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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Apply Colour Psychology to Your Home Decor
EVER stand in a room in your house and just think… meh? It’s not that it’s horrible. It’s just… nothing. It’s a box for your
GUEST COLUMN: What can a small town in Austria teach Spain about tackling its housing crisis?
In a first guest column for the Olive Press, regular reader and commenter Mark Leonard took the time to write about his experiences in the
Fed signals looming rate cut — what it means for you in Spain
WHAT was said in Wyoming last month matters on the streets of Spain today. The Jackson Hole symposium, an annual gathering of the world’s most
Summer travel bug: Doctors warn heat and holidays are fuelling gastro outbreaks
IT’S the time of year when our stomachs are most likely to suffer – and experts say soaring temperatures mixed with summer travel are the
ERA Costa & Sol: The premier property agency on Spain’s sunshine coast.
ERA Costa & Sol continues to make waves as the standout real estate agency along Spain’s beautiful, sunshine coast. Part of the renowned, international, ERA
A Weekend in Monaco: From Port Hercules to the Palace
MONACO, a jewel on the French Riviera, offers a unique blend of glamour, history, and stunning coastal views, all within a compact area perfect for
MULLINS IT OVER: I am outraged at new mega-project plan – but red tape is sure to come to the rescue
By Charlie Mullins I ALMOST can’t believe the outrage in my own inner voice. How dare they come over here and concrete over one of
A brief introduction to the benefits of factor investing
By Peter Dougherty ‘Factor investing’ is the process of constructing an investment portfolio that contains groups of stocks (or other assets) with certain traits, such
Mayor’s dog found poisoned after local bullfight event in Spain’s Huelva cancelled
By Alessio Ghirlanda THE dog of an Andalusian mayor was fatally poisoned in what the official denounced as retaliation for cancelling a local ‘bull’ run.
El truco de los mecánicos españoles para no temer a la lluvia al volante
LOS amortiguadores desgastados pueden convertir un simple viaje bajo la lluvia en una situación de alto riesgo. Cuando estos componentes no funcionan correctamente, las ruedas
MULLINS IT OVER: Spain’s political scandals make Westminster’s sleaze look like small change, writes Charlie Mullins
WHAT is it with Spanish politicians?It’s as if corruption and dodgy deals are a kind of parliamentary sport – and getting into power has less
How Legal Marketing Builds Long-Term Client Relationships
CLIENT relationships do not only entail winning cases but also maintaining both trust and consistency, and ensuring that the clients do not lose touch with