FROM THE ARCHIVES: When the Olive Press caught up with the UK’s only ‘dwarf drag queen’ while on the Costa del Sol
After parting with his agent, John has now gone solo, booking and managing his own gigs and tours
From awesome to gruesome: Ten of Spain’s most outlandish dishes to try before you die
Our top 10 picks from Spain's lesser-known culinary larder...
New year new you! Seven ways living in Spain’s Andalucia will improve your health
TRADITIONALLY a time for detoxing and gruelling health regimens, those beginning the new year in Spain are luckier than most. The Mediterranean diet is frequently
WATCH: Spanish police bust family cannabis farm in Spain’s Malaga
THIS is the moment police swooped in on a cannabis farm run by a family clan on the outskirts of Malaga. The bust took place
Lloyds becomes latest bank to strip European expats of British current accounts – but Spanish customers remain in the dark
FEARS are mounting that Lloyds Bank could follow Barclay’s lead and close the bank accounts of the thousands of Brits who live in Spain. Lloyds
Johnny Depp arrives in Spain to promote new film Crock Of Gold at the 68th San Sebastian Film Festival
THE most exciting part of any film festival, save from the movies themselves, is seeing what the stars are wearing. But few would have been
Bull talk: Everyone is a winner in this non fatal bull fight in Spain’s Valencia
He parades across the dusty Vinaro bullring, chest puffed and back arched staring straight ahead into the eyes of a half tonne bull, ready to
Caroline Flack’s bereaved boyfriend Lewis Burton breaks quarantine to fly out for boys trip to Marbella
Caroline Flack’s bereaved boyfriend Lewis Burton has broken quarantine to fly out to Marbella – just eight days after returning to the UK from a
Ryanair pledge not to cancel flights to and from Spain after announcing mass losses
MAJOR airline Ryanair has confirmed that it will continue to “operate normally” and that no flights to or from Spain will be cancelled in the
German tourist ‘raped’ in Mallorcan dive instructor’s boat as friends swam nearby
A woman has allegedly been raped while on dive excursion off the south coast of Mallorca. The tourist, thought to be German, was reportedly pounced
Gibraltar-based 888Holdings continue to thrive but it’s more bad news for Aston Martin
ONGOING economic uncertainty has seen plenty of significant stock market moves in the first half of 2020. One business that appears to be thriving though,
Spain reports 391 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours – highest daily total for EIGHT WEEKS
SOME 391 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Spain in the last 24 hours. It is the highest daily number of new cases since
WATCH: What Brits living in Spain need to know about residency – Brexit message from British Ambassador Hugh Elliott
THE British Ambassador to Spain has delivered a key Brexit message to UK nationals living in the country. Hugh Elliott told British expats it was
Spain reports three deaths and 263 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours – almost 100 MORE than yesterday
SPAIN has reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This is almost 100 more new positives than yesterday when 164 were
MASK ROW: Gig on Spain’s Costa del Sol axed as Spanish reggaeton singer ‘refuses’ to cover face while donating at food bank
A SPANISH reggaeton star has seen his gig cancelled because he failed to wear a face mask at a food bank. Omar Montes, 32, had
BREAKING: Spain reports 2,045 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths since Friday as ‘120 active outbreaks’ push ‘highest numbers since May’
SPAIN has registered 2,045 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths since Friday. This marks the country’s highest coronavirus figures since mid-May. The national caseload now
Some 870,000 people in northern Spain return to Phase 2 after nearly 200 new COVID-19 cases in region since Friday
SOME 870,000 people have been placed back into Phase 2 in northern Spain after more coronavirus outbreaks. The city of Zaragoza has been returned to
At 1,300 metres long, this is Andalucia’s longest zipline set to open in August
ANDALUCIA’S longest zipline has been completed and is set to open in August once it is approved. ‘Supertirolina VK Twin’ spans some 1,350 metres, making
Man found dead near chiringuito at popular beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A MAN has been found dead at a popular beach on the Costa del Sol. The victim was spotted floating face down in the sea
Olive Press one of a handful of Spanish newspapers to win key journalism award from Google
THE Olive Press stands for strong, independent, investigative local journalism. And you don’t have to take our word for it – just ask Google. The
Wedding in Spain sees 23 people test positive for COVID-19
SOME 23 people have tested positive for COVID-19 after an outbreak at a wedding in northern Spain. It is unclear how many of the new
Red Hot Chili Peppers announced for Madrid’s Mad Cool festival as 70% of lineup revealed
THE Red Hot Chili Peppers have been announced for the rescheduled Madrid Mad Cool festival in 2021. The LA legends will jet into the Capital
‘FIND THEM’: Manhunt for ‘Mercedes driver’ after top Marbella cyclist killed in hit and run on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A MANHUNT has been launched after a well-known cyclist was killed in a hit and run on the Costa del Sol. Mario Zumaquero, 44, died
Spain to lock down 70,000 people in Galicia – country’s second COVID-19 confinement in 24 hours
SOME 70,000 people have been ordered to lock down in Galicia tonight after a local COVID-19 spike. The Regional Government will seal the borders of
Spain locks down 200,000 people in Catalunya after local coronavirus spike
SOME 209,000 people have been re-locked down in Catalunya following a local spike in new COVID-19 infections. A perimeter has been set up around the
Multi-millionaire rocks art world with removal of Mata Mua painting from Madrid gallery as talks with Spanish Government crumble
KNOWN as ‘La Misteriosa’, she has shadily presided over an art collection worth €390 million that counts Matisse, Picasso and Rodin among its 429 pieces.