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TRAVELLERS from beyond the EU have been bracing for ‘nightmare’ scenarios at European airports since the new digital border control system was gradually rolled out across the continent in October 2025. But the moment of truth arrived last week on…
MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves through investors and global markets. The downturn follows attacks on Iran by the United States…
EXPATS and locals living in Spain will have lighter evenings to look forward to from this weekend as the clocks finally go forward. At 2am on Sunday morning, Spain will jump ahead one hour to 3am. The Canary Islands will…
SURGING past its closest rivals, the country has emerged as one of Europe’s standout economic performers amid wider stagnation across the bloc. Spain’s economy grew by 2.8% in 2025 to reach €1.68 trillion, according to confirmed data released by the…
DOZENS of families evicted from their homes on the Costa del Sol this week have told the Olive Press they have only ten days to find a solution ‘before becoming homeless’. It comes, as they told the paper they were…
MORE than 50 women locked away for being ‘rebellious’ or spending too much time outside by Francisco Franco’s wife are set to receive an official pardon from the Spanish government. The recognition will take place during a ceremony in Madrid…
HOUSE prices in Spain rose by 12.9% last year – the highest figure since early 2007 when costs went up 13.1%. The numbers are far higher than the 7% hike for 2025 projected in a September study produced by Barcelona…
SPAIN is bracing for a severe economic shock as the escalating crisis in the Middle East effectively shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. The critical 34-kilometre-wide maritime chokepoint between Iran and Oman has been paralysed by military conflict and drone…
AT least four people have been killed and two remain unaccounted for after a wooden footbridge running along a rocky cliff face in northern Spain unexpectedly gave way. Seven people were walking on the walkway, located near the coastal area…
THE Spanish government has vowed to spill all the secrets on one of the most dramatic moments in the country’s modern history. Prime minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed on Monday that his government will declassify all documents related to the failed…
