Malaga waiter arrested after police officers catch him ‘selling cocaine to customers’
A BARMAN has been arrested on the Costa del Sol after he was spotted allegedly selling cocaine to his customers. Officers from the Policia Local
Stay-at-home order lifted for 12,000 residents near Costa Brava wildfire – as firefighters declare blaze that injured 10 and scorched 2,300 hectares ‘stable’Â
AROUND 12,000 residents living on the Costa Brava are now free to leave their homes after firefighters said they had ‘stabilised’ a devastating wildfire that
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: World Cup glory, an ETA kidnapping and the ‘invasion’ of Parsley Island
9 JULY – SAINT VERONICA’S DAYAs Jesus was making his way to Calvary, covered in blood, sweat and grime, a young woman pushed through the
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Hemingway, Pamplona and me – why I run the bulls for my legendary dad’
By Deirdre Carney IT’S oddly invigorating to wake up at 7am with a hangover and sleep deprivation, and then put yourself in the way of
Revealed: The 10 best things to do in Andalucia, according to Lonely Planet
RESPECTED travel magazine Lonely Planet has named these activities the top ten things to do in Spain’s Andalucia. Spain’s biggest region, it may be hard
From Elton John to Marbella’s A-list: La Petite Maison brings Riviera glamour to the Costa del Sol
THE last time I ate at La Petite Maison it was on the Cote d’Azur, while working on a feature on Princess Stephanie of Monaco
Tour de France comes to Spain: The best places to catch the peloton in action as Barcelona hosts the Grand Depart
CYCLING’S most prestigious race has landed in Spain after the 2026 edition of the Tour de France officially began on the streets of Barcelona. The
WATCH: Huge wildfire erupts near Spanish tourist hotspot – more than 12,000 residents ordered indoors on Costa Brava with 30,000 hectares at ‘severe’ risk
MORE than 12,000 residents have been placed under stay-at-home orders as a huge wildfire threatens an idyllic stretch of coastline loved by Brits. Around 440
Forget the parties: Discover Ibiza’s idyllic hidden coves on this stunning three-hour coastal walk
OFTEN brushed off by many as a ‘party island’, beneath the veneer of strobe lights and beer, Ibiza hides a treasure trove of stunning coves,
These are the worst airports in Spain for EES border delays, according to Ryanair
BOSSES at leading budget airline Ryanair have revealed the worst airports in Europe for border delays arising from the EU’s controversial Entry/Exit System (EES) –
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Are you an expat or an immigrant in Spain? The Olive Press hit the streets of the Costa del Sol to find out what YOU think
WE took the expat vs immigrant (or resident) debate to the streets of Spain with a vox pop around San Pedro de Alcantara. While some
The tragic tale of a Spanish Guardia Civil officer nicknamed ‘The Moth’ – and his lethal legal shortcomings
HISTORY doesn’t have to be confined to the Middle Ages. Recent events (and here we’re discussing a fatal accident involving a pop group and the
Spain quietly bans controversial US tech firm Palantir from public contracts over national security concerns
THE Spanish government has quietly decided to ditch controversial tech firm Palantir from involvement in sensitive public contracts amid growing concerns over national security. According
When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route
ENGLAND and Spain could clash in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup final after each team’s potential route to the July 19 showpiece in New
‘Joy’ for Antonio Banderas as he presents a return to the jazz age with Gershwin at his amazing Malaga theatre
ANTONIO Banderas is presenting the works of Gershwin performed by one of Spain’s most exciting pianists this month. The Hollywood star is promoting ‘Gershwin in
Almadraba in Marbella: Lucky diners watch and then gorge on a giant 113-kilo bluefin tuna carved up at Koi restaurant
THE ancient almadraba fishing system has been netting giant bluefin tuna crossing the Straits of Gibraltar for over 3,000 years. This month, as the world’s
Spain is set to be swarming with rock legends this weekend – here’s what you need to know
Iron Maiden take to the stage at Resurrection Fest on Thursday night (Credit: Resurrection Fest)
Spain braces for fresh 42C heatwave just days after deadly June scorcher
SPAIN is bracing for another punishing heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to soar above 40C across parts of the country. State weather agency Aemet
The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Marbella opens new gym thanks to the collaboration of the Quirónsalud Foundation and Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
THE Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) has unveiled a new adapted fitness centre in Marbella – equipped thanks to the collaboration of the Quirónsalud Foundation
Missing England fan found in Barcelona after 10-day search – but had NO idea anyone was looking for him
A BRITISH football fan reported missing while heading to the US for the World Cup has been found in Barcelona – and had no idea
WATCH: Brit, 67, brutally attacked by muggers in Benidorm
TWO young men have been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly mugging a 67-year-old British tourist in a brutal broad daylight attack. Shocking footage shared on
Gang horror in Barcelona as gunmen shoot dead 15-year-old boy hanging out in a park
A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy has been shot dead in a Barcelona park after a group of youths approached him and opened fire. The shooting happened shortly
Cheap flights and mass tourism are adding €3,800 to the cost of the average Spanish home, new report warns
CHEAP flights and mass tourism are making homes more expensive to buy and rent across Spain, a new report has warned. Tourism growth added €3,800
Airlines demand Brussels ‘pause’ EES and warn of five-hour border queues for holidaymakers coming to Spain this summer
EUROPE’S airports and airlines are calling on the EU to pause its controversial EES system amid warnings it could cause queues of up to five
Spain’s migrant regularisation plan gets 1.2 million applicants and grants 600,000 work permits – where have these people come from and where are they living now?
SPAIN’S migrant regularisation plan has closed with 1.2 million applications, more than 600,000 of which have already secured a temporary permit to live and work
Two of Europe’s most wanted fugitives arrested in Marbella and Sevilla after decades on the run
TWO of France and Canada’s most wanted fugitives have been arrested in Marbella and Sevilla after years on the run. The pair, identified as All
