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Three hundred illegal wells shut down in Donana in bid to stop landowners draining wetlands

Junta officials swooped on the sites which unscrupulous parties had been using to tap an aquifer on which the Sevilla and Huelva-based national park is

28 Apr, 2017 @ 15:00

Environment·Huelva·Lead·Nature·Sevilla

Feminist protestors to face trial after carrying giant plastic vagina through Sevilla streets

The trio are accused of offending religious sentiments after their procession, called Saint Pxxxx Rebellious, through the Andalucian city in 2014

25 Apr, 2017 @ 13:13

Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Spanish animal rights activists organise mass demonstrations against bull fighting

Thousands of activists are expected to attend a nationwide rally in Madrid

22 Apr, 2017 @ 16:00

Environment·La Cultura·Lead

Andalucia leads the way in eco-businesses with 20% more registered than last year

Andalucia now boasts 30% of the total green agri-food firms in the whole of Spain. the quantity has boomed over the past year.

16 Apr, 2017 @ 20:14

Business & Finance·Environment

Spain´s government slashes funding for Andalucia by over one third

The eight provinces will receive 36,6% less than in 2016 with only €1.16bn euros to spend on major public projects

13 Apr, 2017 @ 10:00

Lead·Politics

Vulnerable Andalucian bird population increasing due to conservation

Some 693 marsh harrier nests have been found in the region this breeding season, the second highest level since data began to be collected in

12 Apr, 2017 @ 20:16

Environment

Young 47-stone man in Sevilla dies as firemen try to lift him out of house using crane

His body was removed by firemen via his balcony

16 Mar, 2017 @ 11:28

Lead·Sevilla

Summer-like weather to return this weekend as temps soar to 28C in Andalucia

Many will be heading to the beach this weekend

10 Mar, 2017 @ 11:33

Cordoba·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Other News·Sevilla·Travel News

Spain music festival guide 2017

The Olive Press has scoured the land to find the must-attend events in 2017, so grab your cervezas and sombreros and begin the party

4 Mar, 2017 @ 15:00

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Read the TripAdvisor reviews of 12 tourists who were not impressed by Andalucia

“It’s as though some of the museums have just been put there to give tourists something to do”

4 Mar, 2017 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Cordoba·Exploring Spain·Granada·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Spain to invest €850 million in rail access to ports

Major projects include a continuation of the route from Sevilla to Cadiz

6 Feb, 2017 @ 21:00

Business & Finance·Lead

Ex-PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez announces fresh leadership bid at Sevilla rally

THE ex-leader of the Socialists has launched a fresh leadership bid. Pedro Sanchez announced his candidacy to a huge 3,000 strong rally in Sevilla, the

31 Jan, 2017 @ 11:12

Lead·Politics·Sevilla

EU considers intervening in Donana case to stop dangerous gas storage

The European Commission has just agreed to consider pressing the Spanish government to evaluate the dangers of Gas Natural Fenosa’s pipe building project in the

29 Jan, 2017 @ 10:00

Environment·Huelva·Lead·Sevilla

World famous La Vuelta cycling race to return to Andalucia in 2017

Almost one quarter of the brutal 3297.7km long La Vuelta will take place between August 30 and September 3 in the region, which was entirely

26 Jan, 2017 @ 11:38

Lead·Sport

EX PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez announces tour of Spain to ‘listen to militants’

And Sevilla will be the first port of call for the ousted Pedro Sanchez, who says he wants to meet and listen to the 'unheard'

20 Jan, 2017 @ 15:21

Lead·Politics·Sevilla

Flamenco fashion show turns heads in Sevilla

The weeks aim is to promote flamenco dress as a 21st century fashion

20 Jan, 2017 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Outrage as gas company awarded millions to operate in Donana National Park

The famous wetland, a paradise for birdlife, is currently in danger of losing its UNESCO World Heritage Site status

15 Jan, 2017 @ 11:27

Business & Finance·Environment·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Sevilla·Travel News

calls for a homeless shelter in marbella

Andalucians to take to streets in new campaign to get to know homeless people

Hundreds of people have been invited to take to the streets in the eight provincial capitals to listen to the life stories of those sleeping

13 Jan, 2017 @ 10:39

Lead

High ranking Andalucia politican finally locked up for fraud after four years on the run

Manuel Rodríguez de Castro, a high ranking ex Partido Popular official in José María Aznar’s government, has been incarcerated in a Madrid prison

9 Jan, 2017 @ 11:24

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Andalucian actors nominated for prestigious Goya awards

Seven film stars are among those to have made the cut in the upcoming 31st Goya film awards, Spain’s equivalent of the Oscars

6 Jan, 2017 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Lead

Three Kings: Where to watch parades in Andalucia on January 5

Millions of people are expected to come out and join in with the huge Cabalgatas de Reyes, which will snake their way through both bustling

5 Jan, 2017 @ 11:18

La Cultura·Lead

BREAKING: Costa del Sol on high alert after explosion in Marbella apartment block while bomb squad called to suspicious package in Puerto Banus

It comes after a similar package was found in Sevilla yesterday

3 Jan, 2017 @ 21:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·National News

€33.10 million to be invested in ambitious Andalucia cycle network

A total of €33.10 million has been earmarked for the Plan Andaluz de la Bicicleta, to encourage more people to travel on two wheels by

31 Dec, 2016 @ 17:00

Environment·Lead

Sevilla and Granada ordered to publish plans to tackle pollution

Sevilla and Granada, two of the most popular tourist destinations, are among those who must demonstrate their commitment to cutting levels in the short term

31 Dec, 2016 @ 10:00

Environment·Granada·Sevilla

Holland and Barrett launch Spain website with free delivery into January

The store was formed in 1870 and has more than 110 branches in the UK

30 Dec, 2016 @ 12:01

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Health

Police strengthen New Year presence in face of terrorist threats

The Policia Nacional is working with local forces to bolster visible patrols in city centres such as Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla to deter any unexpected

30 Dec, 2016 @ 11:56

Lead·National News

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