Budding linguists warned to avoid using these phrases while on holiday in Spain
BEFORE setting off to a new destination, it can be helpful to learn some local phrases to use while abroad. Even during the winter season,
Off the beaten track: Check out these five destinations in Spain still crying out for tourists to pay a visit
PROTESTS against tourism, angry locals targeting tourists with water pistols, and pictures of banners saying,’Your paradise is our nightmare’ have dominated local and international media
Warning for expats in Spain: How disinheriting a family member by gifting a property could backfire, writes MARK MEDLEY
GIFTING property to a family member in Spain might seem like a simple, generous gesture, but the act can lead to unintended—and potentially harmful—consequences. While
BARGAIN BUYS: Where are the cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026? You’ll be surprised to learn, plenty are by the sea
SPAIN continues to be one of the most attractive countries in Europe for property buyers, and its not just about the sunshine and beaches. With
Best Essay Writing Services: Top Tools and Tips for Today’s Students
College life can feel like a tornado, so here’s the big question: how does anyone keep up? The moment one assignment is finished, another appears,
Get advice!: There are plenty of reasons to hire a financial advisor in Spain, writes Peter Dougherty
HAVE you thought about hiring a financial advisor, but not done so? You are not alone. Many of us put off the decision. Here are
DR CLAUDIO VAZQUEZ COLOMO: The importance of warm-up exercises before and after sport
In the first of an exciting new exclusive monthly column from Spain’s National Football team, Dr Claudio tells Olive Press readers about stretching. AS the
The Olive Press Podcast comes roaring back with a vengeance: Police violence in Portugal, police negligence in Almeria, and curious tsunami drills in Cadiz
EPISODE 10 of the Rest is Spain, the Olive Press’ flagship podcast, has been out for a few days and is definitely worth a listen.
The 12 absolutely non-negotiable questions you MUST ask your Spanish agent
Buying a house in Spain is great, but the process relies heavily on paperwork. While the estate agent is there to facilitate the sale, your
The data doesn’t lie: Why global funds are massively investing in Spain’s property market
SPAIN has now established itself as the preferred European destination for institutional capital, confirmed by a surge of investment that is rewriting the continent’s real
The McGrail Report – Gibraltar’s path to reconciliation after five years of fracture, by F Oliva
In his continuing column for the Olive Press, ex-Chronicle news editor Franciso Oliva muses on how the Rock can mend its fractured social fabric –
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
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.  Â
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
Law firm Buenaley offers legal assistance in several languages, including English, to obtain a Spanish NIE in as little as 10 days.Â
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.
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
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
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
‘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
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
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 –
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
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
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
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
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