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August 2011


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Learn the lingo

By on August 31, 2011

Tapas, cervaza, que?? Yes… you can get by on a few words but if you really want to soak up Spain it’s time to learn the lingo


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British man arrested in Spain on suspicion of 18 counts of child sex abuse

By on August 31, 2011

Fugitive was arrested after 11 years on the run


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Patients refused healthcare in certain Spanish regions

By on August 31, 2011

Tourists in Catalonia and Valencia are refused prescriptions and can only see a specialist in emergencies


No gigolos

By on August 31, 2011

Around 180 wannabe gigolos have been duped by a 53,000 euro scam in Fuengirola after responding to classified ads and internet offers.


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British expat arrested in Spain for assaulting his wife

By on August 31, 2011

Man also attacked police offices who came to her aid


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Growing success

By on August 31, 2011

Salvador Piedra from Hortofruticola Piedra gives Wendy Williams a taste of what it takes to grow herbs…


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Buying jeans is ‘as stressful as moving’

By on August 31, 2011

New survey shows two thirds of women find jeans the most stressful item of clothing to buy


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Spanish police

By on August 30, 2011

Paul Whitelock has become a bit of an expert on the Spanish police lately


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Sevilla invaded by the Dictator

By on August 30, 2011

Filming is underway in the Andalucian city for Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest film


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Dowsed in mystery

By on August 30, 2011

Why the elusive art of dowsing can help you strike oil and be good for your health


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Town Halls in Spain destroy plant used in killer homemade drug

By on August 30, 2011

Two people have died and another two have been hospitalized after eating the Stramonium plant


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Real Madrid deal for young Scottish footballer

By on August 30, 2011

Jack Harper from Fuengirola signed by Real Madrid


Sun worshippers in Spain spoofed to ‘rays’ awareness thumbnail

Sun worshippers in Spain spoofed to ‘rays’ awareness

By on August 30, 2011

Spoof ‘miracle’ tanning cream marketed by skin care charity


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Spanish wine makes the grade

By on August 29, 2011

Andalucia wine rates big with world’s leading critic


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Expat with brain haemorrhage left waiting 13 months for benefits

By on August 29, 2011

Mark Cook claims he has been abandoned by social services and left struggling to survive


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A warm welcome to Cordoba

By on August 29, 2011

There was no time for homesickness, when Jane settled her suitcases down for a new life in the south of Spain…


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Movers and shakers on the Costa del Sol

By on August 28, 2011

Brubecks to launch a bar school on the coast


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Roadworks leave expat in Spain homeless

By on August 28, 2011

Graham Mullis has been left out of pocket after Compulsory Purchase Order was served on ‘dream’ home


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Andalucian cheese scoops international prize

By on August 28, 2011

Pedro Ximenez Pure Goat Cheese awarded bronze medal


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Pre-season rugby training kicks off

By on August 27, 2011

There is a buzz around the club this year with high expectations for the 2011-2012 season


Timeshare Toni defiant amid claims he’s fleeing Spain thumbnail

Timeshare Toni defiant amid claims he’s fleeing Spain

By on August 27, 2011

Costa crook Toni Muldoon rumoured to be selling up and heading to Eastern Europe


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Spanish scientists develop computer than can gauge a person’s personality

By on August 27, 2011

Programme can read users’ faces


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Two rashers equals diabetes Type 2?

By on August 27, 2011

‘Making a meal of it’ really can hinder health


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Facebook photo blunder leads to mafia arrest in Marbella

By on August 26, 2011

Police swoop on one of Italy’s most wanted after his girlfriend posts pictures revealing their location


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Water fight in Spain

By on August 26, 2011

Residents in La Vinuela have been left without water for weeks


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Blogs »

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Lawyers suing lawyers

March 8, 2014

Our regular Olive Press legal column by lawyer Antonio Flores


Lead2, National News »

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WhatsApp and Facebook’s big night out in Barcelona

March 8, 2014

Jan Koum celebrated his app’s birthday with Mark Zuckerberg and singer Psy

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga »

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Niza Car Hire returns deposits after Olive Press report

March 8, 2014

Deposits are finally being returned to customers following the Olive Press’s exclusive investigation last issue

Property »

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Spanish investors use London’s booming property market to protect savings

March 7, 2014

New research reveals correlation between Spanish and British housing markets

Andalucia, Lead »

Truth of Spanish gender-violence revealed in ground-breaking survey thumbnail

Truth of Spanish gender-violence revealed in ground-breaking survey

March 7, 2014

Disturbing stats and spate of Andalucian domestic murders casts a dark shadow over International Women’s Day

Gibraltar, Lead2 »

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Gibraltar government launches investigation into bullying accusations

March 7, 2014

A civil servant accused of bullying a group of graduates


“The best English newspaper in southern Spain,” according to the Rough Guide. The Olive Press is the English language newspaper for Andalucia. Local news from Costa del Sol and inland Andalucia plus national news from around Spain. A campaigning, community newspaper, the Olive Press represents the huge and growing expatriate community in southern Spain – 200,000 copies distributed monthly (120,000 digitally) with an estimated readership, including the website, of more than 500,000 people a month.

From The Archives »

The Real State of the Nation

June 26, 2007 | Features

THE third day of July sees the traditional State of the Nation debate between Señor Zapatero and shadow leader Mariano Rajoy. This annual event is usually won by the socialist leader, who with his smart suits, facial gestures and hand movements, seems to have learnt a few tricks in vacuity and substance from former UK […]

Family fun on the coast

January 27, 2012 | Lead2, Malaga

Living on the Coast lifestyle exhibition will cater to a wide range of interests

Spain remains top of the props

November 30, 2012 | Lead2, National News

Costa del Sol still popular with foreign property buyers

“I mostly play golf in Spain” says Nazi found in Marbella

June 12, 2007 | News Feature

The search for “Dr Death” puts Marbella Nazi in the spotlight as a Norwegian former SS member is investigated for aiding wanted concentration camp doctor

Spanish woman killed by rubbish crusher

October 31, 2013 | Andalucia, Jaen, Lead

CRISIS WATCH: Unemployed woman, 55, killed while searching municipal landfill in Jaen for scrap metal.