Aleesha Hansel, Author at Olive Press News Spain

World renowned sailing race cancelled due to political unrest in Cataluyna

THE Barcelona World Race, which sees crews of two sailing across the world, has been suspended due to political unrest. It was announced on Thursday that the Cataluyna crisis, which has led thousands

29 Mar, 2018 @ 15:30

Lead·Sport

Lionel Messi expands luxury hotel chain with Balearic purchase

THERE is set to be a new hotspot in Ibiza following the expansion of Lionel Messi’s MiM brand. The Barcelona star has purchased Hotel Es Vives located on Figueretas beach. Boasting 52 rooms,

29 Mar, 2018 @ 12:17

Lead·Other News

Mother of murdered Gabriel Cruz pens open letter

ONE month on from the murder of eight-year-old Gabriel, his mother Patricia Ramirez has paid tribute by writing an open letter. In it, she tells her son of “the tide of enormous love that

28 Mar, 2018 @ 19:09

Lead·National News

Depressed father in Spain murders his children before killing himself

A DEPRESSED father-of-two killed his children before committing suicide near Madrid. José Alberto Gálvez López, 46, was found dead on some railway tracks on Tuesday evening close to his home in Getafe. The

28 Mar, 2018 @ 18:38

Crime & Law·Lead

Stepmother and killer of Gabriel Cruz in isolation for own safety

SELF confessed killer of 8-year-old Gabriel Cruz, Ana Julia Quezada, remains in isolation at El Acebuche prison. Authorities have taken the decision after other prisoners were said to have posed a safety

27 Mar, 2018 @ 17:20

Crime & Law·Lead

Four policemen in dock facing abuse charges in Andalucia

FOUR policemen from Níjar were in high court this week facing charges of abuse. A German resident claims he was wrongfully arrested and beaten up in 2014 following an Easter parade and

25 Mar, 2018 @ 11:30

Lead

Minor freed from underage prostitution racket in Andalucia

AN underage prostitution racket has been smashed by the Policia Nacional in Almeria province as part of their anti-trafficking operation. The 54-year-old alleged perpetrator advertised on a well-known website, supposedly looking for

24 Mar, 2018 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead

Mega marina for super yachts on Costa del Sol one step closer

SUPER yachts may soon be a regular sight in Malaga following an advancement in the port conversion project. The quayside next to Muelle Uno shopping centre is the location for the proposed

24 Mar, 2018 @ 10:59

Lead·Malaga

Man wrongly jailed for terrorism suing UK and Spain

SPAIN and the UK are facing a €1.8 million compensation claim after a man was wrongly accused of being a terrorist. Farid Hilali was jailed in Britain following an international arrest warrant

21 Mar, 2018 @ 16:05

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: An escaped Hippopotamus roaming the streets of Spain

THIS is the moment a hippopotamus stopped traffic in Spain after escaping from a circus. Spotted wondering the streets of La Garrovilla, in Badajoz province, the animal was captured by Guardia Civil and

21 Mar, 2018 @ 12:19

Lead·Other News

Two Costa del Sol towns to feature on new Spanish Monopoly board

ESTEPONA has won a hard-fought competition to take Mayfair’s position on the Spanish Monopoly board. In total 16,589,649 votes were cast by the public over the two-month period, with Estepona coming on top

21 Mar, 2018 @ 11:18

Lead·Malaga

Wine Time: Three must-have flavours for Spring

Olive Press wine expert Aleesha Hansel rounds up the delicious whites you should be sipping this spring

17 Mar, 2018 @ 15:00

Aleesha Hansel: Wine Time·Food & Drink·Lead

Michelin star chef defends high price of food at his restaurant in Spain

Albert Adria says €220 is a good price for a meal at his famous restaurant Enigma in Barcelona

17 Mar, 2018 @ 13:30

Barcelona·Food & Drink·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Cheshire celeb launches weight loss injection in Marbella

Ampika Pickston has created the Skinny Revolution - a drug injected into the stomach which aims to slim waistlines

17 Mar, 2018 @ 12:00

Celebrity·Lead

Tennis pro and Marbella expat Pancho Campo finally vindicated after 13 YEARS of Dubai arrest warrant

It's 13 years since Marbella expat Pancho Campo became a wanted man. Now in the clear after an Interpol ‘Red Notice’ was finally lifted, the former tennis pro and Master of Wine

17 Mar, 2018 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead

UK’s Spain ambassador to talk to expats about Brexit issues on Costa del Sol

THE UK’s Spain ambassador is set to talk to expats on the Costa del Sol about the current status of Brexit negotiations. Simon Manley will be at the Avanto Restaurant, near La Cala

14 Mar, 2018 @ 15:14

Lead

Teenage boy reported missing in Andalucia after not returning home

A TEENAGE boy disappeared last night from his home in Almeria City. The thirteen-year-old left his house in Plaza Pavia, Pescadería at 5.30pm and has not been seen since. His mother Isabel

13 Mar, 2018 @ 13:34

Lead

Disabled workers hired by Costa del Sol town hall for huge new car park

FOUR disabled people have been hired to manage Estepona’s new car park in order to help them achieve greater independence. Set in the historic centre on Calle Terraza, the town hall signed

12 Mar, 2018 @ 12:01

Lead

Residents in this Spanish city take the most cocaine in European

BARCELONA is the cocaine capital of Europe, according to an analysis of wastewater in 56 European cities. On average Barcelonians get through 965.2mg each day for every 1,000 residents. This is the

10 Mar, 2018 @ 12:00

Lead·Other News

Junta de Andalucia has shed over 2,000 jobs per year since 2010

SOME 17,025 employees have been let go from the Junta de Andalucia over the last seven years. Official figures released by the Central Personnel Registry show a drop from 254,496 in January

6 Mar, 2018 @ 16:15

Lead

Drought restrictions in Malaga lifted after Storm Emma brings rain

A DROUGHT crisis has been averted as a year’s worth of rain fell in Malaga over the last few days. Restrictions that were set to be put into place in April, have

6 Mar, 2018 @ 16:05

Lead

Spanish language film wins an Oscar

UNA mujer fantástica took home the ‘best foreign language film’ gong at last night’s Oscars. The Chilean film, which features transgender actress Daniela Vega, beat four others to take the prestigious prize. Officially

5 Mar, 2018 @ 15:52

Celebrity·Lead

WATCH: Tornado ripping through Andalucia

THIS is the moment a tornado hit Andalucia – cutting power and damaging buildings. https://twitter.com/aimaigode/status/970387230836641793 Making its way through Huelva on Sunday, the phenomenon caused at least one road accident on the A-49

5 Mar, 2018 @ 14:13

Environment·Lead

Nationwide strike set to mark International Women’s day across Spain

SPANISH women are being urged to make a stand and strike, to mark International Women’s day on March 8. In a bid to show that ‘if we stop, the world stops’ women

5 Mar, 2018 @ 12:30

Lead·Mallorca·Other News

Malaga-born Picasso’s ‘hidden mistress’ becomes most expensive piece sold at European auction

A PAINTING by Spanish artist Picasso has smashed estimates to reach the highest auction price paid for art in Europe in pounds. His portrait of Marie-Therese Walter, created in 1937, sold for

5 Mar, 2018 @ 10:47

La Cultura·Lead

Spanish are eating out more – and particularly at more foreign restaurants, particularly Italian

THE locals are eating out more, spending more and, best of all, widening their palate. In good news for expat restaurateurs, the average Spaniard ate out 158 times last year, an increase

4 Mar, 2018 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead