Why a ban on sales in Spain’s shops could spell disaster for small businesses in Mallorca
A local merchant told the Olive Press that he has "not earned any income for two months and the only way to entice clients is
Health experts growing concerned as Spain sees three straight days of growth in coronavirus death and infection rates
HEALTH experts are growing concerned following three consecutive days of growth in both COVID-19 deaths and infections. In the past 24 hours, the number of
Man arrested after he broke coronavirus lockdown and killed five puppies in bag in Spain’s Andalucia
A MAN has been arrested after he broke lockdown in Andalucia to kill five newborn puppies. He was swiftly detained in Cadiz as police caught
BREAKING: Body washes up on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A BODY has been found on the beach of the Costa del Sol. The lifeless corpse was reportedly found on La Rada beach in Estepona
EGGS-CLUSIVE: British expats’ hen Darlene lays a TRIPLE-YOLK egg in Spain’s Malaga – beating odds of one in 25 million
A BRITISH expat couple are expecting a big lottery win after their hen laid a TRIPLE-YOLK egg this week. The chances of that happening, according
Bar in Spain’s Sevilla installs robot ‘barman’ that can serve 600 cañas per hour
A BAR owner in Sevilla has teamed up with a Spanish tech company to help serve thirsty locals in the post-COVID-19 era. Alberto Martinez, 53,
Drones, AI and cubicles: How Spain’s different regions plan to operate their beaches in summer 2020
WITH summer fast approaching, almost everyone has one thought on their mind; when can we have a day at the beach? But the question is
Spain planning on keeping borders closed ‘until July’, government sources claim
GOVERNMENT sources have revealed that Spain is planning to keep borders closed to most international travellers until July. According to Reuters, the move is a
Figures demand Malaga and Granada be allowed to enter Phase 1 of Spain’s de-escalation plan, says Andalucia health minister
MALAGA and Granada must be allowed to move into Phase 1 of the COVID-19 de-escalation plan on Monday. That is the verdict of Andalucia’s health
11 cybercriminals cuffed in Spain’s Valencia, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca for ‘CEO sting’ which scammed more than €2.4 million from companies across the globe
Investigators claim the detainees took part in a 'CEO sting' which asked high ranking employees to transfer money
World Health Organisation issues warning to Spain’s smokers over coronavirus
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a statement urging smokers to quit the habit to help prevent a second wave of COVID-19. Released on
ITV stations in Spain’s Andalucia reopen with strict COVID-19 measures
MOTORISTS in Andalucia have been informed by the DGT that ITV stations will begin tentatively reopening to carry out periodic inspections. Since May 11, certain
Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols
Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week
Polish mob bosses target Andalucia as Policia crack down on Granada cartels
THREE police raids alone since November 2019 have disbanded a Polish drug network operating out of Granada. Swat teams from the Policia Nacional and the
Spain’s international tourism market is ‘dead’ for summer 2020, claims vice president of Andalucia – but there are glimmers of hope
BRITS have been warned that holidays abroad this summer are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the potentially devastating news for
ON YER BIKE: British expat, 80, cycling 1000km from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Barcelona for charity – all from the comfort of his own home
AN 80-year-old British expat is nearing the end of a marathon 1,060 kilometre bike ride to Barcelona – and he has not left his Costa
WEB OF SHAME: Man dressed as Spiderman injured after botched burglary attempt on Spain’s Costa del Sol
AN attempted burglary went spectacularly wrong in Malaga on Sunday after a man dressed as Spiderman fell nearly seven metres from an apartment balcony. The
Panic after man opens fire outside church in Spain’s Mallorca, killing multiple pigeons
Frightened residents witnessed a man fire his weapon outside of the Sant Alonso Rodriguez church in Inca
BREAKING: Brits told summer holidays abroad ‘very likely cancelled’ this year in potentially huge blow to Spain
BRITS have been told summer holidays abroad are ‘very likely’ to be cancelled this year over coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock broke the devastating news
BREAKING: Spain to introduce mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travellers
ANYONE arriving into Spain from abroad will have to self-isolate for 14 days from May 15. That’s the new measure announced in the official state
The oldest woman in Spain overcomes coronavirus at 113
Maria Branyas, from Olot, could be world’s oldest person to overcome virus.
Concerns over ‘packed’ flight from Madrid to Palma de Mallorca as Spain enters Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan
AN Air Europa flight from Madrid to Palma today has raised concerns after appearing to show no attempt at creating distance between passengers. Flights from
Spain’s La Liga aims for June start while 5 top players test positive for COVID-19
THE president of La Liga has said he hopes Spanish football will return next month. Speaking to Movistar on Sunday, Javier Tebas expressed his hope
BREAKING: Spain sees lowest coronavirus death toll since March 18 while new infections drop to 373
SPAIN’S daily coronavirus death toll has reached a new low of 123 this morning. It is the lowest recorded figure since March 18 and is
Experts call for calm after hornet death in northern Spain causes panic
A 54-YEAR-OLD beekeeper has been killed after he was stung in the face by an Asian Hornet yesterday in Santiago de Compostela, northern Galicia. Emergency
Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists to free drink as thanks for work during COVID-19 crisis
The solidarity campaign serves to honour those who have kept the Balearic community healthy, safe and informed throughout the coronavirus crisis