Lucky escape for historic Roman site on Spain’s Costa Blanca after stray firework causes blaze
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es A STRAY firework from Calpe’s ‘Castell de la mar’ display on Sunday morning caused a fire at part
Two Marbella officers held over charges of sexual assault against two women
TWO plain-clothes officers have been arrested in Marbella over allegations they solicited sexual favours from two undocumented women in exchange for turning a blind eye
RED weather warning: Highs of 44C in Spain’s Andalucia this week while majority of country is placed on alert as blast of hot air arrives from Africa TODAY
The country's weather agency AEMET today warned that Jaen, in Andalucia, could see highs of 44C between 9am and 12pm on Wednesday, when the mercury
WATCH: Fears of new robbery technique in Marbella as two businesses ‘ram-raided’ in just 24 hours: Group of thugs ‘filled bags with goods before fleeing in luxury vehicle’
A jewellery store and a mobile phone shop on the same street in San Pedro de Alcantara were both targets of thieves at the weekend
Hot summer weather in Spain causes 30% rise in urinary tract stone cases
URINARY tract stones are one of the most frequent issues treated by urologists in Spain with hot temperatures forcing reported cases up by 30% over
Trafficking gang arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca for sexually exploiting women flown in from Columbia
POLICE have freed 11 sexually exploited women and arrested ten people for their part in the racket in Benidorm, Denia, and Gata de Gorgos. The
Far-right Vox offers Partido Popular’s Feijoo ‘no-strings’ backing to form new minority government in Spain
SPAIN’S far-right Vox party has offered the conservative Partido Popular a ‘no-strings’ deal where it would back a PP minority government without demanding a formal
3 bedroom Villa for sale in Turre with pool – € 389,950
Turre, AlmerÃa 3 beds 2 baths € 389,950 Opportunity ~ An immaculately presented stylish detached villa~Turn Key nestled in the mountains of the
British man seriously injured during fatal house brawl with knives and hammer on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A BRITISH man suffered serious injuries in a brawl at a Torrevieja house early on Saturday morning which saw a Dutch national die from stab
Bogus shipment company sold off customer items in Spain’s Valencia
A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Valencia province for pretending to have a logistics firm that despatched items internationally but kept the goods to
Spain’s Andalucia to implement ‘Exceptional’ measures to control wild boar population—including selective hunting
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es FOLLOWING recurrent sightings of wild boars in urban areas, including several boars which surprised beachgoers in Marbella last
Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE City of Malaga has announced the winners of the 2023 City of Malaga Awards. Notably, the Teatro
Protesters take to Streets of Spain’s Malaga to rally against animal abuse and call for end to bullfighting
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es PROTESTERS have gathered in Central Malaga to oppose animal abuse and call for an end to bullfighting. Organized
Top Scoop Haven: Spain’s Malaga ranked fifth among Europe’s best ice cream cities
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es WHEN it comes to a universally cherished summer symbol, few can contest the allure of ice cream, and
Spain’s Andalucia welcomes over one million international tourists in June, 13.9% of national total
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es ANDALUCIA has welcomed more than one million international tourists in June, making up 13.9% of the total tourists
IBIZA: where to find that quiet beach
WE can't promise total isolation, but here are our favourite less visited island coves for peace, clear water, and stunning views and dreamy days.
ARTS: Madrid’s sizzling summer of culture
VERANOS de la Villa has 200 inspiring events by international artists in 25 locations (many outdoors). Book your trip to the capital now! Ends August
3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Olvera – € 90,000
Olvera, Cádiz 3 beds 1 baths € 90,000 Here we have a great apartment in a very central location of Olvera with all
VISUAL EXTRAVAGANZA: Malaga Fair 2023 to kick off next week with fireworks and drone display
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE vibrant city of Malaga is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual celebration – the Malaga Fair 2023.
Dining in the Dark: The new gastronomic experience coming to Spain’s Malaga
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es DINING in the Dark is a gastronomic experience that offers a secret tasting menu entirely in darkness. Already
DON’T MISS: the best of what’s on in Spain
TOP events for late August, early September, from Sevilla to San Sebastian, Madrid to Barcelona, and regattas and festivals to nights in the Alcazar.
SPANISH DINERS go wild for elephants
WHAT Spain’s trendy diners want most after cocktails is exotic wildlife. The restaurants de moda boast elephants, rhinos and giraffe, and good sushi.
Baby gazelle gets bottle fed after rejecting mother’s breast-feeding in Spain’s Valencia
A Thomson’s gazelle born at BIOPARC Valencia in late July is doing well after rejecting her mother’s attempts to breastfeed her. In the first hours
Former US military base will become migrant reception centre at highest point of Spain’s Alicante area
AN OLD American base at the highest point of Alicante province will be converted into a migrant reception centre. The facility at Aitana is over
Whopping fines handed for going shirtless in Spain’s Malaga
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es IN the sun-soaked city of Malaga, going shirtless might be tempting to beat the summer heat, but it
2 bedroom Flat for sale in Lloret de Mar with pool garage – € 263,000
Lloret de Mar, Girona 2 beds 2 baths € 263,000 Apartment in Fenals renovated with a large terrace. The apartment has 97 m2
