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Spanish police now assign TIE fingerprint appointments automatically across Spain’s major cities to beat backlog
Policia Nacional says scheme has been rolled out to Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Murcia, and Valencia provinces after successful trials.
Andalucia warns Spain’s draft data centre law ‘bans them in practice’ as Malaga’s €1.26bn tech park project is left in doubt
Andalucia’s regional government says a draft decree would rule out major projects in Malaga, and experts warn the extra costs would hit investment across Spain.
The incredible story of a Marbella-born Titanic passenger who made it onto a lifeboat is retold in a new Malaga exhibition
A Titanic exhibition in Malaga brings Marbella survivor Encarnacion Reynaldo’s story to life through reconstructed interiors, immersive projections and virtual reality at Espacio Sohrlin.
WATCH: Hundreds of passengers evacuated after high-speed train travelling from Madrid bursts into flames
Train services on Madrid to Barcelona continued to be disrupted on Tuesday as charred carriage was removed by authorities.
Spain cleans up at Green Cities award: Benidorm beats mass-tourism rep to be crowned Europe’s greenest town
The holiday resort secured the European Green Leaf 2028 title for successfully balancing its massive tourism industry with environmental protection.
Spain’s 2027 public holidays confirmed: Nine national days off, with 1 May and Christmas Day both landing on a Saturday
Every region gets at least four long weekends, but May Day and Christmas Day both fall on a Saturday
Algeciras’ famously anti-Gibraltar mayor is called on to resign by his own party after two new sexual assault allegations emerge
PP Cadiz has asked mayor Jose Ignacio Landaluce to resign 'immediately' after two party members filed complaints against him.
The IMF bumps up Spain’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% above even the US in boost for Pedro Sanchez ahead of elections
The fund says Spain will outpace every major advanced economy in 2026, but warns the global outlook remains fragile
Renfe reveals its top destinations in Spain you should visit by train this October – with one rogue outlier
SPAIN’s national rail operator Renfe has unveiled its top destinations for October train travel, offering a mix of cultural hotspots and culinary experiences across the country. Topping the list is
Why does the day of bad luck and misfortune fall on Tuesday 13 in Spain?
The myth of Tuesday the 13th haunts Spaniards just as Friday the 13th looms over the rest of us
Five steps to help British expats plan their financial future in Spain
Financial planning in Spain can help British expats align tax, pensions, investments and family goals as they move, retire or build a long-term future abroad.
Urgent health alert in Spain after more than a dozen people struck down with salmonella from contaminated eggs
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has classified the outbreak as ‘serious’, with a batch of eggs withdrawn from sale.
Spain to bask in an ‘Indian summer’ with pleasant 32C highs – before a potential DANA threatens to unleash torrential rain and weekend storms
Temperatures are expected to remain higher than normal for this time of year across the board, before a weekend drop with the arrival of a DANA.
This is the best city in Spain for an October getaway, according to The Times
ZARAGOZA in northern Spain has received the seal of approval by The Times newspaper as a city to visit in October. The paper said Zaragoza’s ‘attractiveness is indisputable’. The strong
Exclusive: Madeleine suspect back in court today – and facing a string of new charges including injuring police officers
Christian Brueckner is facing at least six new charges, the Olive Press can reveal.
Man robbed of gold necklace in Fuengirola after thieves ask to borrow his phone for ‘urgent call’
One suspect was later arrested by police, who also managed to recover the stolen jewellery.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Orihuela Costa independence movement led by expats bidding to break away from Costa Blanca town
Hundreds of expats in a sun-kissed Costa Blanca town are leading a bid to gain independence from a town hall that has looked down on their coastal community.
Ceuta roars into the spotlight again after Pedro Sanchez admits Moroccan warships entered Spanish waters during July’s mass migrant crossing
At least one Moroccan frigate and several patrol boats entered waters claimed by Spain without authorisation on July 30 and 31, it has been revealed.
New compulsory helmet law puts escooter hire firms across Alicante in a quandary
E-SCOOTER hire firms across Alicante province are leaving their customers to find their own helmets, even though going without one can now cost a €200 fine. Popular operators such as
Can banks in Spain refuse to open accounts for expats if they have a passport but no NIE?
FOREIGNERS in Spain are being turned away by some banks when trying to open an account with just a passport. The problem has reportedly affected people in Valencia, Alicante and
Olympic champion Scott Brash ‘was driving and Luis Enrique’s daughter a passenger’ in fatal crash near Valencia that killed motorcyclist, 20
Sources say the British rider was formally placed under investigation for reckless homicide; drink and drug tests were negative.
PICTURED: Millionaire German pizza mogul who died in famous Mallorca rally after his Porsche careened into a ravine at ‘bumpy bend’
THE co-founder of one of Germany’s best-known restaurant chains has died after his car left a mountain road and plunged into a ravine during a rally in Mallorca. Klaus Rader,
Vox leader Abascal tells Estepona rally Sanchez is ‘willing to lie and to kill’ as he opens Spain election campaign on the Costa del Sol
The Vox leader urged supporters not to vote by post and warned of a violent campaign, with party sources putting the Estepona crowd at 1,500.
Audacious Hollywood-style helicopter escape bid for French drug lord is foiled at Costa del Sol prison home to Scottish mafia boss Stephen Lyons
A HOLLYWOOD-style plot to break a French drug cartel boss out of a Costa del Sol prison using a helicopter has been foiled by heavily armed police. The criminal network
Warning for drivers as Alicante adds three new speed cameras to six already switched on this year
The new cameras come as cops try to curb speeds on some of the busiest motorways in the area.
Spain’s National Day - Why do the Spanish celebrate it on October 12?
EACH October 12, Spain marks its National Day or Dia de la Hispanidad with a public holiday. The day coincides with the celebration of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the
British tourist dies after falling down stairwell at Tarragona hostel in the early hours
The man lost his balance while climbing the stairs before falling from a height equivalent to three storeys, according to media reports.
WATCH: Wild boar family descends on Mijas with 13 youngsters in tow amid growing alarm over sightings
Video shows the animals rummaging through bins opposite a supermarket on Sunday, with the sighting drawing both sympathy and concern from residents.
Nine in ten drivers in Spain would fail the current Spanish theory test if they had to take it today, study finds
More than 26 million current motorists would fail the exam by making too many mistakes, according to research published by the Linea Directa Foundation.
Brazen gang raids Sotogrande luxury watch shop and holds workers at gunpoint in five-minute ordeal
The thieves copped 30 high-end watches from brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, plus four designer handbags.
Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg launches new centrist political party in Spain to contest next month’s snap election
Miriam Gonzalez, an international trade lawyer who married the ex-Liberal Democrats leader in 2000, unveiled Democracia 21 at a rally in Madrid.
Gibraltar leader Fabian Picardo ties the knot in low-key ceremony weeks before leaving office
The 54-year-old tied the knot with Anna Mihaela Bocse in a private ceremony on Saturday at The Convent, the Rock’s government confirmed.
Police probe whether family of Colombian woman who died after procedure ordered Marbella cosmetic surgeon ‘assassination’
Detectives are reportedly examining the family of a Colombian patient who died after undergoing cosmetic surgery at Dr Aslani’s clinic.
Tourist barricades himself in Costa del Sol hotel room with knife and child after ‘launching wild attack on partner’
The incident reportedly took place on the family’s final day in Manliva, shortly before they were due to return to their home country.
This picturesque Catalan city is the perfect alternative to Barcelona – without the heaving tourist crowds
According to The Times, Reus is an underrated weekend-break destination for travellers seeking a more authentic taste of Catalunya.
WATCH: Spanish police clear Ceuta’s last informal migrant settlement as preparations ramp up for King Felipe’s first-ever visit
More than 20 riot vans packed with officers descended on the El Guano esplanade early on Sunday morning to clear the site.
EXCLUSIVE: Murdered Marbella BBL surgeon ‘lost right to practice in UK’ in 2016
GMC records show Dr Alexander Aslani was disciplined for a series of severe issues - including 'patient consent'.
Mallorca rally cancelled after driver killed horror plunge into a ravine during a rally in Serra de Tramuntana
His 39-year-old navigator remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Political round-up: Maricarmen’s death puts Spain’s housing crisis at the heart of election campaign
Barry Tabrizi examines how Maricarmen Abascal’s death has made the housing crisis a central issue in Spain politics ahead of the November 29 election.
Appeal to find Swiss tourist, 73, missing in Estepona since he set off to walk back to his hotel on Sunday
Petar Ilic has not been seen since Sunday, October 4, when he left a beach bar in Estepona.
Drivers warned of heavy traffic as Spain’s first long weekend under new road rules gets underway
Drivers heading to enjoy the long weekend can expect crowded roads through the holidays.
Police probe whether Marbella cosmetic surgeon shooting was ‘ordered by unhappy female patient with mafia connections’
Some of Aslani’s patients and their relatives are reported to have links to organised crime, with many clients living in the Campo de Gibraltar.
Swede, 18, held over murder of Marbella plastic surgeon is latest horrifying case of gangs recruiting teenage hitmen in Spain
The killing fits a pattern of criminal gangs using social media and messaging apps to recruit boys and sending them to the Costa del Sol to kill for cash.
Spain is named Europe’s top retirement destination as British buyers return to the Costa del Sol
SPAIN has been ranked the number one retirement destination in Europe and third globally in the 2026 Global Retirement Report and Index, according to Global Citizen Solutions. The report describes
Alicante airport to lose Eindhoven and Bremen flights as Ryanair abandons the German city
Ryanair will stop flying from Bremen in northern Germany from April, a decision the Bremen state government confirmed on October 7.
Spain’s ‘Walter White’ arrested after cops seize 16 kilos of cocaine in Granada
The chemist allegedly supplied criminal gangs with chemicals used to bulk out cocaine, allowing dealers to potentially triple their profits.
Bus passengers on the Alicante-Torrevieja line up in arms over poor service that Avanza insists is ‘optimal’
Users of the line from Alicante, Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada say they must book ahead because priority goes to people who have already reserved a ticket
Brussels backs Spain’s Bizum to create physical cards in battle to break US monopoly over instant payments
Bizum has hit 31.5 million users on its 10th anniversary as Brussels plans a pan-European rollout to break US card dominance.
Costa del Sol electricity supply hanging by a thread as Benahavis fire risked blackout along entire coast
THE western Costa del Sol has been left dependent on a single power substation which came under threat during the Benahavis wildfire last month. Manuel Larrasa, Andalucia’s commissioner for electrification,
Cancer patient, 61, dies after reportedly catching mpox from roommate in San Sebastian hospital
Health officials have scrambled to stop the disease from spreading, vaccinating more than 30 people including family members and hospital staff.
Residents rejoice as Torremolinos to cut bin tax from next year
The governing People’s Party (PP) and the far-right Vox voted in favour, while the Socialist PSOE and left-wing IU-Podemos voted against.
Search continues for missing 12-year-old boy with autism after Barcelona flash floods
Authorities deployed 20 firefighters alongside Policia Nacional and Mossos d’Esquadra officers to aid the search.
Spanish police continue to unwind huge 42-tonne cocaine cartel that corrupted high-ranking Madrid cops and Algeciras port workers
The latest move involved 21 arrests in Ecuador on October 8 in 23 simultaneous raids carried out with Europol.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal heads to expat stronghold of Estepona for big public rally ahead of November elections
Abascal is expected to be joined by Manuel Gavira, Vox’s leader in Andalucia and second vice-president of the Junta de Andalucia.
Spain’s right leads in polls as Vox support surges before November election
An alliance between the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and hard-right Vox would sweep up 50.8% of the vote if the election were held today, polls show.
Man, 18, arrested over murder of leading plastic surgeon gunned down at his Marbella clinic
AN 18-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a leading cosmetic surgeon inside his own clinic.
Mystery movie production filming in Cadiz coastal gem puts out casting call for extras ‘with no acting experience’
Bruja del Oeste said they are 'not looking for actors, but real people' with no prior acting experience for the shoot, which begins on October 12.
Madcap narco heist uses disguises and stolen jetski to recover €1.5m worth of cocaine stored on ship in Algeciras port
Three people were arrested after the failed attemp to extract €1.5 million worth of cocaine from an Algeciras container ship.
Off-duty cop catches ‘distraction robbers’ targeting shoppers in supermarket car parks across Valencia and Murcia
Two men have been arrested for robbing mainly women and elderly people in supermarket car parks in the Murcia and Valencia regions.
Policeman, 38, is ‘crushed to death by his own patrol car’ in Alicante after trying to stop it rolling away
The officer had stopped to hand in routine paperwork and forgot to apply the handbrake.
Spain’s long-term rental home listings plunge 44% since 2018 – and 83% in Barcelona
Idealista counted 510,000 long-term rental adverts in 2025, down from 902,000 in 2018, with Barcelona losing 83% of its listings.
Tourist apartments in Spain face property tax surcharges of up to 150% under new Pedro Sanchez’s new housing decree
Spain tourist rental tax bills could rise as councils gain powers to impose IBI surcharges of up to 150% in officially designated housing-pressure areas.
Saudi Arabia spreads its wings: Falcon exhibition blends ancient traditions with modern life
The Saudi falcon exhibition brings together falconry, technology, art and business, showing how an ancient tradition is reaching new audiences in a rapidly changing society.
Who was Ferrari-driving, ‘always smiling’ butt-lift surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani, shot in the face in Marbella?
From a one-room Marbella practice to one of Europe's top cosmetic clinics, his friends remember a smooth, sociable man who never forgot a face.
Marbella’s leading Brazilian butt lift doctor is murdered in his own clinic: What we know so far about his grisly death
Dr Alexander Aslani , 57, had been practising on the Costa del Sol for almost 20 years, with a client list that was ‘70% from the UK’.
Calls grow to axe controversial ‘bullfight’ featuring performers with dwarfism at Malaga village fair
Campaigners say the event, planned for this Saturday, breaks two national laws.
Drug trafficker caught with 1.5 tonnes of cocaine shipped from Ibiza to mainland Spain
A Romanian man has been arrested at the port of Valencia after arriving there from Ibiza by ferry with almost 1.5 tonnes of cocaine in his van.
‘No more Maricarmens’: Tributes pour in after death of pensioner whose eviction sparked Spain housing protests
Hundreds marched to Spain's parliament in Madrid on Wednesday, blaming the pensioner's death on her years-long battle against her landlords.
Why October 9 is an important bank holiday in Spain’s Valencia region
The Valencian Community celebrates a major historical event this Friday with the Valencia Day bank holiday.
PICTURED: Marbella plastic surgeon executed after ‘masked gunmen storm clinic and shoot him multiple times in head’
Dr Alexander Aslani, the founder of the specialist Cirumed Clinic in Marbella, has been named locally as the victim of Wednesday evening’s shooting.
Maricarmen dies aged 87: Elderly Madrid woman whose eviction sparked mass protests over Spain’s housing crisis
She died on Wednesday at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Madrid, according to a statement released by the Tenants’ Union.
Police hunt killer after man, 57, is shot multiple times in the head at Marbella cosmetic surgery clinic
Officers were called to a cosmetic surgery clinic in the Finca Panorama urbanisation after reports of gunfire inside the building.
Inside the advanced implants and cosmetic wonders of Torremolinos’ highly-experienced British dentist
Looking for an English dentist in Torremolinos? Dr Burrow at Omega Clinic offers dental implants, veneers and full-mouth rehabilitation.
Another shooting rocks Malaga as rival families exchange gunfire during broad daylight street brawl
Officers from the Policia Nacional arrested two people and seized three firearms after shots were fired in La Palmilla in Malaga on Wednesday afternoon.
Spain will grind to a halt in November as unions call first general strike in 14 years over the housing crisis
It marks the first time since 2012 that Spain's major class unions, including the CCOO and UGT, have thrown their full weight behind a general strike.
WATCH: Huge explosion rips through Madrid flats – killing three dogs and forcing families from their homes
Shocking footage shows flames tearing through the four-storey building in Valdemoro, south Madrid, following the blast at around 8.25am.
Desperate search for missing autistic boy, 12, who vanished during torrential storms and flooding in Barcelona province
Worried friends and family say 12-year-old Rami is 1.73m tall with dark skin, a robust build and short curly hair.
Torrevieja demolishes seafront viewpoint built on public land without permission
Torrevieja City Council has started to demolish an illegal viewpoint built on the city’s Punta Margalla promenade seven years ago.
Marbella doctor found with dead nurse in hotel room ‘confessed to injecting propofol into her jugular’
The pair allegedly used the drug routinely to help each other fall asleep - but the last time they did, the nurse never woke up.
Upcoming doctors’ strike in Spain is postponed due to snap election
Medical unions have postponed the start of an indefinite strike by doctors due to the calling of a general election for November 29.
Dutch tourist drowned off Costa Blanca beach two days before young couple died nearby, it emerges
It brings the death toll on Guardamar del Segura's red-flagged beaches to three in just three days.
Alcohol abuse remains responsible for nearly one in 10 deaths among people aged 35 to 54 in Spain
A new government-backed report shows almost two-thirds of deaths are premature, with men in the country facing four times the risk of women.
Spain’s proposed terrace smoking ban collapses after Pedro Sanchez dissolves Parliament ahead of snap election
An array of measures going through Spain's parliament- Congress- have lapsed due to a general election being called for November 29.
The astonishing art of an autistic teenage expat who started out painting on the walls at home in Malaga but now exhibits around the world
Naomi Lautier, a 14-year-old French artist on the autism spectrum living in Malaga, is preparing for international exhibitions after discovering painting as a way to communicate.
Masked burglars sneak into Marbella villa and tie up terrified occupants in second violent raid in days
Intruders entered the property via the garden while the owner was with two young people, fleeing with an unconfirmed haul of valuable items.
Wild wildfires: Over 3,000 square kilometres wiped off the map of Spain in nine months - triple the average
Spain wildfires have burned 300,998 hectares in the first nine months of the year, more than three times the average recorded over the past two decades.
More Spanish women than ever don’t want children, says new government survey
Work, childcare and money are the main barriers, according to Spain's first fertility survey in seven years.
Andalucia’s narco gangs are militarising and hiring fighters with ‘war zone experience’, new report claims
According to the report, Andalucia – including the Costa del Sol – has become a key territory in the European drug trafficking network.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The Battle of Lepanto, the birth of sherry wine and a British serial killer roaming the Costa del Sol
Michael Coy delves into the key events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the Battle of Lepanto and the birth of sherry wine
Who is Carles Puigdemont? The exiled Catalan leader who could finally return to Spain after almost a decade following crucial court ruling
Born in a small Girona village, Carles Puigdemont took an unconventional route towards becoming one of the most important politicians in Spanish history.
Spain lifts arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont – opening door for exiled separatist to return ahead of November election
Carles Puigdemont has lived in Belgium for almost a decade after fleeing Spain in the boot of a car in 2017.
Primavera Sound Barcelona announces 2027 line-up – here’s what fans can expect as Spain’s biggest music festival turns 25
Some of the biggest names will be heading to the Catalan capital next summer, including Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, and FKA Twigs.
“Not about ideology, but about humanity”: Sanchez revives rejected housing reform just one day after calling snap election
The two decrees were approved by the cabinet on Tuesday, bearing only minor changes compared with the versions voted down last week.
Orange weather alerts activated across the Catalunya coastline as torrential rain threatens Barcelona yet again
CATALUNYA’S weather service has issued a severe orange alert across the coastline as torrential storms threaten to dump 40mm of rain in just 30 minutes. The regional meteorological agency, Meteocat,
Spain flights at risk as Leeds Bradford Airport workers plan two-day strike
Union says the walkout will shut the airport, but bosses insist they'll run 'near-normal operations'.
From Gibraltar and ‘national priority’ to housing, green energy and Ceuta: What a PP/Vox government would mean for Spain and its foreign residents
With no national manifestos yet, the best guide is the four regional pacts the PP has signed with Vox in Extremadura, Aragon, Castilla y Leon and Andalucia.
Bear watching is taking off in Spain: These are the regions where you have the best chance of spotting brown bears
The Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these endangered animals.
House sales fall in Spain with 7.1% drop during first half of 2026
Property sales in Spain fell by 7.1% in the first half of 2026 compared to the first six months of last year.
Warning for drivers in Spain as police step up checks on phone use and other distractions at the wheel across the country
Distraction was a factor in almost a third of fatal crashes in Spain last year.
British narco gang smashed on the Costa del Sol after police seize one tonne of cocaine and arsenal of weapons in Estepona
The Guardia Civil has busted a British narco gang that transported cocaine from the Costa del Sol to the UK.
Spain’s biggest trade unions call for general strike over housing and wages
Spain's two largest trade unions are calling for a 24-hour general strike over inadequate wages and a demand for improved access to affordable housing.
IN PICS: Barcelona housing protest riots leave 28 police hurt, 13 arrested
Rioters set bins on fire and built barricades around historic Plaza de Catalunya before pelting police officers with bottles and bricks on Monday.
Murcia’s troubled Corvera airport finally passes six million passengers - and more routes are coming
Brits make up almost a third of all foreign tourists to the region, with numbers up 15.5% this year
EXCLUSIVE: Costa Blanca fraudster Jody Smart is finally behind bars after losing appeals in both Valencia and the Supreme Court
The former boss of the disgraced Continental Wealth Management (CWM), Smart handed herself in voluntarily.
Lanzarote suffers total blackout across entire island as government demands answers from grid firms
Authorities says the substation at fault is still waiting on long-planned works to shore up the island's grid.
Sanchez revives defeated housing reform after calling snap election – but can he get it approved this time?
The cabinet is set to approve a fresh set of decrees on Tuesday, just 24 hours after the Socialist leader announced he would dissolve parliament.
Spanish police seize nearly one tonne of cocaine at Valencia port - investigators believe drugs were ‘hoisted’ on board while at sea
When officers opened the container, on September 27, they found 862 ‘bricks’ of cocaine, each weighing approximately one kilo, packed into 32 bundles.
Bar roof collapses on revellers in Spain’s wine capital with 25 people trapped inside
AT LEAST 12 people were injured after a bar partially collapsed in northern Spain, leaving more than 25 revellers trapped inside. The Bar Tempranillo in San Vicente de la Sonsierra,
Five ‘housing crisis’ protestors arrested after clashing with police in Valencia
FIve people will appear in court on Monday after being arrested during a ‘right to housing’ protest in Valencia.
Who will win Spain’s snap election on November 29 – and what do the five main parties stand for?
With elections taking place this month, who stands the best chance of winning this unexpected contest?
Red alert issued during peak Barcelona rush hour as another powerful storm traps commuters in their cars and floods coastal and inland areas
AEMET issued a red alert for 'extreme risk' across the Barcelona coastline and inland areas, with storms dumping over 90mm of rain in a single hour.
Man bludgeons his elderly parents to death with a dumbbell at their Madrid home
A man has been arrested in Madrid by the Policia Nacional for killing his elderly mother and father in a frenzied attack using a dumbbell.
BREAKING: Sanchez calls snap election after housing reform defeat
The Spanish prime minister made the announcement on Monday morning as public anger grows over Spain’s ongoing housing emergency.
Norwegian ‘sex trafficker’ arrested in Barcelona after hopping between hotels to dodge police
The 44-year-old faces up to 28 years in prison in Norway once extradited from Spain.
Costa Blanca beach tragedy as young couple drown due to strong currents
A Ukrainian couple- both aged 25- drowned at a Guardamar del Segura beach on Saturday.
These two surprise Spanish tourist experiences are among the 10 most sought-after in the world, according to new report
The Neocave and Museum of Altamira and the ferry to the Cies Islands from Vigo were both among the world’s top ten best-selling paid tourist experiences.
Malaga keeps on fining drivers in its low-emission zone even after a court struck down the rules in June
Around 11,105 fines were recorded in the period after June’s court ruling, which said the law was unfair and contrary to principles of freedom of enterprise.
Malaga village thrown into chaos after ‘British man goes on knife rampage and threatens residents’
The Brit, understood to be in his 40s, was taking to a Malaga hospital for a mental health evaluation before a court appearance.
Pedro Sanchez leads a new generation of progressive Spanish politicians that can actually speak English
Pedro Sanchez is the first prime minister of Spain who can actually speak English, as he showed off at last week's UN General Assembly in New York.
Spanish police launch operation to clear migrant camp on beach in Ceuta ahead of King Felipe’s historic visit
Around 100 officers descended on El Trampolin beach early on Sunday morning, backed by armoured vehicles, military trucks and Guardia Civil boats.
Costa del Sol hit by another shooting as gunman opens fire from moving car on AP-7 near Estepona
Shots were fired at around 12.40am from an Audi car in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the 112 emergency hotline
WATCH: At least two dead as ‘mini-hurricane’ batters Barcelona in wettest day in 20 years – with fears key river could burst its banks
The storm has pushed several rivers and streams to dangerous levels, with authorities warning of a serious risk of further flooding as the rain continues to pour.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: These areas of Spain will be uninhabitable by 2050 due to extreme heat and rising sea levels, NASA warns
One of the key regions at risk is the Meseta Central, the greater interior plateau of central Spain that holds Madrid, the Spanish capital, at its centre.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Magaluf mayor vowing to banish the resort’s boozy past – and take on the ‘anti-tourism guerrillas’ hounding visitors
In an exclusive interview with the Olive Press, the mayor of Calvia reveals his plans to rid tourist hotspot Magaluf of its reputation for booze-fuelled debauchery.
WATCH: Hundreds of thousands flood Madrid streets in general strike protest after Pedro Sanchez’s housing reforms blocked in Congress
Around 50 cities across Spain held simultaneous demonstrations calling for a general strike after Pedro Sanchez's housing reforms were blocked.
Red ‘danger to life’ alert as Barcelona braces for Mediterranean ‘mini-hurricane’ – torrential rain and 120km/h winds forecast
Forecasters are expecting up to 90mm of rain to fall in just an hour, with accumulated rainfall potentially exceeding 200mm in just six hours.
These are the three ‘most beautiful’ cinemas in Spain, according to leading travel magazine
Prestigious travel magazine Time Out has named three Madrid cinemas amongst the 50 most beautiful in the world.
Political round-up: 87-year-old Maricarmen wins her home back as PM Sanchez suffers crucial Congress defeat – with snap election looming
Barry Tabrizi looks at a volatile week in Spanish politics as a defeat in Congress paved the way for Pedro Sanchez to call fresh elections.
Gibraltar police get 30% funding boost as force gears up to tackle challenges from post-Brexit treaty with Spain
The Royal Gibraltar Police’s annual budget has risen to £22.9 million for the 2026-27 period – an increase of around £5.3 million compared with the previous cycle.
West Nile virus claims fourth victim this year in Andalucia after 84-year-old dies in Sevilla – 21 municipalities remain on alert
All four fatalities so far this year have been elderly patients with underlying health conditions, according to Andalucia's regional health authority.
WATCH: Biblical rainstorms unleash flash floods across Spain – elderly woman, 102, found dead after becoming trapped in home
The victim, aged 102, was found dead in her home in Madrigueras, Albacete, after the property was swallowed up by more than a metre of floodwater.
This is the best city in Spain for a quick getaway this October, according to The Times
The historic northern city of Zaragoza has been praised by The Times as the perfect spot for a quick getaway this October.
Warning for drivers in Spain as new ‘flashing amber’ traffic light rule comes into effect nationwide
The new rules came into force on October 1 as part of a wider reform of Spain’s traffic regulations.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‘taking time to consider snap elections’ after losing housing vote
If Sanchez chooses to dissolve parliament, the earliest available date for Spaniards to head to the polls is Sunday, November 29.
Spain’s housing reform decree is defeated in Parliament, paving way for snap elections before end of the year
MPs have voted down a government proposal aimed at tackling Spain's housing crisis, prompting calls on Sanchez to resign.
WATCH: Three highway robbers arrested in Barcelona after Guardia Civil officer is shot four times in hail of gunfire
Footage shared on social media shows the hair-raising moment the plain-clothes pair were wounded after confronting five suspects accused of stealing lorry cargo.
Snoring, insomnia, sleep apnoea or drowsiness: A multidisciplinary team at Quironsalud Marbella has come together to offer the ultimate treatment
Quirónsalud Marbella expands its multidisciplinary unit for sleep disorders, bringing together respiratory and neurological specialists to provide personalised diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for patients.
Property sales fall as Andalucia asking prices surge by another 10% — with steepest rises in Sevilla and Almeria
The average two-bedroom flat in the southern Spanish region now costs €236,160, for a standard size of 80 sqm.
Doctor is arrested in Marbella after nurse is found dead from suspected drug overdose in hotel
The victim, a 56-year-old nurse, is believed to have died from taking strong prescription pharmaceuticals alongside her colleague.
WATCH: Torrential rain and flooding lash Spain’s eastern coast from Costa Blanca to Barcelona during red ‘danger to life’ alert
Authorities in Tarragona sent a new emergency ES-Alert to locals with more heavy rain forecast on Friday for Spain's eastern coast.
Spanish politics explained: Which of Spain’s five major political parties would win a snap election?
If Pedro Sanchez called a snap general election for tomorrow, or even November, the polling is pretty conclusive as to who would win.
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi adds to growing football empire after snapping up 100% stake in second Spanish club
LIONEL Messi has bought CD Eldense, the century-old football club from the inland Alicante town of Elda. The club confirmed the takeover in a brief statement on Thursday afternoon, hailing
Swedish mafia suspect in Malaga mistaken identity slaying was ‘already on bail for Fuengirola murder plot’
One suspect, a man of Somali origin, had already appeared before a judge over a separate conspiracy to murder charge.
Renting in Malaga province hits an all-time high with average two-bed flat in Marbella now costing €1,888 a month
Tenants in the province are now paying an average asking price of €18.8 per square metre, according to the latest third-quarter report from Idealista.
British brothers arrested in Mallorca holiday hotspot after launching ‘brutal’ late-night attack on taxi driver
Two brothers from Bolton on holiday in Mallorca have been arrested following a brutal assault on a taxi driver.
Andalucia president demands snap general election if Sanchez faces defeat over lightning Spanish housing reform
Juanma Moreno branded the PM's coalition a 'lifeless government,' arguing it a loss in Friday's vote would show it lacks a majority to govern.
King Felipe to visit Ceuta and Melilla for first time since migrant crisis in move that could further strain ties with Morocco
King Felipe will visit Spain’s North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla this month for the first time during his 12-year reign.
Pedro Sanchez’s radical housing reform faces defeat in Parliament after his Catalan separatist allies refuse to back it
Junts announced on Thursday it would not back the measures, meaning the reform is now expected to be defeated by 172 votes to 171 on Friday.
Spain enjoys busiest summer to date after smashing August tourism record – with Brits accounting for nearly one in five arrivals
British visitors accounted for almost a fifth of a record-breaking foreign tourist total enjoyed by Spain in August.
IN VIDS: Horrifying moment Real Madrid architect’s flashy €130m luxury housing development is burnt to a crisp one month before completion
The La Querola fire has gutted a 51-home luxury development in Andorra designed by Jean Nouvel and Josep Ribas.
Barcelona leads Spain’s universities in Times world rankings
Catalan universities fill Spain's top three places again, as the rest of the country sees mixed fortunes.
FBI-led task force drags teenage leader of international ransomeware gang out of his Alicante home
The 16-year-old is alleged to have been behind thousands of cyberattacks in recent years.
EU paves the way for migrants to be sent to offshore deportation centres in Africa - with Spain the sole country to vote against
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands lead the initiative, with Athens claiming an unnamed African country has already been selected.
WATCH: Five arrested in Valencia after racist attack leaves Moroccan man, 31, with shattered jaw
The victim was punched and kicked by the gang for at least five minutes during patron saint festivities in Taverners de la Valldigna.
Dutch builder, 48, who vanished from his Alhaurin el Grande home two weeks ago is found dead nearby
The body of Jeroen Mertens, a builder who lived in the expat hotspot of Alhaurin el Grande, was located at a property near his home on Wednesday.
Farruquito: The gifted flamenco star, the drugged-up hit-and-run and the documentary trying to salvage his career
Farruquito was hailed as the greatest flamenco dancer of his generation before a deadly hit-and-run changed everything.
The Costa del Sol’s famous beach bars are under threat from local authority red tape
Local leaders say business owners cannot invest without clear concession rules as Malaga fights to protect its famous beachside bars.
Spain’s empty home owners face tax hikes of 150% on properties left vacant for two years – and incentives to sell up to the state
The new measures were approved by the Spanish government last week after protests over the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid.
Experts investigate Ryanair flight which aborted moments before take off from Costa Blanca airport
Spanish authorities have launched an inquiry into what caused a Ryanair plane to abort its take off from Alicante-Elche airport.
Benahavis now ranks as Spain’s second richest municipality with an average gross income of nearly €80,000 per resident
Average declared income jumped 83% in 2024, from 56th place a year earlier - just behind Pozuelo de Alarcon near Madrid.
Narco boat sightings on the Guadalquivir plunge 80%, government claims
Authorities credit new enforcement measures that block access to the crucial waterway.
Benidorm dishes out over 1,100 fines to law-breaking electric scooter riders
Over 1,100 fines have been issued against electric scooter riders so far this year for flouting rules in Benidorm.
Malaga’s E. coli woes continue as fecal matter found in the sea at four more beaches after recent storms
Swimmers are being warned against taking a dip at Campo de Golf, Sacaba, Misericordia and San Andres beaches after tests by the city’s municipal water company.
Body in wetsuit and rubber ring is pulled from the Estepona coast - the fourth discovered on the Costa del Sol in just a month
It was discovered around 14km south-east of Estepona after a pleasure boat spotted it in the water on Tuesday evening.
UN investigators demand inquiry into Ceuta ‘torture’ allegations
Migrants across the city allege that they have been beaten, robbed and humiliated by Spanish police and soldiers.
‘Cover up’ investigated in fatal Benidorm parasailing accident that claimed life of British tourist
A boat captain faces a reckless homicide charge and a colleague is accused of a cover up after a British tourist died in a Benidorm parasailing accident.
Woman tossed into the air by raging bull at festival in northern Spain becomes sixth fatal casualty at bullfighting events this year
Leire San Pedro succumbed to her wounds on Wednesday after a bull ploughed into her during a traditional festival in northern Spain last week.
Orange weather warning hits northern Costa Blanca and Valencia as schools shut and floodgates open
Aemet has warned that severe storms and downpours will batter the eastern seaboard from 2pm on Thursday through to midday on Friday.
English-language comedy festival brings dozens of shows to Madrid this weekend
Taking place from October 1 to 4, the Madrid Comedy Festival will bring 38 shows to eight venues across central Madrid
Spain would welcome Britain back into EU ‘with open arms’, Sanchez says during Macron visit
Sanchez added Brexit had been a ‘huge loss’ for Britain and Europe, with Macron agreeing that the UK returning to the bloc would be ‘excellent news.'
Malaga airport sets new record with 262 summer routes as traffic continues to grow
The Costa del Sol airport operated flights to 42 countries during the summer season – two more than it served throughout the whole of 2025.
355,000 Hectares burnt, 8 dead: WWF urges Spain to rethink wildfire prevention
After Spain wildfires burned 355,000 hectares and killed eight people, WWF calls for a prevention plan and offers advice for residents near woodland.
Mayor and museum boss face criminal ‘recklessness’ probe over theft of priceless Bronze Age treasures in Spain
A court has begun proceedings for a crime of damage via recklessness against Villena officials after the theft of one of the largest European collections of Bronze Age gold.
‘Fake medic’ caught trying to rob consulting rooms at Malaga’s Hospital Clinico
The woman was spotted by a real doctor while strutting through the Opthalmology ward in a surgical gown.
Renfe finally ditches its much-mocked website as new ticketing system launches next month
Spain's state rail operator promises passengers will be able to book a train in just four clicks
EXPLAINER: Who is Maricarmen and why are thousands protesting in Madrid?
The eviction of an elderly woman from her lifelong home has become the rallying cry for Spain's housing movement. Here's what you need to know.
Headless body found floating in sea off popular beach in Spain
A PLEASURE boat made a shocking find on Monday when its crew spotted a headless corpse floating in the water off the Valencia coast.
Spain’s new flagship housing measures will go before Parliament this week - but the vote is far from certain
The housing decree will be submitted for urgent ratification in Congress this Friday without enough votes guaranteed to pass.
Netflix narco drama rolls into Algeciras as filming for ‘Queenpin’ hits the port
Road closures are in effect near Punta Carnero as crews shoot scenes for the eight-part Netflix series.
WATCH: Benidorm flat destroyed by fire with four people inhaling deadly fumes
A FIRE destroyed a ninth-floor Benidorm flat on Wednesday morning with four people needing treatment for smoke inhalation.
Two earthquakes hit eastern Spain overnight as residents in Murcia and neighbouring Alicante feel the tremors
The first quake was a 3.1 magnitude with its epicentre near the town of Beniel, shaking the neighbouring Alicante region of Vega Baja.
Autumn of music, art and exhibitions coming to the Costa Blanca - some live from London
THE Costa Blanca is set to enjoy a classy autumn as Calp town hall announces over two dozen events for an exciting cultural programme for autumn. The 30 events combine
IN VIDS: Barcelona hit by sudden flash flood chaos as homes are breached and firefighters rescue woman and baby
BARCELONA has been plunged into chaos by sudden flash floods that swept away a vehicle containing a woman and a baby and forced the closure of major transport networks. The
Spain approves sweeping housing measures to cap rents and ban ‘vulture’ fund speculation after 87-year-old’s eviction sparks nationwide protests
If also rubber-stamped by parliament in an extraordinary vote on Friday, the measures could benefit up to five million tenants across Spain.
Malaga airport’s €1.5 billion expansion to begin in 2029 - boosting capacity to 36 million passengers a year
MALAGA airport authorities have outlined a massive €1.5 billion expansion to ease the strain on systems and comfortably handle 36 million passengers a year. The works are expected to begin
Last minute signups for Estepona’s inaugural marathon still open - with Brits and other foreigners set to make up half the runners
The inaugural Estepona Garden of the Costa del Sol Marathon will take place on October 11, featuring both full and half marathon distances.
Off-duty Malaga cop holidaying in Belgium runs into teen hitman wanted for murder on the Costa del Sol
The suspect, who was aged just 17 at the time of the shooting, is accused of firing 18 bullets at a worker outside a cannabis club.
King of wines: Portugal’s little-known Dão region is a ‘classic with a new soul’
Portugal’s Dão wine region combines historic villages, vineyard hotels and memorable local food, offering a quieter escape among gardens and countryside within driving distance of Spain.
Inside the ancient town of the ‘seven sevens’: This walled gem in Aragon offers a perfect weekend escape
THIS medieval town in northern Spain has preserved an obsession with the number seven behind one of the country’s longest defensive walls – and it’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
These are the scenic spots in Spain where your money goes furthest, according to The Telegraph
Away from the tourist crowds, these value-for-many gems are perfect for expats looking to buy a property in Spain at a snip.
Fears mount for Dutch builder, 48, who walked out of his Alhaurin el Grande home without his car and vanished over 10 days ago
Worried family and friends say Jeroen M, 48, was last seen in Alhaurin el Grande in Malaga province on September 18.
Half of Brits resident in Spain are still using the old green residency certificate no longer accepted at Spanish borders
The old green paper certificate 'will not be accepted as proof of legal residency status at Spanish or other Schengen borders' under this new system.
Australian ‘Coconut cartel’ fugitive hiding out on the Costa del Sol survives Marbella home invasion
Iziah Utai, a senior figure in the so-called ‘Coconut Cartel’, was targeted by armed men who attempted to break into where he was staying in the Costa del Sol resort.
Valencia 2024 flood disaster death toll goes up to 233 people
A JUDGE investigating possible criminal charges over the handling of the October 2024 Valencia flood disaster has raised the official death toll to 233.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: A deadly nightclub blaze, a royal abdication and the duchess who married (again) aged 85
Michael Coy delves into the key events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the flamboyant aristocratic who married for the third time aged 85.
Spain’s inflation soars to highest rate since early 2023 due to rising fuel prices
SPAIN'S inflation rate soared to 4.9% in September due to rising fuel prices- the highest figure since February 2023 when it reached 6%.
Brits are still flocking to Ibiza in ever greater numbers - but spending less and less
An impressive 315,000 Brits visited Ibiza and Formentera in the first half of this year, up by 4,000 on 2025.
The Rest is Spain podcast celebrates huge 20-episode milestone – and we’re just getting started
Over its 20-episode run, The Rest is Spain has grown steadily, racking up hundreds of thousands of views across Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
Evicted Madrid pensioner can return to her home of 70 years after lawyer strikes deal with property owners
A MADRID pensioner who was controversially evicted from her home of 70 years can return after a new rental deal was struck with the property owners.
The International Brigades at 90: Who were the 35,000 foreigners who came to fight and die for Spain in Spanish Civil War?
In the autumn of 1936, tens of thousands of international volunteers began arriving in Spain to fight fascism. Their story is still remembered today.
Tommy Robinson’s Andorra grift, racist flamenco in Madrid and hunting the UK’s most wanted in Spain - The Olive Press podcast turns 20
Hosted by Caroline, Jon and Walt, this week's fast-moving episode of The Rest is Spain unpacks the people who think they can hide in plain sight.
Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa
In this Quinta Filippa review, Jon Clarke explores a boutique retreat in central Portugal, where a dozen bedrooms meet thoughtful service, wellness activities and delicious food.
Personal data warning after hackers steal user information from Renfe and Adif websites
Hackers were able to get their hands on more than 150 million data records during last week's cyberattack – but no banking details.
EXPLAINER: Protesters camp out in central Madrid as Maricarmen’s eviction triggers demonstrations over Spain’s housing crisis
Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday, demanding stronger housing laws before pitching some 150 tents in the historic Puerta del Sol.
Four passengers hospitalised after Boston-bound flight from Spain fills with smoke and makes emergency landing in Portugal
14 people were treated for smoke inhalation after the Delta Airlines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto.
Pedro Sanchez calls corruption cases against wife and brother ‘nasty politics which cross a line’
Sanchez acknowledged that the PSOE had suffered 'cases of corruption that are true' and insisted his government had responded effectively.
Autumn arrives in Spain as Catalunya faces torrential rain and hurricane-force winds and both Costa Blanca and Malaga under weather warnings
Forecast models indicate above-average rainfall could persist across the country for the next three weeks.
Malaga-based AnyTech365 calls for EU code of conduct to tackle online scams
Malaga-based AnyTech365 has joined 21 other companies calling for an EU code of conduct to tackle online fraud and improve cooperation between platforms and businesses.
Man snatched off the streets of Marbella just the latest mafia-linked crime as police step up their presence in Malaga
The victim was later released unharmed at a petrol station - just the latest in a string of worrying incidents in Malaga province.
Budget airline easyJet unveils new UK-Spain routes – including London and Liverpool flights to ‘hidden gem’ in Catalunya
The British airline will fly to Girona Airport for the first time, with new services from Liverpool and London Gatwick opening up direct links to the historic city.
‘Dream come true’: Gibraltar finally begins work on sewage treatment plant after decades of pumping waste into the sea
The plant has been a Gibraltar government manifesto pledge since 2011, but two previous attempts to build a plant both collapsed.
Olive Press special back-to-school sale – 75% off: Give your child the gift of knowledge
To help young minds gain a sharper understanding of Spain, The Olive Press is launching our biggest student discount ever: €40 off an annual subscription!
Four masked men snatch driver and force him into 4x4 boot in latest broad daylight kidnapping in Barcelona
It is just the latest in a disturbing trend of broad-daylight kidnappings to take place in Barcelona province in recent weeks.
‘Nothing to report’: The extraordinary story of the Siege of Toledo, a colonel who refused to surrender and his doomed son
The Siege of the Alcazar in Toledo was a highly symbolic victory for Franco's Nationalists at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Benidorm woman stabbed to death with police arresting her partner
A MAN has been arrested in Benidorm for killing his female partner with a knife.
Fast-moving Costa del Sol wildfire stabilised after forcing dozens to evacuate
More than 50 people were ordered to leave the area after the blaze erupted in Igualeja, north of Marbella, at around 10.20pm on Saturday.
208 reptiles rescued from traffickers during two police raids in Spain
OVER 200 illegally-kept reptiles have been seized in two Valencia region raids executed by the Guardia Civil.
Spain’s PM Sanchez promises new housing law as protestors rally in Madrid against eviction of 87-year-old woman
A NEW housing law has been promised this week by Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home of 70
OPINION: From foul-mouthed waiters to far-right rabble-rousers, the Olive Press will always lead the fight against racism and hate
Racism is on the rise globally and has been for a few years now, seeping into and infecting every pore of Spanish society.
Frida Kahlo comes to Santander as landmark new museum transforms city’s cultural scene
The Faro Santander museum brings works by Frida Kahlo and other Mexican artists to the city’s waterfront, inside Banco Santander’s transformed former HQ.
Three signs your heart health is at risk, according to leading Spanish doctor
Doctor Aurelio Rojas told his 350,000 Instagram followers how certain clues could point to a malfunctioning cardiovascular system.
A breeding ground for champions: Inside the small Sevilla town that produced three of Spain’s World Cup heroes
Nowhere celebrated this summer's FIFA World Cup victory more passionately than Los Palacios y Villafranca, a small corner of rural Sevilla province.
Expat buyers in Spain should watch this major new housing proposal gathering pace in Brussels, writes Mark Stucklin
FOREIGN buyers should keep an eye on a new housing proposal from Brussels, because it could make it easier for regional authorities to interfere in the housing market.
OPINION: I’m no green warrior – but surely the eco-zealots can see why this mega solar project will do more harm than good, writes Charlie Mullins
In his latest column, Charlie Mullins slams a 'reckless' solar project planned at the foot of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park. in Andalucia.
Emergency services rush to fringes of national park on the Costa del Sol after major wildfire breaks out overnight
Hundreds of residents confined to their homes as 140 firefighters battle blaze in one of Spain’s most fire-sensitive zones.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Low-calorie Mediterranean diet can help drop the pounds and strengthen the bones – new report
A Spanish study has revealed that tucking into an ‘energy reduced’ version of the Med diet and moving regularly can protect your bones from crumbling with age.
Two Spanish fighter jets scramble to defend NATO’s eastern flank after Russian drone alert in Romania
The aircraft, deployed at Mihail Kogalniceanu airbase near the Black Sea, were activated after Romanian radar detected a group of aerial targets.
British pensioner launches legal action against leading Spanish bank over expired mortgage cover after wife’s death
A British pensioner is suing CaixaBank over mortgage life insurance he says expired when he turned 70, leaving him unable to claim after his wife’s death.
Barcelona to more than quadruple tourist tax for cruise ship day-trippers making fleeting visits to the city
Holidaymakers arriving on cruise ships who spend less than 12 hours in the city will have to stump up €24 in tourist tax from next April.
Political round-up: Ceuta migrant crisis and family corruption cases haunt Pedro Sanchez in New York as Madrid mobilises for Maricarmen
BARRY Tabrizi looks over this week's developments in Spanish politics, including PM Pedro Sanchez's visit to New York for the UN General Assembly.
‘Stay calm doctor’: The final words of the legendary matador Paquirri who stepped into the ring one time too many
FRANCISCO Rivera Perez, or 'Paquirri' as he was known, was just 36 years of age when he was fatally gored by a bull during a performance in Cordoba.
Late-summer heatwave blast continues as temperatures soar to 39C – with September on course to be Spain’s hottest on record
State meteorological agency Aemet have issued yellow weather alerts for extreme heat in four regions of Andalucia this Saturday ahead of 39C highs.
Terrified holidaymakers forced to evacuate Jet2 plane at Tenerife Airport after ‘passenger makes bomb threat’
The flight was due to take off from the popular holiday destination at 11:20am local time to London Stansted but was delayed by more than two hours.
Three Brits arrested in Costa Blanca town over ‘gangland shooting’ of Lithuanian man 300 miles away in Estepona
The victim, from Lithuania, survived multiple wounds to his chest and legs after being shot behind a car park near an Estepona chiringuito.
Spain’s new anti-smoking law: All you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban
The most significant law change is that minors across all of Spain are prohibited from smoking.
Tragedy in Lanzarote after three-year-old girl drowns in holiday home swimming pool
The tragedy is the fourth drowning involving children to hit the popular holiday hotspot of Lanzarote this holiday season.
Inside Tommy Robinson’s empire of dodgy fundraising and questionable crypto schemes that fund his luxury lifestyle in Spain
HE’S one of Britain’s most controversial figures and a borderline enemy of the state. A firebrand who claims he’s going to stoke a revolution. That’s why Tommy Robinson has spent
Spain’s shocking housing shortage is set to break the one million homes barrier by 2028
Bank of Spain Deputy Governor Soledad Nuñez revealed the country has already accumulated a shortfall of 755,000 homes since 2021.
Transplant patients offered new hope as Spanish doctors develop technique to end organ rejection
The new procedure, designed by researchers from Madrid's La Paz Hospital, could ‘radically change patients’ lives,’ experts say.
Flu and Covid jab campaign kicks off in Andalucia on October 1, with pregnant women and toddlers first in line
Care home residents will be vaccinated from day one this year, and the high-dose flu jab is now offered from age 75.
Costa del Sol’s A-7 woes roll on as Marbella beach exit suddenly closed and expansion study four months overdue
The exit into Elviria serves the popular Golden Beach area, with residents warning of traffic chaos following the closure this week.
Living alone becomes a real luxury in Spain with rents triple cost of flat-share in major cities
Single tenants renting a permanent one-bedroom flat now pay an average of €984 a month across the country, according to new data from Idealista.
Italy’s defence minister rubbishes ‘unconfirmed’ report of Russian drone plot against Spain, France and Italy
Guido Crosetto says the claim 'serves no one' as Rome pours cold water on receiving any CIA warning.
British climber, 28, plunges 200ft to his death while descending mountain in northern Spain
The mountaineer, 28, fell nearly 200ft shortly after reaching the summit of Torrecerredo, the highest peak of the Picos de Europa range.
Horror kidnapping in Malaga as jealous boyfriend leaves woman bloodied, gagged and tied to a tree
Two passing cyclists rescued the young woman as she called out for help near Alhaurin de la Torre on Tuesday evening.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The death of Alfonso IX, the siege of Toledo and the birth of legendary film director Pedro Almodovar
MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of director Pedro Almodovar.
Missing British holidaymaker found watching football in Benidorm pub
Two Brits helping with the search spotted Geoff Cumiskey at the Rose & Crown pub on Thursday evening.
Barcelona wife and daughter lived with husband’s dead body ‘covered by a sheet’ for over two years
According to reports, both women said they had not left the property since the Covid-19 pandemic, instead ordering all the supplies they needed online.
EXCLUSIVE: Racism scandal at famous Madrid flamenco bar as US woman is ‘abused, threatened and kicked out’ after asking to move seats
Flight attendant Andrea Jones reported the incident to police after vising Torres Bermejas, a famous venue, in August last year.
Gibraltar residents forced into EES border queues at Spanish entry points as Rock demands action from EU
Some residents describe officers who openly admitted they were unsure of the rules and check them on their phones.
Spain set to boycott Eurovision Song Contest again over Israel’s participation – as leading country agrees to return
The Netherlands will return for Eurovision 2027, but Spain is unlikely to follow in its footsteps.
America wakes up to Spain’s role as narco gateway to Europe - and the Costa del Sol as the mafia nerve centre
A new investigation from the Wall Street Journal has laid out for an American audience the shocking extent of drug trafficking across the region.
MISSING: Fears grow for British tourist who vanished in Benidorm after failing to board flight home
The distraught wife of Geoff Cumiskey says her husband is alone in Benidorm without his passport, luggage or money.
Workers in Spain could retire early with a full pension if they’ve paid in for 40 years - but do payments to UK National Insurance count?
The proposal by left-wing party Podemos is now set to be debated in parliament after clearing the first stage of the legislative process.
Rural gems starting at €26: How to snap up a bargain at a land auction in the Spanish heartland
A Segovia property auction will offer 226 publicly owned rural plots on November 4, with starting prices as low as €26.06.
Foreigners still dominating the Costa Blanca property boom with nearly 19,000 homes purchased in a single year
The Alicante province property market is completely decoupled from the national one, with almost five-times the rate of foreign home purchases.
WATCH: Violent clashes erupt in Madrid after 87-year-old disabled woman is forcefully evicted from her flat by investment firm
Protesters clashed with riot police in Madrid after 87-year-old Maricarmen was evicted from her flat of six decades and taken to hospital.
Turkish gangster known as ‘the Gypsy’ named as victim shot in the face while dining in upmarket Malaga port restaurant
Gangland figure Ümit Yalçin survived the attack, with investigators now probing whether the ambush was a settling of scores between rival groups.
Russia ‘plotting drone attack on Spain’, CIA warns European governments
Tourism could be hit as EU defence chief warns drones could 'easily' target Spanish airports.
The 15 towns where foreigners outnumber the Spanish in Alicante, with Brits still number one - for now
Foreign residents make up the majority in 15 Costa Blanca municipalities, with Rojales topping the list at 68%
Spain’s 2026 the ‘hottest and longest summer on record’ as highs of 39C continue into late September
SPAIN has sweltered through its hottest and longest summer on record this year, with blistering conditions stretching across four full months and even in late September showing few signs of
Species of bat never discovered in Gibraltar before is found nesting on the Rock
A young male Geoffrey’s bat was found lurking in the northern end of the Rock. The species had never previously been confirmed in Gibraltar.
Mallorca may finally cap number of foreigners buying property on islands - if the EU permits it
For the first time, the Balearic government agreed to examine capping non-resident home purchases if EU law allows it, after cross-party pressure.
Jordanian man, 78, dies from burns one week on from Benahavis wildfire after trying to fight flames himself
The man was airlifted to a specialist burns unit in Sevilla after neighbours in the Marbella hills had already been evacuated.
Malaga 20-year-old shot to death by Swedish narcos ‘dreamed of working as a train mechanic for Renfe’
A 20-year-old man who was killed by Swedish narcos in a case mistaken identity ‘dreamed of becoming a train mechanic’. Named locally as Nacho, the youth was laid to rest
WATCH: Pedro Sanchez’s first meeting with UK prime minister and left-wing ally Andy Burnham in New York - and it’s a little cringey
Both Spain's and the UK's leaders are in New York for the UN General Assembly, running from September 22 to 28.
Gas bills to jump by up to €310 a year for millions of households in Spain from October after tariff hike
Supply pressures on natural gas mean that households could see bills rise by over 50% next month.
‘Questions to answer’: Pedro Sanchez finally points finger of blame at Morocco for Ceuta crisis
Speaking to CNN in New York, the Spanish prime minister said it is ‘clear Morocco’s border control mechanism failed’.
Global wealth migration: why the wealthy are moving to the Costa del Sol
Record millionaire migration in 2026 is boosting interest in Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona as wealthy international buyers seek stability, lifestyle and prime property.
Insurance in Spain with €30 cashback on new car and home policies
Generali Expatriates is offering €30 cashback on eligible new car and home insurance policies taken out in Spain between September 15 and December 15.
Just moved to Spain? Your first-week connectivity checklist
Moving to Spain? Set up mobile data, keep important numbers active, arrange home fibre and choose English-language support to make settling in easier.
WATCH: Man shot in face at packed Malaga port restaurant as city sees fourth shooting in two weeks
The shocking incident marks the fourth shooting in under two weeks in the Malaga area, as concerns grow over the wave of violence hitting the city.
Successful appeal for UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives in Spain has already led to four arrests - eight more to go
Four of the 12 Brits named on a ‘Most Wanted’ list in May have been arrested, with authorities now trying to hunt down the others.
Police free two bloodied men from plastic-lined ‘torture room’ in Estepona villa
Every police unit in Estepona and Marbella responded to the call as police interrupted the torture of two men.
Valencia plans to hit rowdy hen and stag parties with fresh fines of up to €1,500
The proposal would make Valencia the first Spanish municipality to explicitly target hen and stag parties with a specific regulation.
Brit arrested in Alicante after trying to flee police strop with 84kg of cocaine of destined for the UK in the back of his van
THE pair were allegedly part of a criminal gang smuggling drugs from Spain to Britain, according to Spanish customs officers.
Marbella construction boom begins with thousands of new homes and luxury hotels planned east of the city
The massive eastward expansion three major new developments set to bring more than 6,400 homes and luxury hotel complexes.
Marbella and Estepona launch new daily one-ticket trip to Barcelona – but journey takes a gruelling 10 hours
THE main selling point is simplicity, with Renfe selling the bus and train together rather than requiring passengers to book each leg separately.
Spain hits jackpot with rare and strategically important lithium and rubidium deposits discovered near Salamanca
SPAIN could have the only rubidium mine in the world outside of China, while both metals are considered strategically important.
Autumn arrives in Andalucia with yet another heatwave and highs of 38C
Autumn is coming, but the Costa del Sol isn't ready to say goodbye to the sun quite yet.
Malaga shooting victim, 20, who dragged himself into a supermarket before dying in hospital was ‘not involved in organised crime’
INITIALLY, investigators believed the broad daylight shooting in Malaga was a ‘targeted killing’ related to a dispute between rival gangs.
Costa del Sol reservoirs now hold enough water to last for more than two years, data shows
WATER levels at key reservoirs have reached an average 80% of capacity after the summer, easing shortage concerns following years of drought.
How quickly do solar panels and battery storage pay for themselves in Spain?
FOR anyone weighing up solar panels, the first question is rarely about kilowatts or inverters. It’s often: how long before the system pays for itself? The answer matters more here
Spain has a new ‘arty city break’ of choice that Brits are flocking to, according to The Times
SANTANDER is emerging as Spain’s new destination of choice for art aficionado Brits, according to The Times.
Pedro Sanchez rolls out 12-month roadmap to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into the Spanish economy
Pedro Sanchez presented 'Plan IA360' in Madrid on Monday, outlining a push designed to directly benefit small businesses and the self-employed.
Spain’s PP leader vows to revoke Spanish nationality for foreign-born citizens guilty of the most serious crimes
THE proposal comes as Spain’s right continues to place migration, border security and citizenship at the centre of political debate
NOVA Benidorm turns up the volume with autumn tribute season
NOVA at Marina Resort Benidorm launches its autumn tribute season with live productions celebrating Tina Turner, Lady Gaga and David Bowie.
Pedro Sanchez remains silent on growing Russian threat as European allies prepare for conflict and Spanish jets patrol NATO borders
European governments in France, Germany, Italy and even Switzerland have all taken= steps to counter the growing Russian threat in recent days.
Quirónsalud Marbella becomes first private hospital in city to win ‘Optimal’ quality certification
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become the first private hospital in Marbella to achieve ACSA’s 'Optimal' quality certification after meeting 85% of standards.
Thousands flood Spain’s streets in fresh anti-tourism protests – Barcelona and Balearics rally against airport plans as locals liken tourism to ‘terrorism’
THE latest protests come after Spain recorded its busiest ever month for international visitors in July.
Marbella finally approves new urban plan to regularise homes built illegally during corrupt Gil era
MARBELLA has finally approved a sweeping new masterplan that ends four decades of planning paralysis and opens the door to legalising roughly 18,000 homes built outside the law. The blueprint
‘The Royal Navy will always have a home in Gibraltar’: Minister reaffirms commitment during ceremony for WW2 divers
One outcome from recent EU-UK treaty was the securing absolute sovereign control and operational autonomy for its military base in Gibraltar.
Police arrest teenage ‘clown posse gang’ selling party drugs in Marbella using car with fake Swedish plates
SPANISH police have arrested a heavily-armed teen gang found with clown masks, machetes and huge quantities of ‘pink cocaine’ on the Costa del Sol. The three youths, two of whom
BREAKING: Brits face more travel chaos to and from Spain after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ delays flights again
MANCHESTER, Glasgow and Belfast airports are reporting multi-hour delays after a problem with the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) was identified on Monday morning.
WATCH: Horrifying moment fake police gang drag man out of car on Barcelona motorway
The incident unfolded at around 7.30pm on Saturday on the AP-7 highway as it passes through Montornes del Valles, about 30km north-east of Barcelona.
British tourist arrested for attempted murder after 21-year-old is stabbed in the chest outside Magaluf nightclub
THE 43-year-old Brit fled the scene but was arrested the following afternoon after CCTV captured the entire incident.
One dead and three injured after deadly shootout between rival families on the streets of Valencia
FOUR men from the same family have been arrested after the incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning in the L’Alquerieta neighbourhood.
Political round-up: Ceuta crisis reaches Brussels as election manoeuvring and court battles intensify
IN his latest political round-up, Barry Tabrizi examines the Ceuta crisis, the Catalan independence question and intensifying court battles.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Little Wooden House is a charming hidden gem nestled in inland Malaga – and offers the perfect autumn escape
LOTS of hotels promise an ‘escape from it all’ but few achieve it quite like this extraordinary gem hidden in the hills inland from the Costa del Sol.
These four white-washed villages in Cadiz are ideal for a relaxing September getaway
JUST a short drive away from a host of popular expat hotspots, the Sierra de Cadiz is home to an array of spectacular white villages perfect for a September getaway.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’
A TRIP to San Sebastian to watch my football team in action left me astonished at the kindness of the local people.
British actress Naomi Watts attacks ageism in Hollywood as she picks up prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival
WATTS was in San Sebastian to present her latest flick, The Housewife, which is also the directorial debut from Canadian filmmaker Ben Shirnian.
More than 40% of flights in Spain delayed during peak summer season – as Ryanair slams ‘failing’ air traffic control system
IN terms of airlines, Jet2 was the worst culprit with a staggering 54.1 per cent of its flights delayed during the summer peak,
Horror in Madrid as former Guardia Civil officer ‘strangles former daughter-in-law to death with belt’ in eviction row
EARLY indications suggest the killing may have stemmed from a dispute over the woman’s right to remain in the property in Madrid.
Spain v England in Madrid this November: Everything you need to know about tickets and travel
World champions Spain host England on November 15. Here's how to get hold of one, and how to get there
‘Open for business’: Gibraltar targets investors as historic post-Brexit border deal ushers in new economic era
GIBRALTAR is seeking fresh investment and international businesses as its new EU relationship transforms cross-border movement and strengthens commercial links with Spain.
Malaga rocked by THIRD shooting in just ten days after 20-year-old is gunned down in ‘targeted killing’
THE victim was sitting on a bench near his home on Calle Barcenillas at around 11.40am on Friday when three men approached and opened fire without warning.
‘We’re here to develop exceptional thinkers’: Meet the man leading the Costa del Sol’s newest international school
CREATORS International School in Benahavis is prioritising maths, science and technology, while teaching responsible AI use and banning mobile phones from classrooms.
Notorious thief nicknamed ‘The Snout’ confesses to brutal murder of Spanish university exchange student in Mexico
THE lead suspect in the brutal murder of a young Spanish university student in Mexico has reportedly confessed to the killing, in a case that sent shockwaves across Spain.
These eight forests nestled in Andalucia are perfect to lose yourself in this autumn
THESE eight places are the perfect spot to unwind this autumn in Andalucia
Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures
THE new body will meet every two months and sits alongside €1.3 billion of already-planned sewage upgrades for the province.
Barcelona and Palma brace for major airport protests this weekend as locals voice anger at planned expansions
THOUSANDS are expected to take to the streets of Barcelona and Palma this weekend to protest against airport expansion plans they say will worsen overcrowding
Barcelona’s statues, sculptures and even benches are taken over by new protest movement - ‘Tax the Rich’
ANONYMOUS protestors in the city sought to underline rising inequality in Catalunya.
Pedro Sanchez embraces new wave of data centre construction but insists on tough regulations
THE PM said new centres planned for Spain have energy needs that ‘outstrip expectations,’ stressing they should remain ‘economically sustainable.'
PICTURED: Irish couple who died in Valencia jacuzzi were ‘much loved parents’ whose sudden passing ‘has left an immeasurable void’
MOURNERS paid tribute after Patrick and Thomasina Tobin were survived by their two teenage children.
Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night
THE sprawling estate belonged to Sergejus Beglikas, who is accused of running a crime ring involved in drug trafficking and contract killings.
Pedro Sanchez warns Spain’s energy ‘must not be at the mercy of unjustified wars’ during visit to ‘Europe’s biggest green hydrogen plant’ in Andalucia
SPAIN’S prime minister has visited the site of a new €1 billion green hydrogen plant in Andalucia as construction formally begins. Pedro Sanchez toured the site in Palos de la
Horror in Alicante as Polish man loses hand after being sucked into passing train’s slipstream while walking beside fenced-off railway tracks
POLICE officers rushed to the scene and applied a tourniquet to the man's severed arm to stop the bleeding.
Digital farewell: New funeral app allows people to record a final message for loved ones
Compare Funerals has launched a mobile app in Spain allowing clients to manage funeral plans, store documents and leave private video messages for loved ones.
Former British TV star from long-running soap Brookside is arrested in Torrevieja over €16m fake-modelling scam
Philip Barry Foster, 51, who played Christian Wright in the Channel 4 soap Brookside during the 1990s, was arrested in Torrevieja on Thursday.
WATCH: Police charge at migrants in Ceuta as hundreds stampede through streets towards new temporary shelter
FOOTAGE shows hundreds of migrants surging through the port promenade after police began moving them from their makeshift camps on Friday.
Hiker airlifted to hospital after horror 45-metre fall near Malaga’s Caminito del Rey
The hiker was successfully winched to safety by emergency services and flown directly to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
Spain’s average electricity bill tops €100 for the first time in four years – and the cheap night rate is vanishing fastest
HOUSEHOLDS on the regulated electricity tariff in Spain could pay more than €100 in September for the first time since 2022, according to prices recorded during the first half of
Police smash Costa del Sol narco logistics network trafficking cocaine to Barcelona in convoys racing at 200km/h
POLICE have dismantled a cocaine trafficking network that used the Costa del Sol as a base to move drugs across Spain to Barcelona in high-speed convoys. Officers raided properties in
Spain rolls out strict new traffic rules affecting escooters, motorbikes and cars from October 1 - all you need to know
The updates follow a package of reforms approved by the Spanish Cabinet on June 24 to better protect vulnerable road users.
Barcelona’s changing demographics in the 21st century: Two-thirds of early-30s were born abroad while foreign population increases seven-fold
Taking a wider spectrum, more than half of the city's residents aged between 25 and 44 were born also abroad, according to the city’s municipal register.
Who is Sweden’s ‘Pablo Escobar’ and former Sitges resident as he is once again extradited to Spain?
Jonas Falk, 53, is named among the five alleged top figures of the Dubai narco bank. He's now back in Spanish custody.
Four in five people in Spain ‘breathe polluted air’ with road traffic blamed as ‘biggest culprit’
GREENPEACE identified other sources of pollution in Spain including 'ports and certain types of industry, as well as airports'.
94% of Spanish homes waste energy despite insulation schemes, new survey shows
SPAIN's homes lag behind in energy efficiency, despite extensive EU funding, a new survey reveals.
Spain’s rental market sees secondary towns heat up as house-hunters priced out of Malaga set sights on Velez-Malaga
TENANTS across Spain have been driven out of major provincial capitals by soaring rents, creating unprecedented demand in surrounding commuter towns and secondary municipalities. Data from property portal Idealista shows
Angel or devil? Estepona mayor transforms town and clears debt - but faces corruption charges and possible five years in prison
While mayors can do few things better than put money in voters' pockets, they can also do few things worse than put their hands in the public till.
Drunk school bus driver ‘defecated in vehicle’ after ferrying children around Benalmadena while nine times over the legal limit
The driver blew more than nine times the legal limit and was detained after his employers called the police.
Red alert issued for Murcia - Residents warned of ‘danger to life’ as torrential storms battering eastern Spain move south
PARTS of Murcia have been placed under a maximum red alert for extreme rain as the deadly storm system that battered eastern Spain pushes south. State weather agency Aemet declared
WATCH: Torrential storms batter eastern Spain - Airports divert flights and trains and roads are cut off in Barcelona and Valencia
TORRENTIAL storms have battered Spain’s eastern coastline, diverting flights, flooding roads and severing rail networks across the region. Manises airport in Valencia was forced to divert 12 flights after its
Suspect in Torremolinos hit-and-run on boy, 12, is arrested at Malaga airport trying to flee on a flight to Manchester
Officers pulled him from the aircraft moments before it was due to take off, ending a frantic hunt for the driver responsible.
BREAKING: Man dies in Catalunya as flash floods wreak havoc across eastern Spain
FIREFIGHTERS recovered the man’s body some 500 metres from where his car had been swept away by a swollen stream on Wednesday night.
Spain logs its first data breach allegedly carried out by a rogue AI agent
The data protection watchdog says the attack shows AI-driven hacking is no longer just a theoretical threat, but experts are urging caution.
Six Spanish pizzerias named among world’s 100 best, as a Madrid favourite holds on to its top 10 spot
London's Napoli on the Road took the crown, while Galicia got its first entry.
Alarm as Benahavis wildfire reignites on the Costa del Sol amid heavy winds and billowing smoke
Plan INFOCA has now officially announced that the blaze is back on, with a helicopter and two fire engines returning to the scene.
Sprawling cocaine trafficking investigation sparked by Spain’s corrupt Breaking Bad narco cop extends to Dubai financier dubbed ‘el Gestor’
Investigators want to know whether the former Madrid police chief's nephew did business with the cartel's alleged money man.
Spanish NATO commander stationed in the UK caught up in ‘honeytrap’ after starting Tinder relationship with Russian woman
THE Spaniard, stationed at Northwood military base, alarmed superiors after moving in with a Russian woman he had met on Tinder
WATCH: Granada ‘fight club’ exposed after homeless man dies in brutal brawl
SHOCKING video shows the victim exchanging blows with an opponent before a punch knocks him out last Saturday.
Orange weather alerts activated from Costa Blanca to Barcelona and the Balearics as severe storms approach
The warning from AEMET claims a 'significant risk' for residents and tourists across large swathes of the Mediterranean coastline.
Two more detained over Isla Cristina narco massacre that killed pregnant woman, mother and teen – bringing total arrests to five
THE suspects are accused of carrying out the grisly shooting that shook the town in Huelva province, Andalucia, on August 16.
WATCH: Trucker’s shock as bandits use ‘Mexican method’ to box in and raid lorry on Madrid highway in broad daylight
The coordinated gang struck on a single-lane service road of the M-506 near Pinto, a town south of the Spanish capital.
SPECIAL MULTIMEDIA INVESTIGATION: Inside the noise row accusing Torremolinos City Hall ‘violating’ citizens ‘fundamental rights’
A special investigation into the Meliá hotel noise dispute in Torremolinos, including residents’ complaints, council enforcement, evidence and legal action.
Madrid F1 Grand Prix delivered €467m economic boost and 8,850 jobs, study finds
THE estimates by accounting giant PwC came as more than 350,000 people flocked to the race last weekend.
Living in Spain? How to make your finances work under Spanish rules
British residents in Spain can attend a free Marbella seminar covering Spanish tax, pensions, investments, inheritance planning and common cross-border financial issues.
Boy, 12, left fighting for his life after Torremolinos hit-and-run
THE incident left the child with a fractured skull after a white Opel Corsa mowed him down on Tuesday morning.
The Lithuanian mafia emerges as the surprise player on Spain’s organised-crime-ridden Costa del Sol
One of the coast's most lucrative and most violent networks was Lithuanian, run from a Marbella mansion by a man who could not walk.
British couple accused of attempting to snatch woman off the street in broad daylight in Mallorca go on trial this week
A BRITISH couple accused of the attempted botched kidnapping of a woman in Mallorca will be hauled before court this week.
Archeological investigation begins into 19th-century Italian shipwreck located off the coast of Marbella’s Cabopino beach
THE 39-metre vessel sits at an average depth of just six metres, with its structure and its cargo are preserved, thought to have sunk in 1887.
German tourists to outnumber Brits in Malaga province during an autumn which includes San Diego Comic-Con and golf open
Bookings for September, October and November show German travellers will make up 26.95% of the rural tourism market.
British man found dead in his Lanzarote home after neighbour ‘spotted him lying on bathroom floor’
POLICE officers gained entry to the house and confirmed the man died after reportedly suffering a fall and hitting his head.
Life finds a way: Dinosaur fossil of giant diplodocus discovered in Spain - the first to be found outside North America
THE diplodocus discovery - a dinosaur that could reach 33 metres in length - was made at the La Tejería site in El Castellar, Teurel.
Ireland opens new consulate in Malaga for ‘vibrant Irish community in southern Spain and millions of Irish visitors every year’
NEW consul Marylee Wall explained at the launch of the consulate that Spain received more than three million visits from Ireland in 2025.
Spain’s bumper airport expansion plans could wreck its climate commitments, new report finds
EXTRA flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Palma and Malaga alone would add as much CO2 as Portugal emits in a year
West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert
THIS summer’s outbreak of West Nile virus in Andalucia has claimed its third victim after a patient infected with the disease died in Sevilla.
Bad news for wallets in Spain as rising fuel prices push inflation to highest level in three years
CONSUMERS in Spain have been dealt a blow after the rate of inflation soared to its highest level in more than three years last month.
Gang violence spills onto Malaga streets again as woman arrested after man is gunned down in apparent ‘settling of scores’
THE man, aged in his 40s, was shot in the chest in Zalea, a hamlet in the municipality of Pizarra, Malaga on Monday afternoon.
Malaga stabbing horror as two teens arrested over attack on 16-year-old
THE pair, both under the age of 17, were detained by the Policia Nacional following the knife attack on Sunday.
Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona
BRITISH rock superstars Oasis will return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after confirming the second leg of their smash hit reunion tour.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet left-wing New York mayor Zohran Mamdani for debate on building an economy ‘for the majority’
THE pair will meet in New York on September 23 to participate in a panel debate titled 'Building an Economy for the Majority'.
Horror in Mexico after Granada university exchange student is stabbed to death
A SPANISH university student has been stabbed to death in Mexico barely a month into an exchange programme.
Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine
INVESTIGATORS are continuing to hunt for clues after Spain’s oldest known orca was found with suspected gunshot wounds in her dorsal fin and back.
Discover this hidden Spanish gem with a medieval castle and centuries of Roman mining history – with a name that means ‘beautiful place’
CALA, located in the far north-eastern corner of Huelva province, is rich in history and surrounded by the lush Sierra de Aracena.
Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free
THE iconic basilica, designed by master architect Antoni Gaudi, will offer 20,000 free tickets to celebrate Barcelona's La Merce festival.
Antonelli wins again, but was new Madrid track a success?
THE young Italian took the win in front of a sellout crowd but was the Madring a hit with fans or drivers?
Extreme heat alerts in place as summer-like temperatures continue – but Atlantic trough to bring heavy midweek rainfall across Spain
Spain's state weather agency is warning of highs exceeding 38C across Spain, with yellow alerts active for Andalucia, the Canary Islands and Catalunya.
High-tech cannabis farm hidden beneath Malaga chalet uncovered after officers ‘notice dodgy smell’ – 3,000 plants seized
OFFICERS found that the suspects had converted the chalet basement into a high-tech cannabis farm with air-con, LED lighting and irrigation.
Game changer: New Marbella regenerative medicine clinic targets sports injuries and faster recovery
New Marbella clinic offers regenerative medicine and advanced PRP treatments aimed at helping active residents recover from tendon, muscle and joint injuries.
Gagged and bound: Horror Marbella villa robbery as elderly couple threatened at gunpoint by masked gang
THREE masked thugs stormed the couple's home late on Thursday, beating both homeowners and threatening the wife at gunpoint.
Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home
AT least three people have been injured after a devastating wildfire broke out on the Costa del Sol on Sunday afternoon.
Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’
RESTAURANT owners in Mallorca are sounding the alarm for the island’s hospitality industry after reporting ‘the worst start to September anyone can remember’.
WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors
A DANGEROUS wildfire has broken out in the hills above Marbella neear Benahavis, prompting local authorities to issue an emergency alert.
Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions
DOCTORS across Spain will launch an indefinite strike from next month amid a growing dispute with the health ministry over ‘unjust’ working conditions.
Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement
THOUSANDS took to the streets across Catalunya on Friday to celebrate the region’s national day, with turnout rebounding from last year’s historic low.
‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’
AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery
MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of singing star Julio Iglesias.
Political round-up: Ceuta crisis deepens, the Left gears up for 2027 elections and Catalunya’s National Day ends in unrest
SPAIN'S week brings fresh controversy over the Ceuta crisis, preparations for the 2027 election and arrests during Catalunya’s La Diada protests
‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views - this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’
WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than on top of Montserrat.
The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes
ESTEPONA residents are set to benefit from more than €7 million in tax cuts – even as the town’s mayor faces an ongoing corruption investigation.