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Half of immigrants’ children ‘feel Spanish’

Andalucia, Lead2  •  0 Comments

Study suggests that social integration in Spain is slow but constant

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Granada policeman on murder charge commits suicide

Andalucia, Granada, Lead2  •  0 Comments

A local police officer accused of killing a woman has been found dead in his prison cell

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‘King of Marbella’ jailed for bank fraud

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga  •  0 Comments

John Disley was given four and half years for masterminding a plan to defraud RBS of nearly £700,000

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Sean Connery threatened with arrest over Marbella property case

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga  •  12 Comments

The James Bond star has been warned to cooperate with Spanish authorities

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Suspected abduction attempt on Costa del Sol

Andalucia, Lead2, Malaga  •  2 Comments

Unconfirmed reports suggest that three boys were the target of a kidnap attempt in Estepona

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International business forum in Marbella

Andalucia, Lead2, Malaga  •  1 Comments

The American College of Marbella and Chrand Management brought the conference to the coast

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Malaga couple jailed for buying baby

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga  •  0 Comments

The married couple were sentenced to two years prison for their involvement in the purchase of a baby from Ceuta


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Marbella to host star-studded charity event

Andalucia, Lead2, Malaga  •  1 Comments

Several famous faces are set to arrive in town for the annual Global Gift Gala


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EHIC health card warning for tourists

Andalucia, Lead  •  7 Comments

Holidaymakers are being warned that their EHIC health card may not work in Spain this year


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Take me to Marbella

Andalucia, Lead2, Malaga  •  0 Comments

The Lecheritas are preparing to release their first record


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Police close 15 marijuana farms on the Costa del Sol

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga  •  1 Comments

Police make two record drug hauls in one week


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Expats demand Hispania refund

Andalucia, Granada, Lead2  •  0 Comments

Angry punters demand action after defunct airline fails to offer refunds


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Community spirit in Jatar

Andalucia, Granada, Lead  •  3 Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Locals gather to help elderly British expat after mystery house-fire


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Fatboy Slim flies in to Sevilla

Andalucia, La Cultura, Sevilla  •  2 Comments

Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is to headline this year’s Territorios Festival tomorrow


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Hotel halt in Estepona

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga  •  3 Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Homeowners win first battle against ‘Algarrobico of Estepona’ after courts order halt


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Expats demand Hispania refund

Andalucia, Granada, Lead2  •  0 Comments

Angry punters demand action after defunct airline fails to offer refunds

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Crime rate drop in Andalucia

Statistics show the number of crimes has dropped by 5.1% on the same three month period in 2012

Andalucia, Lead, Malaga »

Costa conman Toni Muldoon ‘aggressive’ and ‘bullying’ thumbnail

Costa conman Toni Muldoon ‘aggressive’ and ‘bullying’

Fraud king Muldoon was ‘aggressive’ and ‘bullying’ and ran his business with a climate of fear

Andalucia, Cadiz, Lead2 »

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La Linea cops use own cars to attend crime scenes

Police in La Linea are forced to use their own vehicles – and even the bus – while on duty

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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 »

Stiff justice for viagra gang

March 26, 2012 | Crime & Law

Joint operation by British and Spanish police leads to six arrests

How times change

December 4, 2009 | Features, Food & Drink, Travel

Paul O’Connell re-visits a town of growth and prosperity

Strong demand at Spanish bond auction

January 20, 2012 | Business & Finance

Meanwhile consumer confidence in the UK fell to the lowest level for seven years

Good faith buyers still in peril

November 26, 2011 | Andalucia, Lead

Planning law changes brought in to stimulate the market still hold buyers responsible for buying illegal homes

Life’s a boar for Princes William and Harry in Spain

January 20, 2012 | Andalucia, Cordoba

Princes spend weekend hunting wild boar and stags on exclusive Andalucian estate

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