August 2023

A FOREST fire has been declared in Andalucia this afternoon while the rest of the country remains on high alert amid searing temperatures. Footage taken from a helicopter drafted in to tackle the flames shows huge plumes of smoke bellowing from the hills near Calañas in Huelva. The region’s forest fire taskforce, INFOCA, said in […]

TWO Malaga province towns in Spain’s Andalucia are opening swimming pools at night to allow residents to cool off throughout the summer months. The town halls of Antequera and Pizarra both took the decision as heatwaves reached over the 40C mark during the day and over 25C at night. The inland councils are reporting the

A TOTAL of 427 people residing in the Balearic Islands declared salaries in 2021 that exceeded €50,000 month. It means that the fortunate group earn in one month the same or better than the vast majority of Balearic citizens get throughout the year. The numbers come from the Statistics of Income Statements for the year

Torrox, Málaga   3 beds   0 baths € 337,000 The new-build development in Malaga is a development composed of 111 two, three and four-bedroom homes with large terraces, parking spaces and storage rooms, located on the beachfront of Duna de Carraca beach. This development has access control to the complex, saltwater infinity pool, outdoor

Almost the entirety of Spain is under an extreme risk of forest fires this week as the third heat wave of the summer sends temperatures into the mid 40s.  The country’s official forecaster AEMET has sounded the alarm due to the dry and humid conditions affecting much of the peninsula, as well as moderate winds

CONTROVERSY is served in Calvia (Mallorca) as the recently formed PP-VOX local government has had a zebra crossing displaying the colours of the LGTB flag repainted white.  Calvia’s PSOE, previously in office, have slammed the right-wing coalition for the decision.  “PP and Vox did it again and have removed the flag that represents freedom for

CLIMATE CHANGE causing seas to hot up may be behind increasing cases of fish biting swimmers in Mallorca. Several bathers have suffered bite marks caused by fish over the summer, especially in the Migjorn area of the island. Some swimmers have even been left with small bleeding wounds. GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es

A British man has been arrested on suspicion of selling cocaine in Ibiza.  The 42-year-old was found with 35 wraps of the drug in the early hours of Saturday morning.  Police believe the drugs were set to be sold to third parties as the quantity ‘exceeded the maximum amount for personal consumption’.  The Brit was

SITUATED in the historic city center of Jaen, the Centro Cultural Baños Árabes Palacio de Villardompardo has observed a notable rise in visitor numbers, reflecting a 13% uptick compared to the same period in 2022. The data highlights a surge in attendance, with April, March, and May emerging as the busiest months. During the first

ANTEQUERA’S yearly fair is taking a greener approach by replacing its regular fireworks display with an eco-friendly drone show. Starting on August 23 and running until August 27, the fair will feature an alternative to the traditional fireworks – a drone show that will offer a visually captivating experience while minimising noise and environmental harm.