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Viggo Mortensen says growth of far-right in Spain and the world is ‘like a virus’: Madrid-based Lord of the Rings star, 65, brands Argentina’s Javier Milei a ‘clown’

THE Madrid-based actor Viggo Mortensen has slammed Argentina’s leader Javier Milei as a ‘clown’ and a ‘right-wing puppet manipulated by others’ as he criticised the

13 May, 2024 @ 12:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

Jeremy Clarkson brands major airport in Spain the ‘stupidest’ in the world – but do YOU agree?

JEREMY Clarkson took to X this week to brand a airport in Spain as the ‘stupidest’ in the world. The former Top Gear star, 64,

12 May, 2024 @ 10:43

Lead·Madrid·Travel News

Switzerland wins Eurovision 2024: Nemo clinches title with ‘The Code’ after dominating the jury vote – bringing an end to drama-filled song contest

Switzerland has been crowned the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Nemo clinched the title after their song ‘The Code’ proved a hit with

12 May, 2024 @ 00:46

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

Spain’s deputy PM brands Eurovision 2024 ‘propaganda’ for ‘genocidal Israel’ as she threatens action against national broadcaster for streaming the song contest

SPAIN’S second deputy prime minister has accused Israel of genocide while blasting a national broadcaster for screening the Eurovision Song Contest final. Yolanda Diaz took

11 May, 2024 @ 23:55

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Crowd erupts into boos after Israel’s performance at Eurovision 2024 – moments before going wild for Spain’s ‘Zorra’ anthem

THIS is the moment the crowd erupted into boos at the end of Israel’s performance at the Eurovision Song Contest final tonight. Footage shared online

11 May, 2024 @ 21:54

Entertainment·Lead

Eurovision chaos: Major contender is disqualified just HOURS before final, Ireland misses dress rehearsals and protests erupt in Finland – while Israel is tipped as a FAVOURITE

THE final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 has been plunged into chaos just hours before it is due to begin. The organiser of the

11 May, 2024 @ 17:07

Entertainment·Lead

When will Spain and the UK perform during Eurovision tonight and will it affect their chances of winning?

ANTICIPATION is building for what could be one of the most dramatic Eurovision Song Contest finals for decades. There has been widespread reports of drama

11 May, 2024 @ 17:06

Lead

New tourism laws in Spain: The rules you must obey from TODAY to avoid fines of up to €1,500

A MAJOR holiday destination in Spain has introduced new laws against ‘excessive tourism’ which will see rule breakers fined up to €1,500 each. The measures

11 May, 2024 @ 10:10

Balearic Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree

PICTURED: Moment ‘international drug traffickers’ are dragged away by riot police from the Real Padel club in Marbella – as sources warn of more potential arrests

A TOTAL of three people were dramatically arrested ‘for links to drug trafficking’ at the Real Padel club in Nueva Andalucia on Thursday, sources have

10 May, 2024 @ 15:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: Spotify billionaire Daniel Ek, 41, buys enormous €30million villa from British expat on Marbella’s Golden Mile

DANIEL Ek has officially snapped up a €30million villa on the Costa del Sol, the Olive Press can reveal. The Spotify billionaire, 41, made the

9 May, 2024 @ 19:29

Lead·Marbella·Property

Armed police in riot gear storm the Real Padel club and gym in Marbella: ‘Multiple arrests’ are made while a helicopter hovers above

POLICIA Nacional have raided a popular padel tennis club and gym on the Costa del Sol. Footage shared online shows a row of Policia Nacional

9 May, 2024 @ 16:40

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

WATCH: Wanted British ‘drug trafficker’ is arrested in Benidorm after four YEARS on the run: ‘Violent’ Manchester thug faces LIFE in prison over ‘cocaine and ketamine empire’

A WANTED Brit accused of running a drug empire in the UK has been arrested in Benidorm. The suspect has been on the run since

9 May, 2024 @ 14:17

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Outrage in Sevilla as iconic area is left with ZERO local residents after being taken over by tourist flats and hotel – as ‘anti-tourism’ backlash grows across Spain

FEARS are growing of Sevilla becoming a ghost town due to a surge of tourist apartments ‘kicking out locals’. It comes as it was revealed

9 May, 2024 @ 13:16

Lead·Sevilla·Travel News

‘Tarzan’ girl who was ‘raised in the forest with zero human contact’ is found in expat enclave near Spain’s Costa del Sol – while father is arrested

A YOUNG girl who was allegedly raised in a forest in Switzerland with zero societal contact has been found in southern Spain. The child, dubbed

9 May, 2024 @ 09:17

Lead·Malaga

Must-visit: This ‘pueblo’ inside a CASTLE will transport you to medieval Spain – and is a short drive from the Costa del Sol

IT’S no secret that Spain is filled with picturesque pueblos that attract millions of tourists to the country each year. Their white-washed homes and winding

8 May, 2024 @ 13:54

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

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Person is crushed to death by a train in Spain’s Madrid

A PERSON was killed this morning after being hit by a train in Madrid. The passenger was struck at the Vallecas Cercanias station, according to

8 May, 2024 @ 11:38

Lead·Madrid

Heat warning in Spain: Anticyclone will bring highs of 30C from TODAY and ‘extreme heat’ at the weekend

THE arrival of an anticyclone to Spain is bringing higher-than-average temperatures to certain parts of the country from today. The hot weather will begin in

7 May, 2024 @ 15:01

Lead·Weather

British expats fume as ‘luxury’ beach club in Estepona introduces €75 minimum spend: Chiringuito is accused of ‘mistaking the area for Marbella’ over ‘rip-off prices’

BRITISH expats on the Costa del Sol have taken to social media to blast a beach club’s new price list – which includes a minimum

7 May, 2024 @ 14:32

Estepona·Food & Drink·Lead

British expat haven in southern Spain is accused of ‘ignoring drought measures’: Villa owners face €6,000 fines for filling up private swimming pools

A BRITISH expat haven in southern Spain has been accused of ignoring drought measures by using sprinklers and filling up swimming pools. The upmarket community

7 May, 2024 @ 13:02

Cadiz·Environment·Lead

WATCH: Shooting in Antequera causes multiple injuries after brawl between rival clans ends in a shootout near council estate of inland Malaga town

DRAMATIC footage shared online shows the moment a shootout ensued in the Malaga town of Antequera today. The incident took place at around 1.45pm on

6 May, 2024 @ 16:25

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Irish tourists ‘beat up two police officers’ in Marbella after ‘refusing to turn their music down during 5am party at their holiday flat’

TWO Irish tourists have been arrested after allegedly attacking a pair of police officers in Marbella. The holidaymakers, both 29, reportedly became aggressive when they

6 May, 2024 @ 15:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Disease warning in Spain: Malaria, dengue and leishmaniasis cases are expected to grow due to climate change, says expert – after causing multiple deaths in 2023

MORE than 100 cases of Malaria were detected in Andalucia last year, official figures have revealed. The southernmost region is at risk of seeing a

6 May, 2024 @ 15:06

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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Sevilla locals blast ‘toxic tourist invasion’ that is ‘destroying’ the city due to ‘impossible prices’ and ‘jammed streets’ – as they demand the number of Airbnb homes to be reduced

LOCALS in Sevilla have launched a petition calling for stricter controls on ‘excessive’ tourism in the city. In a missive, the group claim the ‘masses

6 May, 2024 @ 14:22

Lead·Sevilla·Travel News