Missing pet parrot who lives with owner in the Basque Country is found safe and sound ‘on holiday’ in La Rioja
A PARROT that escaped from its home in the Basque Country last week has been found safe and well 100km away in La Rioja. Gorri,
Colombian woman, 64, is hacked to death by her ex just one hour before domestic violence hearing in Andalucia
A COLOMBIAN woman has been murdered by her ex-partner in Cordoba just one hour before a domestic violence hearing. Grandmother Tulia Ester, 64, was killed
Europe’s leading low-cost gym suffers hack – over one million members’ data is stolen
EUROPE’S leading low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit has suffered a cyberattack, stealing personal data of over a million members across Europe. The attack exposed customer data
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez urges Beijing to ‘do more to help end wars’ during fourth visit to China in just three years
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has demanded a bigger roll from China in ending the wars in Iran and Ukraine during his fourth visit to China
Spanish court upholds community ban on keeping pets at home – even if you own your apartment
A SPANISH court has upheld a community ban on keeping pets within the building, even for people who own their apartment. Expats moving to Spain
Fancy a free house? This tiny Spanish village is offering refurbished homes without rent in a desperate bid to surviveÂ
THE municipality of Arenillas has launched an initiative to attract new residents by offering free housing, employment and internet, in an attempt to to avoid
A glimpse into the life of Costa Blanca expat as he prepares to win prestigious Paris-Roubaix cycle race for the fourth time in a row
DUTCH cycling superstar Mathieu van der Poel has offered fans a rare look behind the curtain in a new short film, just days before his
How new parents in Spain can claim an extra two weeks of parental leave – up until the child is eight years old
NEW parents in Spain can now claim two additional weeks of parental leave through a simple online process. First, head to the official Social Security
Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC
DIVERS have uncovered 34 underwater wrecks in the Bay of Algeciras, including the remains of a vessel dating back to the 5th century BC. The
Bull on the loose! Scary visit to Gaucin’s Easter bull run nearly ends in tears for Olive Press reporter (and her dad)
JUST when you thought it was safe to move again you needed a rethink. For suddenly around the corner came charging a giant bull –
VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages
A HORSE pulling a carriage collapsed three times in Jerez de la Frontera, after working for hours. The young horse collapsed a total of three
Estepona details plans to complete last three segments of its Costa del Sol coastal path
Estepona has moved a step closer to completing its coastal corridor, with plans now drawn up for the final three sections. The town hall confirmed
Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why
THE commuter rail line between Fuengirola and Malaga is set to close for approximately six months from the end of 2027, as major infrastructure works
British-Spanish team develops hybrid solar and nuclear power system for astronauts on missions to the moon and Mars
A TEAM of Spanish and British engineers has successfully tested a promising power system for space missions, bringing the solution to supply problems in extreme
Engines set to roar in Estepona as Peñas Blancas Hill Climb returns this weekend
THE roar of engines will take over Estepona this weekend for the 17th Peñas Blancas Hill Climb, bringing some of the best drivers in Spain
Police arrest parents in Spain’s Zaragoza after 10-month-old baby tests positive for drugs
THE Policia Nacional in Calatayud (Zaragoza) arrested a couple on April 7 after their 10-month-old daughter tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. A 10-month-old baby
Seat launches an entirely Spanish-made electric car for €26k – curiously named after Barcelona’s most notorious barrio
A SPANISH carmaker has launched the first in a new series of electric vehicles built entirely in-country – and the name is sure to raise
Adamuz train disaster: Track fault was detected nearly 24 hours before crash – but system failed to report it
A TRACK fault linked to the Adamuz train disaster was detected almost 24 hours before the crash, but no alert was triggered due to a
Hooded gunmen storm Malaga warehouse and ‘drag worker behind getaway car’ in broad-daylight heist
SEVERAL masked men have robbed a warehouse in the Guadalhorce industrial park in Málaga, with one worker getting seriously injured during the armed robbery. The
Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month
THERE is finally some good news for rail passengers on the Costa del Sol, with direct high-speed trains between Malaga and Madrid expected to return
EU warns Spain that tax cut on fuel to help households cope with surging prices is ‘illegal’
SPAIN is facing pressure from Brussels after introducing a tax cut to fuel amid the ongoing war in Iran. The European Commission, under Tax Commissioner
Trial finally begins for ‘Marbella three’ in chilling murder that shocked the Costa del Sol
THREE men accused of carrying out a cold-blooded execution and another attempted murder in Marbella are facing a combined 114 years in prison as their
Marbella police foil a bizarre plot by Swedish mafia to launder millions in drug money through a vintage Pokemon card collection
POLICE in Marbella have uncovered a new money-laundering scheme involving Pokemon cards, allegedly run by members of a Swedish criminal network. Officers say the group
Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action
THE Malaga metro system has smashed its all-time Semana Santa passenger record, despite being hit by a wave of industrial action. The underground system closed Holy
WATCH: Shocking moment two thieves violently rob a family of tourists as they get into a Barcelona taxi
A FAMILY of tourists had the shock of their lives when they were violently robbed while getting into a taxi in Barcelona last Sunday. The
Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now
MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport remains largely untouched by the growing wave of global flight disruptions, caused by surging jet fuel prices due to the escalating