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Spain leads the world’s cryptocurrency property market: Almost 300 homes are purchasable with Bitcoin or Ethereum in Marbella, Alicante and elsewhere

THE latest findings presented by Forex Suggest delves into the global property market to discover the countries dominating with the number of properties payable by

15 Aug, 2023 @ 15:45

Property

Casting call: Extras wanted for ‘international’ series being filmed on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘tattooed eyebrows, false eyelashes and pumped up lips’ are forbidden

Modexpor Casting is looking for men and women who have a 'natural look'

15 Aug, 2023 @ 14:12

Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Activists have slammed the Junta de Andalucia in recent weeks amid a surge in videos showing wild boars interacting with humans on the beaches and

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga

Beachgoers are warned their parasols and other belongings used to reserve a space WILL be removed: Resort in southern Spain popular with British expats adopts ‘drastic’ measures to battle ‘umbrella wars’

Since yesterday, workers from the City Council have been placing warning stickers on parasols and other items left on the sand as a way to

15 Aug, 2023 @ 12:21

Granada·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: British tourist, 19, witnesses brutal stabbing outside posh Sotogrande polo club frequented by British Royal Family – as teenager is arrested for attempted murder

A TEENAGER has been arrested for attempted murder following the brutal stabbing of a reveller outside a Sotogrande polo club once favoured by Princes William

15 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Cadiz·Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

WATCH: Matador is gored in RECTUM by raging bull during traditional event in Spain before being airlifted to hospital

Alejandro Conquero was last night reported to be in a 'serious' condition after sustaining horrific injuries during the bullfight

15 Aug, 2023 @ 07:00

Lead

VIDEO: Masked man threatens to ‘blow up’ Costa del Sol apartment after barricading himself inside and throwing microwave, fire extinguisher and KNIVES into busy street below

The 29-year-old was filmed throwing a microwave, knives and other dangerous items off the balcony of a rental apartment in the resort of Benalmadena late

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain is found to be the second-best country in Europe to retire in thanks to its low cost of living, health care, cheaper property and more

RESEARCH from experts at Moving to Spain concludes that Spain is the second-best country in the whole of Europe to retire. The analysts reviewed the

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Property

Romanian mafia are flying into Spain to rob Brits of their luxury watches: Thieves target holiday resorts as gang members in Mallorca amass €1million loot

The thugs have been trained to spot real designer watches from the fakes, and target everything from Rolexes to Patek Philipe, Hublot, Audemars, Piguet, Omega

14 Aug, 2023 @ 13:28

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

British expat, 55, has leg amputated after being crushed by ‘drink driver’ in Spain: Father-of-two is forced to close business ahead of years-long recovery

Gary Doggett was working in Torrevieja on the Costa Orihuela with his son and another employee when a Spanish driver ploughed into him from behind

14 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Torrevieja

British teenager, 18, is arrested for ‘selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine’ in Ibiza

A BRITISH teenager has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine in Ibiza. According to reports, the 18-year-old was caught in the act

13 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Ibiza·Lead

WATCH: Moment poker player’s yacht bursts into flames off Spain’s Formentera as huge plumes of smoke billow into the sky and are visible from Ibiza

The inferno began in the stern of the 27-metre vessel while it was anchored in the area of Cavall d’en Borras, in Formentera

13 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Balearic Islands·Columnist·Lead·Sponsored

Woman Arrested For Skipping 500 Taxi Fare To Spain S Costa Blanca From Madrid

British boy, 17, ‘is sexually assaulted by a taxi driver’ in Magaluf in latest shocking attack against young tourists in Spain’s Mallorca

A MANHUNT is underway after a British 17-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a taxi driver in Magaluf at the weekend. According to local

11 Aug, 2023 @ 13:12

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Spain's top court orders end of height discrimination against female police force recruits

Manhunt underway after female tourist, 20, ‘is raped in bar toilet’ during night out with her boyfriend in Spain’s Mallorca

The 20-year-old was enjoying a night out with her boyfriend in Playa de Palma

11 Aug, 2023 @ 12:25

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Drunk British teenager arrested after trashing Magaluf hotel on Spain's Mallorca

Predator, 37, who ‘performed oral sex on a young male tourist while he was passed out drunk on a sunbed’ in Spain’s Magaluf resort is released on bail

The shirtless suspect, donning sunglasses and a fluorescent yellow cap, allegedly pulled down the victim's trousers and began performing unsolicited oral sex

11 Aug, 2023 @ 11:54

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

British expat, 32, drowns while snorkeling in Ibiza: Thousands are raised to return body of much-loved teacher home as tributes pour in

Martin Smith, 32, was seen floating in the water in Cala Jondal at around 3pm on Friday, August 4

11 Aug, 2023 @ 11:46

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead

BREAKING: Forest fire declared in Spain’s Andalucia as firefighters scramble planes and helicopter to tackle the blaze

Footage taken from a helicopter drafted in to tackle the flames shows huge plumes of smoke bellowing from the hills near Calañas in Huelva

10 Aug, 2023 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Lead

Forest fire warning in Spain as majority of country is placed under most extreme ‘red’ alert – while neighbouring Portugal tackles ‘critical’ inferno that has seen 1,400 evacuated

Almost the entirety of Spain is under an extreme risk of forest fires this week as the third heat wave of the summer sends temperatures

10 Aug, 2023 @ 12:38

Lead

Four works of art stolen from a Palma gallery have been recovered in Belgium

FOUR paintings valued at €31,000, stolen from a gallery in Palma have been recovered in Belgium. The stolen pieces included work of Glasgow artist José

9 Aug, 2023 @ 19:15

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Mallorca

Horror moment boy, 16, is savagely gored by bull at festival near Spain’s Benidorm, sparking calls for tougher controls

The horror incident took place at the annual ‘Bous al carrer’ event in Calpe, on the Costa Blanca, just a few miles north of Benidorm

9 Aug, 2023 @ 14:34

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Fears over new tourist tax 'driving away' British tourists from Spain's Costa Blanca, despite Alicante and Benidorm councils refusing to charge it

Alicante surpasses Sevilla to become Spain’s fourth most populated region

ALICANTE has become Spain’s fourth most populated city after gaining 44,180 new residents in the last year, according to Spain’s Institute of National Statistics (INE).

9 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

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

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Spain leads the world’s cryptocurrency property market: Almost 300 homes are purchasable with Bitcoin or Ethereum in Marbella, Alicante and elsewhere

Casting call: Extras wanted for ‘international’ series being filmed on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘tattooed eyebrows, false eyelashes and pumped up lips’ are forbidden

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Beachgoers are warned their parasols and other belongings used to reserve a space WILL be removed: Resort in southern Spain popular with British expats adopts ‘drastic’ measures to battle ‘umbrella wars’

EXCLUSIVE: British tourist, 19, witnesses brutal stabbing outside posh Sotogrande polo club frequented by British Royal Family – as teenager is arrested for attempted murder

WATCH: Matador is gored in RECTUM by raging bull during traditional event in Spain before being airlifted to hospital

VIDEO: Masked man threatens to ‘blow up’ Costa del Sol apartment after barricading himself inside and throwing microwave, fire extinguisher and KNIVES into busy street below

Spain is found to be the second-best country in Europe to retire in thanks to its low cost of living, health care, cheaper property and more

Romanian mafia are flying into Spain to rob Brits of their luxury watches: Thieves target holiday resorts as gang members in Mallorca amass €1million loot

British expat, 55, has leg amputated after being crushed by ‘drink driver’ in Spain: Father-of-two is forced to close business ahead of years-long recovery

British teenager, 18, is arrested for ‘selling cocaine, MDMA and ketamine’ in Ibiza

WATCH: Moment poker player’s yacht bursts into flames off Spain’s Formentera as huge plumes of smoke billow into the sky and are visible from Ibiza

British boy, 17, ‘is sexually assaulted by a taxi driver’ in Magaluf in latest shocking attack against young tourists in Spain’s Mallorca

Manhunt underway after female tourist, 20, ‘is raped in bar toilet’ during night out with her boyfriend in Spain’s Mallorca

Predator, 37, who ‘performed oral sex on a young male tourist while he was passed out drunk on a sunbed’ in Spain’s Magaluf resort is released on bail

British expat, 32, drowns while snorkeling in Ibiza: Thousands are raised to return body of much-loved teacher home as tributes pour in

BREAKING: Forest fire declared in Spain’s Andalucia as firefighters scramble planes and helicopter to tackle the blaze

Forest fire warning in Spain as majority of country is placed under most extreme ‘red’ alert – while neighbouring Portugal tackles ‘critical’ inferno that has seen 1,400 evacuated

Four works of art stolen from a Palma gallery have been recovered in Belgium

Horror moment boy, 16, is savagely gored by bull at festival near Spain’s Benidorm, sparking calls for tougher controls

Alicante surpasses Sevilla to become Spain’s fourth most populated region

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

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

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

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

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

Real Madrid pair whacked with €500,000 fine each after dressing room row left player in hospital with head injury

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited a historic witch town in Granada and its charm put me under a spell’

ON THIS DAY: The life of Julio Romero de Torres – a precocious and ‘sexy’ painter adored by the men and women of Cordoba

REVIEW: These are the 10 best restaurants in Madrid that have put Spain’s capital firmly on the food map

Why Ronda is still among the most charming cities in Spain – almost a century after Ernest Hemingway fell in love with its beauty