Dangerous dogs escape and attack passers-by in Valencia area of Spain
THE owner of seven dangerous dogs in Beniarjo has been arrested after his animals kept escaping and attacking people. A 36-year-old Spaniard has been arrested
Police chase thief in ‘movie-style’ pursuit across apartment rooftops of Costa Blanca town in Spain
A robber tried to escape the clutches of the police by running across rooftops in a town next to Alicante-Elche airport. The 24-year-old man was
What is Chronic Inflammation? Symptoms, Causes & Cure
Inflammation refers to the body’s defense mechanism wherein the immune system is activated to recognize and remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process. There
Grey Is The New Black For Tile Decor Trends
Gray is a dull, soft color to most people. That is why this neutral color is used frequently in decoration, but in combination with other
Fatal hit-and-run of two lynx, mother and cub, in Spain’s Doñana causes wildlife ecologists to lash out at Junta
TWO Iberian lynx have been run over this Saturday, June 11, at a black spot area in the Doñana Nature Reserve in Andalucia. The incident
Current heatwave prompts forest fire concerns in Spain’s Andalucia—with call for ‘maximum caution and responsibility’ from all citizens
JUST days after the first major fire broke out in Sierra Bermeja, experts warn that rising temperatures in the affected areas may pave the way
Spain aims to cut food waste with ‘doggy bags’ on offer for all diners
SPAIN is to introduce a new law making it compulsory for restaurants to offer ‘doggy bags’ in a drive to tackle food waste. The measure
Don’t take the biscuit!: Wheat shortage due to Ukraine war leads to price rises in Spain
Ordinarily, Spain imports much of its wheat and similar grain-crops from Kiev. However, the availability of this has been impeded due to the war in
Spain to allow 16 year-olds to drive micro electric cars
SPAIN is preparing a new driving licence to allow over 16s to get behind the wheel of low-horsepower electric vehicles with of up to speeds
3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Valencia city – € 285,000
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Cricket tournament comes to Madrid as sport grows in popularity in Spain
CRICKET has been added to the sporting itinerary of Madrid in celebration of it being named as the World Capital of Sport. The Madrid Cricket
VIRGIN’S BACK: The return of ancient pilgrimage the Romeria del Rocio to Huelva in Spain’s Andalucia
By Livia Cockerell FOLLOWING a two year delay, the ancient festival of Romeria del Rocio has returned to Andalucia in Spain. Before the pandemic, the
Beauties and the beasts: A look at some of Spain’s female bullfighters
By Livia Cockerell AN exclusive Olive Press interview with Miriam Cabas, a 20-year-old veterinary student from the small town of Los Barrios across the bay
A cut above: Spain’s ‘jamon slicers’ to be professionally certified
By Livia Cockerell
STUB IT OUT: Spaniards in favour of stricter smoking bans including on Spain’s bar and restaurant terraces
THE majority of Spaniards want to see stricter laws on smoking in public places. Some 85% of Spanish people want to see smoking bans extended,
Andalucia’s drive towards green energy with electric car charging points at Spanish ports
By Livia Cockerell THE regional government in Spain’s Andalucia has drafted a plan to install 12 charging points for electric cars at 12 ports of
Back of the net! England stars herald a bumper summer for Spain as they arrive in Marbella and Ibiza
SPAIN scores with the sporty set and it looks like it’s game-on for another outbreak of footy fever this summer. Barely had the season ended
Day Trip: Mijas, a gem of the Costa del Sol
It's not just about donkeys. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas is always adding flavours, discovers Kimberley Mannion.
Tubby kids: Four out of ten children in Spain are overweight
By Livia Cockerell PM Pedro Sanchez has announced an eight year plan to reduce childhood obesity after studies show that 40% of children in Spain
STILL VOLATILE: GBP/EUR exchange rates fluctuates on recession fears, ECB rate hike bets
THE Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate continued to trade in a wide range through the second half of May as fears of a UK recession
Spain to grant more work visas as labour shortages worsen
SPANISH Minister of Social Security and Migration Jose Luis Escriva has announced plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners amid labour shortages in industries
1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Arona – € 162,500
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PUJERRA FIRE: Work continues to finally extinguish blaze that led to 2000 people being evacuated on Spain’s Costa del Sol
MORE than 100 firefighters have worked through the night as the battle to extinguish a blaze that has burned 3,500 hectares in Southern Spain continues
Property of the week: Historic palace in northern Spain, which played host to royalty and inspired literature
AN historic palace built in the 19th Centuty by a Spanish adventurer who made his fortune in the colonies has gone on sale in Cantabria
LISTED: These are the beaches were smoking is banned on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Junta’s ‘Smoke-free beaches’ initiative, launched in 2020 still runs strong in several beaches across Malaga province. The ‘Beaches without Smoke’ campaign was initiated to
Spain scrambles 500 border guards to cope with post-Brexit passport stamping
SPAIN is scrambling to find an extra 500 officers to police border control at its busiest airports ahead of the summer season. With Covid travel