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Back with a roar
November 30, 2009 | Andalucia Granada
Studies into the Alhambra lions have revealed a few unexpected secrets
Police appeal for Maseda victims
November 30, 2009 | Andalucia
Police plea for further information about Spanish lawyer
Trading places
November 27, 2009 |
While Penelope Cruz hits the Hollywood heights, fellow film star Johansson claims Spanish fashion honour
‘Aristocrat’ arrested after trickery
November 27, 2009 |
Spaniard allegedly conned women out of thousands of euros
Vultures under threat
December 1, 2009 | 0 Comments
Spain’s vultures are on the wane due to new health regulations
Living the High Life
November 30, 2009 | Granada
Surviving Spain at 1,500 metres. A new Olive Press blog on life in Spain´s highest village
Net of shame
November 30, 2009 | Andalucia
But police insist they cannot investigate massive illegal net despite photos and evidence
Work out with a difference
November 30, 2009 | Andalucia Granada
Fancy getting fit while soaking up some sun and surf? Well it’s possible in a small Andalucian town writes Jack Longman
Clampdown on drugs
November 27, 2009 | Andalucia Cadiz
Cadiz is set to come down hard on drug offenders
Missing Millions
November 26, 2009 | Andalucia Malaga
EXCLUSIVE: Lawyer Jose Luis Maseda disappears as dozens of expats reveal they cannot trace hard earned savings invested through him. Here Maseda (right) with victim Colin Penfold
BNP boss in fascist riot
November 26, 2009 | Andalucia
Controversial leader attends right-wing demo in Madrid
Keen to go green
November 25, 2009 | Andalucia Malaga
Fuengirola town hall’s vehicles will soon run on Autogas
Andalucia in Pictures »
Modern architecture meets Spanish wine
July 28, 2009
As Bodegas Protos is nominated for the Sterling Prize, Kevin Guyan looks at the relationship between modern architecture and Spanish wine
Regional News »
Fresh campaign to boost Amy hunt
November 17, 2009 | Andalucia Malaga
New billboards erected in Mijas Costa
Brits Costa-bound again!
November 17, 2009 | Andalucia
The British are investing in Spanish properties again
Four houses and a hotel!
November 14, 2009 | Andalucia
How one Andalucian estate agent has sold four properties and become a part-owner of a Dream Hotel in just one week. It’s an excellent sign for the property market.
Double tragedy needs averting
November 11, 2009 | Almeria Andalucia
The PP backs plans to save historical site that inspired Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece
Flagging up the good times in Spain
November 10, 2009 | Andalucia
Bidders fought bitterly to secure the famous flag, which flew over fleet that defeated Napoleon
Fears for Andalucia olive trade
November 3, 2009 | Cordoba
Growers are getting 40 cents lower than the break even point
Noise does pay
November 3, 2009 | Almeria Andalucia
Family win 45,000 euros after having to put up with noisy pub for 15 years
Wrecking ball swings again
November 3, 2009 | Andalucia Malaga
New three storey property gets demolished in Alhaurin el Grande
The world’s healthiest pork
November 2, 2009 | Features Food & Drink Huelva Sevilla
Thirsty, acorn-feeding black pigs produce Spain’s most famous gourmet product which is also good for your health, writes Anne Manson
UK bank in Spanish property kickback scandal
November 2, 2009 | Andalucia Malaga
Executives at RBS creamed off commissions from estate agents fees
Exclusive: England soccer star buys €3.5m mansion
November 2, 2009 | Andalucia Cadiz Sport
Liverpool ace buys a plush Sotogrande villa
An abortion protest that shrank in size
October 29, 2009 | Andalucia National News
Organisers claimed millions of protesters, while the media and police insisted there were 250,000. The truth, it emerges, is much less
Not our problem!
October 28, 2009 | Andalucia
Expat writes to 70 British MEPs to save his home from demolition – while Junta rules that Priors home was illegal
National News »
Abortion reforms gain momentum
November 26, 2009
Spain’s Abortion law changes are one step closer to reality
Parties unite over corruption
November 13, 2009
PSOE and PP join together to fight problem
An abortion protest that shrank in size
October 29, 2009
Organisers claimed millions of protesters, while the media and police insisted there were 250,000. The truth, it emerges, is much less
Los Merinos would ‘gravely endanger’ local ecosystem
October 16, 2009
As Ronda mayor appears in court for corruption, new report slams the golf project which he controversially passed
Avoid that morning after feeling
October 1, 2009
Morning After pill available around Spain
Lars tries to crack Spain
September 27, 2009
Top Danish film director Lars Von Trier launches new Spanish movie company
Scythed by a kite surfer
September 2, 2009
AN unsuspecting pensioner diced with death after tangling with a reckless kitesurfer
Features »
Why they wouldn’t let Picasso paint me in the nude!
November 30, 2009
She likes Marks & Spencers, but not cycle lanes, she’s a fan of Turner, but has never heard of Damien Hirst and, unsurprisingly, for a woman said to be worth 600 million euros, she has a passionate hatred for the communist party… the Olive Press gets an exclusive look into the fascinating world of the Duquesa de Alba
Features, News Feature »
Home truths shame Spain
November 25, 2009
Just when you thought UK politicians were the world’s greediest, author Daniel Montero has revealed
the excesses enjoyed by Spain’s ruling elite
Features »
The Right Honourable Member for Torre and Puerto Banus
November 25, 2009
Does Spain need an MP? Giles Tremlett poses the question
Olive Press Opinion »
Going for gold
September 30, 2009
A great passport scandal is causing unnecessary suffering for expatriates in Spain… and making the UK government millions each year
Environment, Features, Travel »
Sustainable Spanish retreats
November 18, 2009
Are you concerned about the environment? Would you rather take the train than travel by aeroplane, or car? As the Copenhagen earth summit looms, Asha Stuttard finds ten eco-friendly options right on your doorstep around Spain
Features, Travel »
A need for stamina in town with big heart
November 16, 2009
A white town with a buzzing social scene, Andrew Pearce gets in shape and explores the vibrant streets of Jimena de la Frontera and neighbouring San Pablo de Buceite
Features, Food & Drink »
Wild goose chase to Extremadura
November 15, 2009
Andrew Pearce explains why these geese are by foie the happiest in the world… just ask President Barack Obama!
Features, News Feature »
The writing was on the wall
November 12, 2009
Olive Press editor Jon Clarke recalls his visit to witness the fall of the Berlin wall 20 years ago and what the implications would be on both his life and his belief in a united Europe
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