Valencia man accused of poisoning ex-wife with ammonia after she asked for water
A 32-YEAR-OLD Valencia man has been accused of giving his ex-wife ammonia when she asked for a drink of water. The victim had to spend
Is this the end of squatting in Spain? All you need to know about the new rules on evictions coming into effect this week
A MAJOR change in Spanish law that allows property owners to remove squatters far quicker than before comes into effect on Thursday. The important modification
Health alert: After March’s storms come the swarms of mosquitoes to Spain’s Andalucia earlier than usual
ANDALUCIA is on high alert for a potential mosquito invasion following an unusually wet March that has created perfect breeding conditions for the disease-carrying insects.
Benidorm will fine and keep money from owners of unlicensed tourist flats
BENIDORM will sanction owners of illegal tourist accommodation lets in addition to running existing inspection teams. It follows Valencia City as only the second municipality
Spain gets maximum advance payment of €100m from EU for flood damage repairs in Valencia
SPAIN’S government has received a first payment of €100 million from the EU’s Solidarity Fund to pay for recovery work in flood-hit areas of Valencia.
BREAKING NEWS: Five dead and four injured after mine explosion in Spain
FIVE people have died and four others have been injured following an explosion at a mine in Asturias, north-west Spain. The accident happened at the
German arrested for ‘stabbing man to death over money’ as crime wave grips Costa del Sol town
A MAN has been stabbed to death in Manilva, seemingly as the result of an argument over money. The alleged killer, said to be a
3 bedroom Villa for sale in Alfaz del Pi / L'Alfas del Pi with pool garage – € 375,000
Spacious 3 bedroom villa with private pool in Alfaz del Pi on the Costa Blanca. This property is located in a quiet urbanisation and is
‘Photo scammers’ steal gold chain from young runner on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A YOUNG runner pounding the streets of Alicante had his gold chain ripped off him when scammers asked him to take a photo of them.
First seaside drowning tragedy in Valencia this year as warm weather brings out bathers
A 22-YEAR-OLD man drowned at a Valencia beach on Sunday in the first-such tragedy of the year in the Valencian Community. The warm weather brought
Families of Valencia flood disaster victims join thousands in new protest against president Carlos Mazon
AN ESTIMATED 25,000 people took part in Saturday’s march in Valencia calling for the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazon over the way he responded
Enjoy the sunshine while you can: Storms, cold snap and blood rain set to return to Spain this week
THE welcome sunny weekend in Spain will soon give way to another round of storms rolling in from the Atlantic this week. The first few
5 bedroom Villa for sale in Jumilla with garage – € 85,900
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Cañada del Trigo, in Jumilla, Murcia, this impressive country house perfectly combines traditional charm with modern comforts, making it
SPANISH STYLES: Mudejar architecture is a testament to cultural fusion
MUDEJAR architecture, a unique style that emerged in medieval Spain, serves as a stunning reminder of the country’s rich cultural tapestry. This style developed under
Gibraltar hails the ‘legacy and contribution’ of long-serving media director as he announces his departure
TRIBUTES have poured in after the Gibraltar government’s media director announced he is stepping down after 15 years of distinguished service. Clive Golt has been
Spain working with Portugal and Morocco to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals
SPAIN’S football federation(RFEF) will make a joint bid with Portugal and Morocco to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup finals. The three countries are already
Want to buy a leopard? Spanish police rescue exotic animals being put up for sale on the black market
THE Guardia Civil has rescued many exotic animals that were being offered for sale in Malaga. Live animals, including leopards, monkeys and a flamingo, as
5 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Tiana with pool garage – € 670,000
Costa de Barcelona · El Maresme · Tiana Fantastic Duplex Penthouse with Two Terraces and Sea Views, Located in a Prestigious Area of Tiana. Built
Experts warn Doñana rainfall may not be enough to sustain the park through ever rising temperatures.Â
DOÑANA National Park experts have warned recent rainfall may not be enough to stave off drought come summertime. Juanjo Carmona, WWF coordinator at Doñana, says
Are you an expat or an immigrant in Spain? The Olive Press canvassed the debate on this hot topic
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
Photo from Ibiza telescope named NASA ‘Picture of the Day’
NASA named a photo taken from Ibiza as the Astronomy Picture of the Day on Wednesday. Captured by the Cala d’Hort telescope, the image shows
Pictured: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden’s gorgeous renovation project in Andalucia is up for sale – and Brits are stunned by the price
A RENOVATED Granada province townhouse that featured on BBC TV’s ‘Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job’ is up for sale for an asking price of €245,000.
Expats who’ve lost thousands demand tighter regulation of Spain’s funeral plan sector after collapse of IberianÂ
BRITS are calling for tougher regulations after losing a small fortune to a dodgy funeral plan company in Spain. An Olive Press investigation suggests the
Don’t forget! This is when the clocks will go forward at the weekend
WITH Spring officially arriving a week ago, there are lighter evenings to look forward to- boosted by the clocks going forward an hour this Sunday
Tesla sales plummet in Europe in potential headache for Elon Musk: Deliveries of rival electric cars surge by over 500% in Spain
SALES of electric cars made by US manufacturer Tesla- owned by billionaire Elon Musk- plummeted by 49% in the EU across the first two months
Three alleged jihadists arrested for posing national security threat in Spain
THREE Moroccan men- allegedly members of a jihadist group- have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. They are accused of posing a ‘potential threat to