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The Economist crowns Spain the fastest growing economy in the developed world in 2024 – but has the wealth been spread evenly?

SPAIN has been declared the strongest economy of 2024, topping the OECD rankings for its remarkable economic growth, low unemployment, and controlled inflation, according to

12 Dec, 2024 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead

Spain’s ‘Airbnb crackdown’ continues: Government to investigate companies that manage HUNDREDS of tourist flats

THE Spanish consumer rights agency has opened an investigation into businesses that manage swathes of Airbnbs amid a tourist flat crackdown. Spanish authorities are investigating

12 Dec, 2024 @ 12:35

Lead·Property·Travel News

2 bedroom Villa for sale in Alcalali / Alcanali – € 329,950

Villa Alcalalí / Alcanalí, Alicante 2 beds 2 baths € 329,950 Close to the charming village of Alcalalí, this south-facing villa offers a

12 Dec, 2024 @ 12:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

How Your Credit Score Affects Car Finance and How to Improve It

Are you considering purchasing a new car but unsure how your credit score might affect your financing options? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking

12 Dec, 2024 @ 11:50

Other News

Navigating love abroad: Essential dating tips for ex-pats

Finding love while living abroad can be both an exciting adventure and a daunting challenge. Many expats find themselves navigating new cultures, languages and even

12 Dec, 2024 @ 11:31

Gaming

Navigating Modern Relationships Through Celebrity Pairings

Modern relationships are increasingly complex and influenced by a myriad of societal factors. Celebrity pairings play a significant role in shaping our perceptions of what

12 Dec, 2024 @ 11:30

British hiker dies in Malaga after falling on ‘deadly’ route just days before Christmas

A BRITISH hiker has died after falling during an outing in Malaga. The young man was hiking with friends in El Chorro, Alora, on Wednesday

12 Dec, 2024 @ 11:19

Lead·Malaga

Experts start analysing Phoenician boat dating back to 600 BC preserved in sand off coast of Spain

MARITIME archaeologists have been analysing a Phoenician boat found off the Murcia coast which was brought to dry land in October. Called Mazarron II, the

12 Dec, 2024 @ 11:10

La Cultura·Lead·Murcia

Why Electric Mountain Bikes Are the Ultimate Choice for Off-Road Cycling

Off-road cycling is an exhilarating yet demanding outdoor activity. Whether scaling steep hills or navigating rugged terrain, it requires significant physical strength, skill, and endurance.

12 Dec, 2024 @ 10:53

Other News

Discovering the Best Lightweight Electric Bikes for Commuting

Among the many types of e-bikes available on the market today, lightweight electric bikes stand out for their superior portability, ease of use, and all-around

12 Dec, 2024 @ 10:45

Other News

Watch: ‘Water tornado’ forms off Spain’s Costa del Sol ahead of orange level storms

THIS is the moment a ‘water tornado’ was seen swirling in the sea off the Costa del Sol. The footage was shared on community Instagram

12 Dec, 2024 @ 10:43

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Orange weather warning is activated for heavy rain on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN urgent weather warning has been activated for the Costa del Sol today. State weather agency Aemet has issued an orange-level alert for the region.

12 Dec, 2024 @ 10:22

Lead·Malaga·Weather

New air route to Iberia: Gibraltar is set to revive its Birmingham flight from June 2025

THE route between Gibraltar and Birmingham in the UK is set to be revived with two flights a week starting in June 2025. Easyjet flights

12 Dec, 2024 @ 08:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Know the risks: Gibraltar launches cocaine awareness campaign in the run-up to the festive season after spike in deaths of young men

MALES in Gibraltar between the ages of 19 and 39 are being warned of the dangers of taking cocaine following a spike in deaths of

11 Dec, 2024 @ 19:00

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Money laundering 101: Package is intercepted at Palma airport in Spain’s Mallorca with €200k in cash hidden in secret safe

CUSTOMS officials in Mallorca made a stunning discovery when they flagged a suspicious package during a routine cargo terminal inspection last month. The box raised

11 Dec, 2024 @ 18:00

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Golden Visa scheme gets last-minute reprieve after law to repeal it is vetoed in the Senate

AN end to Spain’s Golden Visa scheme has been delayed after the country’s Senate voted to keep it going. It was set for abolition as

11 Dec, 2024 @ 17:00

Lead·National News·Property

The only ski resort in southern Spain will open its slopes this weekend as cold snap promises more snow

SOUTHERN Spain’s only ski resort is due to open its slopes this weekend as snow finally arrives. The Sierra Nevada winter resort will open the

11 Dec, 2024 @ 16:56

Granada·Lead·Malaga·Weather

EU vows to rollout its Entry/Exit System in 2025 – this is what you should know

THE European Commission has proposed a phased start in 2025 for its much delayed new EU digital border system known as EES. The proposal, once

11 Dec, 2024 @ 16:00

Lead·National News

Gibraltar set to crackdown on under-the-table tradesmen from Spain: Local businesses urged to report ‘unlicensed competitors’ to combat ‘illegal trade’

GIBRALTAR is set to crack down on cash-in-hand Spanish labourers who charge less than their local counterparts. The move targets small traders such as plumbers,

11 Dec, 2024 @ 15:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Squatter crackdown U-turn in Spain as politicians send ‘game-changing’ amendment back to Congress – in crushing blow to victims

FAST-TRACK trials for squatter cases have been delayed by a vote in Senate on the Judicial Efficiency Bill. Congress approved the measure last month but

11 Dec, 2024 @ 14:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Property

Gibraltar’s controversial Eastside marina project ‘breaks no environmental laws’, says EU report – in major blow for Spanish opponents

THE European Union has ruled that Gibraltar’s controversial marina development is legally sound, according to developers TNG. The EU’s Directorate General for the Environment has

11 Dec, 2024 @ 14:20

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

Tommy Robinson is ordered to pay £50,000 by UK court after being jailed over libelous film about a Syrian refugee

FAR-RIGHT activist Tommy Robinson has been ordered to pay £50,000 in legal costs following his 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. The Luton-native, who

11 Dec, 2024 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News

Snow arrives to Malaga: White stuff is visible from the Costa del Sol as cold snap sends temperatures plummeting

MALAGA has seen its first snow of the season as cold snap sees cool temperatures descend on the Costa del Sol. Sudden cold temperatures has

11 Dec, 2024 @ 13:29

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Kaufen Sie Ihre eigene Insel in Spanien – günstiger als eine Zwei-Zimmer-Wohnung in Marbella, aber mit einem Haken

Von Dilip Kuner Haben Sie jemals davon geträumt, wie Stars wie Shakira, Ricky Martin, Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp oder Leonardo DiCaprio eine eigene Insel zu

11 Dec, 2024 @ 12:44

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UPDATED: Spanish teenager, 19, arrested in Gibraltar over apartment fire: Two adults remain in intensive care as pet dog perishes in the flames

A SPANISH teenager has been arrested in Gibraltar on suspicion of setting an apartment fire that hospitalised a family and killed their dog. Juan Francisco

11 Dec, 2024 @ 12:41

Gibraltar·Lead

Ein festlicher Knaller steht Spaniens Einzelhändlern bevor

Von Dilip Kuner Es sieht ganz so aus, als ob Weihnachten für Spaniens Einzelhändler ein voller Erfolg wird: Drei Viertel der Verbraucher planen, ihre Ausgaben

11 Dec, 2024 @ 12:32

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The Economist crowns Spain the fastest growing economy in the developed world in 2024 – but has the wealth been spread evenly?

Spain’s ‘Airbnb crackdown’ continues: Government to investigate companies that manage HUNDREDS of tourist flats

2 bedroom Villa for sale in Alcalali / Alcanali – € 329,950

How Your Credit Score Affects Car Finance and How to Improve It

Navigating love abroad: Essential dating tips for ex-pats

Navigating Modern Relationships Through Celebrity Pairings

British hiker dies in Malaga after falling on ‘deadly’ route just days before Christmas

Experts start analysing Phoenician boat dating back to 600 BC preserved in sand off coast of Spain

Why Electric Mountain Bikes Are the Ultimate Choice for Off-Road Cycling

Discovering the Best Lightweight Electric Bikes for Commuting

Watch: ‘Water tornado’ forms off Spain’s Costa del Sol ahead of orange level storms

Orange weather warning is activated for heavy rain on Spain’s Costa del Sol

New air route to Iberia: Gibraltar is set to revive its Birmingham flight from June 2025

Know the risks: Gibraltar launches cocaine awareness campaign in the run-up to the festive season after spike in deaths of young men

Money laundering 101: Package is intercepted at Palma airport in Spain’s Mallorca with €200k in cash hidden in secret safe

Spain’s Golden Visa scheme gets last-minute reprieve after law to repeal it is vetoed in the Senate

The only ski resort in southern Spain will open its slopes this weekend as cold snap promises more snow

EU vows to rollout its Entry/Exit System in 2025 – this is what you should know

Gibraltar set to crackdown on under-the-table tradesmen from Spain: Local businesses urged to report ‘unlicensed competitors’ to combat ‘illegal trade’

Squatter crackdown U-turn in Spain as politicians send ‘game-changing’ amendment back to Congress – in crushing blow to victims

Gibraltar’s controversial Eastside marina project ‘breaks no environmental laws’, says EU report – in major blow for Spanish opponents

Tommy Robinson is ordered to pay £50,000 by UK court after being jailed over libelous film about a Syrian refugee

Snow arrives to Malaga: White stuff is visible from the Costa del Sol as cold snap sends temperatures plummeting

Kaufen Sie Ihre eigene Insel in Spanien – günstiger als eine Zwei-Zimmer-Wohnung in Marbella, aber mit einem Haken

UPDATED: Spanish teenager, 19, arrested in Gibraltar over apartment fire: Two adults remain in intensive care as pet dog perishes in the flames

Ein festlicher Knaller steht Spaniens Einzelhändlern bevor

FROM THE ARCHIVES: When the Olive Press caught up with the UK’s only ‘dwarf drag queen’ while on the Costa del Sol

TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Can you spot the red-knobbed coot in January? Here’s where you might find it in Malaga, Cadiz, and Sevilla

Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them

Armed thugs target taxis in Malaga – drivers plead for help after two attacks in just a week

Estepona expat’s knee hell as Spanish private hospital and insurer’s ‘greed and rudeness’ leave her thousands out of pocket – and still in chronic pain