Joe Wallen, Author at Olive Press News Spain

The Chief Minister of Gibraltar tells the Olive Press about looking on the bright side of Brexit

IF Brexit threatens to leave the British Territory of Gibraltar between a rock and a hard place, its fiesty Chief Minister has other plans. In an exclusive interview with The Gibraltar Olive Press, Fabian

10 Feb, 2018 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Alicante hospital employee takes year-long sick leave on 15 different occasions

His story came to light after it was revealed he had been on sick leave for over 4,000 days between 2001 and 2006.

2 Feb, 2018 @ 13:02

Education·Environment·Health·Lead·Nature

Tolo trouble! Two key trials set to take place over next fortnight

SENIOR members of the Mallorquín police, including a commissioner, are facing ten years in prison for their involvement in the Tolo Cursach case. They are accused of committing homophobia against an agent

31 Jan, 2018 @ 11:36

Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca

Priest claims abuse allegations are part of a bigger plot

A MALLORCA priest has claimed sexual abuse allegations against him are part of an extortion plot. The former chaplain, 74, is accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl while she took a nap

22 Jan, 2018 @ 12:48

Crime & Law·Mallorca

TOWIE star Arg says he is househunting in Marbella to start afresh

The reality TV star is a huge fan of Marbella having holidayed in the town on a number of occasions previously.

5 Jan, 2018 @ 09:55

Celebrity·Entertainment·Property

Penal Colada! Family busted after drug smuggling operation using pineapples

ELEVEN members of the same family have been arrested after police discovered they had been smuggling drugs to Europe inside pineapples. A number of vessels bound for Algeciras from Ecuador and Costa

27 Dec, 2017 @ 14:28

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

Concerned Labour MPs demand Chancellor publishes Brexit studies

A GROUP of Labour MPs have written to the UK Government urging them to release the results of studies into the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. The 25 MPs, supporters

27 Dec, 2017 @ 13:00

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Madonna buys mansion in Portugal

IT’S been an open secret for most of the year. Now, Madonna has finally splashed out on a home in Portugal. The American superstar has snapped up a permanent residence in Lisbon,

26 Dec, 2017 @ 14:30

Celebrity·Lead

Malaga scoops incredible €128 million El Gordo winnings

THE city of Malaga is celebrating a bumper Christmas as residents won €128 million in the annual El Gordo lottery. Thirty-two of the top prize tickets for number 71.198 were sold from the

26 Dec, 2017 @ 14:00

Entertainment·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

Storm Bruno set to bring snow to Andalucia, fierce winds to the Balearics

SNOW is predicted to fall in the mountains of Andalucia tomorrow ahead of a week of inclement weather. Storm Bruno will hit the peninsula hard, bringing rain and strong winds across Spain

26 Dec, 2017 @ 13:53

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Seven migrants rescued in the Strait on Christmas Day

THE migrant crisis saw no letting up over the festive period, with seven people rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar on Christmas Day. The migrants were rescued from their makeshift vessel after

26 Dec, 2017 @ 13:39

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

Tipple too far! Thousands of bottles of champagne confiscated by Spanish police

ALMOST 20,000 bottles of fake French champagne have been seized by the Policía Nacional. The impounded plonk is the result of several operations into the eradication and sale of counterfeit goods in

25 Dec, 2017 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca

75-year-old drug dealer caught in Malaga after TEN years on the run

A NOTORIOUS drug dealer is set to face justice after a joint British and Spanish police operation snatched him after ten years in hiding. Michael John Walsh, 75 was arrested in Malaga

25 Dec, 2017 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Santa Claus arrives in the Sierra Nevada for festive frolicks

Santa Claus has paid a Christmas visit to the Sierra Nevada to launch an array of festive celebrations in the resort. St Nicholas successfully navigated the El Rio run by moonlight as

25 Dec, 2017 @ 10:00

Entertainment·Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity

THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of national unity in his speech as he

25 Dec, 2017 @ 02:46

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s Catalan regional election in which his party,

22 Dec, 2017 @ 14:15

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote

OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly, 45% of those polled also revealed they

19 Dec, 2017 @ 13:25

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

British citizens’ rights group releases its demands ahead of phase two negotiations

The EU and UK must ensure the rights of British citizens living elsewhere in the EU, leading citizens’ rights campaign group British in Europe has demanded. Their call comes as Theresa May

15 Dec, 2017 @ 15:42

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Conservative party rebels inflict embarrassing Brexit defeat on Theresa May

THERESA May suffered a major blow to her Brexit plans after pro-European Conservatives supported legislation giving parliament a full vote on any Brexit deal before it is implemented. Eleven rebel Tory MPs

14 Dec, 2017 @ 19:31

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Problems remain for British expats in Spain as group slams Theresa May Brexit ‘deal’

A GROUP campaigning for the United Kingdom to remain in the EU has revealed its outrage at Theresa May’s supposed phase one agreement on Brexit. Bremain in Spain, who also aim to

11 Dec, 2017 @ 17:48

Lead·Politics

Over 100 migrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar in just 24 hours

MORE than 100 sub-Saharan migrants were picked up by the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service on Sunday. The group were travelling on several dangerous open dinghy boats, favoured for their low cost. At

11 Dec, 2017 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Four arrested in Malaga as international drug smuggling ring busted

FOUR people have been arrested in Malaga as part of a Guardia Civil investigation into drug smuggling. The operation, entitled ‘Banca Latvia’, came about after an individual was arrested in February in

11 Dec, 2017 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Moroccan lorry driver dies after horrific A-7 crash

A LORRY driver has died after crashing through roadside barriers at La Cala de Mijas after losing control of his vehicle. The Moroccan driver, who was apparently transporting a cargo of tomatoes,

10 Dec, 2017 @ 21:35

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Person feared killed by huge waves in Mallorca as Storm Ana brings severe travel and weather warnings across Spain

ONE person is missing in Mallorca after Storm Ana began to cause devastation across Spain. Maritime Rescue are searching for the individual who is believed to have been dragged out to sea

10 Dec, 2017 @ 20:54

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Farage branded a ‘hypocrite’ after he plans to still claim his huge EU pension

Controversial ex-leader of UKIP, Nigel Farage, has been ridiculed after stating he plans to take his bumper EU pension. “Of course I would take it. I have said that from day one.

3 Dec, 2017 @ 17:47

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Seven migrant boats rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar in just ONE day

THE deadly Moroccan-Spanish migrant route is only increasing in popularity with the Spanish coastguard rescuing SEVEN boats on Saturday. Over 150 migrants were pulled from the water, including women and children. The

3 Dec, 2017 @ 17:19

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca