Joshua James Parfitt is the Costa Blanca correspondent for the Olive Press. He holds a gold-standard NCTJ in multimedia journalism from the award-winning News Associates in Twickenham. His work has been published in the Sunday Times, Esquire, the Mail on Sunday, the Daily Mail, the Sun, the Sun on Sunday, the Mirror, among others. He has appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss devastating flooding in Spain, as well as making appearances on BBC and LBC radio stations.

Contact me now: joshua@theolivepress.es or call +44 07960046259. Twitter: @jjparfitt

Spain’s average electricity bill tops €100 for the first time in four years – and the cheap night rate is vanishing fastest

HOUSEHOLDS on the regulated electricity tariff in Spain could pay more than €100 in September for the first time since 2022, according to prices recorded

18 Sep, 2026 @ 10:22

Business & Finance·National News

Guaro new mother thought the hospital was calling back – it was a €25,500 solar giveaway win

WHEN the phone rang on Saturday evening, Coline thought it was the hospital calling back. She had given birth hours earlier and just returned home

19 Aug, 2026 @ 07:43

Environment·Marbella·Sponsored Interview

Gothic glory: A ruined 17th-century Catalan farmhouse has been rescued from the brink by an American TV star

By Joshua Parfitt SHE is famous for turning heads to her multi-million dollar interior design projects. Now American reality TV star Kat Von D has

18 Aug, 2026 @ 11:52

Catalunya·Property·Sponsored

Marblanc Solar Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Win With a €25,500 Solar Giveaway

IF you own a home on the Costa del Sol or the Costa Blanca, Spain’s World Cup glory could just have handed you a shot

21 Jul, 2026 @ 18:41

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Environment·Marbella·Sponsored

Catalonia shatters 2007 housing record as second-hand prices hit historic peak

Catalonia’s second-hand property market has reached a new milestone, with resale prices finally eclipsing a record set during the 2007 housing bubble. According to the

8 Apr, 2026 @ 09:26

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Catalunya·Property

Top 10 Jewish Sites to See in Spain: A Jewish Tours Spain Guide

I remember my confusion around the time I began writing for The Olive Press back in 2019. It was a story how Spain’s government passed

25 Feb, 2026 @ 06:56

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Sponsored Interview·Travel News

12 Spanish insults that will make you sound like a native

I’LL never forget the day my Spanish teacher insulted the projector. Not because it was hilarious to threaten a small electronic device with defecating on

31 Dec, 2025 @ 15:45

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read

The 5 Best Team Building Activities in Madrid

If you’re considering corporate team building activities in Madrid, then you’re making a great choice. With strong transport links, premium hotel offerings, and a packed

26 Dec, 2025 @ 10:24

Business & Finance·Madrid·Sponsored·Sponsored Article·Travel News

Are solar panels a good investment in Spain? This Costa del Sol installation suggests a 17.7% ROI

This installation case study from Manilva – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – suggests a 17.7% ROI for the solar panel investment, based on electricity-bill

24 Dec, 2025 @ 13:07

Business & Finance·Environment·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Market Response After U.S. Policy Decision Signals Shift in Risk Assets

Federal Reserve Policy Adjustment and Market Expectations On 10 December 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to reduce the federal funds

24 Dec, 2025 @ 07:35

Why this villa for sale in Lloret de Mar is an ‘extremely rare find’ in luxury market

LUXURY real estate experts have highlighted an “extremely rare” villa for sale in Lloret de Mar. Demand from national and international buyers continues to rise

10 Dec, 2025 @ 17:04

Catalunya·Property·Sponsored Article

From Fire Risk to 40% Lower Bills: How Marbella Heat Pump Installer Agua Therm Saved a Homeowner “€100s” a Year

A MARBELLA heat pump installer is sounding the alarm after uncovering an “electrical fire risk” at a beachfront villa. Agua Therm said the property’s heat

28 Nov, 2025 @ 10:31

Environment·Malaga·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Interview

The Agency Costa Blanca: How Moraira-based luxury estate agency has the phone ringing “constantly” with valuation requests

ASK any agent in the Costa Blanca luxury property market and they’ll say the same thing. Plenty of demand – but not enough homes. Spain’s

5 Nov, 2025 @ 07:24

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Property·Sponsored·Sponsored Interview

Swipe Fatigue: Why Spain is falling out of love with dating apps

SWIPE left is slowly being replaced by “dating app fatigue” as the new buzzword around online dating in Spain, according to recent media reports. Apps

29 Oct, 2025 @ 07:27

La Cultura·Other News

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Boutique hotel for sale in Cadaqués, Spain, is one of only two of its kind

DEMAND for hotel rooms in Cadaqués is almost as high as a painting by former resident Salvador Dalí. So it’s incredibly rare for a hotel

10 Oct, 2025 @ 19:09

Business & Finance·Catalunya·Property·Sponsored Article

Marblanc Solar Will Give Away a Free Solar System Worth up to €20,000 on 27th October 2025

IF you own a home on the Costa del Sol, you could have to chance to win free electricity for the next 25 years. Yes,

1 Oct, 2025 @ 08:20

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Environment·Malaga·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Airbnb begins removing holiday rentals in Spain without a rental registration number

SPAIN’S Airbnb crackdown has officially begun, with a July directive from government officials ordering the removal of all unregistered holiday rentals. The American rental giant

30 Jul, 2025 @ 10:32

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Property

Marblanc Solar: The Marbella installer behind a 3,200% surge in solar proposals

IN just six months, Marblanc Solar has gone from five or six proposals a month to more than 200 last April alone. The Marbella-based solar

26 May, 2025 @ 14:33

Environment·Sponsored·Sponsored Interview

Can you really be fined €150k for a cash withdrawal in Spain?

Spanish newspapers are reporting that residents could be fined up to €150,000 following cash withdrawals without prior notification. Crimes of suspected tax evasion or money

9 May, 2025 @ 15:40

Business & Finance·Lead

The 11 best Spanish language schools in Valencia

Looking for information on the best Spanish courses and programs in Valencia? According to Forbes, you’re making a great choice. Earlier this year, the magazine

2 May, 2025 @ 16:07

EXPLAINER·Valencia

Beckham Law in Spain: The 5 Eligibilty Pathways for Foreign Workers

Foreign professionals moving to Spain could be eligible for a flat 24% income tax rate for up to six years – thanks to the Beckham Law.

11 Apr, 2025 @ 14:49

Business & Finance·Other News

Spain shuts down ‘golden visa’ scheme – what alternative residency pathways remain?

On 3rd April, Spain officially ended support for its investment visa pathways commonly known as “golden visas”. The golden visa programme allowed non-EU residents to

11 Apr, 2025 @ 11:56

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Spain’s new medications law: How will it affect your prescription?

Spain’s largest pharmaceutical association has slammed the upcoming 2025 Medicamentos law, warning it could disrupt access to prescription medicines. Farmindustria claims the new law –

9 Apr, 2025 @ 12:54

Health·Lead·Other News

Spain’s generous Renfe rail pass returns: How both residents and tourists can get free travel until 30 June

Renfe has just brought back its Spain Rail Pass, offering free train and bus travel across the country from 1st May to 30th June 2025.

9 Apr, 2025 @ 10:30

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Global Spanish speakers hit 600 million for first time, 2024 study finds

For the first time in history the number of Spanish speakers in the world has exceeded 600 million. This milestone, detailed in the latest report

22 Nov, 2024 @ 11:33

La Cultura

Madrid hotel named ‘best venue in Spain’ for corporate meetings & events for 6th time

A hotel in Madrid has been named the ‘Best in Spain’ for corporate meetings and exhibitions at the 2024 World MICE Awards last October. The

22 Nov, 2024 @ 11:30

Madrid

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