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‘Blood rain’ is coming to Spain: New DANA will bring the weather phenomenon to Andalucia and beyond this week

A WEATHER phenomenon known as ‘blood rain’ is coming to much of Spain this week. Temperatures will remain relatively high but a new DANA –

13 Feb, 2024 @ 16:33

Lead·Other News·Weather

‘Gay white Jesus and a Roman orgy’: Posters for two religious events in Spain spark fury among locals

A GAY white Jesus and a Roman orgy. That’s the verdict of some furious locals after seeing the posters for two hugely traditional festivals in

13 Feb, 2024 @ 11:57

Andalucia·Catalunya·Lead

Farmer strikes in Spain enter their eighth day: Tractors block roads from Andalucia to Catalunya and will today target the border with France

FARMERS have entered their eighth day of protests across Spain by shutting down yet more major roads with their tractors. In Andalucia, the A-4 near

13 Feb, 2024 @ 10:00

Lead

10 Spanish insults from Andalucia that will make you sound like a local

IT’S no secret that Andalucia is one of the most expressive and culturally diverse regions in Spain. The mainland’s southernmost autonomous community is the home

13 Feb, 2024 @ 07:30

Andalucia·Lead

Drought is NOT over in Spain: Warning of toughest water restrictions in decades after rain from Storm Karlotta does little to refill reservoirs in Malaga

THE heavy rain at the weekend has done little to recuperate reservoir levels in Malaga province, new figures show. Despite the heavens opening above the

13 Feb, 2024 @ 07:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Other News

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Shooting in Marbella: Nordic expat is gunned down ‘in the middle of the street’ in a Hollywood-style drive-by attack in Nueva Andalucia

A NORDIC expat has been shot while walking in the middle of a street in Marbella, it emerged today. The unnamed victim received bullets to

12 Feb, 2024 @ 13:46

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Donald Trump’s latest NATO comments put the security of Spain and other alliance members at risk, warns chief of security organisation

NATO’S secretary general has warned Donald Trump that his latest comments “undermine all of our security” after the former US President claimed that he would

12 Feb, 2024 @ 11:00

Lead·Politics

This town of ‘echanting forests’, chestnut desserts and white-washed streets is a must visit for lovers of Spain’s Andalucia – according to the Sun

A TOWN in Andalucia has been branded the ideal getaway for nature lovers thanks to its ‘authentic forests’ and ‘rich history’. Parauta, in Malaga province,

12 Feb, 2024 @ 09:01

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Farmer strikes in Spain enter a second week: Tractors block a major road in Malaga while Madrid, Alicante and elsewhere are targeted by anti-EU protests

FARMERS have blocked off a major road in Malaga province this morning as their anti-EU protest enters a second week. Tractors cut off traffic on

12 Feb, 2024 @ 07:57

Lead

Revealed: How Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘joked that the British toddler was in his basement’ – as unearthed photos show the paedophile enjoying a Spanish-themed birthday party

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN photos of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner have emerged just days before his multiple sex crimes trial in Germany. The images give a rare

11 Feb, 2024 @ 16:12

Lead

At least 14 people injured – two critically – after a TREE falls on the Tomahawk rollercoaster at Spain’s PortAventura theme park

A ROLLERCOASTER has been struck by a tree at the PortAventura theme park in Catalunya, causing more than a dozen injuries. At least 14 people

11 Feb, 2024 @ 14:33

Catalunya·Lead

PICTURED: Police officers and fathers ‘killed by drug traffickers in Cadiz’ – as furious Guardia Civil leaders demand the resignation of Spain’s Interior Minister

THESE are the two Guardia Civil officers who were last night killed when their patrol boat was rammed by a ‘narco launcher’ in southern Spain.

10 Feb, 2024 @ 13:16

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

WATCH: Locals cheer as a ‘narco launcher’ evades police in rough waters off southern Spain – moments before vessel ‘kills two Guardia Civil officers’

TWO Guardia Civil officers have been killed after their patrol boat was rammed by a so-called narco launcher. The deadly incident occured on Friday night

9 Feb, 2024 @ 21:17

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Where’s good to eat on the Costa del Sol this Valentine’s Day? These popular Metro group restaurants are offering great food, live music – and even complimentary cava!

FINDING somewhere decent to eat on Valentine’s Day can often prove a nightmare – especially when you leave it to the last minute! Well today

9 Feb, 2024 @ 16:28

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Enjoy 50% off ALL Olive Press subscriptions with our special Valentine’s discount

MANY Olive Press readers got in touch last week to say they had just missed out on the end of January sale and were hoping

9 Feb, 2024 @ 10:46

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Horror as teenager’s dead body is found sticking out of a clothes donation box in southern Spain

THE body of a young man has been found sticking out of a clothing donation box in southern Spain. The grisly discovery was made by

9 Feb, 2024 @ 06:31

Lead

Health alert: Cancer-causing chemical is found in batches of a moisturising cream in Spain as customers are urged to throw it away

A HEALTH alert has been issued after a carcinogenic substance was found in a moisturising cream sold in Spain. The country’s leading consumer organistation (OCU)

9 Feb, 2024 @ 06:09

Health·Lead·Other News

Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers

A NEW study has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, enjoyed by millions of people in Spain, can help to prevent a range of deadly cancers.

8 Feb, 2024 @ 11:10

Health·Lead·Other News

Who is the ‘serial killer’ wanted in Spain? All we know about ‘The Orchard Killer’ – as details of his three victims emerge

A SUSPECTED serial killer is being investigated in Spain following the grisly deaths of three farmers over a three-month period. The alleged murders took place

8 Feb, 2024 @ 10:18

Crime & Law·Lead·Must Read·Other News

Expat stabs himself with a knife to get his wife arrested for attempted murder at their home in Spain's Mallorca

Two children are arrested after their MOTHER is found dead and gagged in a car in Spain – but one is guaranteed to face no charges under Spanish law

TWO teenagers have been arrested in Spain after the body of their mother was found inside a car. The parent’s corpse was discovered with ‘obvious

8 Feb, 2024 @ 07:52

Lead

EXPLAINED: Why is a major airline in Europe asking to weigh passengers before they board?

FINNAIR, the flag carrier airline of Finland, have announced that they will begin weighing volunteer passengers, including hand luggage, before boarding their flight. The anonymous

7 Feb, 2024 @ 14:48

Must Read·Olive Press Travel

PICTURED: Albanian ‘kingpin’, 48, who ‘tried to smuggle cocaine into Spain’s Costa del Sol by hiding three tonnes of the drug in BANANA shipments from Ecuador’ – as police make 30 arrests

YET another international drug trafficking cartel operating between the Costa del Sol and Ecuador has been smashed in a ‘mega operation’ that intercepted 3.2 tonnes

7 Feb, 2024 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Other News

Have a doctor’s appointment in Spain’s Andalucia this week? Wear a face mask or risk being turned away and FINED by police

FACE masks continue to be mandatory in all health centres in Andalucia, despite rates of flu and Covid dropping dramatically in recent weeks. An Olive

7 Feb, 2024 @ 10:12

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Must Read·Other News

Why are farmers striking in Spain and when will they stop?

FARMERS are causing chaos for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as they continue their strike for better working conditions. Roads and ports are closed

7 Feb, 2024 @ 08:26

EXPLAINER·Lead·Must Read

Farmer strikes in Spain: Chaos to continue today with tractors blocking roads and ports from Malaga to Barcelona and Valencia

FARMERS are continuing to cause chaos across Spain today as they enter a second day of strikes and protests. Fed-up agricultural workers plan to ‘collapse’

7 Feb, 2024 @ 07:49

Lead

‘Heaviest rains since 2022’ finally predicted to soak Spain’s Costa del Sol this week

WEATHER experts are finally predicting a drought-smashing torrential downpour will hit Malaga this week. After an alarmingly dry rainy season, it was beginning to look

6 Feb, 2024 @ 12:14

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Weather

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‘Blood rain’ is coming to Spain: New DANA will bring the weather phenomenon to Andalucia and beyond this week

‘Gay white Jesus and a Roman orgy’: Posters for two religious events in Spain spark fury among locals

Farmer strikes in Spain enter their eighth day: Tractors block roads from Andalucia to Catalunya and will today target the border with France

10 Spanish insults from Andalucia that will make you sound like a local

Drought is NOT over in Spain: Warning of toughest water restrictions in decades after rain from Storm Karlotta does little to refill reservoirs in Malaga

Shooting in Marbella: Nordic expat is gunned down ‘in the middle of the street’ in a Hollywood-style drive-by attack in Nueva Andalucia

Donald Trump’s latest NATO comments put the security of Spain and other alliance members at risk, warns chief of security organisation

This town of ‘echanting forests’, chestnut desserts and white-washed streets is a must visit for lovers of Spain’s Andalucia – according to the Sun

Farmer strikes in Spain enter a second week: Tractors block a major road in Malaga while Madrid, Alicante and elsewhere are targeted by anti-EU protests

Revealed: How Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘joked that the British toddler was in his basement’ – as unearthed photos show the paedophile enjoying a Spanish-themed birthday party

At least 14 people injured – two critically – after a TREE falls on the Tomahawk rollercoaster at Spain’s PortAventura theme park

PICTURED: Police officers and fathers ‘killed by drug traffickers in Cadiz’ – as furious Guardia Civil leaders demand the resignation of Spain’s Interior Minister

WATCH: Locals cheer as a ‘narco launcher’ evades police in rough waters off southern Spain – moments before vessel ‘kills two Guardia Civil officers’

Where’s good to eat on the Costa del Sol this Valentine’s Day? These popular Metro group restaurants are offering great food, live music – and even complimentary cava!

Enjoy 50% off ALL Olive Press subscriptions with our special Valentine’s discount

Horror as teenager’s dead body is found sticking out of a clothes donation box in southern Spain

Health alert: Cancer-causing chemical is found in batches of a moisturising cream in Spain as customers are urged to throw it away

Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers

Who is the ‘serial killer’ wanted in Spain? All we know about ‘The Orchard Killer’ – as details of his three victims emerge

Two children are arrested after their MOTHER is found dead and gagged in a car in Spain – but one is guaranteed to face no charges under Spanish law

EXPLAINED: Why is a major airline in Europe asking to weigh passengers before they board?

PICTURED: Albanian ‘kingpin’, 48, who ‘tried to smuggle cocaine into Spain’s Costa del Sol by hiding three tonnes of the drug in BANANA shipments from Ecuador’ – as police make 30 arrests

Have a doctor’s appointment in Spain’s Andalucia this week? Wear a face mask or risk being turned away and FINED by police

Why are farmers striking in Spain and when will they stop?

Farmer strikes in Spain: Chaos to continue today with tractors blocking roads and ports from Malaga to Barcelona and Valencia

‘Heaviest rains since 2022’ finally predicted to soak Spain’s Costa del Sol this week

Spain is set to legalise half a million illegal workers – but how many arrived on small boats?

Man dies in bedroom after cliff rock crashes down onto his seaside Menorca home

Storm Joseph brings wet and wild week of weather alerts for Andalucia – watch out for flood risks and park closures on the Costa del Sol

Estepona sold the lifestyle but forgot the infrastructure: How the rush to build luxury apartments saw basic needs go unmet

Measles scare in Spain as cases doubled last year – and were virtually zero in 2023