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Cancer deaths soar in Andalucia as scientists warn of ‘poor’ oncology care in hospitals

By Anna Zuurmond CANCER deaths are rising sharply across Andalucia, new figures have revealed, as scientists attribute the surge to a ‘failing’ health system. Between

16 May, 2026 @ 11:45

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates

STARTING a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is

7 May, 2026 @ 14:03

Health·Sponsored

‘BRAVO PEDRO! Taking a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to call Spain my home’

Olive Press columnist Charlie Mullins finally agrees with the Spanish president on something. TAKING a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to

16 Mar, 2026 @ 15:35

Columnists·International Affairs·Lead·Other News

‘British we stay’: First protests erupt in Gibraltar over post-Brexit treaty which permits ‘Spanish boots on the ground and airport’

By Maeve Gorman and Rachel Gore AS the dust starts to settle on Gibraltar’s long-awaited post-Brexit treaty, protestors gathered in the territory’s main square with

6 Mar, 2026 @ 13:45

Gibraltar·Lead

One of the best schools in Spain is in Tenerife. It’s official

OF the over 4000 international British schools in the world only 60 of them are “Outstanding in every aspect” according to official British school inspectors. These

19 Feb, 2026 @ 12:28

Canary Islands·Education·Sponsored·Tenerife

DON’T MISS: Spain’s train tragedies, weather woes and an Olive Press expansion – all on this week’s episode of The Rest is Spain podcast!

THE weather might be getting you down, but we’ve got just the thing to warm the cockles of your heart – the latest episode of

1 Feb, 2026 @ 20:30

Lead·Video

REAL-LIFE MONOPOLY: You too can participate in the property market without committing your life savings

By Peter Dougherty ARE you tempted to buy a home before Spain’s rising property prices make them too expensive to afford? In the game of

30 Dec, 2025 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Columnists

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Spain’s 10 unbelievable WORST drivers and parking offenders for 2019

AS any expat will tell you, driving and parking in Spain can be a bit of a nightmare. Come summer time, it’s just full on

24 Dec, 2025 @ 12:01

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Sevilla

Every 5kg you gain will add four-fold pressure to every step you take, warns Spain’s national football team doctor DR CLAUDIO VAZQUEZ

By Dr Claudio Vazquez I STILL remember a colleague who, after a long career as a medical director, decided to spend his final years before

8 Dec, 2025 @ 11:26

Columnists·Health·Lead·Other News

Modelo 210 Explained: The Essential Guide for Non-Resident Property Owners in Spain (2025 Update)

Are you a non-resident property owner in Spain? If so, there’s a major tax date coming up soon. Many owners wrongly assume that if their

21 Nov, 2025 @ 11:13

Business & Finance·Other News·Property

Top Five Advantages of Living in Spain

SPAIN is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a

18 Nov, 2025 @ 10:00

Health·Other News

Haunted by hackers: How to avoid online shopping scams this Black Friday

JUST when you thought Halloween was over, the real ghosts come out to play and they’re hiding in your inbox. Forget haunted houses and creaky

7 Nov, 2025 @ 13:13

Business & Finance·Other News·Property

CODE RED WARNING: Careful of the QR scam – dubbed ‘QRishing’ in Spain – to stop fraudsters emptying your bank account

ORDERING in a restaurant, renting a city bike or routinely paying as you enter a train station car park…these are just some of the day

31 Oct, 2025 @ 12:10

Business & Finance·Property

Spain introduces changes to its pension system from today: What is partial, active and delayed retirement?

What’s your option?: When it comes to retirement plans, Spain keeps it simple

By Peter Dougherty COMPANIES in the US can offer a wide range of retirement plan options that provide tax advantages to themselves and their employees.

23 Oct, 2025 @ 15:47

Business & Finance·Columnists·Other News

Don’t be late: Non-resident Spanish Property tax deadlines & Latest Tax Updates for 2025/2026

Owning a property in Spain as a non-resident offers sunshine and opportunity – but also a clear set of tax obligations. As Spanish authorities step

23 Oct, 2025 @ 15:34

Business & Finance·Other News

Timeless homes, trusted team: AREA Costa Blanca brings you real estate with heart and expertise

IN the heart of the Costa Blanca North, AREA Costa Blanca has become a trusted name in real estate for more than 12 years. Based

23 Oct, 2025 @ 14:08

Property·Sponsored Article

New traffic signs in Spain: What drivers should know in 2025

SPAIN’S new traffic signs are finally hitting the roads. Approved in July 2025, they are now being introduced step by step – first in urban

16 Oct, 2025 @ 15:18

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News·Property

MULLINS IT OVER: Who’d have thought? From leaving school at 15 to award-winning columnist on an award winning newspaper!

THERE’S not much that pulls me back to the UK these days. Visiting family is the main exception – but my son Scott and grandson

13 Oct, 2025 @ 16:17

Columnists·Lead

The Rise of Video Diaries Among Expats and Travelers

Video diaries weren’t really a thing until smartphones got good enough to shoot decent footage, but now they’re everywhere. Your cousin in Berlin is probably

3 Oct, 2025 @ 14:40

BIG WIN: Olive Press awarded as Best English newspaper in Spain at key awards ceremony

THE Olive Press has been described as the ‘best English newspaper in Spain ‘for its honest, incisive reporting and professionality’. It came as the newspaper

26 Sep, 2025 @ 13:43

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·National News·Other News

Why September is a dream month to travel while pregnant

FOR expectant mums, this month might just be the perfect time to escape – cooler weather, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed pace. That’s the

25 Sep, 2025 @ 16:05

Andalucia·Health·Other News

The U.s. Navy Ohio Class Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Uss Tennessee Returns To Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay After A Three Month Deployment February 7, 2013 In Kings Bay, Georgia

What has been the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations?

By Alisa Perekopskaya NUCLEAR weapons have been a controversial topic for many years since the first nuclear weapon was created in the 1940s. In the

25 Sep, 2025 @ 10:51

Opinion

Reasons Countries Update Their ID Cards

NATIONAL identity (ID) cards are central to everyday identification worldwide. From accessing banking services to crossing borders, they are as essential as driver’s licenses. But

9 Sep, 2025 @ 16:49

Business & Finance·Other News

8.5 million car journeys predicted over five days in Spain's big weekend ending with national bank holiday this Tuesday

These are the new speed cameras in Malaga province that come into effect TODAY

THROUGHOUT Spain, the General Director of Traffic (GDT) seven fixed radars and 25 road speed cameras aimed at reducing car accidents caused by illegal speeding

1 Sep, 2025 @ 19:00

Lead·Malaga

Best Yacht Marinas in Spain

Spain, with its extensive and varied coastline stretching from the rugged Atlantic shores to the sun-drenched Mediterranean and encompassing the idyllic Balearic and Canary Islands,

27 May, 2025 @ 11:05

Fears for missing British tourist in Tenerife: Family of Taylor say he is injured and ‘in a bad state’ after missing flight home

A BRITISH tourist has vanished from Tenerife after missing his flight home. An online appeal has been launched to track down Taylor (pictured above), who

26 Mar, 2025 @ 13:59

Canary Islands·Lead·Tenerife