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Hacked off: Costa Blanca town council refuses to pay ransom to blackmailers who stole instagram account

A LOCAL town hall has had its tourism instagram account taken over, with hackers demanding the princely sum of €500 to hand back the account.

23 Sep, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Johnny Depp Bei Der Verleihung Des Donostia Awards Für Sein Lebenswerk Auf Dem 69. Internationalen Filmfestival San Seb

Johnny Depp blasts ‘cancel culture’ as he accepts top award amid protests at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD star Johnny Depp warned that no-one was safe from ‘cancel culture’ as he collected San Sebastian’s Donostia Award in the face of criticism from

23 Sep, 2021 @ 11:37

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Human Towers On Last Day Of Feast Of La Merce

TRAVEL SPAIN: How to celebrate La Merce festival in Barcelona

By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona

23 Sep, 2021 @ 11:30

Barcelona·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Cruel owners investigated after dogs found in shocking sanitary and hygienic conditions in Spain’s Malaga

POLICIA local are investigating a possible case of animal abuse after two canines were found living in ‘deplorable’ conditions. As reported by the Policia Local

23 Sep, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Spain qualifies for European Cricket Championship finals at Cartama Oval on Costa del Sol

SPAIN and Belgium are the first two teams to qualify for the finals of the European Cricket Championship. They topped Group A of the 10-overs-a-side

23 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga·Sport

LATEST: Sulphur dioxide cloud from La Palma to hit mainland Spain as volcano enters more explosive phase

A CLOUD of sulphur dioxide from the La Palma volcano is expected to hit mainland Spain on Thursday and may fall in the form of

23 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Canary Islands·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Brit ex-footballer admitted for gallstone op but loses right leg at scandal-hit hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH EXPAT went into Torrevieja Hospital for routine gallstone treatment, and came out minus his right leg. James survived the experience, but must suffer

23 Sep, 2021 @ 08:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·National News

Property prices rose by 8.4% last year in Spain in biggest increase since 2007

Spain property sales boom to levels not seen since before bubble burst in 2008

SPAIN registered the highest number of house sales in over 13 years for the month of July, according to data published on Wednesday. More than

22 Sep, 2021 @ 19:43

Lead·Property

Volcanic Eruption On Canary Island La Palma

‘The worst thing is not knowing what comes next’: La Palma residents face weeks of uncertainty as lava flow advances from volcano to the sea

By Rob Kiteley

22 Sep, 2021 @ 18:45

Canary Islands·Lead

No jab no entry: Spain’s Valencia region considers COVID-19 passports to enter bars and nightclubs

If you're not jabbed, you're not coming in. That could soon be the reality at late night bars and nightclubs across the Valencia region, writes

22 Sep, 2021 @ 17:55

Coronavirus·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Police investigate ‘disturbing’ disappearance of 15-year-old British girl in Spain’s Mallorca

A SEARCH is underway in Mallorca for a 15-year-old British girl who lives with her family in Palma and has gone missing. The teenager, Emina Ilora

22 Sep, 2021 @ 15:49

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Explainer: Are there active volcanoes in Spain’s Andalucia?

THE recent volcanic eruption in La Palma has aroused the concern of many citizens unsure if in their region there could be any type of

22 Sep, 2021 @ 15:00

10 of the most beautiful walled towns and cities to visit in Spain

Throughout the centuries, medieval walls have served as defence barriers and examples of historically significant architecture with some still encompassing thriving communities today

22 Sep, 2021 @ 14:20

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Amateur artist inspired by beauty of Spain’s Costa Blanca sells painting at London’s Royal Academy for £900

A PAINTING of a friend’s house in Moraira was selected to feature in the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition in London earlier this year. The painting,

22 Sep, 2021 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Cars swept away in flashfloods as Spain’s Balearic Islands battered by storms

STORMS are continuing to batter the Balearics with severe flooding destroying homes, businesses and roads. The worst hit are Menorca and Mallorca, which remains on orange

22 Sep, 2021 @ 13:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Menorca·Weather

Troll campaign on Amazon aims to stifle sales of a new book on the Madeleine McCann case

Anti-McCann lobby launch evil attack on well-researched book My Search for Madeleine

22 Sep, 2021 @ 13:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

IN PICS: Discover ‘bonkers’ new Crazy Golf course just opened on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A FABULOUS new crazy golf course includes a toilet to circumnavigate. The ingenious hole sits alongside other holes with gnomes, the Rock of Gibraltar and

22 Sep, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EU to fund €3m eco tourism projects for region popular with expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA COSTA is to reap the benefit of Spain’s EU membership by taking advantage of a €3m fund for sustainable tourism in the area. European

22 Sep, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

A House Is Saved In Extremis From Being Destroyed By Lava From The Volcano On La Palma

Eruption of volcano on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands could continue until Christmas, experts predict

THE volcanic eruption that began on La Palma on Sunday could last for up to three months, according to predictions by volcanology experts. A report

22 Sep, 2021 @ 11:19

Canary Islands·Lead

EasyJet to expand its base in Spain’s Malaga with two new aircraft and 60 new jobs

THE British low-cost carrier has announced that it will add two A320 aircraft next summer to the recently created seasonal base in the capital of

22 Sep, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Learn about the 3 most successful Spanish ventures (2020-2021)

Undertake a new venture? If you are one of those who thinks that it is impossible to start your own business due to all the

22 Sep, 2021 @ 09:55

Travel News

Spain’s Malaga registers lowest number of new COVID-19 infections in six months

THIS Tuesday, September 21, has seen the lowest number of new COVID-19 infections in six months—just 58 new positive cases detected via diagnostic tests for

22 Sep, 2021 @ 09:00

Fire in Mijas, a week after devastating Sierra Bermeja fire, causes alarm on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A FIRE in the Cerro del Mesto area of Mijas (Malaga) has been brought under control. The fire, which broke out just a week after

22 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga

The impact of the Pandemic on Spain’s Banking System

Currently, there are many economic and financial sectors that have been affected by the pandemic. However, the banking system in Spain has rather provided solutions

21 Sep, 2021 @ 22:54

Business & Finance