, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Karissa is a US expat from Florida who joins The Olive Press after moving abroad in 2019 to study international journalism in Stockholm. With over four years of professional writing experience across editorial, travel, legal, and comedy, she’s drawn to stories that matter — and the adventures that come with them. Now based in Nueva Andalucía, she covers Costa del Sol and wider Andalucía region. Reach her at karissa@theolivepress.es

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard

A DOZEN medieval Muslim tombs have been uncovered in Estepona during construction work to revamp the main boulevard. This discovery shines fresh light on the

7 Feb, 2026 @ 15:30

Andalucia·Estepona·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Girlfriend of Estepona mayor’s son called to testify on how she ended up running plush restaurant atop the town’s flagship new tower

FEARS of foul play are mounting in Estepona after the mayor’s son’s girlfriend swooped in to run a restaurant in a publicly owned building. Prosecutors

7 Feb, 2026 @ 09:30

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Swedish expat attempts to swim across river to rescue pets from his home during flooding in Jerez – with predictable results

A SWEDISH expat caused disbelief in Jerez after attempting to swim across a flooded river during severe flooding caused by Storm Leonardo. Despite repeated police

6 Feb, 2026 @ 18:45

Andalucia·Cadiz·Cádiz·Lead·Weather

New rules for real estate agents in Andalucia come into force – glitzy event on Marbella’s Golden Mile explains how they work

A SPANISH real estate organisation gathered at a Costa del Sol university to discuss new laws and regulations in Andalucia. Real estate agents from across

5 Feb, 2026 @ 13:15

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Property

WATCH: Outrage as Spanish TV channel sends reporter to stand in raging Cadiz flood waters at ground zero of Storm Leonardo

COMMUNAL anger has erupted online after a Spanish public broadcaster was accused of putting spectacle before safety during Storm Leonardo. A new clip shows an

5 Feb, 2026 @ 12:56

Andalucia·Cádiz·Cadiz·Lead·Weather

Careful out there: Dozens of roads are closed across Andalucia due to Storm Leonardo – check the list here

WIDESPREAD road closures have been triggered across Andalucia as Storm Leonardo wreaks havoc causing flooding, landslides and damage to already saturated routes. Spain’s traffic authority,

4 Feb, 2026 @ 12:46

Andalucia·Cadiz·Cordoba·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla·Travel News

Home invasion crew nabbed after €200,000 loot bust on Costa del sol

A GANG behind a string of high-value home burglaries has been jailed after selling thousands of euros’ worth of stolen goods through a Malaga jewellery

2 Feb, 2026 @ 14:08

Costa del Sol·crime·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them

SPAIN doesn’t do rooftops by halves. From urban pools and sky-high cocktails to cathedral views and sea-breeze sunsets, rooftop bars across the country have become

31 Jan, 2026 @ 12:00

Alicante·Barcelona·Benidorm·Bilbao·Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Property·Valencia

Walking sticks and wiretaps: Fake elderly gang linked to €200k theft spree across Spain

A CRIMINAL gang who disguised themselves as elderly and disabled people are suspected of carrying out a string of high-value thefts across Spain, police have

30 Jan, 2026 @ 14:23

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Malaga

Fears grow for missing British man, 57, last seen on Costa del Sol

CONCERNS have been raised for a British man who has disappeared in the Costa del Sol region. Kevin Walsh, 57, was reported missing after friends

30 Jan, 2026 @ 09:34

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Digital sex crimes against children increase in Spain, new report finds

REPORTS of digital sexual abuse against minors in Spain have increased by 13% in just two years, according to a new analysis published by Save

29 Jan, 2026 @ 18:00

crime·Crime & Law·Lead

Mordor, Winterfell…or Malaga? The Olive Press explores Antequera and the mysteries of El Torcal

SPAIN is known for its natural diversity – one moment you’re stretched out on a sun-bleached beach along the southern coast; the next, you’re strapping

27 Jan, 2026 @ 13:55

Andalucia·Cordoba·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

This beautiful village on the banks of the River Duero in central Spain is the perfect winter escape

ON the quiet banks of the River Duero, the tiny village of Salduero offers a peaceful winter getaway far removed from modern life. Located in

27 Jan, 2026 @ 13:20

Day Trips·Exploring Spain·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia will be down until next week

THE reopening of high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalucia remains uncertain following last week’s derailment in Adamuz (Córdoba). While the Ministry of Transport had

27 Jan, 2026 @ 11:53

Andalucia·Cordoba·Getting Around·Lead·Madrid·National News·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Fuengirola horror: Mute son ‘witnessed brother murder father and stab mother in the eyes before leaping to his death’

NEW details have emerged regarding the tragic events in Fuengirola on Thursday, where a 36-year-old is reported to have killed his father and left his

23 Jan, 2026 @ 12:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Most athletes believe it’s fine to use illegal pirating services in spite of crackdown in Spain and UK

DESPITE major TV deals and broadcasters bankrolling their salaries, many professional athletes view illegal streaming of live sports as harmless. A blunt conclusion from the

23 Jan, 2026 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Creators of scarily-accurate crime drama ‘Marbella’ said Campo de Gibraltar authorities ‘did not cooperate on narco issues’

AS the second season of Marbella shines a spotlight on the world of drug trafficking in southern Spain, its creators reveal that local authorities in

22 Jan, 2026 @ 16:20

Algeciras·Crime & Law·Entertainment·Gibraltar

Hefty €1,000 fines for scooter users without insurance start in Spain – but who will they apply to?

ELECTRIC scooters are zipping through Spain’s streets, but starting this month, riding without insurance could cost you €1,000. From Almeria to Madrid, Malaga to Alicante,

21 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00

Almeria·Barcelona·Lead·Madrid

Revealed: The eye-watering prices Spain’s drivers are paying on country’s toll roads in 2026

DRIVERS using Spain’s toll motorways are feeling the real impact of January’s price rises, with some of the country’s busiest routes among the most expensive

21 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

Barcelona·Bilbao·Costa del Sol·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Unpaid Fruit Sees Italian Man Arrested In Spain S Almeria For Scamming Costa Blanca Farmers In Money Laundering Probe

Guardia Civil officer ‘on the Balkan cartel payroll’ as he’s arrested with €200,000 stashed in his flat

A SERVING Guardia Civil officer has been arrested in southern Spain on suspicion of working for an international drug trafficking network linked to one of

20 Jan, 2026 @ 10:50

Cádiz·crime·Lead

Spain continues its astonishing run as global organ donor champion – narrowly failing to beat its own world record in 2025

SPAIN came close to surpassing itself once again in 2025. With 6,335 organ transplants carried out nationwide, the country barely missed out on breaking the

19 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·National News

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard

Girlfriend of Estepona mayor’s son called to testify on how she ended up running plush restaurant atop the town’s flagship new tower

WATCH: Swedish expat attempts to swim across river to rescue pets from his home during flooding in Jerez – with predictable results

New rules for real estate agents in Andalucia come into force – glitzy event on Marbella’s Golden Mile explains how they work

WATCH: Outrage as Spanish TV channel sends reporter to stand in raging Cadiz flood waters at ground zero of Storm Leonardo

Careful out there: Dozens of roads are closed across Andalucia due to Storm Leonardo – check the list here

Home invasion crew nabbed after €200,000 loot bust on Costa del sol

Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them

Walking sticks and wiretaps: Fake elderly gang linked to €200k theft spree across Spain

Fears grow for missing British man, 57, last seen on Costa del Sol

Digital sex crimes against children increase in Spain, new report finds

Mordor, Winterfell…or Malaga? The Olive Press explores Antequera and the mysteries of El Torcal

This beautiful village on the banks of the River Duero in central Spain is the perfect winter escape

High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia will be down until next week

Fuengirola horror: Mute son ‘witnessed brother murder father and stab mother in the eyes before leaping to his death’

Most athletes believe it’s fine to use illegal pirating services in spite of crackdown in Spain and UK

Creators of scarily-accurate crime drama ‘Marbella’ said Campo de Gibraltar authorities ‘did not cooperate on narco issues’

Hefty €1,000 fines for scooter users without insurance start in Spain – but who will they apply to?

Revealed: The eye-watering prices Spain’s drivers are paying on country’s toll roads in 2026

Guardia Civil officer ‘on the Balkan cartel payroll’ as he’s arrested with €200,000 stashed in his flat

Spain continues its astonishing run as global organ donor champion – narrowly failing to beat its own world record in 2025

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard

Elon Musk claims ‘emptied Spain’ could generate enough solar power to supply all of Europe – but politics and investment are holding it back

Spain is now the world’s second most visited country – ahead even of Italy and the US, new data shows

The ghostly history of Malaga’s ‘useless’ Montejaque dam – now a ticking timebomb as subterranean tremors force evacuations

Spain’s plan to legalise half a million irregular migrants sees huge queues at Algerian consulate in Alicante