https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/andalucia/sevilla/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:54:59 +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/sevilla/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/greenpeace-and-wwf-team-up-to-block-reopening-of-toxic-water-mine-responsible-for-andalucias-worst-environmental-catastrophe/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/greenpeace-and-wwf-team-up-to-block-reopening-of-toxic-water-mine-responsible-for-andalucias-worst-environmental-catastrophe/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408738 ENVIRONMENTALISTS are up in arms over plans to reopen a mine which ‘will dump billions of litres of toxic water’ into two of Spain’s UNESCO Heritage sites. The infamous Aznalcollar]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/greenpeace-and-wwf-team-up-to-block-reopening-of-toxic-water-mine-responsible-for-andalucias-worst-environmental-catastrophe/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/new-direct-high-speed-train-line-between-sevilla-and-barcelona-opens-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/new-direct-high-speed-train-line-between-sevilla-and-barcelona-opens-in-spain/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:50:16 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408733 A NEW high-speed rail network has been launched, linking Sevilla and Barcelona – two of the country’s most iconic cities – without requiring a change in Madrid. The new AVE]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/new-direct-high-speed-train-line-between-sevilla-and-barcelona-opens-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/unearthed-fascinating-1960s-drawings-of-sevillas-semana-santa-by-famed-british-cartoonist-william-bill-papas/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/unearthed-fascinating-1960s-drawings-of-sevillas-semana-santa-by-famed-british-cartoonist-william-bill-papas/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/?p=311662 A REMARKABLE discovery has brought to light two 1968 illustrations of Sevilla’s Semana Santa and gives an insight to the British perspective on Spain’s version of Easter. The drawings, by]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/13/unearthed-fascinating-1960s-drawings-of-sevillas-semana-santa-by-famed-british-cartoonist-william-bill-papas/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/sevilla-drug-bust/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/sevilla-drug-bust/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=405177 ELEVEN people have been arrested and two others investigated in two anti-drug operations carried out by the Policia Nacional in Sevilla. The first was in the Las Tres Mil Viviendas]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/sevilla-drug-bust/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/04/storm-nuria-tornado-tears-off-warehouse-roof-killing-three-workers-in-spains-sevilla/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/04/storm-nuria-tornado-tears-off-warehouse-roof-killing-three-workers-in-spains-sevilla/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404232 THREE people died on Friday after an agricultural warehouse roof in the Sevilla area was torn off by a tornado caused by Storm Nuria. Emergency services were called at around]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/04/storm-nuria-tornado-tears-off-warehouse-roof-killing-three-workers-in-spains-sevilla/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/02/landlord-in-spains-sevilla-shoots-father-of-two-in-the-head-because-he-owed-him-two-months-rent/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/02/landlord-in-spains-sevilla-shoots-father-of-two-in-the-head-because-he-owed-him-two-months-rent/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=403715 A MAN survived being shot in the head by his landlord because he was two months behind on his rent.The bullet became stuck in the 31-year old’s head, and was]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/02/landlord-in-spains-sevilla-shoots-father-of-two-in-the-head-because-he-owed-him-two-months-rent/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/27/gem-in-spains-andalucia-is-among-the-top-100-must-visit-destinations-for-2025-according-to-forbes/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/27/gem-in-spains-andalucia-is-among-the-top-100-must-visit-destinations-for-2025-according-to-forbes/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=402500 SEVILLA’S mix of culture, history, and top restaurants have placed it among the world’s top 100 cities to visit this year, according to Forbes magazine. Forbes has used a report]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/27/gem-in-spains-andalucia-is-among-the-top-100-must-visit-destinations-for-2025-according-to-forbes/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/26/watch-narco-submarine-en-route-to-spains-andalucia-is-busted-with-6-6-tonnes-of-cocaine/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/26/watch-narco-submarine-en-route-to-spains-andalucia-is-busted-with-6-6-tonnes-of-cocaine/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:28:18 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=402280 A ‘NARCO submarine’ carrying 6.6 tonnes of cocaine has been intercepted en route to Spain’s Andalucia. Believed to be the biggest narco sub ever, the ship was on the way]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/26/watch-narco-submarine-en-route-to-spains-andalucia-is-busted-with-6-6-tonnes-of-cocaine/feed/ 2 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/22/watch-thirsty-locals-in-spains-sevilla-refuse-to-give-up-on-their-canas-during-torrential-rain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/22/watch-thirsty-locals-in-spains-sevilla-refuse-to-give-up-on-their-canas-during-torrential-rain/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=401740 THIS is the moment thirsty Sevillanos refused to be beaten by Storm Martinho this week as torrential rain battered much of the country. Footage shared on Instagram shows a popular]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/22/watch-thirsty-locals-in-spains-sevilla-refuse-to-give-up-on-their-canas-during-torrential-rain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/19/body-is-found-during-search-for-married-couple-dragged-away-by-flooding-in-spains-sevilla/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/19/body-is-found-during-search-for-married-couple-dragged-away-by-flooding-in-spains-sevilla/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:18:27 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=400939 A BODY has been recovered in the search for a missing couple whose vehicle was swept away by raging flood waters in Sevilla. The grim discovery was made Tuesday in]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/19/body-is-found-during-search-for-married-couple-dragged-away-by-flooding-in-spains-sevilla/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/17/storm-laurence-latest-in-spain-roads-and-parks-closed-in-andalucia-as-rivers-surge-amid-heavy-rain-and-orange-weather-alerts/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/17/storm-laurence-latest-in-spain-roads-and-parks-closed-in-andalucia-as-rivers-surge-amid-heavy-rain-and-orange-weather-alerts/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:07:55 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=400399 AS Storm Laurence batters Spain, orange weather alerts and rain have forced authorities to close roads and parks.  Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) has activated yellow rain warnings in Sevilla, Cadiz,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/17/storm-laurence-latest-in-spain-roads-and-parks-closed-in-andalucia-as-rivers-surge-amid-heavy-rain-and-orange-weather-alerts/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/12/search-and-rescue-mission-is-on-for-five-suspected-narcos-who-fell-into-the-water-after-a-collision-between-speed-boats-during-police-chase-in-southern-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/12/search-and-rescue-mission-is-on-for-five-suspected-narcos-who-fell-into-the-water-after-a-collision-between-speed-boats-during-police-chase-in-southern-spain/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=399566 FIVE suspected drug traffickers are missing after a narco speed boat collided with a stationary one during a high-speed chase on a river in Sevilla. A further two were injured]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/12/search-and-rescue-mission-is-on-for-five-suspected-narcos-who-fell-into-the-water-after-a-collision-between-speed-boats-during-police-chase-in-southern-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/11/want-to-move-to-sevilla-these-are-the-two-best-towns-for-families-according-to-ai/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/11/want-to-move-to-sevilla-these-are-the-two-best-towns-for-families-according-to-ai/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:28:07 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=399283 Sevilla city, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is one of Spain’s most attractive cities to live in. However, for families looking for a balance between urban convenience and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/11/want-to-move-to-sevilla-these-are-the-two-best-towns-for-families-according-to-ai/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/10/sevilla-to-build-e100m-lagoon-resort-featuring-artificial-beach-and-hotels/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/10/sevilla-to-build-e100m-lagoon-resort-featuring-artificial-beach-and-hotels/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:38:08 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=398014 SEVILLA authorities have approved the development of the groundbreaking Lagoon City project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/10/sevilla-to-build-e100m-lagoon-resort-featuring-artificial-beach-and-hotels/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/earthquake-rocks-spains-andalucia-alerts-are-sent-to-phones-and-terrified-locals-report-houses-shaking-and-furniture-moving/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/earthquake-rocks-spains-andalucia-alerts-are-sent-to-phones-and-terrified-locals-report-houses-shaking-and-furniture-moving/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:27:18 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=396768 THE government of Andalucia has sent mobile phone alerts to thousands of locals after an earthquake struck this morning. The quake had a magnitude of 4.1 and its epicentre was]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/earthquake-rocks-spains-andalucia-alerts-are-sent-to-phones-and-terrified-locals-report-houses-shaking-and-furniture-moving/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/23/this-town-in-sevilla-is-home-to-a-perfect-replica-of-granadas-alhambra-palace/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/23/this-town-in-sevilla-is-home-to-a-perfect-replica-of-granadas-alhambra-palace/#respond Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=395804 EVER wanted to visit the Alhambra but don’t like the crowds? Try this hidden replica in Spain’s Sevilla. Nestled in the heart of Sevilla province, just a 40-minute drive from]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/23/this-town-in-sevilla-is-home-to-a-perfect-replica-of-granadas-alhambra-palace/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/15/andalucian-gems-are-named-among-the-top-15-places-in-spain-by-forbes/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/15/andalucian-gems-are-named-among-the-top-15-places-in-spain-by-forbes/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=393181 ANDALUCIA has put in a strong showing in a prestigious US magazine’s list of Spain’s must-visit destinations. Forbes named regional capital of Sevilla as one of Spain’s must-visit destinations, putting]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/15/andalucian-gems-are-named-among-the-top-15-places-in-spain-by-forbes/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/30/bmw-driver-jailed-in-southern-spain-after-killing-a-baby-in-a-hit-and-run-while-high-on-a-cocktail-of-drugs/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/30/bmw-driver-jailed-in-southern-spain-after-killing-a-baby-in-a-hit-and-run-while-high-on-a-cocktail-of-drugs/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=390446 A BMW driver who killed a baby while high on a cocktail of drugs in a hit-and-run in Sevilla has been sent to jail for three years. The tragic incident]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/30/bmw-driver-jailed-in-southern-spain-after-killing-a-baby-in-a-hit-and-run-while-high-on-a-cocktail-of-drugs/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/22/bungee-jump-instructor-is-criticised-for-pushing-frightened-woman-off-bridge-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/22/bungee-jump-instructor-is-criticised-for-pushing-frightened-woman-off-bridge-in-spain/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=389067 A SEVILLA bungee jump instructor has been criticised after a video showed him pushing a scared woman off a bridge. Cristina Amaro Priego became fearful in the final moments leading]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/22/bungee-jump-instructor-is-criticised-for-pushing-frightened-woman-off-bridge-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/21/watch-red-alert-returns-to-andalucia-storm-dumps-over-100mm-of-rain-across-southern-spain-as-roads-turn-to-rivers/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/21/watch-red-alert-returns-to-andalucia-storm-dumps-over-100mm-of-rain-across-southern-spain-as-roads-turn-to-rivers/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:10:35 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=388730 STREETS have been turned into rivers and rail services disrupted as Storm Garoe batters western Andalucia amid a red alert weather warning.  The province of Huelva has borne the brunt]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/01/21/watch-red-alert-returns-to-andalucia-storm-dumps-over-100mm-of-rain-across-southern-spain-as-roads-turn-to-rivers/feed/ 0