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An end to eruption? Eerie silence as La Palma volcano falls quiet in Spain’s Canary Islands

The volcano that has been spewing lava and emitting toxic gases for close to three months has fallen quiet with scientists expressing cautious hope that

15 Dec, 2021 @ 14:31

Canary Islands·Lead

Violent mother lashes out at two nurses during attack in ‘understaffed’ pediatric ward in Spain

AN irate mother lashed out at a pair of nurses during a rampage over the breakfast served to her daughter at a Marbella hospital. The

15 Dec, 2021 @ 13:45

Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Cirque du Soleil is coming to Malaga on ice – here’s how to get tickets in Spain

THE world famous Cirque du Soleil is coming to Malaga in 2022… And this time they’re getting their skates on. This spectacular show blends circus

15 Dec, 2021 @ 12:30

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Quique Dacosta Madrid Ritz photo: Fiona Govan

INTERVIEW: Meet Quique Dacosta, the chef behind Deessa restaurant at Madrid’s Mandarin Oriental Ritz which just won its first Michelin star

The culinary genius is bringing his exquisite dishes to Madrid from Valencia, and has just won a Michelin star for his restaurant at the Ritz.

15 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

ANALYSIS: Does Spain have a drinking problem?

Alcohol consumption has plunged over the past 30 years, but Spain still has the second highest rate of daily alcohol drinkers in the EU.

14 Dec, 2021 @ 16:30

Lead·National News

Anti-vaxxers scammed in Spain:”I paid €200 for a fake COVID certificate and it never arrived”

SPAIN’S Office for Internet Security (OSI) has issued a warning against online scams asking for cash in return for fake COVID certificates that never arrive.

14 Dec, 2021 @ 14:30

Coronavirus·Crime & Law·Lead·Must Read

MSC Cruises chooses Spain’s Malaga as port of embarkation for 29 calls next summer

MSC Cruises, the third largest cruise company in the world, reinforces its presence in the city of Malaga, which will be the port of embarkation

14 Dec, 2021 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Encuentran Muerta En Su Casa Es Extrañas Circunstancias A La Actriz Verónica Forque

Veronica Forque, Spanish actor and Almodovar muse found dead at home in Madrid

VERONICA Forque, a Spanish actress who rose to fame after starring in Pedro Almodovar’s dark comedy “Kika”, has been found dead Monday at her Madrid

13 Dec, 2021 @ 18:49

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Isabel Díaz Ayuso Wins The Elections Of The Community Of Madrid

PROFILE: The rise and rise of Isabel Ayuso, the saint and saviour of Spain’s right

The foxy – or voxy lady – at thewhose version of “freedom” has the capital and the international community in her thrall

13 Dec, 2021 @ 18:21

Lead·Madrid·Politics

One third of all residents in La Palma told to stay indoors after volcano spews out toxic gases in Spain’s Canary Islands

RESIDENTS in La Palma were told it was safe to venture outside again hours after being told to lockdown in their homes because of toxic

13 Dec, 2021 @ 16:15

Canary Islands·Lead

IN PICS: New exhibition showcasing Dieter de Greef opens in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BELGIAN artist Dieter de Greef will be the focus of a new exhibition in Malaga. More than 200 works, which he has produced over four

13 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Malaga taxis prepare for annual children’s day trip to celebrate Christmas

THE countdown is on for the famous Malaga Taxis Christmas trip in Spain. Now in its 9th year, the much-loved event is set to take

12 Dec, 2021 @ 18:30

Lead·Malaga

Tributes pour in as Spanish tennis legend Manola Santana dies aged 83

ONE of Spain’s greatest tennis players, Manuel Santana, died aged 83 on Saturday. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who helped to popularise the sport in

12 Dec, 2021 @ 17:45

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Demonstration Against The Abuse Of Greyhounds And Podenco In Spain Took Place In Amsterdam

ANALYSIS: The beastly dilemma of animal rights in Spain

A new draft bill triggers fears of an animal farm scenario among the far right, writes Heather Galloway.

12 Dec, 2021 @ 16:15

Lead·Must Read·National News

Palm Sunday Celebration In Pamplona, Spain 28 Mar 2021

Bishop who married erotic novelist (and now sells pig semen) formally ‘defrocked’ by Spain’s Catholic Church

A CATALAN bishop who made headlines after he abandoned his calling to marry the author of saucy novels has formally been stripped of his powers

12 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

Catalunya·Lead·Other News

Floods claim second victim in northern Spain as body pulled from van swept away when river burst its banks

A SECOND person has died during flooding across northern Spain as rivers burst their banks in the wake of Storm Barra. As floodwaters receded on

12 Dec, 2021 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Weather

Thomas Of Torquemada Olive Press Spanish Inquisition

Thomas of Torquemada: Who was the famous torturer of the Spanish Inquisition and why is his name appearing in the news once again?

ANTI-SEMITES spray-painted the Town Hall of a tiny northern Spanish town this week, but their graffiti made disturbing reference to a Spanish priest now 500

12 Dec, 2021 @ 13:15

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read

Adventures Camping And Tent Under The Pine Forest Near Water Outdoor In Morning And Sunset At Pang Ung Pine Forest Park

Malaga is the most popular place to camp in Andalucia, according to new stats

MALAGA is the most popular place to go camping in Andalucia, according to new figures. Data collected by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography found

11 Dec, 2021 @ 20:00

Huelva·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Calls for man to be imprisoned for life after wife found stabbed to death in Granada

A ‘MISERABLE’ man who allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death with a knife in a frenzied attack is facing a life sentence for murder after

11 Dec, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Granada·Other News

Woman threatened to kill neighbour in Spain’s Granada over ‘cat murder’

A DELUSIONAL Granada woman threatened to murder her neighbour after she believed they killed her cat. The woman from Atarfe hurled abuse at neighbour at

11 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·Other News

Police hunt for man after six-year-old boy stabbed outside British school in Madrid

POLICE in Spain are appealing for information after the stabbing of a six-year-old boy walking to his school in Madrid. Officers have launched a probe

10 Dec, 2021 @ 19:54

Crime & Law·Education·Lead·Madrid·Other News

ANALYSIS: What we know about COVID situation in Spain as infection rate soars

SPAIN is currently in the grip of what it calls the sixth wave and for the third time since the pandemic started the infection rate

10 Dec, 2021 @ 19:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Must Read·National News

What you need to know about Covid passports: Are foreign vaccination certificates accepted in Spain?

DIGITAL COVID certificates proving vaccination status are now required to enter many bars, restaurants and venues in Spain. You’ll be asked to present your COVID

10 Dec, 2021 @ 15:06

Health·Lead·Must Read·Travel News

Spain corrects citizenship test handbook after discovering it is peppered with embarrassing basic errors

AUTHORITIES have been forced to amend the handbook for those aspiring to pass the test needed to qualify for Spanish citizen after it including embarrassing

10 Dec, 2021 @ 13:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Fossilized footsteps discovered in northern Spain reveal the Usain Bolt of dinosaur world

PALEONTOLOGISTS studying a series of fossilized footsteps unearthed in Spain’s La Rioja have discovered more about a meat-eating dinosaur that was pretty fast on its

10 Dec, 2021 @ 10:40

Lead·National News·Other News

Travellers In Mallorca, airport Spain, Photo; Cordon Press

UPDATE: What you need to know about new travel rules between Spain and UK now pre-flight testing is required

THE British government has announced that all international arrivals to the UK will be required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test to tackle the new Omicron,

10 Dec, 2021 @ 08:15

Lead·Must Read·National News·Travel News

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