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RED weather warning: Highs of 44C in Spain’s Andalucia this week while majority of country is placed on alert as blast of hot air arrives from Africa TODAY

The country's weather agency AEMET today warned that Jaen, in Andalucia, could see highs of 44C between 9am and 12pm on Wednesday, when the mercury

7 Aug, 2023 @ 16:08

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Tourism injected €187 BILLION into Spain’s economy last year, new figures show

Spain’s Andalucia welcomes over one million international tourists in June, 13.9% of national total

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es ANDALUCIA has welcomed more than one million international tourists in June, making up 13.9% of the total tourists

7 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Travel News

Petrol and diesel prices in Spain fall by 11% since June record highs

Petrol prices at their highest this year after August’s latest hikes

PETROL prices are at their highest in 2023 after the latest increases this early August. The new hikes come as millions of Spaniards and tourists

4 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Spain's Emeritus King Juan Carlos fathered 'secret' daughter according to new book

Spain’s disgraced former king Juan Carlos I announces he will ‘soon’ be back in Spain

SPAIN’S former king Juan Carlos I has announced he will ‘soon’ be back in Spain for more stays in Galicia. Juan Carlos, who went into

1 Aug, 2023 @ 16:30

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Weather warning: Orange alert issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol as hot blast of air to see temperatures soar to 41C

According to AEMET, the hottest times of day on Tuesday and Wednesday will be between 1pm and 9pm.

1 Aug, 2023 @ 16:07

Lead·Malaga·Must Read

Spain’s Renfe to boost ‘Low Cost’ Avlo trains in 2024 with new destinations and frequencies including Malaga

RENFE, Spain’s national railway operator, is set to boost its budget-friendly service, Avlo, in 2024 with expanded offerings. The company plans to significantly increase its

31 Jul, 2023 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Terremoto Benalmadena Magnitud Credit Ign

Benalmadena hit by magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A MINOR earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was recorded this morning at 5:03 a.m. on the Costa del Sol. Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) registered the

28 Jul, 2023 @ 12:04

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Hotel occupancy along the Costa del Sol dips slightly as prices rise

THE province of Malaga and the costa del sol is now the third most expensive in Spain. It is beaten only by Guipúzcoa and Barcelona.

27 Jul, 2023 @ 19:15

Lead·Malaga

Britons in Mallorca enjoy ‘home comforts’

DESPITE the top-notch food up for grabs in the Balearic Islands, many Brits are turning to ‘home comforts’ such as Heinz beans. British Corner Shop,

27 Jul, 2023 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Record August start for hotel and tourist apartment bookings on Spain's Costa Blanca

Fine for naked beach goer in Mallorca

A TOURIST has been fined for being naked in Playa de Palma, Mallorca. At around 4 p.m. last Monday, the man was approached by police,

27 Jul, 2023 @ 14:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Man On Hate Crime Charges After An Anti Islamic Tirade During A Wedding In A Costa Blanca Mosque In Spain

Fugitive wanted in France and Germany found living in Sevilla

A DANGEROUS criminal was arrested by police in the Andalusian town of Cantillana. The man, who has two European arrest warrants against him, is accused

26 Jul, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Low cost train operator Ouigo to start Murcia to Madrid services with €9 fares from 2024 High-speed journey to capital will take 2 hours and 45 minutes

Passengers stuck in Valencia train station after flood

A TOTAL of 15,300 people have been affected by a delay on a high speed line between Valencia and Madrid at 5 a.m. on Sunday.

26 Jul, 2023 @ 11:15

Lead·Valencia

Florists in Barcelona disgruntled over weed sellers

WEED sellers in Barcelona’s old city have been registering as florists to overcome zoning rules, much to the actual florists annoyance. Around 250 outlets are

25 Jul, 2023 @ 16:30

Barcelona·Lead

Rescatados 61 Migrantes Subsaharianos A Bordo De Una Patera En Las Costas De Tenerife

A migrant travelling in a dinghy with another 33 people dies near Almeria’s coast

A MIGRANT travelling in a small boat with more than 30 people has died near the coast of Adra (Almeria). The man was found dead

25 Jul, 2023 @ 14:15

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead

Work to start in August on walking and cycling paths in Cala Cortina, Cartagena

WORK on a walking route that leads to and from the Cala Cortina beach in Cartagena is being started in the next two weeks. It

25 Jul, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead·Murcia

Malaga dog named ‘best in show’

LAST weekend, a giant black poodle – named Lakeridge Trasnocho Unstoppable – won the 106th National Feira Canine Exhibition. The competition was held at the

24 Jul, 2023 @ 20:30

Animals·Lead·Malaga

More than 82,000 people in Malaga receive the Minimum Living Income

THE latest report from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) has found that more than 82,000 people in Malaga receive the Minimum Living Income.

24 Jul, 2023 @ 14:30

Lead·Malaga

SPAIN ELECTION: Right wing suffers blow as socialists cling on with no outright winner

SPAIN faces weeks or even months of political uncertainty as the general election results appear too close to call with 99% of votes counted. Predictions

24 Jul, 2023 @ 01:02

Lead·Other News·Politics

PM Sanchez waits to see if Spain general election gamble pays off

SPAIN’S socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will today find out if his gamble on a snap election pays off, or if a far right party

23 Jul, 2023 @ 09:56

Lead

ALERT: Five people suffering from food poisoning after eating Spanish tortilla of well-known brand

FIVE people have suffered from food poisoning after eating a Spanish tortilla from a famous brand. Palacios, a famous company that makes pre-cooked tortillas, has

21 Jul, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Mediterranean Sea on its way to reach its highest temperature ever recorded

Mediterranean Sea on its way to reaching highest temperature ever recorded

RISING thermometer readings are not only affecting mainland Spain, but they are also having a significant impact on the Mediterranean Sea. So far this summer,

19 Jul, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead·Nature

Empty eyesore hotel set for new lease of life on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A SANTA POLA hotel that was abandoned in 2010 and became a frequent target for vandals has been bought by the Elche-based ASA group. The

14 Jul, 2023 @ 16:30

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

National Geographic recommends town in Spain’s Andalucia as best to escape heatwave

SUMMER has arrived with a blast of hot air and sizzling extremes. In fact, large areas of Spain are on alert once again for extreme

12 Jul, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Other News·Weather

Record number of nesting sea turtles in Spain and Italy

A ONCE exceptional occurrence of nesting sea turtles in Spain is becoming more and more common, and climate change is believed to be the reason.

12 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Nature·Other News

Discover Castle of Guzman El Bueno in Tarifa—one of the best-preserved castles in Spain

THE castle of Guzman el Bueno is a national historic monument Heritage listed building and is one of the best preserved castles in Spain. Situated

9 Jul, 2023 @ 10:30

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

New extreme heat alerts issued as even higher temperatures are expected this weekend in Spain's Valencia

SIZZLING: Spain to be hit by second summer heatwave this weekend with forecast highs of 44ºC

SPAIN’S national Met Office, AEMET, has issued a warning for a potential second heatwave expected this weekend. According to AEMET spokesperson, Ruben del Campo, the

6 Jul, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Other News·Weather

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