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Spain’s Guardia Civil dismantles international criminal organisation in Catalunya that trafficked over 1,000 people from Africa to Europe

THE Guardia Civil in collaboration with the Mossos have dismantled an international criminal organisation that trafficked over 1,000 people from Africa to Europe.

12 Jun, 2020 @ 16:14

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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Can you spot him? Eagle-eyed Guardia Civil catch midnight burglar hiding in Guardamar tree on Spain’s Costa Blanca

GUARDIA Civil have arrested a suspected burglar who hid in a tree after triggering a security alarm in a Guardamar restaurant last Tuesday. Agents were

12 Jun, 2020 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca

Terrorist ring across Spain, Italy and France dismantled by the police

A TERRORIST ring across Spain, Italy and France has been dismantled.

12 Jun, 2020 @ 15:29

Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead

Search for monster crocodile in Spain called off

THE search for the monster crocodile spotted in Castilla y Leon has been called off.

12 Jun, 2020 @ 14:20

Environment·Lead

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Costa del Sol’s Nerja pledges commitment to nature despite Maro golf plans during first tourism meeting since lockdown

IN the first tourism meeting in Nerja since the state of alarm came into force, Town Hall bosses have pledged their commitment to reviving the

12 Jun, 2020 @ 12:13

Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Spanish Government’s emotional COVID-19 video filmed in Mallorca

We talk to South African filmmaker Richard Webb about the emotional Government COVID-19 video filmed during the nationwide lockdown

12 Jun, 2020 @ 12:02

Lead·Mallorca

Bar in Spain slammed over ‘sexist’ sign that said ‘do not touch the waitress’s tits without first disinfecting your hands’

The controversial sign has sparked criticism from feminist collectives

12 Jun, 2020 @ 11:52

Lead·National News·Other News

WATCH: Cala Pi, one of the most stunning coves in Mallorca

My name is Ruairidh Mason (pronounced ‘Roo-ray’), from Scotland, but currently based in Mallorca, Spain. In this Mallorca vlog, and in the other features I

11 Jun, 2020 @ 22:35

Mayor on Spain’s Costa Blanca demands some of €57 million aid from Government as next gota fria could be ‘three months away’

THE Mayor of Orihuela has issued a stark flood warning to Ximo Puig, the Valencian President. Emilio Bascuñana told Puig that unless granted more aid,

11 Jun, 2020 @ 20:18

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

BREAKING: Spain registers only 32 coronavirus related deaths during the past week

THE Spanish Health Ministry has registered zero coronavirus related deaths for the fifth day in a row.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 19:24

Health·Lead·National News

Guardia Civil arrests nine members of neo-Nazi group in Spain’s Andalucia

NINE members of a neo-Nazi group in Andalucia have been arrested by the Guardia Civil.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 18:54

Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead

Chief Minister asks governor to work with him for good of Gibraltar

'Partnership, cooperation and strength in building an alliance of purpose', are the main clues for the new governor, said the Chief Minister.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 17:47

Gibraltar·Lead

Suspected drug smuggler arrested with £2,500 of cocaine in Gibraltar

RGP Drug Squad officers arrested a Spanish national for allegedly owning 41 grammes of Cocaine, while a customs officers was accused of stealing duty.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Gibraltar

Belgian party Prince Joachim fined more than €10,000 for breaking quarantine rules during his visit to Spain

BELGIAN party Prince Joachim has been fined €10,400 after his jet set lockdown antics were uncovered.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 15:12

Celebrity·Cordoba·Lead

Bioparc Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol reopens doors amid COVID-19 lockdown easing

The zoo will become the first leisure park to open its doors in Malaga with a 20% capacity.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 14:54

Lead·Malaga

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UK Bookies Poised For Premier League Return

The English Premier League is scheduled to return next week with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield Wednesday and Man City hosting Arsenal at the Emirates

11 Jun, 2020 @ 14:52

Sport

Largest amount of imported coronavirus cases in the UK in March came from Spain

THE largest amount of imported coronavirus cases in the UK during the month of March came from Spain, it has been announced.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 14:36

Health·Lead

REVEALED: The 38 beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands awarded prestigious Blue Flags this year

A TOTAL of 38 beaches in the Balearic Islands have been awarded a Blue Flag this year. A further 13 marinas and three sustainable boats

11 Jun, 2020 @ 14:10

Environment·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain’s La Liga returns tonight, with at least one match a day for the next two weeks

LA Liga has been suspended for more than three months, but tonight, Spanish football returns to our television screens.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 13:48

Lead·Sport

COVID-19: Spain reveals new guidelines for schools as children to return in September

THE Spanish Government has revealed new guidelines for schools when children go back to classes in September. Education chiefs announced the reduction of safe social

11 Jun, 2020 @ 12:02

Education·Lead·National News

Andalucia gains more Blue Flags for its beaches than anywhere in Spain at 2020 awards

In Andalucia a total of 28 beaches have been awarded the gold standard for cleanliness and quality of facilities

11 Jun, 2020 @ 12:01

Andalucia·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Andalucia increases bars and restaurants interior capacity to 66% but nightclubs ordered to stay closed

Nightclubs banned from opening in Spain’s Andalucia until end of Spain’s de-escalation plan

11 Jun, 2020 @ 11:30

Lead

YELLOW Alert for Spain’s Costa del Sol today due to strong coastal winds

The coast of the province of Malaga will be on yellow alert for strong winds this Thursday

11 Jun, 2020 @ 11:29

Lead·Malaga

REVEALED: First of 10,900 Germans jet in to Spain’s Balearic Islands next week with temperature checks on arrival in pilot tourism test

The Balearic Islands will be the first destination in Spain to allow the entry of international tourists

11 Jun, 2020 @ 11:00

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

WATCH: Miracle moment 88-year-old British expat emerges alive from exploded house in Spain’s Malaga

THE expat who lost her life earlier this morning in a house explosion in Malaga province has been named as Geesla.

10 Jun, 2020 @ 20:18

Lead·Malaga

Gibraltar residents are FINALLY able to cross into Spain to see loved ones

Locals will now be able to cross the border to Spain as long as they can prove that they are active residents of the Rock

10 Jun, 2020 @ 20:15

Gibraltar·Lead

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Spain’s Guardia Civil dismantles international criminal organisation in Catalunya that trafficked over 1,000 people from Africa to Europe

Can you spot him? Eagle-eyed Guardia Civil catch midnight burglar hiding in Guardamar tree on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Terrorist ring across Spain, Italy and France dismantled by the police

Search for monster crocodile in Spain called off

Costa del Sol’s Nerja pledges commitment to nature despite Maro golf plans during first tourism meeting since lockdown

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Spanish Government’s emotional COVID-19 video filmed in Mallorca

Bar in Spain slammed over ‘sexist’ sign that said ‘do not touch the waitress’s tits without first disinfecting your hands’

WATCH: Cala Pi, one of the most stunning coves in Mallorca

Mayor on Spain’s Costa Blanca demands some of €57 million aid from Government as next gota fria could be ‘three months away’

BREAKING: Spain registers only 32 coronavirus related deaths during the past week

Guardia Civil arrests nine members of neo-Nazi group in Spain’s Andalucia

Chief Minister asks governor to work with him for good of Gibraltar

Suspected drug smuggler arrested with £2,500 of cocaine in Gibraltar

Belgian party Prince Joachim fined more than €10,000 for breaking quarantine rules during his visit to Spain

Bioparc Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol reopens doors amid COVID-19 lockdown easing

UK Bookies Poised For Premier League Return

Largest amount of imported coronavirus cases in the UK in March came from Spain

REVEALED: The 38 beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands awarded prestigious Blue Flags this year

Spain’s La Liga returns tonight, with at least one match a day for the next two weeks

COVID-19: Spain reveals new guidelines for schools as children to return in September

Andalucia gains more Blue Flags for its beaches than anywhere in Spain at 2020 awards

Spain’s Andalucia increases bars and restaurants interior capacity to 66% but nightclubs ordered to stay closed

YELLOW Alert for Spain’s Costa del Sol today due to strong coastal winds

REVEALED: First of 10,900 Germans jet in to Spain’s Balearic Islands next week with temperature checks on arrival in pilot tourism test

WATCH: Miracle moment 88-year-old British expat emerges alive from exploded house in Spain’s Malaga

Gibraltar residents are FINALLY able to cross into Spain to see loved ones

LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY: Twenty Years of The Olive Press – Why Independent Journalism Still Matters

Andalucia property prices soared 19% in 2025 – with one under-the-radar province seeing the biggest jump of all

Coming up in 2026: Spain will enjoy its first total solar eclipse in over 100 years – all you need to know to catch the best view

Spain’s minimum wage is set to break €1,200 a month in 2026 – and will retroactively apply from January 1st

Off the beaten track: Five destinations to explore in Spain during 2026