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Spain probes cyber weaknesses of small generators amid investigation into nationwide blackout

SENIOR officials in the Spanish government have expressed ‘concerns’ about the cyber defence capabilities of small electricity generators as investigators continue to search for the

13 May, 2025 @ 18:54

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Gang threatens victims with gun to steal luxury watches before fleeing on motorbike in Spain

Gun-toting muggers steal luxury watches before fleeing on motorbike in Spain

A GANG who stole luxury watches from people in the Alicante and Valencia areas has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. Five people- of undisclosed

13 May, 2025 @ 18:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Touchdown in Madrid: Spain to host first ever NFL game this November

SPAIN will host its first ever NFL game later this year when the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders face off at the Santiago Bernabeu in

13 May, 2025 @ 17:50

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Bars closed in Benidorm’s ‘English zone’ after police purge against drug trafficking

FOUR bars have been closed in Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ after police discovered drugs inside them. Seven people of British, Pakistani, and Moroccan nationalities have been

13 May, 2025 @ 17:00

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

‘Justice for our baby brother’: Hope for British tourist’s family as Spanish police reopen case as murder

WHEN Pontypridd father-of-four Nathan Osman died in Benidorm, Spanish authorities ruled his death ‘accidental’ or even possibly suicide just days after his body was found.

13 May, 2025 @ 16:30

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

EU chief Von der Leyen meets with Valencia flood victim families

REPRESENTATIVES of Valencia flood victims met with European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyn in Brussels on Tuesday. Three associations set up in the wake

13 May, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Top Spanish judge throws support behind British expats: Legal challenge against tax authority is ‘justified’

A LEADING judge on Spain’s top court has condemned the conduct of the Spanish tax agency in a vote of confidence for dozens of expats

13 May, 2025 @ 15:36

Business & Finance·Lead

WATCH: Brit rails against ‘disgraceful way Spain squeezes every penny out of entrepreneurs’

A BRIT living in Spain has talked on TikTok about how hard it is to register as a freelancer in Spain, among other issues. “You

13 May, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

Outrage as Ticketmaster ‘hidden’ fees triple cost of Bad Bunny concerts in Spain

A SPANISH consumer group has slammed Ticketmaster for applying ‘irregular and abusive’ surcharges on tickets for Bad Bunny’s upcoming concerts in Madrid and Barcelona. The

13 May, 2025 @ 14:38

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Viajes a Marruecos: 10 destinos que no te puedes perder

Los viajes a Marruecos tienen una magia especial gracias a la combinación de tradiciones, cultura y paisajes que ofrece este país africano. Desde coloridos zocos

13 May, 2025 @ 14:06

Other News

‘Sell your home then rent it back’: Property expert in Spain advises pensioners in need of extra cash

A PROPERTY expert, known on TikTok as @crismasfamilia, has explained a strategy for pensioners to start investing in real estate. “Sell your property and stay

13 May, 2025 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Spain tops world wine drinking charts – but global trend declines

WINE consumption across the globe has fallen to its lowest level since 1961, according to data released by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine

13 May, 2025 @ 13:28

Food & Drink·Lead

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Altea – € 370,000

Front line beach apartment for sale in Altea, This fantastic two bedroom flat is situated on the first floor of an apartment building in the

13 May, 2025 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Mallorca agent slams Spanish sellers for ‘profiting from foreigners while moaning about them’

A MALLORCAN real estate agent has blamed some ‘locals’ for pushing up property prices because of foreign buyers. Maria Antonia Bermejo from the Gestpropiedad company

13 May, 2025 @ 13:00

Lead·Mallorca·Property

Spain’s world famous Alhambra palace in Granada suffers graffiti attack

TRAVELLERS planning a visit to one of Spain’s most iconic cultural destinations may encounter unexpected scenes of vandalism, as a wave of graffiti has recently

13 May, 2025 @ 12:47

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Competition for rental homes in Spain rises 20% in early 2025

FINDING a rental home in Spain is becoming increasingly difficult as new figures reveal a surge in demand across the country. According to property platform

13 May, 2025 @ 12:44

Lead·National News·Property

Hidden Corners of Spain: Michael Coy takes you on a tour of Competa in the Axarquia region of Malaga

NARROW winding streets, whitewashed houses … Competa is everyone’s idea of what an Andalucian village should be. It’s positioned halfway between Velez-Malaga and Nerja, and

13 May, 2025 @ 12:28

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Is this the end for Spain’s beloved beach showers?

ARE we going to lose the beach showers that are currently installed on many beaches in Spain to wash off salt and sand after a

13 May, 2025 @ 12:15

Lead·National News

Dana brings yellow warning to eastern Spain for heavy showers and hail

UNSETTLED spring weather continues to grip much of Spain, with a dana (isolated high-level depression) triggering a yellow weather warning in parts of eastern Spain.

13 May, 2025 @ 11:44

Almeria·Granada·Lead·Weather

An insider’s take Spain’s iconic 101km endurance event – set against the stunning backdrop of the Serranía de Ronda

RONDA is a place where dramatic landscapes, Moorish history, and whitewashed charm collide. Each spring, it becomes the unlikely setting for one of Europe’s most

13 May, 2025 @ 11:42

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sport

Squatters find new way to beat evictions in Spain after law change

SQUATTERS in Spain are finding ways of getting round a tougher new law to evict them despite the promise of speedy trials. A change to

13 May, 2025 @ 11:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Property

Cruise ship diverts to Cadiz as Brit, 83, dies after choking on food at sea

A BRITISH pensioner has died in southern Spain after choking on food aboard a cruise ship that was sailing near the Cadiz coastline. Kenneth Edward

13 May, 2025 @ 11:05

Cadiz·Lead

Repair works on vital Ronda-Costa del Sol road move to blasting stage

BLASTING will begin on Tuesday on the A-397 road between Ronda and San Pedro to remove the largest rocks and stabilise the slopes. This step

13 May, 2025 @ 10:57

Andalucia·Lead

Set Sail with Confidence: Generali Expatriates Boat Insurance Has You Covered

Whether it’s your full-time residence or a beloved getaway, Spain has become a second home to many expats. For boating enthusiasts, it’s a true paradise:

13 May, 2025 @ 10:31

Business & Finance·Sponsored

Spain’s underrated road trip through ‘raisin country’ in the Malaga mountains

ONE of Spain’s most overlooked yet rewarding road trips has recently been discovered in the rugged region of Axarquia, located east of Malaga city. The

13 May, 2025 @ 09:45

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Gibraltar gives short shrift to ‘seductive’ new proposal to offer dual Spanish citizenship

THE Gibraltar government gave a very short response to renewed calls in Spain to ‘tempt’ its citizens with the offer of a Spanish passport. It

12 May, 2025 @ 22:26

Gibraltar·Lead

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