The Chief Minister of Gibraltar tells the Olive Press about looking on the bright side of Brexit
IF Brexit threatens to leave the British Territory of Gibraltar between a rock and a hard place, its fiesty Chief Minister has other plans. In
Alicante hospital employee takes year-long sick leave on 15 different occasions
His story came to light after it was revealed he had been on sick leave for over 4,000 days between 2001 and 2006.
Tolo trouble! Two key trials set to take place over next fortnight
SENIOR members of the MallorquÃn police, including a commissioner, are facing ten years in prison for their involvement in the Tolo Cursach case. They are
Priest claims abuse allegations are part of a bigger plot
A MALLORCA priest has claimed sexual abuse allegations against him are part of an extortion plot. The former chaplain, 74, is accused of molesting a
TOWIE star Arg says he is househunting in Marbella to start afresh
The reality TV star is a huge fan of Marbella having holidayed in the town on a number of occasions previously.
Penal Colada! Family busted after drug smuggling operation using pineapples
ELEVEN members of the same family have been arrested after police discovered they had been smuggling drugs to Europe inside pineapples. A number of vessels
Concerned Labour MPs demand Chancellor publishes Brexit studies
A GROUP of Labour MPs have written to the UK Government urging them to release the results of studies into the impact of Brexit on
Madonna buys mansion in Portugal
IT’S been an open secret for most of the year. Now, Madonna has finally splashed out on a home in Portugal. The American superstar has
Malaga scoops incredible €128 million El Gordo winnings
THE city of Malaga is celebrating a bumper Christmas as residents won €128 million in the annual El Gordo lottery. Thirty-two of the top prize
Storm Bruno set to bring snow to Andalucia, fierce winds to the Balearics
SNOW is predicted to fall in the mountains of Andalucia tomorrow ahead of a week of inclement weather. Storm Bruno will hit the peninsula hard,
Seven migrants rescued in the Strait on Christmas Day
THE migrant crisis saw no letting up over the festive period, with seven people rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar on Christmas Day. The migrants
Tipple too far! Thousands of bottles of champagne confiscated by Spanish police
ALMOST 20,000 bottles of fake French champagne have been seized by the PolicÃa Nacional. The impounded plonk is the result of several operations into the
75-year-old drug dealer caught in Malaga after TEN years on the run
A NOTORIOUS drug dealer is set to face justice after a joint British and Spanish police operation snatched him after ten years in hiding. Michael
Santa Claus arrives in the Sierra Nevada for festive frolicks
Santa Claus has paid a Christmas visit to the Sierra Nevada to launch an array of festive celebrations in the resort. St Nicholas successfully navigated
King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity
THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of
Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success
The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s
Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote
OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly,
British citizens’ rights group releases its demands ahead of phase two negotiations
The EU and UK must ensure the rights of British citizens living elsewhere in the EU, leading citizens’ rights campaign group British in Europe has
Conservative party rebels inflict embarrassing Brexit defeat on Theresa May
THERESA May suffered a major blow to her Brexit plans after pro-European Conservatives supported legislation giving parliament a full vote on any Brexit deal before
Problems remain for British expats in Spain as group slams Theresa May Brexit ‘deal’
A GROUP campaigning for the United Kingdom to remain in the EU has revealed its outrage at Theresa May’s supposed phase one agreement on Brexit.
Over 100 migrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar in just 24 hours
MORE than 100 sub-Saharan migrants were picked up by the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service on Sunday. The group were travelling on several dangerous open dinghy
Four arrested in Malaga as international drug smuggling ring busted
FOUR people have been arrested in Malaga as part of a Guardia Civil investigation into drug smuggling. The operation, entitled ‘Banca Latvia’, came about after
Moroccan lorry driver dies after horrific A-7 crash
A LORRY driver has died after crashing through roadside barriers at La Cala de Mijas after losing control of his vehicle. The Moroccan driver, who
Person feared killed by huge waves in Mallorca as Storm Ana brings severe travel and weather warnings across Spain
ONE person is missing in Mallorca after Storm Ana began to cause devastation across Spain. Maritime Rescue are searching for the individual who is believed
Farage branded a ‘hypocrite’ after he plans to still claim his huge EU pension
Controversial ex-leader of UKIP, Nigel Farage, has been ridiculed after stating he plans to take his bumper EU pension. “Of course I would take it.
Seven migrant boats rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar in just ONE day
THE deadly Moroccan-Spanish migrant route is only increasing in popularity with the Spanish coastguard rescuing SEVEN boats on Saturday. Over 150 migrants were pulled from