https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/andalucia/malaga/marbella/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:19:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/andalucia/malaga/marbella/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/stabbing-in-puerto-banus-a-teen-ended-up-in-hospital-as-onlookers-watched-in-horror/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/stabbing-in-puerto-banus-a-teen-ended-up-in-hospital-as-onlookers-watched-in-horror/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:31:04 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428659 A VIOLENT street fight in Puerto Banús, Marbella, left a teenager in hospital and one person under arrest in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to El Español. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/stabbing-in-puerto-banus-a-teen-ended-up-in-hospital-as-onlookers-watched-in-horror/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/this-pasta-dish-is-going-viral-online-and-not-for-the-reason-youd-expect/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/this-pasta-dish-is-going-viral-online-and-not-for-the-reason-youd-expect/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:48:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428057 PUERTO Banus, Marbella – This glitzy seaside promenade is known for its luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and buzzing nightlife. But recently, it’s a humble pasta dish that’s stealing the spotlight.]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/this-pasta-dish-is-going-viral-online-and-not-for-the-reason-youd-expect/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/06/review-michael-buble-tribute-show-at-la-sala/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/06/review-michael-buble-tribute-show-at-la-sala/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:43:50 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=427988 Peet Rothwell, an expat from North Wales, has been performing Michael Bublé tribute shows for 15 years. Zoe Dahse went along to his show at La Sala to watch him]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/06/review-michael-buble-tribute-show-at-la-sala/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/01/police-arrest-two-in-e640000-holiday-property-theft-ring-in-spains-marbella/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/01/police-arrest-two-in-e640000-holiday-property-theft-ring-in-spains-marbella/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:22:50 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=426931 TWO suspects who allegedly stole €640,000 worth of cash and jewellery in a string of burglaries from holiday accommodation have been arrested. Police believe the men are parrt of a]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/01/police-arrest-two-in-e640000-holiday-property-theft-ring-in-spains-marbella/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/31/spanish-footballer-alberto-lejarraga-makes-history-with-same-sex-marriage/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/31/spanish-footballer-alberto-lejarraga-makes-history-with-same-sex-marriage/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:50:38 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=426784 SPANISH footballer Alberto Lejarraga has tied the knot with his long-term partner, actor and musician Rubén Fernandez – becoming the first openly gay active footballer in Spain to marry his]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/31/spanish-footballer-alberto-lejarraga-makes-history-with-same-sex-marriage/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/five-hospitalised-after-fire-erupts-at-marbella-beach-bar/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/five-hospitalised-after-fire-erupts-at-marbella-beach-bar/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:46:58 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=426585 EMERGENCY crews rushed to Nagüeles beach in Marbella just before midday on Tuesday after a fire broke out at a two-storey beach bar, leaving several people needing medical treatment for]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/five-hospitalised-after-fire-erupts-at-marbella-beach-bar/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/fire-burns-marbella-f-c-football-pitch/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/fire-burns-marbella-f-c-football-pitch/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:12:03 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=426344 A FIRE that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday Morning burned part of the football pitch at the Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas Stadium where Marbella F.C. played its home]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/30/fire-burns-marbella-f-c-football-pitch/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/22/pervert-burglar-spent-30-minutes-watching-naked-woman-sleep-after-breaking-into-marbella-home/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/22/pervert-burglar-spent-30-minutes-watching-naked-woman-sleep-after-breaking-into-marbella-home/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:46:30 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=425278 THIS is the bizarre moment a pervert burglar spent over half an hour staring at a sleeping woman’s private parts after breaking into her Marbella home. CCTV footage of the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/22/pervert-burglar-spent-30-minutes-watching-naked-woman-sleep-after-breaking-into-marbella-home/feed/ 2 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/19/mullins-it-over-i-might-even-relocate-my-new-family-enterprise-to-business-friendly-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/19/mullins-it-over-i-might-even-relocate-my-new-family-enterprise-to-business-friendly-spain/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:17:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=424778 By Charlie Mullins SINCE I moved to Spain, I’ve never for a moment thought it was the wrong move. But it’s a nice bit of validation to see businesses here]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/19/mullins-it-over-i-might-even-relocate-my-new-family-enterprise-to-business-friendly-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/vital-marbella-to-ronda-road-reopens-today-in-relief-for-tourists-and-commuters/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/vital-marbella-to-ronda-road-reopens-today-in-relief-for-tourists-and-commuters/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:54:31 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=424047 THE vital A-397 mountain road linking Ronda to Marbella via San Pedro has officially reopened today – after unofficially being open for business yesterday – bringing long-awaited relief to thousands]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/vital-marbella-to-ronda-road-reopens-today-in-relief-for-tourists-and-commuters/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/12/yamal-rashford-and-haaland-which-footy-stars-have-flocked-to-marbella-this-summer/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/12/yamal-rashford-and-haaland-which-footy-stars-have-flocked-to-marbella-this-summer/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=423763 RENOWNED for its scorching sunshine, crystal-blue sea and golden sands, Marbella has long been a fan favourite for those seeking some R&R. But with world-class sporting facilities to boot –]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/12/yamal-rashford-and-haaland-which-footy-stars-have-flocked-to-marbella-this-summer/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/11/congested-a7-around-marbellas-puerto-banus-and-fuengirola-train-need-immediate-upgrades-with-costa-del-sol-summer-in-full-swing/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/11/congested-a7-around-marbellas-puerto-banus-and-fuengirola-train-need-immediate-upgrades-with-costa-del-sol-summer-in-full-swing/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:53:44 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=423817 FRESH calls have been made for urgent action to tackle chronic congestion on the A7 motorway around Puerto Banús amid daily gridlock on one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/11/congested-a7-around-marbellas-puerto-banus-and-fuengirola-train-need-immediate-upgrades-with-costa-del-sol-summer-in-full-swing/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/10/cat-burglar-disguised-as-a-jogger-burgled-string-of-luxury-villas-on-marbellas-golden-mile/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/10/cat-burglar-disguised-as-a-jogger-burgled-string-of-luxury-villas-on-marbellas-golden-mile/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:37:24 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=423694 A FAKE jogger who used his disguise to burgle luxury villas across Marbella’s Golden Mile has been arrested after stealing more than €200,000 worth of goods. The cunning thief would]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/10/cat-burglar-disguised-as-a-jogger-burgled-string-of-luxury-villas-on-marbellas-golden-mile/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/09/marbellas-desalination-plant-upgrade-triples-capacity-just-in-time-for-the-mad-summer-rush/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/09/marbellas-desalination-plant-upgrade-triples-capacity-just-in-time-for-the-mad-summer-rush/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=423544 THE Costa del Sol has dodged a potential water crisis after the Junta completed a major upgrade to Marbella’s desalination plant. The new bells and whistles will boost its output]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/09/marbellas-desalination-plant-upgrade-triples-capacity-just-in-time-for-the-mad-summer-rush/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/08/special-two-day-event-for-potential-investors-in-dubai-taking-place-in-marbella-later-this-month/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/08/special-two-day-event-for-potential-investors-in-dubai-taking-place-in-marbella-later-this-month/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:13:24 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=423354 IT’S a must-visit for anyone with an interest in buying in Dubai. A property roadshow explaining everything you need to know about the Middle Eastern enclave, which is becoming one]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/08/special-two-day-event-for-potential-investors-in-dubai-taking-place-in-marbella-later-this-month/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/04/magical-night-get-ready-for-the-seventh-to-wish-on-a-star/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/04/magical-night-get-ready-for-the-seventh-to-wish-on-a-star/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:44:05 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=422639 Celebrate Japan’s exciting Tanabata festival at Mao Asian Street Food on July 7 IT has already brought a slice of Eastern paradise to the western Costa del Sol. Now Mao]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/04/magical-night-get-ready-for-the-seventh-to-wish-on-a-star/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/police-crackdown-on-bicycles-and-scooters-on-marbella-beachfront-heres-how-much-you-could-be-fined/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/police-crackdown-on-bicycles-and-scooters-on-marbella-beachfront-heres-how-much-you-could-be-fined/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:38:20 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=422233 POLICE have launched a major summer crackdown on cyclists and electric scooter users along Marbella’s popular seafront promenade. From July 1, officers will be carrying out special patrols to enforce]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/police-crackdown-on-bicycles-and-scooters-on-marbella-beachfront-heres-how-much-you-could-be-fined/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/shocking-moment-police-car-smashes-into-motorcyclist-during-high-speed-chase-in-central-marbella/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/shocking-moment-police-car-smashes-into-motorcyclist-during-high-speed-chase-in-central-marbella/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:20:55 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=422213 A POLICIA Nacional patrol car smashed into a motorcyclist during a dramatic high-speed pursuit through the heart of Marbella on Monday evening. The collision occurred at around 8.45pm at the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/02/shocking-moment-police-car-smashes-into-motorcyclist-during-high-speed-chase-in-central-marbella/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/30/watch-former-england-winger-david-bentley-wows-marbella-with-one-handed-jetski-beer-catch/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/30/watch-former-england-winger-david-bentley-wows-marbella-with-one-handed-jetski-beer-catch/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:19 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=422010 FORMER Spurs winger David Bentley made waves in Puerto Banus this week – quite literally – after being spotted partying on a jet ski while getting served… from a yacht.]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/30/watch-former-england-winger-david-bentley-wows-marbella-with-one-handed-jetski-beer-catch/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/san-pedro-pad-of-marbella-mayors-son-could-be-seized-as-swedish-mafia-trial-continues/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/san-pedro-pad-of-marbella-mayors-son-could-be-seized-as-swedish-mafia-trial-continues/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:27:40 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=421683 A LUXURY home belonging to Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz’s son could be confiscated as part of an ongoing Swedish mafia trial in Madrid. The Anti-Drug Prosecutor’s Office is demanding the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/san-pedro-pad-of-marbella-mayors-son-could-be-seized-as-swedish-mafia-trial-continues/feed/ 0