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Wife of missing DANA victim searches for last known photo of her husband showing him clinging onto pole during deadly Valencia floods

Wife of missing DANA victim searches for local who took last known photo of her husband as he clung onto pole during deadly Valencia floods

A CATARROJA woman who lost her husband in the Valencia flood disaster is trying to find the person who took the last photo of her

26 Dec, 2024 @ 16:00

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Why US citizens should NOT retire to Spain, according to Forbes

AMERICA’S Forbes magazine says that US citizens should be cautious about retiring to Spain- citing high taxes and bureaucracy as negatives. The combination of quality

26 Dec, 2024 @ 15:00

Lead·National News

More than 10,400 migrants died while trying to reach Spain in 2024

OVER 10,400 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year according to a report published on Thursday by a migration rights group.

26 Dec, 2024 @ 14:00

Canary Islands·Lead·National News

Police find flooded drugs lab producing cocaine at ground zero of Valencia DANA

THE Guardia Civil in Valencia has revealed that it found a drugs laboratory that had been flooded out during the October 29 DANA. The discovery

26 Dec, 2024 @ 13:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

These five luxury homes were the most viewed in Spain this year - and they're still on the market

Property sales in Spain reach their highest since May 2007 after surging by 51%

OCTOBER’S home property sales were the highest for any month in Spain since May 2007. The National Institute of Statistics(INE) said 69,418 homes were sold-

26 Dec, 2024 @ 12:31

Lead·National News·Property

Parents abused teenage daughter and threatened to kill her after she refuses 'arranged' marriage to allow her cousin to live in Spain

Parents abused teenage daughter and threatened to kill her after she refuses ‘arranged’ marriage aimed to secure residency for cousin in Spain

THE parents of a teenage girl have been arrested in Alicante after she refused to be part of an arranged marriage. The 17-year-old was ordered

26 Dec, 2024 @ 12:30

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in San Juan de los Terreros with pool – € 219,000

Penthouse San Juan de los Terreros, Almería 2 beds 2 baths € 219,000 Discover coastal elegance in this exquisite 2bedroom, 2bathroom penthouse apartment

26 Dec, 2024 @ 12:05

Featured Property

‘Terrorists’ blamed for sinking of Russian cargo ship off coast of Spain

THE company which owns the Russian merchant ship that sank on Monday in the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and North Africa has claimed the

26 Dec, 2024 @ 11:37

Lead·National News

Is Boxing Day a holiday in Spain? How December 26 is celebrated differently across the country – from 9th century traditions to skinny dipping

DECEMBER 26, or Boxing Day, is a time-honoured tradition in the UK, but do Spaniards celebrate it? This year, Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday,

26 Dec, 2024 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead

Woman tries to kill her husband by starting fire at Valencia apartment block and hiding extinguishers

Woman tries to murder her husband by starting fire in Valencia apartment block and hiding extinguishers

A WOMAN has been arrested for arson and attempted murder after starting a blaze in a Valencia area apartment aimed at killing her husband. The

26 Dec, 2024 @ 07:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Watch: Father of missing Belfast man pleads for help with search in Spain ‘before it’s too late’ – as relatives spend Christmas Day scouring a field

THE father of a missing Belfast man became emotional today as he shared footage of a field he and five others were searching in Spain.

25 Dec, 2024 @ 18:38

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·National News

Burglars used 'slip method' to open front doors and steal from luxury homes on the Costa Blanca

Burglars used ‘slip method’ to open front doors and steal from luxury holiday homes on the Costa Blanca

TWO men suspected of robbing luxury holiday homes on the Costa Blanca have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The two Algerians- aged 55 and

25 Dec, 2024 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Second British woman missing in Spain is found just hours before Christmas Day

A SECOND British woman has been found after vanishing during a holiday to Tenerife a week ago. Steph (pictured above), 28, disappeared after an argument

25 Dec, 2024 @ 15:37

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Fishing village dubbed ‘the most beautiful in northern Spain’ by National Geographic is a must-visit for 2025

THIS fishing village has been dubbed northern Spain’s most beautiful by National Geographic, as they name it next year’s must visit. Not all the charming

25 Dec, 2024 @ 14:00

Basque Country·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Must-visit: The 12 Spanish cathedrals declared UNESCO heritage sites – including the most visited in the WORLD

THESE are the 12 Spanish cathedrals with UNESCO heritage sites, including the world’s most visited.

25 Dec, 2024 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Muchamiel / Mutxamel with pool garage – € 500,000

Villa Muchamiel / Mutxamel, Alicante 4 beds 3 baths € 500,000 Located in the charming region of Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, this stunning villa

25 Dec, 2024 @ 12:05

Featured Property

Spain’s unique Christmas traditions: Defecating figurines, a day of pranks and a grape-eating frenzy

EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 craziest customs. While Brits pin stockings

25 Dec, 2024 @ 09:00

National News

As Casa Marcial becomes the latest THREE Michelin star restaurant in Spain, JON CLARKE recalls his various visits

IT comes as no surprise that Casa Marcial in Asturias has become Spain’s latest joint to win the maximum number of Michelin stars. It has

25 Dec, 2024 @ 08:46

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden pictured enjoying inland Andalucia as part of new ‘Spanish Job’ series

ALAN Carr and Amanda Holden have been spotted by eagle eyed Olive Press readers filming for an upcoming television series around Andalucia. As well as

25 Dec, 2024 @ 08:15

Andalucia·Celebrity·Lead

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This is the best monument to visit in Spain, according to a poll of tourists – and it’s not the Alhambra palace

IT’s not the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s not the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Nor is it Sevilla’s Giralda. No, all three have been outshone

25 Dec, 2024 @ 08:00

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

What happens in Spain on December 25? How Jesus’s birthday is celebrated very differently compared to the UK

How do Spain’s Christmas Day traditions differ from the UK? Here’s a quick guide on celebrating the holiday Spanish style. While in many nations children

25 Dec, 2024 @ 07:00

La Cultura·Lead

One of three missing Brits in Spain is found: Mother-of-four ‘is safe’ in huge relief for family

A BRITISH mother-of-four has been located after disappearing during a holiday to Tenerife. Abbie Hulse (pictured above), 36, had last been seen in the resort

24 Dec, 2024 @ 18:01

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife

Santa costumes galore set to grace annual outdoor Christmas Day party on popular Costa Blanca beach

Don’t miss: British and Irish expats to throw annual Christmas Day bash on popular Costa Blanca beach

THE annual Christmas Day beach party led by British and Irish expats takes place this Wednesday on the Orihuela Costa. La Zenia’s Cala Bosque will

24 Dec, 2024 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Pedro Sanchez sends Christmas message to Spain's armed forces based overseas and those involved in Valencia flood clear up

Pedro Sanchez sends Christmas message to Spain’s overseas-based armed forces and those helping in Valencia flood clear up

PRIME Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has sent Christmas greetings to Spain’s armed forces at home and abroad. Sanchez in a special videoconference on Tuesday praised the

24 Dec, 2024 @ 16:00

Lead·National News·Valencia