September 2011

Spain’s oldest dame is voted country’s sexiest in new poll

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on September 30, 2011

The celebrated 1600 year old statue is more beautiful that Elsa Pataky, Penelope Cruz and Paz Vega

Riot breaks out as family are evicted for failing to pay €24,000 mortgage in Spain

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on September 30, 2011

The family with three children were forcibly evicted from their home in Jerez as six police were injured and guns were fired in the air. Exclusive By Jon Clarke

Paramedics save unborn baby after pregnant woman shot dead in church in Spain

By Wendy Williams on September 30, 2011

But baby could have brain damage

Former Ronda mayor released on bail

By Wendy Williams on September 30, 2011

Antonio Marin Lara given 15 days to pay 150,000

A Gallic tussle as France overtakes Spain as most popular place to buy for Britons

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on September 29, 2011

Spain still most popular place to rent at least for Britons, according to report

Spanish minister blasts ‘immoral’ UK trader

By Jon Clarke (Publisher) on September 29, 2011

Finance minister Elena Salgado expresses fury at ‘crazy’ remarks about the economy

Coming out?

By Web Manager on September 29, 2011

ExpoGays trade fair organisers in Torremolinos have invited US President Barack Obama to the opening of the fair on October 14 after naming him ‘Head of State of the Year.’

Bogus police

By Web Manager on September 29, 2011

Four suspects have been arrested for assaulting two people in separate incidents in Mollina, allegedly posing as secret police during one of the attacks.

Up, up and away!

By Charlotte Hanson on September 28, 2011

The airside bus pulled up to our plane and he gave me one of those looks that screamed out, “here’s another thing you’ve forgotten to tell me about our holiday”.

Former Ronda mayor could be investigated for up to a dozen cases

By Wendy Williams on September 28, 2011

Ecologistas en Accion has highlighted a long list of urban projects that have been ‘plagued by irregularities’

Expats encouraged to ‘forage’ for prizes

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 28, 2011

Amazon vouchers up for grabs as part of Staysure’s Expat Scavenger Hunt

Worker woe

By Web Manager on September 28, 2011

Spaniards work a longer week on average than other European nations despite the average Spanish salary being much lower, according to Eurostat.

Saudi prince hits back at Spanish rape claims

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2011

Provided documents claiming to show ‘clear and unmistakable proof’ that he was not in Spain at the time of the alleged attack

Former Ronda mayor arrested in corruption sting

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Marin Lara is one of seven politicians and businessmen arrested so far as year-long corruption investigation comes to a head

Who is the new ‘Pope’ of the Palmarians?

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2011

The Olive Press investigates the mysterious religious cult where dictator Franco is a saint – where women cannot wear trousers – and which has a Berlin Wall built around it

Affordable art in the Axarquia

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2011

A local art group is set to make never before seen works available to the public

My Zara nightmare on the Costa del Sol

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 27, 2011

A normal day out shopping turned into a disaster thanks to ‘disgusting’ staff at La Canada

Renewables

By Web Manager on September 27, 2011

Residents and businesses in Marbella have spent over four million euros in the last two years installing solar panels, receiving 1.2 million euros in grants.

Naked ambition

By Craig Scott on September 27, 2011

For his first fear-inducing feat, ‘The Mad Dog’ goes undercover at a Spanish nudist resort

Long-running Costa del Sol magazine shuts down

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 26, 2011

Friday-Ad Spain will come off the press for the last time on October 7 but will remain online.

Catalonia hosts its last bullfight

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 26, 2011

Spain’s top matadors fought in Barcelona for final time before controversial regional ban takes effect

‘Operation Cholesterol’ bears fruit for Spanish police

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 26, 2011

Investigation sees three men in court for producing bogus olive oil

Ozone warning for Spain

By James Bryce (Reporter) on September 26, 2011

The country is Europe’s highest polluter with 169 alerts in 2010

Plugged in

By Web Manager on September 26, 2011

The 200 electric cars expected on Malaga’s roads next year will have access to 20 recharging points as part of a 6o million euro investment over four years.