Fears mount for Dutch builder, 48, who walked out of his Alhaurin el Grande home and vanished 10 days ago
Worried family and friends say Jeroen M, 48, was last seen in Alhaurin el Grande in Malaga province on September 18.
Half of Brits resident in Spain are still using the old green residency certificate no longer accepted at Spanish borders
The old green paper certificate 'will not be accepted as proof of legal residency status at Spanish or other Schengen borders' under this new system.
Australian ‘Coconut cartel’ fugitive hiding out on the Costa del Sol survives Marbella home invasion
Iziah Utai, a senior figure in the so-called ‘Coconut Cartel’, was targeted by armed men who attempted to break into where he was staying in
Valencia 2024 flood disaster death toll goes up to 233 people
A JUDGE investigating possible criminal charges over the handling of the October 2024 Valencia flood disaster has raised the official death toll to 233.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: A deadly nightclub blaze, a royal abdication and the duchess who married (again) aged 85
Michael Coy delves into the key events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the flamboyant aristocratic who married for the third time
Spain’s inflation soars to highest rate since early 2023 due to rising fuel prices
SPAIN'S inflation rate soared to 4.9% in September due to rising fuel prices- the highest figure since February 2023 when it reached 6%.
Brits are still flocking to Ibiza in ever greater numbers – but spending less and less
An impressive 315,000 Brits visited Ibiza and Formentera in the first half of this year, up by 4,000 on 2025.
The Rest is Spain podcast celebrates huge 20-episode milestone – and we’re just getting started
Over its 20-episode run, The Rest is Spain has grown steadily, racking up hundreds of thousands of views across Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
Evicted Madrid pensioner can return to her home of 70 years after lawyer strikes deal with property owners
A MADRID pensioner who was controversially evicted from her home of 70 years can return after a new rental deal was struck with the property
The International Brigades at 90: Who were the 35,000 foreigners who came to fight and die in the Spanish Civil War?
In the autumn of 1936, tens of thousands of international volunteers began arriving in Spain to fight fascism. Their story is still remembered today.
Tommy Robinson’s Andorra grift, racist flamenco in Madrid and hunting the UK’s most wanted in Spain – The Olive Press podcast turns 20
Hosted by Caroline, Jon and Walt, this week's fast-moving episode of The Rest is Spain unpacks the people who think they can hide in plain
Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa
In this Quinta Filippa review, Jon Clarke explores a boutique retreat in central Portugal, where a dozen bedrooms meet thoughtful service, wellness activities and delicious
Personal data warning after hackers steal user information from Renfe and Adif websites
Hackers were able to get their hands on more than 150 million data records during last week's cyberattack – but no banking details.
EXPLAINER: Protesters camp out in central Madrid as Maricarmen’s eviction triggers demonstrations over Spain’s housing crisis
Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday, demanding stronger housing laws before pitching some 150 tents in the historic Puerta del Sol.
Four passengers hospitalised after Boston-bound flight from Spain fills with smoke and makes emergency landing in Portugal
14 people were treated for smoke inhalation after the Delta Airlines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto.
Pedro Sanchez calls corruption cases against wife and brother ‘nasty politics which crosses a line’
Sanchez acknowledged that the PSOE had suffered 'cases of corruption that are true' and insisted his government had responded effectively.
Autumn arrives in Spain as Catalunya faces torrential rain and hurricane-force winds and both Costa Blanca and Malaga under weather warnings
Forecast models indicate above-average rainfall could persist across the country for the next three weeks.
Malaga’s biggest homegrown tech company calls for EU code of conduct to tackle online scams
Malaga-based AnyTech365 has joined 21 other companies calling for an EU code of conduct to tackle online fraud and improve cooperation between platforms and businesses.
Man snatched off the streets of Marbella just the latest mafia-linked crime as police step up their presence in Malaga
The victim was later released unharmed at a petrol station - just the latest in a string of worrying incidents in Malaga province.
Budget airline easyJet unveils new UK-Spain routes – including London and Liverpool flights to ‘hidden gem’ in Catalunya
The British airline will fly to Girona Airport for the first time, with new services from Liverpool and London Gatwick opening up direct links to
‘Dream come true’: Gibraltar finally begins work on sewage treatment plant after decades of pumping waste into the sea
The plant has been a Gibraltar government manifesto pledge since 2011, but two previous attempts to build a plant both collapsed.
Olive Press special back-to-school sale – 75% off: Give your child the gift of knowledge
To help young minds gain a sharper understanding of Spain, The Olive Press is launching our biggest student discount ever: €40 off an annual subscription!
Four masked men snatch driver and force him into 4×4 boot in latest broad daylight kidnapping in Barcelona
It is just the latest in a disturbing trend of broad-daylight kidnappings to take place in Barcelona province in recent weeks.
‘Nothing to report’: The extraordinary story of the Siege of Toledo, a colonel who refused to surrender and his doomed son
The Siege of the Alcazar in Toledo was a highly symbolic victory for Franco's Nationalists at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Man arrested in Benidorm after female partner is stabbed to death in horror late-night attack
A man has been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly stabbing his female partner to death with a knife.
Fast-moving wildfire near Costa del Sol finally stabilised after dozens of locals forced to evacuate
More than 50 people were ordered to leave the area after the blaze erupted in Igualeja, north of Marbella, at around 10.20pm on Saturday.
