‘Photo scammers’ steal gold chain from young runner on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A YOUNG runner pounding the streets of Alicante had his gold chain ripped off him when scammers asked him to take a photo of them.
First seaside drowning tragedy in Valencia this year as warm weather brings out bathers
A 22-YEAR-OLD man drowned at a Valencia beach on Sunday in the first-such tragedy of the year in the Valencian Community. The warm weather brought
Families of Valencia flood disaster victims join thousands in new protest against president Carlos Mazon
AN ESTIMATED 25,000 people took part in Saturday’s march in Valencia calling for the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazon over the way he responded
Enjoy the sunshine while you can: Storms, cold snap and blood rain set to return to Spain this week
THE welcome sunny weekend in Spain will soon give way to another round of storms rolling in from the Atlantic this week. The first few
5 bedroom Villa for sale in Jumilla with garage – € 85,900
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Cañada del Trigo, in Jumilla, Murcia, this impressive country house perfectly combines traditional charm with modern comforts, making it
SPANISH STYLES: Mudejar architecture is a testament to cultural fusion
MUDEJAR architecture, a unique style that emerged in medieval Spain, serves as a stunning reminder of the country’s rich cultural tapestry. This style developed under
Gibraltar hails the ‘legacy and contribution’ of long-serving media director as he announces his departure
TRIBUTES have poured in after the Gibraltar government’s media director announced he is stepping down after 15 years of distinguished service. Clive Golt has been
Spain working with Portugal and Morocco to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals
SPAIN’S football federation(RFEF) will make a joint bid with Portugal and Morocco to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup finals. The three countries are already
Want to buy a leopard? Spanish police rescue exotic animals being put up for sale on the black market
THE Guardia Civil has rescued many exotic animals that were being offered for sale in Malaga. Live animals, including leopards, monkeys and a flamingo, as
5 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Tiana with pool garage – € 670,000
Costa de Barcelona · El Maresme · Tiana Fantastic Duplex Penthouse with Two Terraces and Sea Views, Located in a Prestigious Area of Tiana. Built
Experts warn Doñana rainfall may not be enough to sustain the park through ever rising temperatures.Â
DOÑANA National Park experts have warned recent rainfall may not be enough to stave off drought come summertime. Juanjo Carmona, WWF coordinator at Doñana, says
Are you an expat or an immigrant in Spain? The Olive Press canvassed the debate on this hot topic
WE took the expat vs immigrant (or resident) debate to the streets of Spain with a vox pop around San Pedro de Alcantara. While some
Photo from Ibiza telescope named NASA ‘Picture of the Day’
NASA named a photo taken from Ibiza as the Astronomy Picture of the Day on Wednesday. Captured by the Cala d’Hort telescope, the image shows
Pictured: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden’s gorgeous renovation project in Andalucia is up for sale – and Brits are stunned by the price
A RENOVATED Granada province townhouse that featured on BBC TV’s ‘Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job’ is up for sale for an asking price of €245,000.
Expats who’ve lost thousands demand tighter regulation of Spain’s funeral plan sector after collapse of IberianÂ
BRITS are calling for tougher regulations after losing a small fortune to a dodgy funeral plan company in Spain. An Olive Press investigation suggests the
Don’t forget! This is when the clocks will go forward at the weekend
WITH Spring officially arriving a week ago, there are lighter evenings to look forward to- boosted by the clocks going forward an hour this Sunday
Tesla sales plummet in Europe in potential headache for Elon Musk: Deliveries of rival electric cars surge by over 500% in Spain
SALES of electric cars made by US manufacturer Tesla- owned by billionaire Elon Musk- plummeted by 49% in the EU across the first two months
Three alleged jihadists arrested for posing national security threat in Spain
THREE Moroccan men- allegedly members of a jihadist group- have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. They are accused of posing a ‘potential threat to
Marbella: the cradle of human art?
A NEW discovery in Marbella may reshape our understanding of human communication. Archaeologists digging at the the Coto Correa archaeological site the Las Chapas neighbourhood
Spain’s pension crisis: €13.4 BILLION paid out in March alone
IN the month of March, the Spanish government has paid out in pensions more than double the money set aside for the whole year. Some
Spain-Gibraltar border town is demanding a shuttle bus to its own train station located 30 minutes drive away
LA LINEA is demanding a shuttle bus to connect the town to the nearby train station in San Roque after previously insisting on having a
How March’s heavy rain in Spain helped inflation rate to big fall
SPAIN’S inflation rate fell to 2.3% in March- the lowest figure in five months- after reaching 3% in February. Details released on Friday by the
Are you ready for war?: “Preparedness Day” is coming to Spain
BRITAIN may have left the EU, but Spain is still an enthusiastic member, and the European Commission wants European citizens to be prepared for future
Major airport in Spain wants to make passengers show their boarding pass to use toilets: 500 people sleep rough in its terminals
PASSENGERS flying through Madrid’s Barajas Airport may soon need to scan their boarding pass to use the toilet under a new system being trialled by
What Happens If You Get a Speeding Ticket in a Rented Luxury Car in Dubai?
Dubai is a city with modern highways, high levels of safety, and strict traffic rules. If you plan a Dubai luxury car rental, following local
John George killing: Suspect agrees to extradition request from Spain
A SUSPECT in the murder of Belfast father-of-two John George has agreed to be extradited back to Spain. Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Alan Smyth, 26, was named