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February 2008
Xerez meets its match as Malaya moves in
By Dan Myers on February 28, 2008
Secret deal comes to light that saw Roca buy into club
THE judge investigating the alleged web of corruption at Marbella town hall has turned his attentions towards a top Andalucía football club.
The “poverty complex” destroying Spain
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
The Olive Press’ JON CLARKE talks to Greenpeace director Juan Lopez de Uralde
HE is lost for words when asked why Spain does not value its environment.
After a pregnant pause, Greenpeace president Juan Lopez de Uralde begins: “I call it the poverty complex, a complex particularly involving politicians.
“Cemetery of trees” prompts Greenpeace action
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Environmentalists launch unsustainable development campaign in Ronda
Emblematic fish – and dish – of Málaga under threat
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Has climate change depleted stocks of boquerones?
Has the pantomime come to an end?
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Madrid overrules plans to save controversial Cabo de Gata hotel
BY MARK ROULSTON
THE demolish it-save it soap opera surrounding Almeria’s controversial Algarrobico hotel continues apace.
A month after a proposed change in land status effectively legalised the hotel, judges at the nation’s highest court have declared that the 411-bed complex is illegal and will face demolition.
Ex-Betis chief in fraud investigation
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Owners homeless after discovering beach-front apartments are – in fact – rental apartments
JUDGES in Almería have opened a fraud investigation into the former president of a top Spanish football club.
New golf decree passed
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
GOLF courses can no longer be used as a Trojan horse to build thousands of new homes.
An ideal visit for royal Granada
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
STOP THE PRESS: During his visit to Granada on February 12, King Juan Carlos I dropped by the offices of newspaper Ideal and milk company Puleva. Above, the monarch in the room in which the Olive Press is printed each fortnight.
Strength In Numbers
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Hundreds of expat homes at risk in the Axarquia, while Periana mayor wants to build yet another development on rural land
By ANDREW LOWREY
NERVOUS British neighbours in the Axarquia region have banded together to protect their homes from the spiralling threat of forced demolition.
Sinking ship feeds flames in new Gib row
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Fears of “catastrophe” as New Flame sinks killing thousands of jellyfish
A DIPLOMATIC row has flared up after a ship caused a huge oil slick off the Gibraltar coast.
Spain summoned British ambassador Denise Holt to explain why a vessel that had a collision six months ago is still polluting nearby shores.
Russia link to murdered Irishman
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
IRISH gangsters shot in an Estepona ambush earlier this month were killed by Russian mafia hitmen.
Detectives from Dublin believe Paddy Doyle crossed a Russian crime gang involved in drug running on the Costa del Sol.
Judge in double trouble
By Dan Myers on February 27, 2008
Did he plan to extort 8 million euros from a Marbella businessman?
A JUDGE suspended for alleged corruption is being investigated in another money laundering case.
Francisco Javier de Urquia – who is under investigation for his involvement in Marbella’s Operation Malaya – is now facing a probe into his links to Operation Hidalgo.
The Oak Graveyard
By Dan Myers on February 14, 2008
Greenpeace plugs the Olive Press in El Mundo
http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/ecologia.html
Tragedy as toddler drowns in 2ft of water
By Dan Myers on February 11, 2008
A BRITISH toddler has drowned near her parent’s remote farmhouse home.
Molly May Counsell, 18 months, was found at the bottom of a neighbour’s swimming pool in 2 feet of rainwater after going missing on February 9.
The girl’s father – John Richards, 61 – described how his daughter was helping him clear up in an outbuilding [...]
Trapped! British couple scared to leave house in case bulldozers move in
By Dan Myers on February 8, 2008
Expats face heartache as Junta orders home demolition and imposes 80,000 euro fine
Olive Press Exclusive – Mark Roulston in Lanjarón
Features, News Feature »
Living under the axe
March 10, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: With the April 9 demolition deadline looming, the ‘Albox Nine’ were visited by MP Chris Bryant to discuss the crisis. However, amid the political furore, that is making headlines back home, Andrew Pearce discovers how easy it is to forget the real people, with real struggles at the heart of this wretched affair
Andalucia, Lead2 »
Horse owner sued
March 10, 2010
Legal action launched against stable owner whose horses died in floods
Andalucia, Lead, National News »
Catch my son’s killer
March 10, 2010
EXCLUSIVE BY SAM DALE: A mother has made an emotional appeal to Olive Press readers to help track down the suspected killer of her son.
Andalucia, Lead2, Sport »
Rooney’s Spanish battle
March 10, 2010
Rooney is among the Premiership stars considering legal action over Marbella property advice
National News, Photo »
Catalan snowmaggedon
March 9, 2010
Snow in northern Spain has wreaked havoc on transport services
Andalucia, Lead2 »
SOS: Save Our Sheep!
March 9, 2010
A group of sheep are in desperate need of a loving home
