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The Ministry of Transport has completed construction of the AP-7 autobahn between Malaga and Torremolinos. The placement involved three metal acoustic barrier designed to reduce the environmental noise impact on this part of Costa del Sol. It is concluded that the works in the Malaga – Estepona segment extending from kilometres 995.9 to 997.6 have been completed. Details of the …

Two security guards saved a British tourist who fell into the water after falling from the edge of the Puerto Banus Marina in Marbella. He had been trying to vomit on the harbour side following a night at the popular bar News Cafe. People near the waterfront were shocked to hear shouts coming from the Marina. Witnesses were heard shouting …

Scenes from bank holiday exodus to Malaga & Palma. Credit: @f19ajw & @jotacarmona_ X The new entry-exit processing system at Malaga Airport caused major bottlenecks during the first weekend of May Bank Holiday. Palma Airport also had similar issues. a Sky News presenter Her sister spent over two hours just to get to the border control after landing. Non-EU travellers …

From 2027, new EU regulations could affect the way smartphones are manufactured Credit : James Lovering, Shutterstock Those who plan to purchase a smartphone in the near future may wish to be aware of this information. Mobile phones sold in the European Union from 2027 will be subject to new rules that are designed to increase their lifespan, make them …

Temperatures expected to be more like Summer than mid April. Credit: world_by_savvas – Shutterstock Dust off the cossie, as high-pressure systems are due to sweep in and continue to deliver stable and dry conditions over the Costa del Sol, Almeria, Murcia, Costa Blanca and Mallorca from Friday until Sunday. Clear or mostly sunny skies will prevail across these beachfront spots, …

Please contact us at newsdesk@theolivepress.es if you have any questions. please get in touch newsdesk@theolivepress.es A dual BRITISH/SPANISH citizen has been stranded on the Spanish coast for an undetermined period of time, after being refused boarding by a UK airline under the new UK regulations. border rules.  Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa (26), had passed through security and passport controls at …

FLIGHTS across Europe could face mass cancellations ‘soon’ after it was revealed that the continent has just six weeks of jet fuel left. The chilling warning comes from the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who described the current situation as the ‘largest energy crisis we have ever faced’. Fatih Bibil, IEA executive director, gave a sobering account of …

Home » Costa del Sol News » Costa Del Sol Experiences Summer Early Summer Arrives Early on the Costa Del Sol Next week, temperatures will be more like those of July than April. The Costa Del Sol is a place where summer comes early. Spain’s National Weather Agency (AEMET) Early summer is predicted for the Costa Del Sol. Temperatures may reach over …

TRAVELLERS from past the EU have been bracing for ‘nightmare’ eventualities at European airports for the reason that new digital border management system was step by step rolled out throughout the continent in October 2025. However the second of reality arrived final week on Friday, April 10, when the gently cautious testing section abruptly ended, and the EES (Entry Exit …

SPAIN’S traffic police are ramping up speed checks this week in a crackdown running across the entire country — and beyond. The DGT (Dirección General de TráficoThe week-long campaign began on Sunday, April 13. Controls will continue until April 19, both on intercity and urban roads. Special attention will be paid to high-risk sections and accident blackspots. Local police from …