Kirsty Mckenzie, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Three Brits arrested over kidnapping couple at holiday home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THREE Brits have been arrested and accused of kidnapping a couple for two days against their will at gunpoint Marbella. The gang is believed to be known to UK police who confirmed

23 Sep, 2021 @ 19:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Outpouring of love: Spain’s King Felipe shows support for olive industry during visit to Andalucia

THE King of Spain has paid a flying visit to Andalucia, where he sampled olive oil and praised the region’s growing industry. Felipe VI helped to open Expoliva, the International Olive Oil

23 Sep, 2021 @ 18:15

Entertainment·Jaen·Lead·Other News

One woman dead and man seriously injured after crash involving lorry in southern Spain

A YOUNG woman died and a man suffered serious injuries in a horror road accident involving a lorry. The couple was hit by the lorry while driving in Antequera at around 9.30

23 Sep, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead

Man arrested after crashing stolen car during high-speed chase on Costa del Sol

ONE man was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through Estepona. The 27-year-old Spaniard was cuffed after he attempted to flee from officers in the stolen

21 Sep, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Adventures Camping And Tent Under The Pine Forest Near Water Outdoor In Morning And Sunset At Pang Ung Pine Forest Park

Holidays in Spain: staycation camping hits fever pitch on Costa del Sol

A STAYCATION surge in the popularity of camping this summer saw 17,000 camping pitches and 3,500 bungalows fully booked for the months of July and August in Malaga. People choosing to holiday

21 Sep, 2021 @ 17:30

Lead·Malaga

Feeling flush: Britain’s richest plumber sells firm for £110m to live life of luxury in Spain

PLUMBING tycoon Charlie Mullins has sold the plumbing business he founded 42 years ago for £110m. Mullins, who lives in Mijas on the Costa del Sol, has agreed to sell his company

21 Sep, 2021 @ 17:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Annemarie Phillips Collegium Musicum Costa del Sol

Thank you for the music: Marbella’s Collegium Musicum Annemarie Philipps dies aged 73

CONDUCTOR Annemarie Philipps, who ruled over the amateur classical music scene on the Costa del Sol, has died aged 73. Philipps passed away in Marbella, after a short illness, on Sunday. She

21 Sep, 2021 @ 15:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

new call centre software to detect angry callers

Mind your mouth! Spain found to be fifth most sweary language in the world

SPAIN is officially a nation of potty mouths, with Spaniards using over 2million swear words online each year, according to new research. From furious four-letter tirades to foul-mouthed phrases, obscenities have become

21 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Lead·National News·Other News

Ikea opening new store in southern Spain – here’s where and when it launches

A NEW Ikea store is set to open in Marbella later this year following a major investment. The shop will open in La Cañada shopping centre in Marbella this winter, bringing over

20 Sep, 2021 @ 18:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Experts hail biggest improvement in treatment against breast cancer in years thanks to ‘Trojan horse’ drug

EXPERTS have hailed a ‘Trojan horse’ drug that helps to trick cancer cells and slow down the advance of breast cancer in over 75% of patients. The drug in the DESTINY-Breast 03

20 Sep, 2021 @ 17:15

Health·Lead·Other News

New email scam claims to be Apple and Amazon offering free gifts – what to do if you get it in Spain

EMAIL users in Spain are being warned to look out for potential scam emails. The National Institute of Cybersecurity in Spain (Incibe) has said email platforms have been hit by a worrying

20 Sep, 2021 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News·Technology

Dark side to the Costa del Sol: Why Marbella has become the perfect hideout for Swedish criminals

JUST yards from the hotels and high-end bars in the glamorous tourist resorts, Swedish gangs run riot in the south of Spain. All summer long holidaymakers relax along the coast, oblivious to

19 Sep, 2021 @ 20:32

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Fundraising efforts launched for those affected by Sierra Bermeja wildfire in Spain

FUNDRAISING efforts have been launched for those affected by the recent devastating wildfire in the south of Spain. A group of generous residents from the Costa de Sol are behind the drive,

19 Sep, 2021 @ 20:00

Lead·Malaga

Father’s arrest offers hope in finding answers for missing Yeremi Vargas 14 years after schoolboy vanished in Spain

A SICK dad who was grilled by police over child abuse charges will now be interviewed by Spanish detectives in connection with the disappearance of his missing child Yeremi Vargas. Seven-year-old Yeremi

19 Sep, 2021 @ 14:23

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s largest collection of fossil footprints discovered in western Andalucia belong to elephants, say researchers

HUGE prehistoric footprints uncovered in western Andalucia belong to elephants, researchers have confirmed. After careful analyses of fossilised footprints discovered along a stretch of the Huelva coastline between Matalascañas and Mazagon, experts

17 Sep, 2021 @ 19:45

Lead

Inside Dani Dyer’s sun-soaked 25th birthday celebrations in the south of Spain

LOVE Island star has shared a glimpse inside her sun-soaked birthday celebrations in the south of Spain with fans. Dani Dyer turned 25 in the sunshine after jetting off to Almeria with

17 Sep, 2021 @ 19:30

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Other News

Cadiz postpones its Carnival to June 9

THE annual Cadiz Carnival has been pushed to June next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have announced. The event, which usually takes place in Cadiz every February is now due

17 Sep, 2021 @ 16:45

Cadiz·Lead

COVID SPAIN: Ban on religious processions lifted in Andalucia

RELIGIOUS processions will be taking place across Andalucia following the Bishop’s decision to lift the ban. Bishop of Malaga, Jesus Catala signed a decree this Wednesday remove the veto he issued in

16 Sep, 2021 @ 17:30

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

COVID in Spain: What you need to know about ‘new normal’ in Andalucia as restrictions lift

ALMOST all of Andalucia’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions are to end from this Thursday, the Junta has confirmed. Full capacity will be allowed cinemas, churches, theatres and sports venues in areas that are

16 Sep, 2021 @ 15:33

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Final residents evacuated from dramatic wildfire in Spain return to their homes

THE last of the residents forced to flee the Sierra Bermeja have been given the all-clear to return homes after fire crews made progress against a massive wildfire. The dramatic blaze left

15 Sep, 2021 @ 18:00

Lead·Malaga

A-355 crash in Spain: Motorist killed and 4 others injured after tragic lorry crash

ONE motorist has been killed and four others injured when a lorry slammed head-on with another car causing a huge motorway pileup. Drivers looked on in horror after the lorry plunged through

15 Sep, 2021 @ 17:23

Malaga

Covid-19 in Spain: Air travel takes off as Malaga celebrates busiest month since the start of the year

MALAGA airport says they had their busiest month since the year began as summer holidays soared across Spain. Airport operator Aena said that during August there were 13,033 aircraft movements, just 16.7%

15 Sep, 2021 @ 16:29

Malaga

Spread the message on the dangers of laughing gas in Spain

POLICE seized more than 1.5 million marijuana plants, almost 38 tons of cocaine and nearly 350 tons of hashish from Spanish dealers, as drug arrest numbers soared. The latest statistics showed there

14 Sep, 2021 @ 19:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News

Optimistic property listing for a flat in Madrid with terrifying graffiti scrawled across walls goes viral

LOOKING for somewhere affordable to live in Madrid is no joke. So if you see a self-contained flat on the market for shockingly low €120,000, you would be forgiven for getting excited. But

14 Sep, 2021 @ 15:15

Lead·Madrid·Other News·Property

IT RAINED! Firefighters bring Sierra Bermeja wildfire on Spain’s Costa del Sol under control

OVERNIGHT rain has brought much-needed respite to the firefighters and army working to quench the flames in a major wildfire that has burned close to 10,000 hectares of forest in the hills

14 Sep, 2021 @ 11:00

Lead·Malaga

Spain extends COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people in their 40s and 50s

Pfizer begins production of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11

VACCINES for children under age 12 are officially in production. The German laboratory Pfizer-BioNTech, which has developed a specific formula to vaccinate children aged between 5 and 11 years old, confirmed on

13 Sep, 2021 @ 17:53

Health·Lead·Other News