIJAS Town Hall has approved plans for a major donkey sanctuary spanning over 10,000 square metres as part of a €15.1 million infrastructure spending package.

11 Jun, 2025 @ 18:55

Costa del Sol·Lead

Man driving in UK-plated vehicle on Costa Blanca is caught with cocaine in his car boot

A MAN has been arrested on the Orihuela Costa for drug trafficking and possessing 400 grams of cocaine. A car with a UK license plate

11 Jun, 2025 @ 18:04

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

‘Conclusive political agreement’: Border to vanish with ‘dual’ Gibraltar-Spain checks at airport and port

A BREAKTHROUGH has been reached in negotiations in Brussels that will see major changes for Gibraltar. The border with Spain will effectively disappear, replaced by

11 Jun, 2025 @ 17:46

Gibraltar·Lead

British gang visited Ibiza to carry out robberies and used stolen vehicles including UK car with false plates

Woman stabbed to death during mass street fight involving Bulgarian rivals in Alicante area

A MASS brawl in a Villena street resulted in a woman being fatally stabbed with a knife. Three men aged 23, 40 and 43, and

11 Jun, 2025 @ 17:30

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Ancient Rome’s fast food revealed: Dig in Spain uncovers songbird snacks

JUST as we may grab a hamburger, hotdog or kebab, ancient Romans reached for thrushes when they fancied a quick snack. A recent study reveals

11 Jun, 2025 @ 16:46

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead

New evidence confirms identity of the San Jose – Spain’s €17bn treasure ship off coast of Colombia

THE world’s richest shipwreck – rumoured to be loaded with €17 BILLION in gold and jewels – is finally starting to give up its secrets.

11 Jun, 2025 @ 16:12

La Cultura·Lead

Police officers strip off to rescue bather while another drowns at busy Costa Blanca resort with no lifeguards

A 70-YEAR-OLD man drowned at Torrevieja’s Playa del Cura on Tuesday and hours later a man aged 71 was saved by Guardia Civil officers at

11 Jun, 2025 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

‘Untrue and misleading’: Gibraltar Chief Minister refutes report of Spanish guards controlling border

GIBRALTAR’s Chief Minister has publicly dismissed reports that the UK has agreed to hand control of the Rock’s border to Spanish or EU guards. Fabian

11 Jun, 2025 @ 15:18

Gibraltar·Lead

Spanish tavern challenges Hemingway’s favourite Madrid eatery for title of World’s Oldest Restaurant – but Italy also has a challenger

FOR years Madrid’s legendary Sobrino de Botin has proudly held the Guinness World Record for being the planet’s oldest restaurant – but now it is

11 Jun, 2025 @ 15:03

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Other News

Key Valencia road- with two new bridges- reopens seven months after flood disaster

AN IMPORTANT Valencia province road has fully reopened after two bridges were destroyed in last October’s floods. Valencian president, Carlos Mazon, attended a ceremony on

11 Jun, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·Valencia

Mayor of Spain’s La Linea ‘optimistic’ Gibraltar deal can be struck – and save his town

THE mayor of La Linea has declared himself ‘optimistic and expectant’ about today’s crucial Brussels meeting, desperately hoping that a Gibraltar deal can finally rescue

11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:44

Gibraltar·Lead

Malaga port is erecting a two-metre barrier to protect the mega yachts of the super rich

Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags

MARINAS across the Costa del Sol are bracing for their busiest summer on record, after a booking bonanza that has left some ports completely sold

11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Benidorm plans a sparkling clean welcome for tourists this summer

Benidorm plans sparkling clean welcome for tourists this summer

BENIDORM is increasing its street cleaning and waste collection teams from Sunday to meet the demands of the summer holiday season. Staff numbers will rise

11 Jun, 2025 @ 13:30

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Spanish boots on the ground? UK to ‘hand over control of Gibraltar border to EU and Spain’ – report

THE upcoming treaty set to be signed in Brussels today will reportedly hand control of the Rock’s border to European and Spanish authorities, according to

11 Jun, 2025 @ 13:17

Gibraltar·Lead

5 bedroom Villa for sale in La Canada with pool garage – € 725,000

CAN YOU IMAGINE LIVING IN IT? HOME THAT TRANSMITS PEACE, ORDER AND TRANQUILITY. Located in the privileged area of ??El Plantío, next to the British

11 Jun, 2025 @ 13:05

Featured Property

'Don't wash your car!': Blood rain warning for Spain as Saharan dust cloud to blow in from Africa - affecting Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca

Don’t wash your car just yet – how long will Spain’s blood rain last?

Saharan dust cloud brings muddy downpours to Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca through to the weekend If you’ve been wondering why your car looks

11 Jun, 2025 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Mobile phone scam defrauded Spain’s Tax Agency out of €20m in VAT

A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Proceeds were laundered mainly through real estate purchases. 146

11 Jun, 2025 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

‘Final parameters’ agreed as UK-Gibraltar team jet off to Brussels to secure a historic treaty with Spain and the EU

GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has confirmed that ‘final parameters’ for a historic treaty have been agreed, with the negotiating team now en route to

11 Jun, 2025 @ 11:08

Gibraltar·Lead

Valencia beaches get ‘all clear’ after mystery pellets are confirmed as non-toxic

SEVEN beaches in the El Safor region of Valencia province have been reopened to bathers. White pellets appeared in the sand forcing precautionary closures from

11 Jun, 2025 @ 11:06

Environment·Lead·Valencia

Why has this famous Mijas beach closed twice in one month?

BEACHGOERS have been banned from entering the azure waters of El Charcón beach in Mijas twice in the last 30 days. The cause of this

11 Jun, 2025 @ 08:30

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead

Feverish speculation in Gibraltar of imminent treaty announcement after British foreign minister arrives at midnight

GIBRALTAR is buzzing with anticipation that a historic treaty governing the Rock’s relationship with Spain and the EU could be announced today, following the dramatic

11 Jun, 2025 @ 08:04

Gibraltar·Lead

Yellow alert for Malaga: Storms, lightning and unstable weather warnings for Andalucia

SUMMER turned up this month for Andalusia, but over the last few days, the damp air and brooding clouds have made residents tense for a

11 Jun, 2025 @ 07:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Guns found during Madeleine McCann search in Praia da Luz in Portugal

By Jon Clarke in Praia da Luz DETECTIVES searching for remains of missing Madeleine McCann found two buried guns in Portugal last week. The Olive

10 Jun, 2025 @ 19:31

crime·Lead

Landmark figure reached for foreign residents in popular expat area of Spain

Irregular immigrants with families to be prioritised in Spain’s drive to legalise undocumented workers

FAMILIES with children, asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrants will be prioritised in the Spanish government’s move to legalise thousands of immigrants. The popular legislative initiative

10 Jun, 2025 @ 18:46

Lead

Brit, 25, arrested for ‘attacking girlfriend, 16, and a woman who tried to intervene’ in Mallorca

A BRITISH man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old girlfriend in a Magaluf street during the early hours of Monday morning. He is

10 Jun, 2025 @ 18:12

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Smoke-free beaches start in time for summer in busy Costa Blanca tourist area

‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. The rule applies to all beaches

10 Jun, 2025 @ 17:50

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

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Mijas to build giant sanctuary for its famous donkeys in boost for Costa del Sol town

Man driving in UK-plated vehicle on Costa Blanca is caught with cocaine in his car boot

‘Conclusive political agreement’: Border to vanish with ‘dual’ Gibraltar-Spain checks at airport and port

Woman stabbed to death during mass street fight involving Bulgarian rivals in Alicante area

Ancient Rome’s fast food revealed: Dig in Spain uncovers songbird snacks

New evidence confirms identity of the San Jose – Spain’s €17bn treasure ship off coast of Colombia

Police officers strip off to rescue bather while another drowns at busy Costa Blanca resort with no lifeguards

‘Untrue and misleading’: Gibraltar Chief Minister refutes report of Spanish guards controlling border

Spanish tavern challenges Hemingway’s favourite Madrid eatery for title of World’s Oldest Restaurant – but Italy also has a challenger

Key Valencia road- with two new bridges- reopens seven months after flood disaster

Mayor of Spain’s La Linea ‘optimistic’ Gibraltar deal can be struck – and save his town

Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags

Benidorm plans sparkling clean welcome for tourists this summer

Spanish boots on the ground? UK to ‘hand over control of Gibraltar border to EU and Spain’ – report

5 bedroom Villa for sale in La Canada with pool garage – € 725,000

Don’t wash your car just yet – how long will Spain’s blood rain last?

Mobile phone scam defrauded Spain’s Tax Agency out of €20m in VAT

‘Final parameters’ agreed as UK-Gibraltar team jet off to Brussels to secure a historic treaty with Spain and the EU

Valencia beaches get ‘all clear’ after mystery pellets are confirmed as non-toxic

Why has this famous Mijas beach closed twice in one month?

Feverish speculation in Gibraltar of imminent treaty announcement after British foreign minister arrives at midnight

Yellow alert for Malaga: Storms, lightning and unstable weather warnings for Andalucia

EXCLUSIVE: Guns found during Madeleine McCann search in Praia da Luz in Portugal

Irregular immigrants with families to be prioritised in Spain’s drive to legalise undocumented workers

Brit, 25, arrested for ‘attacking girlfriend, 16, and a woman who tried to intervene’ in Mallorca

Smoke-free beaches start in time for summer in busy Costa Blanca tourist area

‘Violent, racist, authoritarian’: Acclaimed British historian reminds Spain who Franco really was amid surge in popularity for the dictator

Olive Press offers its top tips as Spain’s gastronauts wait to see who joins the Michelin-rated creme de la creme

Train journeys between Madrid and Barcelona will take UNDER two hours after Spain agrees to bump up top speeds to 350km/h

Horror after ‘man throws his elderly mother to her death from apartment window’ near Barcelona

Ronda has struck the imaginations of poets, artists, bullfighters and musicians for thousands of years