Dilip Kuner, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Notorious Algarrobico Hotel illegally built in natural Park in Southern Spain ‘to be demolished’

THE notorious Algarrobico Hotel in Almeria may finally be demolished 14 years after construction was halted. Money has been set aside in the preliminary 2021 budget of the Andalucian regional government (Junta)

21 Oct, 2020 @ 20:30

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Spain’s Finca Cortesin in Estepona to host 2023 Solheim Cup

FINCA Cortesin golf course in Spain will host the 2023 Solheim Cup. The Estepona club will be the first Spanish venue for the biggest team event in women’s golf. It also makes

14 Oct, 2020 @ 16:15

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King leads subdued celebrations to mark Spain’s National Day

SPAIN’S royal family have presided over a socially distanced ‘parade’ to celebrate the country’s National Day. Just 520 soldiers instead of the usual total of several thousand took part in this year’s

12 Oct, 2020 @ 16:08

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CANARY ISLANDS: Migrant arrivals surge to more than 1,000 in 48 hours

MORE than 1,000 migrants have arrived in hundreds of small boats on the coats of Spain’s Canary Islands in just 48 hours. It is thought that a combination of closed borders and

11 Oct, 2020 @ 15:00

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Spanish rally co-driver killed in Portugal crash

A YOUNG woman rally co-driver has died after an accident in a Portuguese race. Laura Salvo, 21, died following a crash in the first stage of the Rally Vidreiro in Portugal. Medics

11 Oct, 2020 @ 14:15

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FOOTBALL TAKEOVER: Will Wigan Athletic fans turn from pies to Spanish empanadas?

IT looks like fans of Wigan Athletic football club may be swapping their famous pies for Spanish empanadas. The troubled club is being sold to businessman Jose Miguel Garrido Cristo, it has

11 Oct, 2020 @ 11:33

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TRIPLE TAX BLOW: Spain may raise taxes on British non-resident property owners

IN a Brexit blow British homeowners who rent out their properties in Spain but are not registered as Spanish residents may have to pay three times as much tax. Currently, non-resident property

9 Oct, 2020 @ 09:45

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News·Property

DOG-GONE!: Rescue podenco from Spain causes chaos after escaping at Canadian airport

A SPANISH dog on its way to a new home in Canada caused chaos when it went on the run and forced one of North America’s busiest airports to close down for

7 Oct, 2020 @ 10:09

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Police arrest suspected Daesh terrorist in Madrid

SPANISH police say they have stopped a possible terrorist attack after arresting a Daesh (ISIS) suspect. The Algerian man was under investigation for viewing terrorist propaganda online and forging identity documents, which

6 Oct, 2020 @ 15:45

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Stay connected with One FIX – solutions to all your tech problems

From Egyptians and their hieroglyphics to the letter writing still held dear by your granny, humans have always wanted to stay connected. And while we might have moved on from the tablets

5 Oct, 2020 @ 15:03

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Villages and bubbles keep pupils and staff safe at Marbella’s Laude International College

UNPRECEDENTED safety measures at Laude International College in San Pedro de Alcantara (Marbella) seem to be paying off. Nearly a month since the Autumn term began and the pupils are all back

5 Oct, 2020 @ 14:49

Education·Other News·Sponsored

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5 Oct, 2020 @ 13:46

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ONLY THE BEST: Conely make and supply the highest quality carpentry and furniture

WHEN it comes to the highest quality carpentry and furniture services the go-to name is Conely. You don’t have to take our word for it – just ask their customers. These include

5 Oct, 2020 @ 13:23

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Cocaine haul seemingly missed by Gibraltar police seized in Turkey

A FREIGHT tanker from Colombia that had already been searched by RGP was seized by Turkish authorities with a haul of just under six kilos of cocaine, and six crew members arrested.

5 Oct, 2020 @ 12:24

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BREAKING: Fire strikes near Ronda in Spain’s Andalucia

TWO fire crews and helicopter are fighting a fire in Ronda’s famous Llano de la Cruz valley in Andalucia, Spain. The blaze started at around 4.45 pm this afternoon, and is still

4 Oct, 2020 @ 18:05

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Tips on eye care in Spain in lead up to World Sight Day

MILLIONS of people have missed out on vital eye tests during lockdown, potentially putting their eyesight and wider health at risk, warn Specsavers Ópticas in the lead up to World Sight Day

3 Oct, 2020 @ 12:36

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Study in Spain shows that cats may naturally develop COVID defences

SPANISH researchers have found that cats may be able to develop antibodies that neutralise COVID-19. Scientists studied two cats – one of which was known to have suffered from COVID-19 along with

27 Sep, 2020 @ 17:47

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

WATCH: 50,000 litres of wine lost in massive leak at vineyard in Spain

IT’S enough to make anyone cry. A leak from a tank has seen 50,000 litres of red wine flood a winery in Spain. Video shot by bystanders show a torrent of Spain’s

27 Sep, 2020 @ 13:30

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Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor puts Marbella home on market for €17 million

FORMER Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor has put her Marbella home on the market for €17 million. Taylor – who played Jude Cunningham on the Channel 4 soap – is said to be

27 Sep, 2020 @ 11:02

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Completion of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia cathedral delayed by COVID-19

BARCELONA’S famous Sagrada Familia cathedral has become the latest victim of coronavirus. Its final completion – 143 years after the first stone was laid – has been put back after the project

26 Sep, 2020 @ 14:15

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COVID-19: Madrid warned that ‘tough weeks are coming’

MADRID has been warned of tough times ahead by Spain’s Health Minister Salvador Illa. New restrictions are set to be announced today in the city, which has already restricted gatherings to no

25 Sep, 2020 @ 11:53

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Dutch football fans who humiliated Roma beggars in Madrid ordered to pay €1,500 damages

DUTCH football fans who humiliated and goaded four Roma women begging for money in Madrid’s iconic Plaza Mayor have been ordered to pay €1,500 in damages each. The four men had travelled

23 Sep, 2020 @ 20:00

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Yachts banned after Orca attacks off Spain’s northern coast

YACHTS have been banned along a 100 kilometre stretch of Spain’s northern coast after a series of attacks by Orcas. Also known as Killer Whales, the animals have approached very close to

23 Sep, 2020 @ 15:43

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UK ambassador pledges expats’ rights in Spain are safeguarded

THE UK’s Ambassador to Spain has sought to reassure British expats that their rights to live and work in the country have been protected. Speaking in a video message, Hugh Elliott said

23 Sep, 2020 @ 13:21

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UK’s Poet Laureate Simon Armitage arrives in Spain to pick up butt of sherry

THE UK’s Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, has been in Spain to pick up a butt of sherry. The poet, playwright and novelist, appointed last year, was in Jerez to keep up a

23 Sep, 2020 @ 12:00

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CHEERS: Spanish beers judged best in the world

THE best beers in the world are Spanish. This is the conclusion of the British-run World Beer Challenge where the best brews are ranked according to type. Of the 355 drinks assessed,

23 Sep, 2020 @ 08:45

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