Baby dies of whooping cough in Spain: Health experts warn cases are on the rise
A one-month-old baby has died in the midst of a whooping cough epidemic that has hit Spain since last summer. Over 7,800 cases have been
Stretch of beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca CAN build chiringuitos, government rules – despite fears for threatened bird species
ONE of Torrevieja’s most popular beaches will get a full compliment of beach bars this summer after concerns that an endangered bird species might be
Sierra Nevada ski resort in Spain is forced to close its slopes due to winds of up to 140km/hr
SPAIN’S Sierra Nevada ski resort has been forced to close as it is whipped by 140km/hr winds. Cetursa, the company which manages the resort, announced
Cinephiles rejoice: Spain restores it’s Cine Senior programme, giving over 65s €2 tickets
SPAIN has restored its beloved Cine Senior programme granting over 65s access to €2 tickets across the country. A royal decree to reinvigorate the initiative
Kidnapped man rescued thanks to US tip-off after five-day €700,000 ransom ordeal in Spain
AMERICAN authorities tipped off the Guardia Civil about a kidnapping where the victim was threatened with death if he did not pay his captors €700,000.
Grandmother, 72, is arrested for ‘running a drug trafficking ring with her grandson’ in eastern Spain
A GRANDMOTHER has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for running a drug trafficking operation in Valencia province. The woman, 72, operated the illegal business
This Balearic Island is now Spain’s third NATO naval base thanks to its geo-strategic location
MENORCA’S port of Mahon has become Spain’s third naval NATO base to add to those at Cartagena and Rota. The decision to use Mahon was
Major crackdown on Airbnbs in southern Spain: Sevilla bans new tourist flat licences in 11 ‘saturated’ neighbourhoods
SEVILLA has become the first municipality in Andalucia to apply a new regional law to strictly control the amount of properties that can be used
These are the best roadside restaurants in Malaga province – according to a respected food publication in Spain
A RESPECTED food publication has named these four Malaga restaurants amongst the best in Spain. Malaga province is well known for its rich gastronomy but
Economic impact of drought is laid bare: Andalucia to grow less than the rest of Spain due to affected industries, study says
ANDALUCIA’S economy is predicted to grow slower compared to other Spanish regions this year, with a study suggesting that the drought is to blame. The
4 bedroom Villa for sale in Arboleas with pool – € 399,950
Villa Arboleas, Almería 4 beds 4 baths € 399,950 The property is a whopping 399m over two floors that has been very cleverly
WATCH: Dramatic real estate reality show based in Marbella is coming to Netflix
NETFLIX have released the trailer for a dramatic real estate reality show based in Marbella. The luxury real estate market on the Costa del Sol
Warning: Squatters attempt to take over two luxury duplexes worth almost €1million on Spain’s Costa del Sol
SQUATTERS have tried to take over two luxury duplexes worth almost €1million on Spain’s Costa del Sol as authorities issue warning. With three bedrooms, sea
Narco boat smashes against a Guardia Civil vessel off Spain’s Costa del Sol
A Guardia Civil boat was rammed by a narco boat off the Estepona coast on Thursday during a chase. The Guardia vessel- Rio Belelle- was
British tourist is killed by Storm Nelson in Spain: More details of four victims emerge
STORM Nelson has killed a British tourist in northern Spain as victims of the extreme weather rise. The storm claimed four lives yesterday, Thursday, March
Expat family chain themselves to a digger to halt new development being built next to their finca on Spain’s Costa Blanca – as Austrian ambassador lends his support
AUSTRIA’S ambassador to Spain has intervened in a long battle to stop a 200-year-old Orihuela Costa finca potentially being damaged by new properties being built
Don’t forget! This is when the clocks will go forward at the weekend
DAYLIGHT saving time starts this Easter weekend in Spain with the clocks going forward an hour on Sunday from 2.00am to 3.00am. The reverse process
It IS legal for restaurants to charge a ‘premium’ for tables in the sun or shade, a government in Spain rules – but there’s a catch
A SPANISH government has ruled it IS legal for restaurants to charge a ‘premium’ for tables in the sun or shade, but there’s one important
Four killed by Storm Nelson in Spain: Tourist and child are among the victims as death toll rises
STORM Nelson has taken four lives in Spain today as harsh weather continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds. The latest deaths
‘Arrest him!’: Outrage after video shows a German tourist daubing natural areas with grafitti on Spain’s Canary Islands – risking himself a €200,000 fine
LOCALS on the Canary Islands are fuming after a German graffiti artist proudly left his mark at beauty spots across the holiday destination. An Instagram
Nolotil appeal in Spain: Campaigners are calling on victims to join their case as they SUE the government
Have you been affected by Nolotil? Email us: tips@theolivepress.es CAMPAIGNERS against deadly drug Nolotil are calling on victims to join their legal case as they
This city in Cadiz loved by Brits is seeing property prices soar: Study finds homebuyers in Spain are looking for cheaper alternatives to the major capitals
A CITY in Cadiz has some of the fastest growing property prices in the country, a study has found. Property portal Idealista analysed the increase
Two killed by Storm Nelson in Spain as rain and strong winds continue to batter the country
STORM Nelson has taken two lives in northern Spain as it continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds. The two victims died
Boy, 4, is left on school bus after falling asleep in Spain: Education authority launches investigation
A SLEEPING boy, 4, wasn’t raised from his slumber on a Valencia school bus until it ended up at the depot. His parents have demanded
Revealed: The three least developed regions in Spain – according to an EU report
ANDALUCIA, Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura are the three least economically developed regions of Spain according to a European Union study. All of the areas have
Chaos at major airport in Spain: Long queues and delays at security as staff go on strike
PASSENGERS starting their Easter getaway had to put up with long queues at Alicante-Elche airport on Thursday due to a strike by security staff. The