A NEW episode of The Olive Press’ flagship podcast The Rest is Spain is out now!
Available on all major platforms, this week’s drop zeroes in on the Ceuta migrant crisis, an original investigation into a British gestor on the Costa Blanca, and the tragic death of Norwegian teen Nikoline Piwoni in a mystery hit-and-run in Mijas.
Roving editor Jon Clarke went boots-on-the-ground in Spain’s exclave in North Africa to bring you the latest news on the unfolding humanitarian emergency.
In conversation with Caroline Lips and Olive Press reporter Alessio Ghirlanda, Jon paints a vivid picture of a Ceuta under strain, with thousands of migrants gathering on beaches and in makeshift camps, a heavy military presence on the streets, and growing fears that the situation is only getting bigger.
READ MORE: The stories of Ceuta migrants: The Olive Press investigates
He also explains how the Gibraltar border, now tied into Schengen, adds another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile story.
Meanwhile, Alessio sheds light on his investigation into a British fixer in Alicante accused of taking tax money from expats without paying it on time to Spanish authorities.
Alessio’s story is especially important if you live in Spain or are buying property there, because the fallout from bad paperwork can surface years later as fines, debt, and legal headaches.
The episode also turns to the tragic and still-mysterious death of 17-year-old Nicoline Piwani on the Costa del Sol, where new leads raise more questions about what happened in her final hours.
This week’s episode is essential listening if you follow Spain, live as an expat, or want the kind of reporting that connects the headlines to the human cost behind them.
Easy to listen to or watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, the episode is completely free for all to enjoy.
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