The urology blokes: British consultants expand practice from Gibraltar to Costa del Sol
Urologist James Allan explains why it's important not to ignore early warning signs
Leading lawyer breaks down the impact Catalunya will have on private business contracts
After two banks have moved their HQ's out of Barcelona leading Spanish lawyer Antonio Flores examines the knock-on effects of the political unrest occurring in Catalunya.
EXCLUSIVE : the Olive Press has Breakfast with Berkoff
Giles Brown meets his theatre hero and comes over all starstruck
ANALYSIS: Why property in Spain is retaining its value
OVER 3,000 kilometres separate the ‘tranquillity’ of Spain's costas from the horrors of Ukraine. However, the effects of the war have become the ‘trigger’...
KISS AND TELL: From cave mamas to world records, Belinda Beckett chronicles the history of the snog
Belinda Beckett brings you the ‘pucker’ guide to kissing for Valentine’s month
IT’S JITTERY: Campbell Ferguson gathers evidence to forecast the market trends for 2020 in Spain and further afield
Brexit, the climate crisis, world conflict, but also some good news
Arguing with social media idiots just isn’t worth your time, writes columnist Loraine Gostling
HI again Costa Blancans, and welcome to yet another one of my meanders about what’s forefront of my mind when I sit to write...
Knight in a Safari Suit: Sir David Attenborough’s soothing voice doesn’t overcome his stark message
HE'S too modest for shining armour but Sir David Attenborough is a true hero of our times writes Belinda Beckett
I WAS looking forward to...
Happily ever after
Giles Brown (a bachelor) dishes out some matrimonial advice ...
FREED AT A BRUSHSTROKE. Recalibrating a Chapter in Spanish Art History
DIEGO Velázquez (1599-1660) needs no introduction. Perhaps the best-known painter in Spain’s Golden Age, Velázquez’s paintings became the paragon of excellence for the great...
Law in action
Resolution to residency cases in record time gives hope to foreign investors, writes lawyer Antonio Flores
Which tax man to pay – some confusion!
Financial expert Richard Alexander clears up exactly who’s taxing who
How to find your perfect property on the Costa del Sol
Wherever you're thinking of looking for your next home, purchasing a less than perfect property in the best possible location always makes more sense than buying an ideal home in the wrong place
Buying a new new home in Spain
Purchasing a brand-new or off-plan property in Spain can be more complex, and risky, than buying a resale home, unless you, or your lawyer, ensure you check the details and know your rights, before signing the contract, handing over a deposit, and until you receive the keys
Locked in a cupboard in an abandoned warehouse, Manolo was one of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s most...
EVERY rescued animal has a story to tell, but I do believe Manolo’s to be one the most horrific cases of psychological animal abuse.
In...
Marbella’s urban planning saga dates back years but brighter days may be just around the corner, writes Adam Neale
The fact that after several years its urban plan still appears nowhere near finished has become a source of local and national embarrassment
Building your dream home in Spain without having a nightmare
If you make good choices and hire good people, building your own home in the sun doesn't have to turn into a bad dream
Bad Car Karma
There’s something about Giles Brown and his motors that doesn’t quite connect
Expanding your property portfolio in Spain
The Finance Bureau’s mortgage expert Tancrede de Pola explains how multi-property mortgage loans are beginning to take off
Is your guy a ‘Barbie man’?
Mistress of Sizzle Belinda Beckett on the role of macho Iberico barbecueus in the ritual of al fresco feasting
The knock-on effects of the Brexit vote in Gibraltar
Millennials and those born at the end of Generation X (i.e. 1980's - 2000) can consult their history books and older people with bad memories can do so too
The rain man of Istan
Giles Brown avoids a soaking and finds a new career as a Gondolier
Conflicts of interest: Can two parties to a dispute use the same lawyer?
The laws differ between Spain and the UK
Reasons to use green electricity in Spain and around the world
SO why should we use green electricity? Rather than give the obvious answer – to save the planet - I will explain more comprehensively.
Electricity...