Almost three out of four tourist flats in Malaga flout rules designed to rein them in
ALMOST three quarters of Malaga’s tourist flats disobey the very rules designed to rein them in, industry experts have revealed. At least 72% of tourist
EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds
A YOUNG woman came a split second from death when a tree collapsed in high winds in Marbella this weekend. A British expat couple also
Marbella homes raided in major Costa del Sol triangle bust as elusive boss of ‘Risitas’ cocaine traffickers is finally captured
TWENTY people have been arrested in a massive Guardia Civil operation that has dismantled a major international cocaine trafficking ring operating across the notorious ‘Costa
EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions
SEMANA Santa, Spain’s holy week, is an incredible celebration of pagentry and ancient tradition rarely seen around the world these days. The seven-day extravaganza transforms
IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnivalÂ
PLAZA de Los Maestros in Sabinillas was the place to be last weekend for the Carnival de Sabinillas, organised by the Culture Department of Manilva
Chaos finally over at Malaga airport? New English-language videos guides hope to slash queues this Easter
PASSENGERS travelling through Malaga airport this Easter are being promised an end to the passport control headaches that have plagued journeys since the EU introduced
Arrest made over street shooting that sparked 24-hour police lockdown in Malaga’s Ronda
POLICIA Nacional officers have arrested a 41-year-old man over a street shooting that forced a neighbourhood into a 24-hour lockdown. The suspect was detained on
Malaga sex predator lured ‘good-looking’ vulnerable young migrant men into car with promises of ‘easy money’ robbing tourists
POLICIA Nacional officers have arrested a 42-year-old man in Malaga for the alleged sexual assault of two vulnerable young men he lured into his vehicle.
Tourism slumps on the Costa del Sol with Marbella hotels barely over a third full
TOURISM on the Costa del Sol has taken a dip so far this year, with hotel occupancy dropping across the board and some areas of
TIP TOE: The exciting new Antonio Banderas-backed Malaga international dance festival kicks off next month
IT has the perfect name for an international dance festival. And the TIP TOE Soho International Dance Festival kicks off on April 11 at the
Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat
MALAGA’s food scene has had an exciting boost after the city’s favourite Michelin-starred chef stepped in to transform an 18th century hotel restaurant. Dani Carnero,
Swimming ‘not advised’ on Costa del Sol beach after sewage pipe ruptures
AUTHORITIES have warned beachgoers to avoid swimming in parts of the Costa del Sol after a ruptured sewage pipe contaminated sections of the Malaga coastline.
Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings
DOZENS of families evicted from their homes on the Costa del Sol this week have told the Olive Press they have only ten days to
Malaga hospital at breaking point: Patients are waiting 65 hours and being treated in corridors, staff claim
THE emergency department at Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga is at breaking point, staff warn, as patients endure overcrowding and waits of
Baby among three taken to hospital after roof collapse at ‘run-down’ Costa del Sol medical centre
AT least three people, including a baby, were taken to hospital after a roof partially collapsed at a Costa del Sol medical facility. Two adults
Hundreds left sleeping on sports hall floor after ‘disgusting’ Costa del Sol evictions as mayor no-shows town hall protest
HUNDREDS of people on the Costa del Sol have been made homeless after Guardia Civil and riot police evicted them on Tuesday morning. Over 300
Will it rain on the parade? What the experts are saying about Spain’s Semana Santa weather (and why no-one actually knows)
FROM Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026) to Easter Sunday (April 5), Andalucia will be taking to the streets. Ancient tradition dictates that Semana Santa must
Spain holds its breath for Semana Santa weather forecast – chill predicted but will it rain in Malaga?
SPAIN is bracing for a cooler start to Semana Santa, with temperatures set to drop sharply from Thursday – but will rain disrupt Malaga’s famed
Reigning in Spain – Sun shone as Jamie Donaldson pipped fellow Ryder Cup legends Thomas Bjorn and Miguel Angel Jimenez to win the Staysure Marbella Legends tournament
AFTER two months of rain, Jamie Donaldson took advantage of perfect conditions to snare the first tournament of the 2026 Legends tour. The celebrated pro
Malaga true crime: Italian serial abuser awaiting trial for walling up one ex is sentenced to 24 years for murdering another
AN Italian man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in Torremolinos in one of Malaga’s most
New Louis Theroux Netflix documentary exposes how Marbella has become the favourite hangout for notorious ‘manosphere’ influencers
IT is famous for its superyachts, designer boutiques and VIP beach clubs. But beneath the sun-drenched glamour of the Costa del Sol, a toxic new
British man, 49, ‘tried to stab driver in the neck’ in Marbella road rage row
A BRITISH man was arrested in Marbella after allegedly trying to stab a motorist in the neck during a shocking road rage row. According to
Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster
NEW technology is set to expand Quironsalud’s diagnostic capabilities and enable the development of advanced protocols in cardiology and neurology. Quironsalud Marbella Hospital has strengthened
Malaga metro services cut in half this Friday – all you need to know about the upcoming strike
COMMUTERS using Malaga’s metro system this Friday evening can expect significant disruption thanks to a new wave of industrial action. A walkout will take place
Tragedy as worker is crushed to death and another gravely injured after a wall collapses in Malaga town
A TRAGEDY has occurred in a Malaga town after a worker was crushed to death by a collapsed wall a worker being crushed to death
Underworld crime figures wanted for murder in Turkey and Ukraine are arrested at police checkpoints in Estepona and Marbella
TWO foreign fugitives have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Estepona and Marbella at routine checkpoints. International Arrest Warrants had been issued for the
