Cristina Hodgson, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Spain’s Malaga reintroduces 14 chameleon specimens into their natural habitat

MALAGA has successfully reintroduced 14 chameleon specimens into their native habitat during September, marking a significant step in their conservation efforts. The most recent release

30 Sep, 2023 @ 11:15

Animals·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba voted most beautiful Cathedral in Spain on Twitter

THE Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba has clinched the title of the most beautiful cathedral on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The Relatando Historia profile

29 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs

RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande.’ The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was

29 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Animals·Lead·Travel News

The epicenter of the earthquake has been located in Purujosa (Zaragoza) IGN.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes northern Spain

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has rumbled the provinces of Soria and Zaragoza. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the quake at 3:15 pm yesterday, Tuesday

27 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

Spanish wine rekindles global acclaim with exceptional 2012 vintage

CASTILLO Ygay, previously hailed as the ‘Best Wine in the World’ by Wine Spectator, is back in the spotlight. The 2012 vintage of this Spanish

27 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead

Renfe doubles AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, boosting capacity with 7,000 additional seats

RENFE, Spain’s leading high-speed rail operator, is set to significantly enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, effective October 17th. This expansion includes

27 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

European Jewel: Town in Spain’s Malaga boasts best climate in the continent

WHEN it comes to ideal weather in Southern Europe, Spain stands out, and nestled within this sun-kissed country lies a hidden gem that boasts the

26 Sep, 2023 @ 08:50

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Spain’s Covid impact second only to Italy in Europe’s worst-hit zones

DURING the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, official figures have revealed that deaths in certain parts of Europe were a staggering nine times higher than

26 Sep, 2023 @ 08:30

Health·Lead

Adorable twin PANDAS Youyou and JiuJiu celebrate their birthday at Madrid Zoo as they tuck into their favourite bamboo ice cream treat

MADRID’S Zoo Aquarium marked a special occasion last Thursday, September 21, as the giant panda twins, Youyou and Jiujiu, celebrated their second birthday with their

26 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Animals·Lead·Madrid

Cultural agenda shines with Kiev Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ in Spain’s Algecira

ALGECIRAS’ autumn cultural lineup for 2023 includes several standout events, among them, the performance of the Kiev Ballet at the Florida Theatre. On Friday, October

25 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Cadiz·La Cultura

TOURISM TRIUMPH: Spain’s Torremolinos achieves record-breaking August with highest-ever number of travellers and overnight Stays

TORREMOLINOS has hit an all-time high in its tourism statistics this August, as indicated by recent data. The renowned destination on the Costa del Sol

25 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Iberian wolf population in Spain Surges by 26% since 2014, recent study reveals, alongside increase in livestock attacks

SPAIN’S Iberian wolf population has undergone a significant 26% increase since 2014, as reported in a recent study. The study, conducted by the Artemisan Foundation,

24 Sep, 2023 @ 08:15

Animals·Environment·Lead

Standout construction: Cadiz boasts Spain’s Longest Bridge

THE longest bridge in Spain can be found in Cadiz, and it goes by the name of the Constitution of 1812 Bridge, or simply the

23 Sep, 2023 @ 11:15

Cadiz

Technicians from the Center for Underwater Archaeology are analyzing the remains of a sunken ship off the coast of a beach in Marbella. Credit Junta

Archaeologists investigate possible 18th Century Spanish military shipwreck off San Pedro Beach in Spain’s Marbella

THE remains of a sunken ship, potentially dating back to the 18th century as a Spanish military vessel, are currently under investigation. A team of

22 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Double Celestial Delight: Two Eclipses, both visible from Spain’s Andalucia, await this autumn

THIS autumn holds a special treat for astronomy enthusiasts as both a solar and lunar eclipse will be visible from Spain, making it an exciting

22 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Other News

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

TORROX, the municipality with the most registered German residents on the Iberian Peninsula, is gearing up for its own Oktoberfest this weekend. The small enclave

21 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Renfe to Expand AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid in October

RENFE, the Spanish railway operator, is set to enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid, commencing on October 17. This expansion will see

21 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain’s Alicante-Elche Airport wins ‘Best in Europe’ Award for 15-25 million passengers

THE Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport has recently been awarded the ‘Best Airport in Europe’. This prestigious recognition was presented at the start of September by

20 Sep, 2023 @ 13:30

Alicante·Travel News

Airport expansions in Spain: Both Alicante and Valencia will increase their capacity following record-breaking passenger numbers this year

Spain’s Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport records best August in history with 1,702,139 passengers

ALICANTE-ELCHE Miguel Hernandez Airport has achieved a significant milestone in its history during the month of August, recording its highest-ever passenger numbers, tallying 1,702,139 individuals.

20 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Alicante·Travel News

Spain’s Alicante honours memory of two murdered women in Orihuela and Castellon with moment of silence

FOLLOWING the tragic occurrence of two gender-based killings in the Valencian Community within less than 24 hours, the Alicante City Council has observed a moment

20 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Crime & Law·Valencia·Valencian Community

September 17, 2023, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom: Cameron Norrie (GBR) in action against Ugo Humbert (FRA)

Davis Cup Final: Great Britain qualifies for Final 8 in Spain’s Malaga

GREAT BRITAIN has secured a spot in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga after securing first place at the AO Arena in Manchester over

19 Sep, 2023 @ 09:30

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Man allegedly kills his mother’s dog by hurtling it from eleventh floor in Spain’s Malaga

A MAN is under police investigation for allegedly killing his mother’s dog by throwing it from the eleventh floor of a building in Malaga’s capital

19 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Malaga to open Spain’s first public pet cemetery

THE long-awaited pet cemetery in Malaga, the first of its kind publicly owned in Spain, is set to open by the end of this year,

19 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Animals·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Malaga shines as star of Conde Nast Traveler’s autumn magazine

CONDE NAST Traveler’s autumn magazine edition is turning the spotlight onto Malaga, the vibrant Spanish city that has been named the best national destination of

18 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

The Northern Bald Ibis, a bird known for its dark feathers and distinctive bald red head, had vanished from Europe centuries ago.

Ultralight aircraft guides endangered birds on migration from Germany to Spain’s Andalucia

AN ultralight aircraft is leading a group of endangered birds on a migration journey from Germany to their new habitat in Andalucia. The Northern Bald

18 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Animals·Environment·Lead

New ‘DANA’ to bring storms to parts of Spain this week, including Andalucia - these are the affected areas

Long range weather forecast: What will the weather be like this autumn in Spain’s Andalucia?

AS autumn approaches, Spain’s Met Office, AEMET, has unveiled its seasonal forecast for the entire Andalucia region. The announcement was made public last Friday, September

18 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Lead·Weather