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Spanish Surges to 636 Million Speakers Worldwide – and “One in Three People” Will Speak it if Growth Continues

The number of Spanish speakers around the world has now reached 636 million, according to the newly published November 2025 annual report by Spain’s Instituto

16 Nov, 2025 @ 16:57

Education·La Cultura·National News

The McGrail Report – Toward a modernised model of policing for Gibraltar, writes F Oliva

In his continuing column for the Olive Press, ex-Gibraltar Chronicle news editor Franciso Oliva muses on the future of policing on the Rock.

15 Nov, 2025 @ 17:13

Gibraltar·Lead

Game, Set, Match: After years of earning top US and Spanish credentials, I’m helping expats win at cross-border wealth management, writes Peter Dougherty

HAVE you ever sat courtside at a tennis match, swiveling your head back and forth as you watch a shot on one side of the

11 Nov, 2025 @ 10:55

Business & Finance·National News

Law firm Buenaley offers legal assistance in several languages, including English, to obtain a Spanish NIE in as little as 10 days.

A NIE is a unique identification number that is necessary for foreigners in Spain to complete administrative activities, such as work, study, or purchase property.

10 Nov, 2025 @ 16:38

Business & Finance·Málaga·National News

The McGrail report – Making sense of what we saw in ‘Gibraltar confidential’, writes F Oliva

In his latest column for the Olive Press, ex-Gibraltar Chronicle news editor Franciso Oliva supplies his personal impression of the sprawling McGrail inquiry. THERE are

9 Nov, 2025 @ 18:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Property prices in Spain soar by average of 9.4% with big growth in sales in 'non-tourist' areas.

Foreign property buyers in Spain surge in early 2025 — but slowdown might be on the way

By Mark Stucklin of Spanish Property Insight FOREIGN appetite for Spanish property continued to boom in the first half of 2025, according to the latest

8 Nov, 2025 @ 13:40

Columnists·Property

Spain’s Olive Oil Heritage & Future

A Legacy Steeped in History Spain’s olive groves have long been the beating heart of its rural landscapes and culinary traditions. Generations of farmers have

7 Nov, 2025 @ 13:08

‘The McGrail Report is Gibraltar as you have never seen it before’ – Catharsis under the shadow of the Dragon Tree, writes F Oliva

In a new column for the Olive Press, ex-Gibraltar Chronicle news editor Franciso Oliva supplies his musings on the long-running McGrail saga. AS the McGrail

6 Nov, 2025 @ 18:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Making a point: Spain faces growing concern over unreported drinks spiking and assaults

By Jon Clarke, Josie Sharp and Rachel Gore THE warning came out from the government and police in Madrid in early August, but it didn’t

27 Oct, 2025 @ 12:36

Lead·Opinion

Oops! I clicked a link… Now what?: AnyTech365’s simple, step-by-step guide to staying safe online – without losing your mind

ONE click. One flicker of curiosity. And suddenly, you’ve ‘won’ a free cruise you never entered, been promised eternal youth in a jar, or received

27 Oct, 2025 @ 11:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News·Sponsored

MULLINS IT OVER: Learning to tango with Spanish bureaucrats… and when that fails, get back to work

I’VE said it before: life in Spain takes a bit of getting used to. The rhythm, the mañana mindset, the endless forms and stamps –

25 Oct, 2025 @ 15:15

Columnists·Lead·Málaga

OLIVE PRESS PODCAST: Episode 8 discusses the return of the Swedish mafia, charity abuse, drink spiking and a devastating loss

THE gang returns for una mas on-the-nose discussion on the goings on on Spain’s costas. The Swedish mafia is back with a vengeance on the

24 Oct, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·Other News

Avoiding pension disaster in Spain: How to stop crooks stealing your life savings – and what to do if they already have

By Angela Brooks of Pension Life SPAIN has seen its fair share of disasters – from wildfires and floods to power cuts and the Covid

24 Oct, 2025 @ 15:19

Business & Finance

EXCLUSIVE: Expat sanctuary owner steps in to save over a dozen horses facing slaughter after Malaga summarily banned tourist carriages in the city

By Rachel Gore DOZENS of horses facing a one-way trip to the slaughterhouse are being thrown a lifeline – thanks to one expat’s last-minute offer

12 Oct, 2025 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Lead·Málaga

Why are architects rising up against Spain’s new trend of zebra housing blocks – sometimes described as ‘fast food’ homes?

By Rachel Gore A NEW wave of black and white striped buildings is making its way across Spain – and causing backlash from architects who

11 Oct, 2025 @ 08:00

Lead·Property

Tourists blamed for summer spike in Covid cases as winter flu vaccination begins in Malaga province

By Rachel Gore UK TOURISTS have been blamed for a summer rise in Coronavirus and flu cases across Malaga. Health officials are attributing a recent

10 Oct, 2025 @ 12:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

SLICE OF THE PIE: When it comes to financial planning, there’s no dessert without the main course, writes Peter Dougherty

HELPING people with financial planning is my job. When I’m asked for ‘shortcuts’, ways to bypass the effort but still reap the benefits of financial

9 Oct, 2025 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Other News

Health insurance expert TERESA MORENO on why it’s the key to your visa in Spain as well as overall peace of mind

MOVING to another country always brings with it a mix of excitement and paperwork that can sometimes be overwhelming. In Spain, one of the most

9 Oct, 2025 @ 12:44

Health·Other News

WATCH: Luxury British cruise ship loaded up with thousands of high-paying passengers pulls into port in northern Spain

THIS is the moment the cruise liner Silver Dawn manoeuvres into Vigo port loaded up with thousands of well-heeled British visitors yesterday. The Silver Dawn

7 Oct, 2025 @ 15:30

Galicia·Lead·Travel News

Victory for campaigners as Malaga bans horse-drawn carriages – but what will happen to the animals?

By Rachel Gore MALAGA has finally moved to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in the city with immediate effect – with the fate of the animals

6 Oct, 2025 @ 15:15

Green·Lead·Malaga

Why you should never take investing tips from the front page

By Peter Dougherty HAS anyone ever got good investment advice from the front page of a newspaper or magazine? Probably not. Still, the media churns

6 Oct, 2025 @ 12:08

Business & Finance·Other News

The Olive Press podcast is back – Sanchez on Gaza, Tommy Robinson in Spain, Christian Brueckner released

IT’S incisive, in-depth and always entertaining! The rip-roaring Olive Press Podcast has returned from a summer hiatus – and immediately started to make waves. Episodes

25 Sep, 2025 @ 11:13

Lead·Other News

The future of lymphoma lies in personalised therapies and chemotherapy-free treatments

WORLD Lymphoma Day was observed this week, a day dedicated to raising awareness about this type of cancer, improving understanding, and emphasizing the importance of

18 Sep, 2025 @ 12:36

Andalucia·Health·Other News

What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span

THE first 60 minutes after waking up could hold the key to living longer. According to Dr. William Li, a Harvard-trained physician, avoiding certain habits

16 Sep, 2025 @ 16:37

Health·Lead·Other News

How to understand the home energy system when settling in Spain

IT is often said that life in Spain isn’t just lived – it is enjoyed. Sunshine, shared meals, and a rhythm that feels a little

15 Sep, 2025 @ 15:02

Environment·Green·Sponsored·Technology

A smashing health service: Marbella’s Quirónsalud is on hand at this weekend’s exciting Davis Cup tennis clash

IT is one of Spain’s leading health companies. So it is no surprise that QuirónSalud will once again take care of the health of the

12 Sep, 2025 @ 13:48

Andalucia·Health·Other News·Sponsored

Spanish Surges to 636 Million Speakers Worldwide – and “One in Three People” Will Speak it if Growth Continues

The McGrail Report – Toward a modernised model of policing for Gibraltar, writes F Oliva

Game, Set, Match: After years of earning top US and Spanish credentials, I’m helping expats win at cross-border wealth management, writes Peter Dougherty

Law firm Buenaley offers legal assistance in several languages, including English, to obtain a Spanish NIE in as little as 10 days.

The McGrail report – Making sense of what we saw in ‘Gibraltar confidential’, writes F Oliva

Foreign property buyers in Spain surge in early 2025 — but slowdown might be on the way

Spain’s Olive Oil Heritage & Future

‘The McGrail Report is Gibraltar as you have never seen it before’ – Catharsis under the shadow of the Dragon Tree, writes F Oliva

Making a point: Spain faces growing concern over unreported drinks spiking and assaults

Oops! I clicked a link… Now what?: AnyTech365’s simple, step-by-step guide to staying safe online – without losing your mind

MULLINS IT OVER: Learning to tango with Spanish bureaucrats… and when that fails, get back to work

OLIVE PRESS PODCAST: Episode 8 discusses the return of the Swedish mafia, charity abuse, drink spiking and a devastating loss

Avoiding pension disaster in Spain: How to stop crooks stealing your life savings – and what to do if they already have

EXCLUSIVE: Expat sanctuary owner steps in to save over a dozen horses facing slaughter after Malaga summarily banned tourist carriages in the city

Why are architects rising up against Spain’s new trend of zebra housing blocks – sometimes described as ‘fast food’ homes?

Tourists blamed for summer spike in Covid cases as winter flu vaccination begins in Malaga province

SLICE OF THE PIE: When it comes to financial planning, there’s no dessert without the main course, writes Peter Dougherty

Health insurance expert TERESA MORENO on why it’s the key to your visa in Spain as well as overall peace of mind

WATCH: Luxury British cruise ship loaded up with thousands of high-paying passengers pulls into port in northern Spain

Victory for campaigners as Malaga bans horse-drawn carriages – but what will happen to the animals?

Why you should never take investing tips from the front page

The Olive Press podcast is back – Sanchez on Gaza, Tommy Robinson in Spain, Christian Brueckner released

The future of lymphoma lies in personalised therapies and chemotherapy-free treatments

What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span

How to understand the home energy system when settling in Spain

A smashing health service: Marbella’s Quirónsalud is on hand at this weekend’s exciting Davis Cup tennis clash

Winter is here: Orange alert issued for snowfall in northern Spain as temperatures plunge across the peninsula

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is hit with €479m compensation bill for unfair competition in Spain

Revealed: Where house prices are soaring by over 50% — and how expat hotspots in Spain’s Mediterranean arc are driving the surge

Spain is laying foundations for a new European economic order that could leave France and Germany behind, says the Telegraph

‘¡Franco ha Muerto!’ Today marks the 50th anniversary of Franco’s death. Spain’s dictator is remembered by MICHAEL COY