George Mathias, Author at Olive Press News Spain

EXCLUSIVE: British couple lose legal battle as bulldozers flatten retirement home in southern Spain

FOR two decades it had been the dream retirement home of British couple David and Janet Hartshorn. The four-bedroom villa in the hills above the Costa del Sol had all the hallmarks

5 Apr, 2022 @ 16:15

Lead·Malaga·Must Read·Property

Convoy of Marbella taxi drivers bring 34 refugees and two pets to Spain from Poland border

A CONVOY of Marbella taxi drivers have returned from a trip to the Polish border to donate supplies to Ukraine and take refugees to safety. They set off last week with each

5 Apr, 2022 @ 11:45

Lead·Ukraine

Outrage as bulldozers threaten British couple’s retirement home in southern Spain

A RETIRED British couple are set to have their house demolished on Monday, after a failed ten year legal battle. David and Janet Hartshorn finished completing their dream home in Torrox in

2 Apr, 2022 @ 16:41

Lead·Property

Don’t make him cry: Celebrity chef Dabiz Muñoz claims onions should never be added to Spanish tortilla

CELEBRITY chef Dabiz Muñoz has ignited fresh debate on the eternal question of what should go in an authentic Spanish tortilla. Muñoz claims that onion in the omlette is strictly a no-go,

2 Apr, 2022 @ 14:15

Food & Drink·Madrid·National News

The outdoor life: The Javea area of Spain’s Costa Blanca is a joy for sports lovers

JAVEA’S rugged coastline was once a hotspot of piracy and smuggling. Today, its beaches are frequented by sunbathers, snorkelers and scuba divers, while the whole area is a joy for sports enthusiasts.

2 Apr, 2022 @ 10:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News·Sport

Wessexes to make Royal summer visit to Gibraltar to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

THE Earl of Wessex Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex are to visit Gibraltar in June to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. It has become somewhat of a

1 Apr, 2022 @ 13:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Bullring up for sale in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE Plaza de Toros de Fuengirola is looking for new owners. Turina Victoria, the company that owns the bullring, has set an asking price of €4.5 million for the historic building, which

1 Apr, 2022 @ 11:45

Lead·Malaga·Property

Foo Fighters cancel Spain gigs in Madrid and Valencia after death of drummer

FOO FIGHTERS have cancelled their 2022 tour following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. It means the band will no longer be playing two planned gigs in Madrid and one in Valencia.

1 Apr, 2022 @ 08:00

Lead·Madrid·National News·Valencia

JP Morgan behind Russian superyacht seizure in Gibraltar

THE investment bank, JP Morgan Chase is behind the recent seizure of a Russian superyacht in Gibraltar. The banking giant won a court order allowing the Gibraltar port authority to seize the

31 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Ukraine

Eco-ferry begins new route from Portsmouth to Bilbao in Spain

THE UK’s first liquified natural gas-powered ferry has made its inaugural voyage as it sailed from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca departed at 9.30pm on Sunday with more than 600 passengers

31 Mar, 2022 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·National News·Travel News

EXPLAINED: What we know about Spain’s plan to lessen impact of Ukraine war on Spain’s economy

A RAFT of measures has been unveiled this week by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a bid to minimise the impact of the Ukraine war on the Spanish economy. The left-wing coalition

30 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·Must Read·National News·Premium·Ukraine

TRAGEDY: Schoolboy dies in playground in Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy died in the playground of the Sierra de Mijas school on Monday. A statement was released by the headmaster Francisco Zafra Machura, who said: “As director, this is a

29 Mar, 2022 @ 18:45

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Spain's Rugby World Cup appeal over expulsion from 2023 tournament is thrown out

Winging it: Spain’s Rugby World Cup could be in doubt over allegations of ineligible player

SPAIN could be disqualified from the Rugby World Cup after fielding a player who may have been ineligible. Spain secured a World Cup spot for the first time since 1999 following a

29 Mar, 2022 @ 13:45

Lead·National News

Schellhammer: The business school on Spain’s Costa del Sol that offers a first class education

SCHELLHAMMER is a unique business school that offers a first class education. Established in 2009 by Dr. Eduard Schellhammer the renowned Swiss psychologist, educationalist and bestselling author, Schellhammer Business School is set

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:14

Business & Finance·Education·Malaga

Right Casa: How much does it cost to maintain a property in Spain?

IF you’re thinking of investing in a property in Spain, and wondering whether it is the right financial decision for you then you might ask the question ‘how much does it cost

29 Mar, 2022 @ 12:03

Business & Finance·Property

Police catch dive-bombing hawk that attacked humans and caused terror in Spanish town

A BIRD of prey that was causing havoc in the town of Tobarra, Albacete has finally been caught. The Harris hawk had escaped from its owner, a local falconry enthusiast from Murcia.

28 Mar, 2022 @ 15:31

Lead·National News

Sineu spring fair returns to Spain’s Mallorca

THE Sineu spring fair, celebrated in Mallorca since the 14th century, is to return after a two year absence. The Sa Fira de Sineu is one of the cultural events of the

28 Mar, 2022 @ 13:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

TRAVEL: Which two cities are the most popular tourist destinations in Spain?

TWO Spanish cities have made the top-ten list for holiday destinations in continental Europe, according to one recent survey. And neither of them were Madrid. Travel company Holidu published the 10 most

26 Mar, 2022 @ 09:15

Lead·Madrid·Malaga·National News·Olive Press Travel

Vox anger over new Catalan language initiative in Spain’s Mallorca

VOX has launched a public attack on the Consell de Mallorca’s Platform for the Language entity. The far right party has demanded an explanation from the Minister of Language Policy, Bel Busquets,

25 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Strike action on Spain’s Balaeric Islands called off after last minute deal struck

AS supermarket shelves begin to empty relieved Balearic bosses have managed to avert threatened truckers’ strike that would have hit deliveries. The Balearic government and transport association have agreed to call off

25 Mar, 2022 @ 09:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Anti War Protest In Madrid, Spain 13 Mar 2022

Expats slam settlement scheme for Ukrainian looking to settle on Spain’s Costa Blanca

JAVEA expat Mourad Hamoum welcomed his Ukrainian mother-in-law for a month-long holiday in Javea in February. But just as she was preparing to return to Kyiv, Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, leaving

24 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Ukraine

Tory Peer Zac Goldsmith faces tax avoidance probe in Spain’s Costa del Sol

TORY peer Zac Goldsmith is facing fresh allegations of tax evasion linked to his vast Costa del Sol estate where Prime Minister Boris Johnson was a guest last autumn. In a recording, the

23 Mar, 2022 @ 17:45

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It’s official: These are the rules of paella as determined by researchers in Spain’s Valencia (and chorizo is most definitely not allowed)

WHEN British chef Jamie Oliver released a paella recipe that included chunks of chorizo, it stirred more nationalistic emotions than the issue of Gibraltar’s sovereignty. Now, researchers at the University of Valencia

23 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Valencia

Disgrace as Spanish border police stop Ukrainian refugee shipment of 1,500 fleeces and demand 25% tax

A GROUP of big-hearted Brits were left stunned when Spanish customs refused to let a van packed with aid for Ukraine cross from Gibraltar into Spain. Kirsty and Damian Platt, owners of

23 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead·Ukraine

Top of the class: Malaga’s Laude San Pedro International College recognised for educational excellence

MALAGA school Laude San Pedro International College has been ranked number two in the whole of Spain by Forbes Magazine. It also made it in the top 100 on the distinguished El

22 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Lead·Malaga

Was Spanish fashion brand Balenciaga inspired by Tesco in latest spring release?

HIGH-END fashion brand Balenciaga has released a new designer bag as part of its spring collection. The ‘Monday shopper bag’, made of white calfskin, is part of its 2022 spring collection, and

22 Mar, 2022 @ 09:15

Lead·National News