Kirsty Mckenzie, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Costa del Sol fire tears through popular Palms bar in Sabinillas

A LATE night fire on the Costa del Sol has left the building housing a beloved bar significantly damaged after flames tore through the premises, police have said. Firefighters, police and health

2 Jul, 2021 @ 08:39

Lead·Malaga

LATEST: How many people in Spain have been vaccinated against Covid-19?

MORE than 17million people in Spain are now fully vaccinated as hopes grow of a return to normal life after coronavirus. Figures released on Wednesday showed that 17,519,587 people in Spain have

1 Jul, 2021 @ 19:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·National News

Hundreds queue at banks across Spain in last chance to cash in old pesetas

HUNDREDS of people queued along Spain’s streets yesterday in a race to exchange old pesetas for euros ahead of the final deadline. Wednesday (June 30) was the last chance to swap the

1 Jul, 2021 @ 10:31

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Malaga airport returns to full capacity as EU COVID-19 travel certificate officially comes into force across the European Union

ONE of Spain’s busiest international airports has returned to full capacity following the coronavirus pandemic. After ten months of closure, Malaga airport has reopened Terminal 2 and pier B from today (July

1 Jul, 2021 @ 09:00

Malaga

Two helicopters and more than 30 firefighters race to battle forest fires in Spain’s Andalucia

EMERGENCY services raced to tackle a forrest fire after a blaze broke out near the Malaga town of in Casabermeja yesterday (29 June). According to Infoca, the organisation responsible for putting out

30 Jun, 2021 @ 09:35

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El Melillero acid attack suspect sentenced to 21 months in prison for Benalmádena villa robbery

THE suspect in the sickening Cartama acid attack has been convicted of another crime while he awaits trial. Jose Arcadio D.N. was found guilty of participating in a robbery in a villa

30 Jun, 2021 @ 09:00

Lead·Malaga

Police in Spain bust criminal gang accused of stealing €3million worth of cars on the Costa del Sol

A TEAM of detectives have broken up a massive criminal gang responsible for snatching luxury vehicles on the Costa del Sol. Police have been on the hunt for members of an organised

30 Jun, 2021 @ 08:51

Malaga

Police in Spain's Valencia search for beggar who killed bar owner who refused to give him money

Driver flees the scene in Spain after car flips in horror Fuengirola crash

A HUNT has been launched for a driver who fled the scene of a dramatic car crash on the Costa del Sol. The car flipped over close to Avenida Carvajal in Fuengirola

29 Jun, 2021 @ 11:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Hiker plunges to death after falling from Spanish mountain while out walking with wife in Malaga

A SPANISH man plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain in Malaga. The hiker, from Sevilla, was walking the El Torcal de Antequera on Saturday, June 26 when

29 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Malaga

Fresh Court Date For Benidorm Transexual Evidence Over Police Hate Crime Charges On Spain S Costa Blanca

Steep rise in LGBTQ hate crimes in Andalucia, according to new figures

The number of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in Andalucia soared 20%, according to a report. New figures obtained by the Andalusian Observatory reveal that the number of reported homophobic hate crime cases is

29 Jun, 2021 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Other News

Explainer: Euthanasia law in Spain comes into force

A NEW assisted suicide law came into effect on Friday, making Spain the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia. Parliament gave final approval for the bill on March 18

27 Jun, 2021 @ 16:59

Health·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

Round in circles: Residents demand action after council ‘fails for five years’ to tackle prostitution at busy Costa del Sol roundabouts

LOCALS are demanding action over a series of prostitutes that ply their trade near a children’s playground on the Costa del Sol. Despite complaining for years, residents say nothing has been done

26 Jun, 2021 @ 11:10

Lead·Malaga

‘No more trips!’ Students asked to cancel summer holidays to Mallorca after nearly 400 kids test positive for COVID-19 in Spain

Spain’s government has urged students to cancel celebratory trips to Mallorca after nearly 400 pupils returned from the party island and tested positive for COVID. Health Ministers confirmed that 394 students who

25 Jun, 2021 @ 18:00

Education·Health·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Other News

Spain to begin project to exhume civil war victims at Valley of the Fallen

SPAIN’S €650,000 project to exhume and identify victims of the country’s Civil War that were buried at the Valley of the Fallen site outside Madrid has been given the green light. The

25 Jun, 2021 @ 17:15

Lead·Madrid

EXPLAINED: The latest rules on people from the UK travelling to and from Spain

Airline bosses fuming after latest announcement leaves Spain off green list AGAIN – but flight prices to Ibiza soar

TRAVEL bosses have reacted with fury at the UK government’s changes to travel plans as the Balearic Islands become the ONLY part of Spain to make the green list. Grant Shapps announced

25 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

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BREAKING NEWS: Balearic Islands in Spain are included on new UK green travel list

SPAIN’S Balearic Islands have been included on an updated UK green travel list announced by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps on Thursday evening. This means British travellers will be able to visit Mallorca,

24 Jun, 2021 @ 20:45

Coronavirus·Lead·Must Read·Travel News

Balearic Islands added to Northern Ireland’s green travel list

TRAVEL is now permitted from Northern Ireland the Balearic Islands, the government announced on Thursday afternoon. Self-isolation will no longer be necessary for those travelling from NI to the Balearic Islands as

24 Jun, 2021 @ 20:05

Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

COVID-19 in Spain: Care home residents in Aragon no longer need to wear masks inside

Care home residents in Aragon can now ditch their masks if they are fully vaccinated. It comes as care homes in the northeastern part of Spain allowed loved ones to visit residents

24 Jun, 2021 @ 17:45

Health·Lead·Other News

Sierra de las Nieves: Stunning mountain range in Malaga becomes Spain’s newest national park

AFTER over six years of campaigning, Malaga will finally be getting its first national park. The Senate approved the future Parque Nacional Sierra de las Nieves yesterday, making it Spain’s 16th national park.

24 Jun, 2021 @ 17:00

Environment·Malaga·Nature·Other News

COVID-19 in Spain: Boris Johnson warns that 2021 will be a ‘difficult’ year for travel

THE BRITISH Prime Minister has warned of ‘a difficult year for travel’ as he played down suggestions that the success of the vaccine roll-out could see restrictions on foreign travel eased. Johnson

23 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Coronavirus·National News·Politics·Travel News

COVID-19 outbreak after Valencia students take end-of-year trip to Mallorca

HEALTH authorities in the Valencian Community have launched an investigation after reports of an outbreak of coronavirus among high school students in Elche. Around 32 pupils from various different schools are thought to have

23 Jun, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Mallorca·Valencia

Mass Screening Of Pcr Tests In Santander

Explainer: What are the symptoms of the Delta variant?

THE Delta variant of coronavirus, first identified in India, is now spreading around the world, and is likely to be the dominant strain across Spain within a month. The World Health Organization

22 Jun, 2021 @ 13:39

Health·Lead·Other News

Bank of Spain pays €1million for employee holidays on the costas this summer

THE Bank of Spain has paid €1million to reserve holiday apartments in beach resorts across Spain for their top employees. Four travel agencies have been handed the cash to secure over 100

22 Jun, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Other News·Property

COVID-19 vaccine: How many people in Spain have been vaccinated so far?

MORE than 13million people in Spain have received both doses of a coronavirus vaccine. That means nearly 30% of the adult population have completed a full scheme of vaccination, inching closer to

22 Jun, 2021 @ 08:35

Health·Lead·Politics

Could the reopening of nightlife in Spain lead to a surge in COVID-19 infections?

MADRID takes another step towards normality on Monday, with nightclubs allowed to remain open until 3am for the first time in months. The capital follows several other clubbing hotspots, including Marbella on

21 Jun, 2021 @ 20:00

Health·Lead·Madrid·Other News·Politics

What you need to know about Spain’s relaxation of face mask rules from June 26

LAST week Pedro Sanchez announced that face covering rules will change in Spain as the coronavirus infection rate continues to drop. The Prime Minister said people should no longer feel obligated

21 Jun, 2021 @ 18:15

Health·Lead·Other News·Politics