Royal Gibraltar Police in front of the Rock

Gibraltar police get 30% funding boost as force gears up to tackle challenges from post-Brexit treaty with Spain

The Royal Gibraltar Police’s annual budget has risen to £22.9 million for the 2026-27 period – an increase of around £5.3 million compared with the

3 Oct, 2026 @ 14:05

Gibraltar·Lead

West Nile virus claims fourth victim this year in Andalucia after 84-year-old dies in Sevilla – 21 municipalities remain on alert

All four fatalities so far this year have been elderly patients with underlying health conditions, according to Andalucia's regional health authority.

3 Oct, 2026 @ 13:20

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Flash floods in Spain with weather warnings still in place

WATCH: Biblical rainstorms unleash flash floods across Spain – elderly woman, 102, found dead after becoming trapped in home

The victim, aged 102, was found dead in her home in Madrigueras, Albacete, after the property was swallowed up by more than a metre of

3 Oct, 2026 @ 12:37

Lead·National News·Weather

This is the best city in Spain for a quick getaway this October, according to The Times

The historic northern city of Zaragoza has been praised by The Times as the perfect spot for a quick getaway this October.

3 Oct, 2026 @ 11:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Warning for drivers in Spain as new ‘flashing amber’ traffic light rule comes into effect nationwide

The new rules came into force on October 1 as part of a wider reform of Spain's traffic regulations.

3 Oct, 2026 @ 10:00

Lead·National News·Technology·Travel News

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‘taking time to consider snap elections’ after losing housing vote

If Sanchez chooses to dissolve parliament, the earliest available date for Spaniards to head to the polls is Sunday, November 29.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 19:36

Lead·Politics

Pedro Sanchez's housing reform is scrapped by MPs

Spain’s housing reform decree is defeated in Parliament, paving way for snap elections before end of the year

MPs have voted down a government proposal aimed at tackling Spain's housing crisis, prompting calls on Sanchez to resign.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 16:59

Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property

Guardia Civil officers shot by a gang in Barcelona

WATCH: Horror moment highway truck robbers aim hail of gunfire at Guardia Civil officer before dishing out savage beating near Barcelona

Footage shared on social media shows the hair-raising moment the plain-clothes pair were wounded after confronting five suspects accused of stealing lorry cargo.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 16:05

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Snoring, insomnia, sleep apnoea or drowsiness: A multidisciplinary team at Quironsalud Marbella has come together to offer the ultimate treatment

Quirónsalud Marbella expands its multidisciplinary unit for sleep disorders, bringing together respiratory and neurological specialists to provide personalised diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for patients.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 16:01

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Property sales fall as Andalucia asking prices surge by another 10% — with steepest rises in Sevilla and Almeria

The average two-bedroom flat in the southern Spanish region now costs €236,160, for a standard size of 80 sqm.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 15:30

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead·Property·Sevilla

doctor arrested for nurse death Marbella

Doctor is arrested in Marbella after nurse is found dead from suspected drug overdose in hotel

The victim, a 56-year-old nurse, is believed to have died from taking strong prescription pharmaceuticals alongside her colleague.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 14:49

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

WATCH: Torrential rain and flooding lash Spain’s eastern coast from Costa Blanca to Barcelona during red ‘danger to life’ alert

Authorities in Tarragona sent a new emergency ES-Alert to locals with more heavy rain forecast on Friday for Spain's eastern coast.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 14:47

Catalunya·Lead·Valencia·Weather

Spanish politics explained: Which of Spain’s five major political parties would win a snap election?

If Pedro Sanchez called a snap general election for tomorrow, or even November, the polling is pretty conclusive as to who would win.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 14:00

EXPLAINER·Lead·National News·Politics

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi adds to growing football empire after snapping up 100% stake in second Spanish club

LIONEL Messi has bought CD Eldense, the century-old football club from the inland Alicante town of Elda. The club confirmed the takeover in a brief

2 Oct, 2026 @ 13:30

Alicante·Lead·Sport·Valencian Community

Nacho, the young innocent victim of a Swedish mafia shooting in Malaga in September

Swedish mafia suspect in Malaga mistaken identity slaying was ‘already on bail for Fuengirola murder plot’

One suspect, a man of Somali origin, had already appeared before a judge over a separate conspiracy to murder charge.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Renting in Malaga province hits an all-time high with average two-bed flat in Marbella now costing €1,888 a month

Tenants in the province are now paying an average asking price of €18.8 per square metre, according to the latest third-quarter report from Idealista.

2 Oct, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Property