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Cars are tied to lampposts and wrapped in tape ahead of feared DANA floods in Spain’s Malaga

LOCALS in southern Spain appear to have taken new measures to protect their cars ahead of potential flooding on Wednesday. In pictures shared online, multiple

13 Nov, 2024 @ 00:27

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Red alert is issued in Spain’s Cataluña as weather experts warn of 180mm of rain

PARTS of Cataluña have been placed on a red weather alert for heavy rainfall. The warning from state weather agency Aemet comes after similar alerts

13 Nov, 2024 @ 00:09

Catalunya·Lead·Weather

British expats in Malaga ‘jump out of their skin’ as ‘apocalyptic’ weather alerts are sent to their phones

BRITISH expats in Malaga reported being ‘terrified’ on Tuesday night after their phones suddenly began emitting an incredibly loud ringing sound. READ MORE: Supermarket shelves

12 Nov, 2024 @ 23:52

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Red weather alert sparks evacuations in Malaga: These are the affected towns – including Alora

MULTIPLE towns in Malaga will be evacuated in the coming hours due to the incoming torrential rains, it was announced on Tuesday night. It comes

12 Nov, 2024 @ 23:15

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Red alert in Malaga latest: Supermarket shelves are emptied as locals fear ‘DANA panic’ and compare scenes to height of Covid pandemic

LOCALS in Malaga have reported witnessing empty supermarket shelves amid a so-called ‘DANA panic’ that has been compared to the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

12 Nov, 2024 @ 22:36

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Extreme caution is advised in Malaga over incoming storms: Residents on the Costa del Sol are told to close windows and shutters during deluge tonight – as expats fear repeat of historic 2016 floods

COSTA del Sol residents are bracing themselves for incoming DANA storms as landlords warn tenants to batten down the hatches. After witnessing the destruction which

12 Nov, 2024 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Malaga considers closing schools tomorrow amid orange warning for heavy rain

THE province of Malaga is considering closing schools and universities tomorrow amid warnings for heavy rain. Schools, universities and nurseries may be forced to close

12 Nov, 2024 @ 18:14

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Spain's Pedro Sanchez blames climate change for flood disaster and 220 deaths during COP29 speech

Climate change is behind deadly DANA floods in Valencia, says Spain’s Pedro Sanchez

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has resoundingly blamed climate change for the DANA weather fronts that caused at least 220 deaths from flooding in Spain- mainly

12 Nov, 2024 @ 17:30

Environment·Lead

Watch: DANA hits Ibiza as locals are told to stay home and ‘secure their possessions’ amid orange warning for rain and 70km/hr winds

RESIDENTS in Ibiza have been warned to avoid all unnecessary travel and to secure their possessions ahead of a deluge of rain and winds of

12 Nov, 2024 @ 17:00

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead·Weather

Autumn arrives early in Spain: Temperatures to plummet by up to 10C today amid storms, rain and hail

Explained: What do Aemet’s yellow, orange and red weather alerts mean in Spain?

WHEN adverse weather is forecast for Spain, there is often a colour-coded alert issued by state weather agency Aemet. The traffic light system ranges between

12 Nov, 2024 @ 15:50

Lead·National News·Weather

Millionaire owner of Mercadona supermarket chain donates €25m and specialist help to small businesses devastated by Valencia flood disaster

THE owner of the Valencia-based Mercadona supermarket chain will dole out up to €25 million to small businesses affected by the flood disaster. Juan Roig’s

12 Nov, 2024 @ 15:30

Business & Finance·Lead·Valencia

Flood-ravaged Valencia prepares for another dreaded DANA amid orange alerts for heavy rain

VALENCIA is preparing for another DANA barely two weeks after the weather phenomenon left more than 200 people dead. The towns worst hit by the

12 Nov, 2024 @ 15:27

Lead·Valencia·Weather

Orange warning for rain on Spain’s Costa del Sol is extended into Thursday as emergency protocols are activated

THE orange-level warning for heavy rain in Malaga has been extended into Thursday. It means the alert from state weather agency Aemet is in place

12 Nov, 2024 @ 14:16

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Cyclone warning for Campo de Gibraltar and coast of southern Spain: Heavy rain is expected from this date

A CYCLONE is expected to bring heavy rainfall as it forms in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula this week. Spanish state weather agency Aemet

11 Nov, 2024 @ 15:27

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Benidorm becomes a new narco hotspot in Spain after drug-related crime surges in holiday resort love by the Brits

Benidorm becomes a new narco hotspot in Spain after drug-related crime surges in holiday resort loved by the Brits

BENIDORM had the highest percentage of drug trafficking arrests of any large Alicante province municipality during the first half of 2024. The city was followed

11 Nov, 2024 @ 15:00

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

SPECIAL DEAL: Enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at NOMAD Marbella’s incredible Whitney Houston tribute

OLIVE Press readers can enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at an incredible Whitney Houston tribute night in Marbella. The event is being held at

11 Nov, 2024 @ 14:26

La Cultura·Lead·Marbella

Benidorm-based online rental property scam is busted by police after clients get nothing for their money

Property rental scam is exposed in Spain’s Benidorm: Police make multiple arrests

AN ONLINE Benidorm-based property scam has been busted by the Policia Nacional. The plot ringleader and three ‘mules’ who laundered the proceeds for him have

11 Nov, 2024 @ 14:00

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

Weather warning for heavy rain is upgraged to orange on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A WEATHER alert for Malaga and the Costa del Sol has been upgraded to orange. The warning from state weather agency Aemet was changed on

11 Nov, 2024 @ 13:15

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Revealed: This is where the mountains of debris and rubbish from Valencia’s deadly floods are being dumped

AS the clean-up operation continues in flood-ravaged Valencia, many are wonder where the mountains of debris are being moved to. The answer is a newly

11 Nov, 2024 @ 13:06

Environment·Lead·Valencia

Monk is fighting for his life after monastery invasion in Spain by a man ‘claiming to be Jesus’

Monk is fighting for his life in Spain after monastery is attacked by man ‘claiming to be Jesus’

A MAN attacked four Franciscan friars inside a Valencia monastery on Saturday, with one of his victims left fighting for his life. The aggressor used

11 Nov, 2024 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Weather warnings in Spain as new feared DANA sparks alerts for heavy rain in Malaga and Valencia

YET another DANA is will roll into Spain this week, weather experts have warned. The high area of isolated depression is expected to bring heavy

11 Nov, 2024 @ 12:10

Lead·National News·Weather

What makes a good lawyer in Spain? One that prepares for war, writes legal expert JUAN PASCUAL DRAKE

I’VE often been asked, ‘What truly sets a good lawyer apart?’ In my experience, it’s not just about knowing the law – it’s about anticipating

11 Nov, 2024 @ 11:26

Costa Blanca·Property·Valencia

The health of one in eight people is compromised by excess weight

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers an Integrated Obesity Unit providing expert, personalised treatment for each case OBESITY is a chronic condition characterised by an excess of

11 Nov, 2024 @ 09:29

Andalucia·Health

Bridgerton comes to Spain with ‘magical’ candle lit concerts

DEAREST gentle reader, Bridgerton is coming to Spain with a series of magical concerts. Distinguished venues across Spain are set to host a series of

10 Nov, 2024 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Researchers in Barcelona have successfully mapped the spliceosome, a key cause of cancer

GENETIC researchers in Barcelona have reached a historic milestone, creating the very first map of the spliceosome. A key part of interpreting DNA, the spliceosome

10 Nov, 2024 @ 09:00

Barcelona·Health·Lead

Money laundering police chief accused of stashing away ‘several million’ euros at his home and office in Spain

A SENIOR Policia Nacional officer who investigates money launderers has been accused of hiding a stash of up to ‘several million’ euros. The force’s Internal

8 Nov, 2024 @ 18:20

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid