Kirsty Mckenzie, Author at Olive Press News Spain

‘Bring on June!’ Blue’s Lee Ryan reveals pregnancy joy with partner Verity Paris as pair show off Malaga home

CELEBRITIES often snap up homes all over the world, from sprawling mansions in LA to penthouse apartments in Paris. And Blue singer Lee Ryan is no exception, taking to the cover of

2 Mar, 2021 @ 14:26

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Boyfriend of missing hiker Esther Dingley says mystery surrounding her disappearance is ‘agonising’ as he vows to return to Pyrenees to launch fresh search

MISSING hiker Esther Dingley’s partner says the torment of not knowing what happened to his girlfriend is ‘agonising’ and has pledged to return to the Pyrenees to find her. Heartbroken Dan Colegate spoke

2 Mar, 2021 @ 13:32

Looking for a J-O-B in ELT, but you don’t know your CELTAs from your DELTAs?

Breaking down confusing terminology in English Language Teaching by Scott Donald Looking for a change of career and considering English language teaching? The profession is rich in opportunities. You can travel the

2 Mar, 2021 @ 11:29

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Rental prices and cost of homes fall in Spain as part of coronavirus real estate slump

THE cost of buying and renting properties in Spain is falling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a study has said. A new report from the College of Notaries said prices

1 Mar, 2021 @ 17:20

Sunny View School, a place to thrive in Spain’s Costa del Sol

ONE of the most important things a school can do is to create an environment that allows its students to truly thrive – academically, emotionally, personally, and socially. Sunny View School, in

1 Mar, 2021 @ 10:00

Education·Other News

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Exclusive: Expat’s fury as birthday gift containing favourite UK goodies seized by customs due to Brexit

A BRITISH expat has branded post-Brexit rules ‘his worst nightmare’ after a birthday present of his favourite treats from the UK was banned from entering the country. Mike Battle, 41, was left

28 Feb, 2021 @ 16:00

Opinion: Summer travel is light at the end of the tunnel after 12 months of gloom

Taking flight PLANES, trains and automobiles at the ready, there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Families separated by the current international travel restrictions between Spain and the UK could

27 Feb, 2021 @ 17:07

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Playa de Flecha del Rompido named as ‘one of the finest beaches in Andalucia’.

PLAYA de la Flecha del Rompido has been named as ‘one of the finest beaches in Andalucia’. The travel expert John Weller and half Spanish former stand-up comic Lola Culsan have sought

27 Feb, 2021 @ 10:01

Other News·Travel News

Queen of culture! Letizia of Spain is perfectly polished in white as she joins King Felipe for an art exhibition in Cáceres

QUEEN Letizia showcased her signature stylish flair as she attended the opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday. The Spanish royal, 48, looked sharp in a white structured suit dress

26 Feb, 2021 @ 15:00

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Beloved makeup brand sold in Spain’s Sephora to close after 20 years

A POPULAR makeup brand sold at Sephora in Spain has decided to cease trading after struggling to survive during the pandemic. On Wednesday, February 26, BECCA announced that it would cease selling

26 Feb, 2021 @ 12:00

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Melilla makes history removing ‘last statue of Franco in the public sphere in Spain’

IN a tiny enclave on the North West coast of Africa, a crowd gathered to watch workers hoist away the last remaining statue of General Francisco Franco on Spanish soil. Nearly half

26 Feb, 2021 @ 10:00

Royal recycler: Queen of Spain steps out in same Massimo Dutti for a THIRD time

SHE’s known for her love of recycling her wardrobe and this week the Queen of Spain proved her commitment by stepping out in a Massimo Dutti dress for the third time. Letizia

25 Feb, 2021 @ 17:00

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Spain ranked at number 32 according to an annual survey of world corruption

SOMALIA and South Sudan are the most corrupt countries on Earth, with Spain ranking at number 32 according to an annual survey of world corruption. Bribery and backhanded deals is still rife across

25 Feb, 2021 @ 13:30

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Robot duo stun punters by serving pints at Seville bar

A WHITE arm stretches across the bar, a claw-like hand clamped around the rim of a pint glass. Slowly it lowers the glass below the beer tap, waiting as it fills and

25 Feb, 2021 @ 10:31

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Spanish pharmaceutical company PharmaMar see 20% rise in shares after praise of COVID drug

SHARES in Spanish pharmaceutical company PharmaMar have surged after scientists confirmed ‘potent preclinical efficacy’ of its drug Aplidin against COVID-19. The study, printed in peer-reviewed journal Science, suggests its vaccine is potentially

24 Feb, 2021 @ 20:30

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Other News

The key players from the last 20 years of corruption on the costa del sol

FREQUENTLY named amongst the most corrupt countries in Europe, Spain has had more than its fair share of money-grubbing mayors, bullfighting impresarios, crooked police chiefs and blustering businessmen. And over the years, they’ve

24 Feb, 2021 @ 17:37

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Ibiza International Film Festival starts this Friday -and you can stream it all from the comfort of your home

IT’S been a long time since we got the chance to go to the cinema, grab the popcorn and settle into plush seats and hushed silence and enjoy a film from start

24 Feb, 2021 @ 16:09

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s €3000 hairless cat Pepe flown home on private jet to Spain after being hit by car

CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s €3000 hairless cat Pepe has been sent home to Spain to recover after being run over by a car outside the family’s home in Italy. Ronaldo’s model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez,

24 Feb, 2021 @ 10:00

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Madrid queen Supremme de Luxe will host Drag Race Spain

Start your engines, Spain! Supremme de Luxe is making herstory as the first solo queen to host a Drag Race spinoff. The Spanish drag artist, from Madrid, has been crowned as the

23 Feb, 2021 @ 17:56

Celebrity·Other News

Easyjet cabin crew in Spain reach pay deal and call off strikes

Surge in Brits booking summer holidays to Spain after Boris announces lockdown end game

AIRLINES and travel agents have seen the number of Brits booking holidays abroad soar after Boris Johnson announced the UK government’s roadmap out of lockdown. On Monday the Prime Minister revealed the

23 Feb, 2021 @ 16:15

Lead·Other News·Travel News

Bad Bunny takes the stage alongside Spain’s Rosalía for a steamy duet on Saturday Night Live

SPANISH superstar Rosalía joined forces with reggaeton star Bad Bunny for a steamy duet over the weekend, as the Latin singers cosied up for a performance on Saturday Night Live. The sketch show

23 Feb, 2021 @ 15:36

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Spanish athlete breaks down in tears after losing gold medal because of blundering officials’ mistake

A SPANISH athlete broke down in tears after blundering officials erased her winning long jump mark. Long jumper Maria Vicente narrowly missed out on the gold medal at Spanish athletics championships on

22 Feb, 2021 @ 20:00

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Madrid police find people hiding under mattresses and in cupboards

PARTYGOERS went to extreme lengths to avoid arrest when officers busted an illegal gathering at a house in Madrid. Cops videoed their raid of the illegal party in the capital with revellers

22 Feb, 2021 @ 17:45

Take a look inside this James Bond-worthy Marbella house with two pools, cocktail bar, gym and massage room

THE late Sean Connery who was known for shaking things up as a resident of the Costa del Sol, and now 007 fanatics can rent their own quantum of solace at one

22 Feb, 2021 @ 17:00

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Spain’s Penelope Cruz talks motherhood, meditation and avoiding online trolls as she stuns on cover of Marie Claire

SHE’S a Hollywood star juggling her career with motherhood. And Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has opened up about being a mum, calling it the ‘’most important mission of my life’. The 46-year-old

21 Feb, 2021 @ 18:30

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Benalmadena International College celebrate 25 years

EVERY parent’s goal is to make sure their children’s time at school is filled with happy memories, making friends and skills that will set them up for life. But in the middle

21 Feb, 2021 @ 13:00