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WATCH: Spain chooses its Eurovision Song Contest entry as Melody will perform Esa Diva in Switzerland this year

MELODY will represent Spain at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest after her song Esa Diva won the Benidorm Fest on Saturday. It’s second-time lucky for

3 Feb, 2025 @ 10:56

Benidorm·Entertainment·Lead·Video

Troubled TOWIE star Jack Fraser, 34, facing extradition to Spain over cocaine smuggling plot

SPAIN is seeking the extradition of British reality TV star Jack Fraser in connection with a major cocaine trafficking operation, according to reports in the

3 Feb, 2025 @ 10:45

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead

WATCH: Torrential rain and flooding cause chaos on Spain’s Costa del Sol amid an orange weather warning for storms and hail

SCENES of flooding have returned to the Costa del Sol as Aemet enacts a major orange weather warning for storms and hail in the coastal

3 Feb, 2025 @ 09:29

Costa del Sol·Lead·Video·Weather

Nuclear submarine docks in Gibraltar: British vessel is part of ‘cutting edge’ fleet

A ‘CUTTING edge’ UK nuclear submarine has docked in Gibraltar. The HMS Anson arrived to the British territory’s naval base on Sunday after travelling from

3 Feb, 2025 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Fears for missing German tourist, 41, who vanished from Tenerife almost a YEAR ago

THE family of a German tourist are searching for answers after he vanished from Tenerife almost a year ago. Sebastian (pictured above), aka Azarya Khan,

3 Feb, 2025 @ 08:00

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

One dead and two injured after car ploughs into toll booth on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A MAN has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a toll booth on the Costa del Sol. At least two others

3 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Costa del Sol·Lead

Weather warning is issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol ahead of severe rain, storms and HAIL

A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Malaga on Monday, including the Costa del Sol. According to state weather agency AEMET, up to

2 Feb, 2025 @ 21:48

Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Exclusive: Tensions flare in Malaga as locals blame murder of US priest on tourists who ‘attract thieves’ – while new ‘guiris go home’ graffiti emerges

By Yzabelle Bostyn and Tom Ewart Smith in Malaga MALAGA locals have blamed tourism and immigration for the brutal murder of an American priest. The

2 Feb, 2025 @ 14:37

Lead·Malaga

Exclusive: Brit expat’s warning after falling prey to ‘old school’ scam in Spain

A BRITISH expat has sounded the alarm after falling prey to a ‘classic’ scam on the Costa del Sol. Gomer Evans, from Wales, and his

2 Feb, 2025 @ 14:35

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

4 bedroom Flat for sale in Mojacar with pool garage – € 495,000

Total area 330 m², usable area 147 m², single rooms: 1, double rooms: 3, 3 bathrooms, age between 10 and 20 years, built-in wardrobes (4

2 Feb, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

British expat to take on bike ride endurance test to raise money for horse rescue centre in Spain

British expat takes on bike ride endurance test to raise money for horse rescue charity in Spain

A VOLUNTEER at the Easy Horse Care Rescue centre in Alicante province is taking on an epic cycle journey in June to raise money for

2 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Animals·Costa Blanca·Lead

Cadiz hotel is nominated for a prestigious National Geographic award

A LUXURY hotel in Cadiz has been nominated for a National Geographic Travel Award. THE SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort will compete in the Best

1 Feb, 2025 @ 14:17

Andalucia·Cadiz·Costa del Sol·Hotels·Lead·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

‘Illegal’ campers spark fury by dumping human waste onto Costa del Sol beach – as police ‘do nothing’

A FRUSTRATED expat has spoken out after ‘illegal’ campers were spotted throwing rubbish and human waste onto a Torrox beach. Doug Fairchild, 78 from Australia

1 Feb, 2025 @ 14:00

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British artist pens graphic novel inspired grandparents’ role in the Spanish Civil War

THROUGHOUT the 1930s, facism appeared to be taking over Europe and the Second World War loomed on the horizon. So when a far right coup

1 Feb, 2025 @ 13:55

La Cultura·Lead

4 bedroom Flat for sale in Malaga city with garage – € 545,000

If you are looking for a property that offers comfort, space, and tranquility in a prime location, this is your opportunity! The home features an

1 Feb, 2025 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Gibraltar business titan Abe Massías dies aged 88, leaving legacy of landmark developments and philanthropy

GIBRALTAR property mogul and entrepreneur Abraham ‘Abe’ Massías, the visionary behind some of the Rock’s most iconic developments, passed away on January 28 at the

1 Feb, 2025 @ 12:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen to open in Ibiza

GORDON Ramsay is set to unleash culinary chaos on the party island with Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant. The fiery chef will bring his trademark

1 Feb, 2025 @ 11:00

Food & Drink·Ibiza·Lead

Spanien hat nach Rumänien die höchste Schulabbrecherquote in der EU

Von Alex Trelinski Spanien gehört weiterhin zu den Ländern mit der höchsten Schulabbrecherquote in der Europäischen Union – nur Rumänien weist eine noch höhere Rate auf. Die neuesten

1 Feb, 2025 @ 10:15

Auf Deutsch

Spanien-Besuch 2025? Diese neun großen Veränderungen sollten Sie kennen

Mit Blick auf ein weiteres Rekordjahr im Tourismus stehen in Spanien 2025 einige bedeutende Änderungen bevor. 2024 markierte ein Wendepunkt für den spanischen Tourismus –

1 Feb, 2025 @ 10:11

Auf Deutsch

British artist creates ‘Angel of Ibiza’ sculpture

A BRITISH artist and fashion designer has created a sculpture to spread ‘hope’, ‘inspiration’ and ‘positivity’ in Ibiza. Known as the ‘undisputed king of expensive

1 Feb, 2025 @ 10:00

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·La Cultura·Lead

‘La Modelo’: Kokainhändlerin zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt

Die als ‘La Modelo’ bekannte Drogenhändlerin Maria Teresa J.C. wurde vom Provinzgericht Malaga zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt. Sie wurde wegen Verbrechen gegen die öffentliche Gesundheit

1 Feb, 2025 @ 09:59

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Man ‘spiked his friend’s 17-year-old daughter and filmed aftermath’ during a party at a tourist hotspot in Spain’s Balearics

A MAN is facing 10 years in prison for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting his female friend’s 17-year-old daughter during a party in Menorca. A

1 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

Confirmed: The ‘drunk’ man in civilian clothes checking passports at the Gibraltar border with Spain WAS the ‘rogue officer’ police chief

WELL-PLACED sources within Spain have confirmed to the Olive Press that the ‘drunk’ man checking passports at the Gibraltar frontier was the ‘rogue officer’ border

31 Jan, 2025 @ 21:04

Gibraltar·Lead

Exclusive: Brits blast Spain’s new ‘Big Brother Law’ after suffering delays at hotel check in – as businesses brand guest registration rules a ‘minefield’

A BRITISH expat businessman has expressed his concern over Spain’s new guest registration system at hotels and other accommodations. IT professional and Lanzarote property owner,

31 Jan, 2025 @ 18:00

Canary Islands·Lead·Travel News

Opening month unveiled for Valencia's new €300m music and sports venue- the Juan Roig Arena- with name of first performer being kept a 'secret'

Valencia’s new €300m music and sports venue will open in September with secrecy surrounding identity of first act

VALENCIA’S Juan Roig Arena- named after and funded by the boss of the Mercadona supermarket chain- will open in September. The multi-purpose venue will have

31 Jan, 2025 @ 17:31

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

PICTURED: Famous World War Two tunnels complex undergoes revamp to ‘tell the stories of the people of Gibraltar’

GIBRALTAR’s impressive Second World War tunnels have been revamped and opened to the public in a public ceremony today. An engineering feat whose siege galleries

31 Jan, 2025 @ 15:57

Gibraltar·Lead

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WATCH: Spain chooses its Eurovision Song Contest entry as Melody will perform Esa Diva in Switzerland this year

Troubled TOWIE star Jack Fraser, 34, facing extradition to Spain over cocaine smuggling plot

WATCH: Torrential rain and flooding cause chaos on Spain’s Costa del Sol amid an orange weather warning for storms and hail

Nuclear submarine docks in Gibraltar: British vessel is part of ‘cutting edge’ fleet

Fears for missing German tourist, 41, who vanished from Tenerife almost a YEAR ago

One dead and two injured after car ploughs into toll booth on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Weather warning is issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol ahead of severe rain, storms and HAIL

Exclusive: Tensions flare in Malaga as locals blame murder of US priest on tourists who ‘attract thieves’ – while new ‘guiris go home’ graffiti emerges

Exclusive: Brit expat’s warning after falling prey to ‘old school’ scam in Spain

4 bedroom Flat for sale in Mojacar with pool garage – € 495,000

British expat takes on bike ride endurance test to raise money for horse rescue charity in Spain

Cadiz hotel is nominated for a prestigious National Geographic award

‘Illegal’ campers spark fury by dumping human waste onto Costa del Sol beach – as police ‘do nothing’

British artist pens graphic novel inspired grandparents’ role in the Spanish Civil War

4 bedroom Flat for sale in Malaga city with garage – € 545,000

Gibraltar business titan Abe Massías dies aged 88, leaving legacy of landmark developments and philanthropy

Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen to open in Ibiza

Spanien hat nach Rumänien die höchste Schulabbrecherquote in der EU

Spanien-Besuch 2025? Diese neun großen Veränderungen sollten Sie kennen

British artist creates ‘Angel of Ibiza’ sculpture

‘La Modelo’: Kokainhändlerin zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt

Man ‘spiked his friend’s 17-year-old daughter and filmed aftermath’ during a party at a tourist hotspot in Spain’s Balearics

Confirmed: The ‘drunk’ man in civilian clothes checking passports at the Gibraltar border with Spain WAS the ‘rogue officer’ police chief

Exclusive: Brits blast Spain’s new ‘Big Brother Law’ after suffering delays at hotel check in – as businesses brand guest registration rules a ‘minefield’

Valencia’s new €300m music and sports venue will open in September with secrecy surrounding identity of first act

PICTURED: Famous World War Two tunnels complex undergoes revamp to ‘tell the stories of the people of Gibraltar’

MICHAEL COY introduces us to his hero – George Santayana: A Spanish-American thinker famous for his pithy sayings

Daring swashbuckle and the restoration of honour: MICHAEL COY on a Spanish theatrical classic -the Mayor of Zalamea

‘Greenhouse’ gas dealers arrested after police find €3m of cannisters set for fridges and air conditioners in Spain

Heavy rain prompts yellow alert for Costa del Sol this weekend

Raids on Costa del Sol topple cocaine gang shipping drugs to the UK