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Ex-King of Spain, Juan Carlos, goes to Court of Appeal to stop London civil trial over surveillance of ex-mistress

Ex-King of Spain, Juan Carlos, looks to Court of Appeal to delay or stop London trial over surveillance of ex-mistress

LAWYERS acting for Emeritus King, Juan Carlos, say they are going to the Court of Appeal over a key immunity ruling made last week. Justice

29 Mar, 2022 @ 20:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Costa Blanca Start Ups Grows Non Polluting Algae That Doesn't Harbour Nitrates Like In Spain's Mar Menor Lagoon

Costa Blanca start-ups grow algae that doesn’t pollute water with nitrates as in case of Spain’s Mar Menor lagoon

TWO new Alicante companies have joined forces to cultivate algae that stops nitrate pollution in water, as infamously seen over recent years at Murcia’s Mar

29 Mar, 2022 @ 19:15

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Mar Menor

TRAGEDY: Schoolboy dies in playground in Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy died in the playground of the Sierra de Mijas school on Monday. A statement was released by the headmaster Francisco Zafra Machura,

29 Mar, 2022 @ 18:45

Lead

Santi Mina tells sexual assault trial that woman consented to sex

SPANISH footballer Santi Mina has told a court in Almeria that a woman he is accused of sexually assaulting consented to sex with him. Mina,

29 Mar, 2022 @ 18:30

Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Property sales in Spain soared by 20% in July, new figures show - while prices jumped by almost 3%

Costa Blanca property sales led the pack for 2021 house deals in Spain

THE Valencian Community had the most home sales per head of population of any Spanish region in 2021, according to the College of Registrars. Their

29 Mar, 2022 @ 18:00

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property·Valencia·Valencian Community

Unsafe building in Spain’s Almeria: Residents evacuated over safety fears

FAMILIES in 16 flats in Spain’s Almeria had to be evacuated on Monday morning after part of the roof of the building collapsed. Investigations are

29 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Almeria·Lead·Other News·Property

Man Kills Girlfriend's Ex Partner By Running Him Over In The Street Of Valencia Area Town In Spain

Man kills girlfriend’s ex-partner by running him over in the street of Spain’s Valencia area

A 21-year-old Valencia Province man has been charged with homicide after running over and killing his girlfriend’s ex-partner, also 21. The incident happened in Serra

29 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

More than 3,000 people tuck into the ‘World’s Largest Stew’ in Spain’s Jabugo

CHEFS in Andalucia have served up ‘the biggest meat stew in the world’, as part of their annual food extravaganza. The Huelva town of Jabugo, Spain’s

29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Food & Drink·Huelva·Lead·Other News

Amnesty International slams Spain’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with refugees and migrants

THE Spanish government has been heavily criticised in the latest report by Amnesty International over its treatment of migrants. The NGO accused Spain of ‘double

29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:30

Lead·National News

Terrifying moment loud gunshots are heard as police shoot man armed with knife in Spain’s Malaga

THIS is the terrifying moment loud gunshots are heard as armed police shot a man brandishing a knife on the Costa del Sol. Video footage

29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:15

Lead·Malaga

Spain's Rugby World Cup appeal over expulsion from 2023 tournament is thrown out

Winging it: Spain’s Rugby World Cup could be in doubt over allegations of ineligible player

SPAIN could be disqualified from the Rugby World Cup after fielding a player who may have been ineligible. Spain secured a World Cup spot for

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:45

Lead·National News

Marbella clears up after recent storms batter beaches along Spain’s Costa del Sol

STORMS that have battered the Costa del Sol in recent days have caused an estimated €670,000 of damage to beaches in Marbella alone. The council

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:15

Lead·Malaga·Weather

3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Alhama de Granada – € 89,000

Townhouse Alhama de Granada, Granada 3 beds 1 baths € 89,000 Ruiz & Singl presents this fabulous house full of history located in

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Spain’s Costa Blanca set to shiver this weekend with Arctic blast following record March rainfall

AN Arctic blast of cold air is set to hit Spain on Thursday with forecasters warning about wintry showers and plunging temperatures for the Costa

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:01

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Weather

Where to eat: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a culinary delight

Javea is one of the true culinary capitals of the Costa Blanca, writes Jon Clarke

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Schellhammer: The business school on Spain’s Costa del Sol that offers a first class education

SCHELLHAMMER is a unique business school that offers a first class education. Established in 2009 by Dr. Eduard Schellhammer the renowned Swiss psychologist, educationalist and

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:14

Business & Finance·Education·Malaga

Italian mafia crime boss and two henchmen arrested in Valencia area of Spain

AN Italian mafia drugs lord and his two lieutenants have been arrested in Valencia Province. The leader has been detained by the Policia Nacional in

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:08

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Right Casa: How much does it cost to maintain a property in Spain?

IF you’re thinking of investing in a property in Spain, and wondering whether it is the right financial decision for you then you might ask

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:03

Business & Finance·Property

Developer submits slightly-changed new home plan for unspoilt section of Spain's Costa Blanca

People power aims to halt plan for 2,000 new homes on last patch of virgin land on Spain’s Costa Blanca

DIFFERENT neighbourhood and environment groups on Orihuela Costa have slammed plans for a proposed coastline development at Cala Mosca. The area is treasured as the

29 Mar, 2022 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

TRAVEL LATEST: Iberia and Renfe team up to expand Train&Fly deals to 14 cities across Spain

TRAVELLERS will now be able to take advantage of a combined ticket that includes both air and rail journeys to reach 14 destinations across Spain

29 Mar, 2022 @ 09:15

Business & Finance·Getting Around·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Canines to start helping out in the courtrooms in Spain’s Madrid

COURTHOUSE Dogs to be used in court proceedings in Spain’s Madrid. With the aim to provide support when victims or witnesses are interviewed or have

29 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Lead·Madrid·Other News

Get your beauty sleep!: The Bed Shop is the Costa Blanca’s one stop shop for quality bedding and furniture

“A GREAT day starts with a good night’s sleep”, is the motto of quality bedding and furniture stockist, The Bed Shop. With stores in the

29 Mar, 2022 @ 08:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Other News

Spain brings back mandatory face masks: Protective gear MUST be worn in hospitals and health centres from this date

Spain will discuss changes to indoor mask wearing rules at top-level health meeting in early April

THE one main remaining Covid-19 restriction of indoor mask-wearing is likely to be discussed next week at a national level. The next Interterritorial Council meeting,

28 Mar, 2022 @ 18:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Spain's inflation rate ends 2024 on 2.8% due to fuel price rises

HELP AT LAST: 20 cent reduction in fuel prices as €16 billion aid package launched in Spain

SPAIN’s government plans to splurge €16 billion to help businesses and households suffering through high fuel and power costs. The most eye-catching proposal is to

28 Mar, 2022 @ 17:45

Business & Finance·Lead