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PICTURED: Police officers and fathers ‘killed by drug traffickers in Cadiz’ – as furious Guardia Civil leaders demand the resignation of Spain’s Interior Minister

THESE are the two Guardia Civil officers who were last night killed when their patrol boat was rammed by a ‘narco launcher’ in southern Spain.

10 Feb, 2024 @ 13:16

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Who is Ines de Ramon? Brad Pitt’s polyglot, jewellery designer girlfriend, 31, whose family hails from Spain

AFTER more than a year of rumours, it’s safe to assume Brad Pitt is dating American-Spanish businesswoman Ines de Ramon, although the couple have succeeded

10 Feb, 2024 @ 12:38

Celebrity·Lead·Other News

Why Brits staying with friends or family in Spain should consider carrying THIS document: And what hosts MUST do to avoid fines of €10,000

BRITS and other non-EU residents looking to vacation in Spain may be required to show proof of accommodation — even when staying with friends or

10 Feb, 2024 @ 12:30

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree

EXCLUSIVE: British expat, 81, is ordered to stop feeding a feral cat colony on Spain’s Costa Blanca: Animal lover is threatened with €600 fine

A BRITISH animal lover has been left exasperated by a threat to fine him and volunteers up to €600 if they carry on feeding a

10 Feb, 2024 @ 12:00

Animals·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

How Viagra pills could reduce the risk of dementia, according to new study

MEN who take Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction could have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study saw

10 Feb, 2024 @ 11:30

Health·Lead·Other News

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Altea with pool – € 420,000

Apartment Altea, Alicante 2 beds 1 baths € 420,000 We present this spectacular apartment in the seafront area of Altea. It has magnificent

10 Feb, 2024 @ 11:05

Featured Property

Scam warning: Benidorm man loses €35k to new girlfriend who tricked him into paying legal fees for fake €3m inheritance

A BENIDORM man was conned out of €35,000 by a woman who started a relationship with him via social media. She claimed she needed the

10 Feb, 2024 @ 08:00

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Valencian Community

REVEALED: The free hunting trips and VIP football seats behind a €180 MILLION Guardia Civil ‘corruption scheme’ that spanned 20 years

A GUARDIA Civil department is under investigation for allegedly colluding with a ‘cartel’ of suppliers in a €180 million corruption scheme. Some six officers are

10 Feb, 2024 @ 07:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Malaga hospital breaks record for the most kidney transplants performed in a year

THE Regional University Hospital of Malaga has broken its record for kidney transplants after 201 procedures were performed last year. The number of kidney transplants

10 Feb, 2024 @ 06:00

Health·Other News

Gibraltar is cracking down on empty flats in a bid to find more struggling families a home

GIBRALTAR’S crackdown on empty government flats is already yielding results, its minister for housing has said. Minister Pat Orfila launched a hotline recently that has

9 Feb, 2024 @ 22:59

Gibraltar·Other News·Property

WATCH: Locals cheer as a ‘narco launcher’ evades police in rough waters off southern Spain – moments before vessel ‘kills two Guardia Civil officers’

TWO Guardia Civil officers have been killed after their patrol boat was rammed by a so-called narco launcher. The deadly incident occured on Friday night

9 Feb, 2024 @ 21:17

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Revealed: How a narco gang sent marijuana from Marbella to the UK in frozen broccoli and cauliflower shipments

ALMOST two tonnes of hashish destined for the United Kingdom have been seized in a raid on a sophisticated smuggling gang operating out of the

9 Feb, 2024 @ 21:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Other News·Sevilla

Annual Battle On Spain's Costa Blanca Against Processionary Caterpillar Nests

Toxic caterpillars capable of KILLING dogs are out in force on Spain’s Costa del Sol

MALAGA residents have complained about the appearance of processionary caterpillars which can be fatal to dogs if they come into contact with them. It follows

9 Feb, 2024 @ 20:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Spain enters long-term drought following another mild winter

Drought latest in Spain: Red level emergency is declared in Malaga and Guadalhorce Valley – despite Friday’s rainfall

A RED level emergency for drought has been announced for Malaga and Guadalhorce Valley as conditions continue to worsen, despite Friday’s heavy rainfall. The Drought

9 Feb, 2024 @ 19:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Young British TikToker reveals why she LOVES living on Spain’s Costa del Sol – and how returning to the UK gives her a ‘reverse culture shock’

A YOUNG British TikToker has gone viral after revealing why she loves living on the Costa del Sol, saying she would ‘never’ move back to

9 Feb, 2024 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Revealed: How a wanted Dutch fugitive blended into the expat community in Spain by taking up dog walking, odd jobs and therapeutic massages – before his arrest for a €70m diamond heist almost 20 years ago

IT was one of the most audacious and daring heists of all time, with up to €70 million in diamonds and jewellery snatched from Amsterdam

9 Feb, 2024 @ 17:00

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead

Where’s good to eat on the Costa del Sol this Valentine’s Day? These popular Metro group restaurants are offering great food, live music – and even complimentary cava!

FINDING somewhere decent to eat on Valentine’s Day can often prove a nightmare – especially when you leave it to the last minute! Well today

9 Feb, 2024 @ 16:28

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel·Other News

This city in southern Spain is the number one holiday destination in Europe for 2024, say experts – but do YOU agree?

MARBELLA has been chosen as the best place to visit in Europe by readers of an online travel website. The Costa del Sol resort came

9 Feb, 2024 @ 16:15

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: Expat couple demand €500k back from British ‘property fraudster’ in Marbella as they appeal to his TikTok influencer daughter

EXPAT victims of a property fraud are appealing to the influencer daughter of the alleged scam artists to help them recover their stolen funds. Danish

9 Feb, 2024 @ 15:30

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Bryan Adams is coming to Spain: Canadian rock legend, 64, to perform at 5 concerts in 2024

LEGENDARY Canadian rock star Bryan Adams is set to visit Spain this year as part of his So Happy It Hurts Tour. Adams, who has

9 Feb, 2024 @ 15:02

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

A sanitary worker preparing a dose of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

Covid vaccine to be probed in Spain: Investigation is opened over claim that a vial in Andalucia contained a harmful substance

ALMERIA’S Provincial Court has ordered an investigation over whether Covid-19 vaccines that allegedly contained graphene oxide posed any health risk. Complaints were submitted in 2022

9 Feb, 2024 @ 14:45

Almeria·Andalucia·Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Other News

Must-read: How your ‘vintage’ mobile phones could be worth up to €30,000 – check how much YOUR old brick could be valued at

THE cost of buying the very latest smartphone can easily hit four figures for people with big pockets and a desire to keep up to

9 Feb, 2024 @ 14:11

Lead·National News·OP Money Tree·Other News

Plane is forced to return to Malaga Airport after colliding with a BIRD en route to Spain’s Canary Islands

A PLANE was forced to return to Malaga Airport on Thursday morning after suffering a birdstrike during take off. The Vueling flight, destined for Tenerife

9 Feb, 2024 @ 13:29

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Travel News