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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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Andalucia, Gibraltar, National News, Property »
A lot of stress over what exactly?
September 2, 2010
Olive Press finance writer Ian Le Breton on how the vast majority of Spanish banks have passed the so-called “stress tests”
Features, Health »
Tanning: The bare essentials
September 2, 2010
Scientists have discovered why your inside arm and bottom just do not tan, while parasols may not be giving you the protection you expect
Andalucia, Lead2, Malaga »
Alisha’s guitarist gets career out of attic
September 2, 2010
80s guitarist Marcus Myers is back on the Spanish music scene
Andalucia, Lead »
Negative salary
September 2, 2010
Police investigate cruel scam where (un)lucky job applicants end up in the red
Property »
Home or away?
September 1, 2010
Seven out of ten ex-pat pensioners do not miss home, according to a survey
Andalucia, Lead2 »
The farmers who cried wolf
September 1, 2010
A new law is being drafted to give cash to farmers whose animals are being killed by the wolves that have returned to Madrid
