The great Andalucian Exodus
Left battered, bruised and in economic ruin after the Spanish Civil War, millions of Andalucians sought a better life in northern Europe, write Andrew Pearce
Escape to Andalucia’s ‘oil corner’
OLIVE PRESS EXCLUSIVE: Under-fire BP boss finds the perfect retreat in Spain from his US nightmare... although his new Mexican-style hacienda could bring back bad
EXCLUSIVE: Fake name fear
By Andrew Pearce: Wanted sex offender Peter Wheatherley used a false name in Spain court
EXCLUSIVE: ‘They are animals’
By Andrew Pearce: Distraught mother of Dan Smith murdered on the Costa del Sol slams the intimidation of witnesses
Last battle for the red tuna?
Launching our Green Guide this week, we start with an in-depth look at the red tuna industry by Andrew Pearce
Spanish Fonejackers
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Elderly pensioners in Andalucia may face legal action after refusing to pay ‘duplicated’ bill
Despite torture scenes the brave are still taking the bull by the horns
The recent furore surrounding the cruel scenes in Alhaurin el Grande has reopened bullfighting debates. But a definite distinction must still be made between this
Bring an end to Spain’s black economy
It’s no secret that many people are ‘working in the black’ around Andalucia. Now the authorities need to get tough and set an example if
Watch out Messi, here we come!
Scores of talented youngsters at an Andalucian football school are turning heads across the world, writes Andrew Pearce
It’s a funny old game in Spain
Spain are undisputed favourites to lift the World Cup. But - as Richard Brentnall reveals in his latest novel A Different Corner, Exploring Spanish Football
The Rock’s risky business
By Andrew Pearce and Jon Clarke: In the wake of the BP oil disaster in America, Gibraltar is blasted for failing to tackle dangerous oil
Spain’s gold rush
It may not be full of gun slingers and wagon wheels, but the 21st Century gold rush is still turning Andalucia wild, writes Andrew Pearce
Has Andalucía gone insane?!
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: A skyscraper threatening Sevilla’s UNESCO status, a golf course for the Cape of Trafalgar, Picasso’s name erased from the airport... now,
It’s not fine by us!
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Andalucian town halls set to go fine crazy after Spanish central government cut back regional funding
Stairway to the scrapheap
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Former chauffeur to the stars hit with hefty fine by Andalucia car parking company for mystery damage
We’re on your trail
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Two wanted sex offenders traced after Olive Press appeal
Superjudge’s crumbling crusade
Judge Baltasar Garzon proved that international law knew no boundaries with his pursuit of international dictators and terrorists, yet his idealistic principles are now in
Marooned
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Dream cruise turned into nightmare after pensioners left stranded on Caribbean island
The great escape
Formerly a feared bandit hideout, Andrew Pearce discovers that the picture-perfect town of Olvera is still a great escape – but for very different reasons
Bar Wars: Part II
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Rampaging kiosk owner set to be closed down after expatriate-run bar receives death threats
All in the same boat
It is the great insurance swindle... After the heaviest rains on record in southern Spain, the majority of flood sufferers are apparently not covered. How
Bar wars
EXCLUSIVE by Andrew Pearce: Expatriate-run bar comes under attack from rival kiosk owner, who threatens to 'burn down' bar
Crushed
EXCLUSIVE By Andrew Pearce: British couple recall the moment the roof caved in on their close friends
Living under the axe
EXCLUSIVE: With the April 9 demolition deadline looming, the ‘Albox Nine’ were visited by MP Chris Bryant to discuss the crisis. However, amid the political
Scammers beware!
The arrest of auctioneer John White and four others who attempted to retrieve their valuable property is a reminder of what lurks on the Costa
Buried on the beach
EXCLUSIVE BY ANDREW PEARCE IN LA MAMOLA: The funeral of the English couple killed by freak roof collapse attended by hundreds of Spanish and British