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In hot water: Viral tweet sparks fierce debate about how much Spaniards, and Europeans, shower

A VIRAL tweet has sparked lively online debate about how often Spaniards shower compared to their European counterparts. The answer? Less than the Italians but

23 May, 2023 @ 15:00

Health·Lead

Spain’s Andalucia achieves all-time record for number of blue flags awarded this year, 2023

LISTED: 10 new Blue Flag beaches in Spain for 2023

FROM this June, ten new Blue Flags will fly on Spanish beaches. Only beaches (coastal and inland) with excellent water quality and environmental education programmes,

21 May, 2023 @ 10:30

Beaches·Environment·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Short Break: Jerez, Little City of Stars

TOM Jones is singing, celebrity chef Jordi Cruz is cooking, and you’re staying in a palace. No, you’re not Marbella or Barcelona or a weird

15 May, 2023 @ 14:07

Cities·Hotels·Olive Press Travel·Short Breaks

52 patios in Spain’s Cordoba to take part in the Patios de Cordoba Festival Credit: Pixabay

Spain’s Cordoba Patios closes with record number of visitors—but with homework pending in generational handover

THE Cordoba Patios closes another successful edition which has seen thousands of visitors left mesmerised by their dizzying floral displays. The Fiesta de los Patios

15 May, 2023 @ 09:00

Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

Disappointment for Spain at Eurovision, as Blanca Paloma scrapes 17th place with flamenco-infused song ‘Eaea’

SPAIN had a disappointing showing at last night’s Eurovision final in Liverpool, with entrant Blanca Paloma only managing 17th place with 100 votes and scant

14 May, 2023 @ 11:26

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Free transport offered to elderly and disabled voters on May 28 in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

EXCLUSIVE: ‘System Failure’ as two thirds of Brit residents scythed from the electoral roll for Spain’s local elections

A GIANT two thirds of British voters have been eliminated from the electoral roll for the forthcoming May elections. A staggering 61,500 expats have lost

12 May, 2023 @ 19:00

Alicante·National News

Weather in Spain to take a U-turn with rain and snow expected

THE unseasonal hot and dry spring weather of the past few weeks will give way to colder temperatures along with rain, sleet and snow showers

10 May, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·National News·Weather

Almost all of Spain at ‘extreme’ or ‘very high’ risk of forest fires

THE unprecedented hot weather for this time of the year has placed practically the whole of Spain at a very high level of fire risk.

25 Apr, 2023 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

The wild cat of the Iberian Peninsula in ‘pre-extinction’ state

THE wild feline of the Iberian Peninsula faces a pre-extinction scenario a recent study reveals. According to the latest publication by the Red Book Assessment

24 Apr, 2023 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

Former King to arrive in Spain in private jet today

Spain’s Former King Juan Carlos I will arrive in the country around midday today after flying from London in a private jet. This is the

19 Apr, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·National News

Spain’s data protection agency opens probe into the ChatGPT artificial intelligence app

SPAIN’S AEPD data-protection agency has opened an investigation into the ChatGPT artificial intelligence application, on the basis that it may breach the country’s privacy laws.

16 Apr, 2023 @ 17:41

European Union·Lead·Technology

All change? European Commission comes ever closer to scrapping one- and two-euro-cent coins

THE DAYS OF sorting through near-useless one- and two-euro-cent coins among your change could soon be over in Spain and the rest of the eurozone,

11 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Largest ever drug trafficking trial of Castanas gang starts in Spain’s Andalucia

THE largest drug traffic trial ever in Spain started Monday in Andalucia as members of the Castanas clan were brought to justice. Prosecutors will now

10 Apr, 2023 @ 16:45

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Malaga·Other News

Two new cabinet ministers in Spain take oath of office

SPAIN’S two new ministers of Health and Industry have taken their oath of office on Tuesday morning. José Manuel Miñones will be in charge of

28 Mar, 2023 @ 16:00

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain second best country in the world for prospective American expats

Spain is one of the top countries for American migration

Spain ranks as the second best country for Americans to migrate to. Ibrinfo has compiled a ranked list of the 13 best countries for Americans

26 Mar, 2023 @ 12:45

Lead·National News·Property

Not to be sneezed at: Spain’s hayfever season likely to be ‘mild’ this year

IF YOUR NOSE is already starting to twitch and tingle, then it’s likely that time of year when you start to wonder what the hayfever

25 Mar, 2023 @ 10:00

Health·Lead·National News

Spain has some of the highest traces of recreational drugs in its wastewater

Spain is one of the European countries with the most traces of cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and MDMA in its wastewater, according to a study carried

22 Mar, 2023 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

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Tensions between Barca and Madrid stars after El Clasico see two groups train apart for Spain

SPANISH players from Barca and Real Madrid have been kept apart at training for the national team after a testy El Clasico match this weekend.

22 Mar, 2023 @ 12:34

Football·Lead

Nearly 300 tonnes of drugs seized in 2022: Latest stats paint picture of drug trafficking running wild on Spain’s southern coast

A staggering 273 tonnes of drugs were seized last year and almost 6,000 arrested or investigated for drug trafficking and smuggling across 4,698 police operations

16 Mar, 2023 @ 18:00

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Spain’s Andalucia set to sizzle in hottest day of the year, predicted for August 6

Spain’s Andalucia seeks to attract long-haul tourism with cultural and sporting events and improved air connections

ANDALUCIA plans more than 40 actions in 2023 to make headway in distant markets. Southern Spain is committed to offering a host of cultural and

13 Mar, 2023 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Lead·Travel News

Spain and Portugal could include Morocco in 2030 World Cup hosting bid

SPAIN and Portugal’s candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup may end up including a third country: Morocco. The Spanish and Portuguese Football Federations are

10 Mar, 2023 @ 20:00

Lead·National News·Sport

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS: Six amazing places to visit in Spain during 2023 that should be on your bucket list

WHEN visiting a country like Spain, determining how to make the most of your stay can be a difficult task, writes Shannon Chaffers. Of course,

28 Feb, 2023 @ 15:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Happy Andalucia Day!

Cities and pueblos across the region will today be celebrating Andalucia Day

28 Feb, 2023 @ 13:43

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Spain most at risk of climate change effects according to alarming new report

Spain is one of the EU countries most at risk from the climate crisis, according to an alarming report from a Spanish think-tank. Madrid-based Instituto

27 Feb, 2023 @ 14:15

Environment·Lead·National News

Ocean Village Health Club in Gibraltar opens new £3 million health club and spa

In addition to its gym, Ocean Village Health Club in Gibraltar is opening its new £3 million health club and spa. The new spa and

18 Feb, 2023 @ 16:30

Gibraltar·Lead·National News

Vista Del Puerto De Cabopino En Marbella, España

Find your paradise in Spain

NEW real estate agency Alison Norton Properties specialises in property relocation, with the business owner herself moving to Spain from Cape Town in South Africa.

15 Feb, 2023 @ 14:14

Lead·Property

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