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Under attack

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It was a sad day when Andalucia’s oldest expat radio station Coastline FM was taken off air this week

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Culture kings

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Spain takes steps to give its cultural icons the recognition they deserve

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Not switched on

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Spain may be swimming against the tide as it battles recession, but it is drowning in red tape

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Olive Press new year predictions

Andalucia, Opinion  •  65 Comments

The Olive Press has a lighthearted look at the year ahead

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Christmas cheer

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Here at the Olive Press we are already looking forward to 2013

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Will UKIP Rock the Rock?

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Gibraltar has been a melting pot of nationalities and faiths through the centuries

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Mijas hotel festive comp

Andalucia, Malaga, Opinion  •  0 Comments

Win a fabulous New Year’s Eve gala dinner for two and overnight stay on the Costa del Sol


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Policing paedophiles in Spain

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Greater cooperation required to monitor the movement of sex offenders in Europe


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Thanks, Euro Weekly News… We’re flattered!

News Feature, Opinion  •  6 Comments

At least ten news stories have appeared on the EWN website – with almost exactly the same wording – within 36 hours of us posting them on here


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The recession session

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In a humerous look at the current crisis, no one can accuse Giles Brown of living on Planet Fluffy with his practical tongue-in-cheek ways to save money


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Busy taxman

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For expats with offshore accounts, the recent investigations should be a wake-up call


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In rude health

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The news that Spanish scientists have developed a pioneering robot to help speed up the recovery time of stroke victims is itself reason to be cheerful


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Desperate measures

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It should not take two suicides to prompt the banks to change tack


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Movember in Spain

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Keith Spitalnick is taking part in Movember to raise awareness for prostate cancer


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Over the top

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Rather than slapping youngsters with heavy fines for skateboarding, Torremolinos Town Hall should be providing more dedicated spaces for youngsters


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In rude health

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The news that Spanish scientists have developed a pioneering robot to help speed up the recovery time of stroke victims is itself reason to be cheerful

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Moving on

The Olive Press’ Phoenix Campaign will help people rebuild their homes after devastating fires

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Fighting for justice

Battle to get lawyer struck off is taking far too long

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A greener future

Every effort, no matter how small, is a step towards a more sustainable future

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“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. 33,000 issues a fortnight are printed plus up to 100,000 downloaded online giving an estimated readership of around 300,000 people per month.

From The Archives »

TICK-TOCK, don’t forget to change your clock!

March 30, 2013 | National News

In line with other EU countries the clocks in Spain go forward one hour this weekend

The Tunisia effect

February 2, 2011 | Business & Finance

Stephen Tiley of Moneycorp believes Spain will see more holidaymakers thanks to turmoil in north Africa

British teenager drowns in Spain

May 17, 2011 | Huelva, Lead

18-year-old died after trying to rescue his brother on beach known for dangerous currents

Euro gains against US dollar

June 3, 2011 | Business & Finance

Highest level in almost a month, finishing the week up over 1% against the US currency

Cash boost for Málaga beaches

January 3, 2008 | Andalucia

THE Goverment has announced a six-million-euro regeneration plan for 27 Costa del Sol beaches. The Ministry of the Environment will spend the money on 630,000 cubic metres of sand after low rainfall in recent years has resulted in the destruction of many beaches along the Málaga coast.

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