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Motorcyclist Loses Leg After Drugged Up Motorist Crashes Into Him On Costa Blanca Road In Spain

Motorcyclist has leg amputated after drugged-up motorist crashes into him on Costa Blanca road in Spain

A 63-year-old motorcyclist had to have a leg amputated after a drugged-up driver collided with him in Mutxamel, Alicante Province. The crash happened on July

1 Aug, 2022 @ 17:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Bus and train prices to be slashed by a third in Spain’s Andalucia

THERE will be a 30% reduction on bus and train prices from September 1, the Junta de Andalucia has announced. The discount will be applied

1 Aug, 2022 @ 16:30

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Man, 61, Tries To Leave Spain Via Murcia's Corvera Airport With Underage Girl Who Defied Her Parents

Spanish tourism official ‘sets the record straight’ about travel requirements for British tourists visiting Spain

IN the wake of headlines sparking outrage over ‘new rules’ that mean Brits are required to show proof of finances on entry, Spain’s Tourist Office

1 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·Travel News

How new tech will help an endangered lagoon in southern Spain control its nutrient levels from space

Temperature hits record high in polluted Mar Menor lagoon in Spain

THE current heatwave has seen a record temperature high for the waters of the Mar Menor lagoon in Murcia. The Mar Menor Scientific Committee said

1 Aug, 2022 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Tagging Of Flamenco Chicks At Fuente De Piedra In Malaga, Spain 30 Jul 2022

IN PICS: Ringing of flamingos in Spain’s Malaga

THE Laguna de Fuente de Piedra nature reserve hosted the return of the traditional ringing of flamingo chicks after a two year Covid hiatus. The

1 Aug, 2022 @ 15:00

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M0010910 Cervids Painted On Cave Wall And Caervids, Bovids And Horses

Scientists date ancient art engravings found in Spain’s Barcelona

NEWLY discovered art engravings found just outside Barcelona have been dated at 14,000 years old. Archaeologists from the Autonomous University of Barcelona made the discovery

1 Aug, 2022 @ 14:15

Barcelona·Lead·National News

Girl, 10. falls to death from eighth-floor of Valencia apartment block in Spain

Girl, 10. falls to her death from eighth-floor of Valencia apartment block in Spain

A 10-year-old girl died on Sunday after falling from an eighth-floor balcony of a Valencia City apartment. The accident happened at around 8.00 am in

1 Aug, 2022 @ 13:45

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Vox politician loses libel case to Gibraltar Chief Minister

GIBRALTAR Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has won a libel case against a Vox politician. The chief minister was awarded damages of £20,000 to be paid

1 Aug, 2022 @ 13:30

Gibraltar·Lead

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Benitachell / Benitatxell with pool – € 521,000

Villa Benitachell / Benitatxell, Alicante 4 beds 4 baths € 521,000 Renovated villa with sea views and a private pool located in the

1 Aug, 2022 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Spain confirms second monkeypox-related death

SPAIN’S health authorities have reported the second death related to monkeypox within two days. Both fatalities were young men, confirmed the Health Ministry in Madrid

1 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

Health·Lead·National News

Infamous 'ghost' hotel in southern Spain will finally be destroyed - 50 YEARS after construction began

Demolition of infamous ‘ghost’ La Manga hotel on Spain’s Mar Menor could begin this autumn

MURCIA government permits have been granted to dismantle an unfinished La Manga hotel. Work on taking down the Lagomar Hotel could start this autumn, subject

1 Aug, 2022 @ 12:00

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Three municipalities in Spain’s Malaga to cut off water supply to beach showers due to severe drought

RESTRICTIONS on water usage at several of Malaga beaches are in place as of today, August 1, due to the worrying drought situation. The drought

1 Aug, 2022 @ 11:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Violent Costa Blanca and Murcia bank robbery gang arrested in Spain

A violent bank robbery gang has been arrested in Alicante Province and Murcia, with three men jailed. The Guardia Civil raided addresses in Fortuna and

1 Aug, 2022 @ 10:55

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

These are the ultimate zip-line locations around Spain’s Costa del Sol

DAREDEVILS can now enjoy up to six different and thrilling zip-lines in Malaga province. Once disco-themed skating rinks were all the rage, now it’s defying

1 Aug, 2022 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Brit couple arrested on Alicante flight for 'loudly joining the mile high club in the toilets'

Spain-based easyJet pilots to strike for nine days in August after crew dispute ends

EASYJET closes its conflict with cabin crew but opens another with its pilots. The pilots’ union SEPLA has called a strike action for nine days

1 Aug, 2022 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News·Travel News

Spain’s Andalucia set to sizzle in hottest day of the year, predicted for August 6

Spain’s Andalucia set to sizzle in hottest day of year predicted for August 6

AUGUST will see highs above 40ºC and tropical nights scorch Andalucia with a new heatwave on its way. According to weather portal eltiempo.es Summer will

1 Aug, 2022 @ 08:45

Lead·Weather

Shore Warning: These virgin beaches in Spain could be under threat from development

WITH the Olive Press breaking the news that Tarifa is earmarked for one of the biggest developments in a generation on its untouched virgin beaches,

31 Jul, 2022 @ 18:38

Environment·Lead

Alcaidesa through the Browns’ eyes

Alcaidesa is an amazing up-and-coming community surrounded by beautiful beaches and the much hallowed Links Golf Courses. It is an idyllic and tranquil place that

31 Jul, 2022 @ 17:05

Rototom Sunsplash music festival is back in Benicassim on Spain’s east coast

AFTER a two-year hiatus thanks to the global pandemic, Benicassim will once again host Rototom Sunsplash next month. The 27th edition of the reggae music

31 Jul, 2022 @ 15:46

Alicante·Entertainment·Lead

Sotogrande: High demand, high prices, low stock in exclusive Cadiz residential community

LIKE one big seaside country club with its golf courses, tennis, polo, sailing and riding, and restaurants and beach clubs, Sotogrande has been a desirable

31 Jul, 2022 @ 14:15

Cadiz·Lead·Property

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Bel-Air – € 285,000

Apartment Bel-Air, Málaga 2 beds 2 baths € 285,000 Nicely located duplex ground floor apartment in Las Jacarandas, Belair. Main floor: Entrance hallway,

31 Jul, 2022 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Cold snap will bring rain and snow to Spain this weekend: Storm will blow in from Greenland - these are the affected areas

Weatherman warns of possible torrential rains in Spain’s Andalucia this September

MARIO Picazo, meteorologist at Weathernetwork and ElTiempo.es has forecast a final stretch of summer and the beginning of autumn with floods and heavy rainfall. Over

31 Jul, 2022 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Common scams: Whistle blower reveals dirty tricks used to fleece customers at low-cost rental car firm in Spain

FEW transactions are as stressful as renting a car while on holiday. You’re braindead, running on aeroplane peanuts, with either the kids screaming or your

31 Jul, 2022 @ 09:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Must Read·Travel News

LONG READ: Will Spain’s sex industry simply go underground as new anti-prostitution laws come into force?

FORTY kilometres outside Madrid, figures of dancing girls adorning the front of the seedy dark brick Olimpo are designed to lure punters off the motorway

30 Jul, 2022 @ 19:15

Lead·Must Read·National News

German man arrested in Spain’s Calvia for starting seven fires in 24 hours

POLICE have arrested a 55-year-old German man accused of starting seven fires in different spots in Calvia. An investigation was launched alongside local police and

30 Jul, 2022 @ 17:00

Balearic Islands·Environment·Lead·Mallorca

The secret’s out in Spain’s Alcaidesa

Alcaidesa is opening up to the world after decades of gated-community slumber, writes George Mathias