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Yellow weather alerts for western Andalucia as new storm rolls in – with Estepona and Marbella in firing line

YELLOW warnings for heavy rain and storms have been activated across western Andalucia as a new Atlantic front sweeps in from the coast. State weather

12 Jan, 2026 @ 13:01

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Prince Harry’s ex-lover arrested in Mallorca after ‘leaving hotel without settling €500 bill’

A FORMER girlfriend of Prince Harry was arrested in Mallorca on Sunday afternoon after allegedly leaving a three-star hotel without settling a bill totalling more

12 Jan, 2026 @ 12:59

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

‘Stay alert’ warning for British tourists targeted by pickpockets in Spanish holiday hotspot

HOLIDAYMAKERS have been given a stark new reminder to watch their wallets and phones after bright ‘stay alert’ signs began appearing in Tenerife’s busiest tourist

12 Jan, 2026 @ 11:53

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Tenerife

Venezuela finally frees five Spanish political prisoners – including pair held over alleged plot to assassinate Maduro

THE Venezuela government has started releasing detainees considered by human rights groups and international commentators to be political prisoners, including five Spanish citizens. Spain’s foreign

12 Jan, 2026 @ 11:52

International Affairs·Lead

Body of a man is found on a popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Police are working to identify him

Boom time on the Costa del Sol as tourism revenue hits record €22 billion high in 2025 – and the Brits are leading the charge

TOURISTS visiting the Costa del Sol spent a record amount in 2025 – despite an alarming percentage point decrease in the number of overnight stays.

12 Jan, 2026 @ 11:20

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Lead

How did anarchism lead to charming Casas Viejas village to change its name to ‘Benalup’?

IMAGINE that you’re driving to Cadiz for a holiday from Madrid or Marbella, and you’ve decided to leave the main road, in order to take

11 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only

By Brandon Cheevers IMAGINE you’re on your way to a nightclub that bears a striking resemblance to a giant cake – one that is covered

11 Jan, 2026 @ 09:30

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

ON THIS DAY: Dali, Buñuel – and Dani Carvajal? A trio of Spanish geniuses have links to this weekend in January

IT’S one of the coldest, darkest weekends around Spain, where traditionally not much happens and nobody has any money or energy left. With the festivities

10 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

MICHAEL COY explains how the lives of two Spanish princesses 500 years apart didn’t go to plan – thanks to their choice of husbands

DISNEY princesses never had it easy. Their paths to a happy ending were always strewn with formidable obstacles: evil stepmothers, jealous witches, tentacle-bottomed sea sorceresses

10 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Ozempic and other anti-diabetes drugs lead medicine spending in Spain's health service

Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study

IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. But relying on weight-loss drugs such

10 Jan, 2026 @ 09:45

Health·Lead

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY in Spain is magical for children. The Cabalgata de Reyes is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

9 Jan, 2026 @ 18:45

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion·Politics

WATCH: Macabre ‘Black Axe’ cult is smashed in Spain: Police swoop on feared mafia group in Sevilla and Malaga

THE Policia Nacional have arrested 34 people in a nationwide operation against an international crime ring known as Black Axe. The detentions- carried out in

9 Jan, 2026 @ 18:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Sevilla

Snow falls across Spain’s mountains as cold snap sends temperatures plummeting

Spain’s wintry weather drags on as alerts are issued for snow and wind: These are the affected areas

SPAIN’S cold snap shows no sign of thawing after yet more weather alerts were issued across large swathes of the country. An orange warning is

9 Jan, 2026 @ 17:48

Lead·Weather

Pope Leo will make first trip to Spain as pontiff this year with three ‘recommended’ destinations revealed

BARCELONA, Madrid, and the Canary Islands have been suggested as possible parts of Spain that Pope Leo could visit later this year. There has been

9 Jan, 2026 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Canary Islands·Lead·Madrid·National News

Valencia unveils special plan to help plight of homeless people

Calls for urgent action after two homeless people die in Andalucia during Spain’s big freeze

ANDALUCIA’s left is calling for urgent action after two homeless men, one of them elderly, died this week while sleeping rough amid a brutal cold

9 Jan, 2026 @ 13:28

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Politics

Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you

HOSPITALS and health centres will grind to a halt next week as an estimated 100,000 doctors stage a two-day walkout across Spain. Services will be

9 Jan, 2026 @ 13:08

Health·Lead

Catholic Church in Spain's government strikes deal with Catholic church to compensate sex abuse victims

Spain’s government strikes deal with Catholic church on mechanism to compensate sex abuse victims

SPAIN’S government and the country’s Roman Catholic bishops have agreed on a method to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died

9 Jan, 2026 @ 11:43

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Drivers will have ‘reasonable period’ to get now-mandatory V-16 light – as new stats show Spain registers over a thousand traffic deaths each year

DRIVERS in Spain still have time to equip their vehicles with the new mandatory emergency lights, the Minister of the Interior has said. Fernando Grande-Marlaska

9 Jan, 2026 @ 11:16

Lead·National News·Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Russian warship disguised as a trawler lurked off the Costa del Sol for days – as Putin ramps up activity in the Mediterranean

RUSSIAN activity has been ratcheting up in the Strait of Gibraltar as the Kremlin comes under increasing pressure to keep the oil flowing. Data shared

8 Jan, 2026 @ 16:02

Costa del Sol·Gibraltar·International Affairs·Lead

Modular prefab ‘Lego’ homes arrive in Andalucia – but do they offer better value than traditional homes?

A SPANISH housing company has unveiled Andalucia’s first ever modular prefab – sparking hopes that the new ‘Lego’ homes could help ease the region’s property

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:39

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead·Property

Home sales boom in Spain despite prices continuing to soar

PROPERTY sales in Spain are continuing to surge despite double-digit annual price rises. A survey published this week indicated an average 20% hike in second-hand

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Property

Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays

ANDALUCIA has been officially named the most popular holiday destination in the entire European Union for short-term rentals. New figures released today by Eurostat show

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:15

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property·Travel News

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

ESTEPONA is set for a striking facelift after the local council approved a “historic” multi-million-euro budget on January 1. Authorities said that around 20% of

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:03

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Property

Record 20.5% annual price rise in 2025 for second-hand properties in Spain

A STUDY has reported a record 20.5% annual price rise for second-hand properties in Spain last year. Property portal Fotocasa said that prices reached an

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:51

Lead·National News·Property

New costa kings of bling: Brits are being hugely outspent in Alicante property market

DUTCH buyers have officially dethroned the British to become the biggest spenders on the Costa Blanca. While UK nationals are still buying the highest number

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:41

Alicante·Lead·Property

A red line was crossed': Pedro Sanchez lashes out at Israel after three UN peacekeepers under Spanish command are killed in Lebanon

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez opens door for Spanish troops to be stationed in Ukraine and Palestine

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Spain may send troops to join a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Sanchez on Thursday said the government

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:05

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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Yellow weather alerts for western Andalucia as new storm rolls in – with Estepona and Marbella in firing line

Prince Harry’s ex-lover arrested in Mallorca after ‘leaving hotel without settling €500 bill’

‘Stay alert’ warning for British tourists targeted by pickpockets in Spanish holiday hotspot

Venezuela finally frees five Spanish political prisoners – including pair held over alleged plot to assassinate Maduro

Boom time on the Costa del Sol as tourism revenue hits record €22 billion high in 2025 – and the Brits are leading the charge

How did anarchism lead to charming Casas Viejas village to change its name to ‘Benalup’?

Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only

ON THIS DAY: Dali, Buñuel – and Dani Carvajal? A trio of Spanish geniuses have links to this weekend in January

MICHAEL COY explains how the lives of two Spanish princesses 500 years apart didn’t go to plan – thanks to their choice of husbands

Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

WATCH: Macabre ‘Black Axe’ cult is smashed in Spain: Police swoop on feared mafia group in Sevilla and Malaga

Spain’s wintry weather drags on as alerts are issued for snow and wind: These are the affected areas

Pope Leo will make first trip to Spain as pontiff this year with three ‘recommended’ destinations revealed

Calls for urgent action after two homeless people die in Andalucia during Spain’s big freeze

Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you

Spain’s government strikes deal with Catholic church on mechanism to compensate sex abuse victims

Drivers will have ‘reasonable period’ to get now-mandatory V-16 light – as new stats show Spain registers over a thousand traffic deaths each year

EXCLUSIVE: Russian warship disguised as a trawler lurked off the Costa del Sol for days – as Putin ramps up activity in the Mediterranean

Modular prefab ‘Lego’ homes arrive in Andalucia – but do they offer better value than traditional homes?

Home sales boom in Spain despite prices continuing to soar

Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

Record 20.5% annual price rise in 2025 for second-hand properties in Spain

New costa kings of bling: Brits are being hugely outspent in Alicante property market

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez opens door for Spanish troops to be stationed in Ukraine and Palestine

The British are beginning to lose their cast-iron grip on Spain’s foreign property market, writes Mark Stucklin

Check out these five destinations in Spain still crying out for tourists to pay a visit

INTERVIEW: The Kiwi expat who beat Tiger Woods for US Open glory reveals how golf saved his life after horror stabbing

Driving through Spain during wildfire season? Here’s what to do if flames block your escape

OPINION: The victims of Almeria’s deadly wildfire deserve answers – where were the warnings?

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