How Online Gambling Sites Win Players Worldwide
Online casinos and betting sites face a challenge that would make any business owner’s head spin. You’re trying to appeal to a Finnish poker player
Spain Approves €1 Million For Gambling Research Grant
Spain’s gambling regulator is taking a decisive step to improve player protection and transparency in 2025. With a new €1 million research grant scheme now
Small town with a big appetite: La Linea’s tuna route did Spain’s bluefin tuna territory proud
By Betty Dalary in La Linea de la Concepcion DUSTY border town La Línea de la Concepción might not be the first place that comes
Costa del Sol train could become a reality within 16 years – if everything goes well
ANOTHER step has been taken towards building a coastal train connecting Algeciras with Spain’s border. The Spanish Government recently awarded the contract for a feasibility
The sizzling valley town in Spain that’s actually bigger than New York
IT’S not Madrid, nor is it Barcelona. But the Spanish town larger than New York City is an Adalusian town called Écija. Located in the
These trips through Spain are perfect for retirees looking to escape the heat
Three spectacular inland destinations offer cool retreats and cultural treasures for older people seeking summer relief AS Spain’s summer temperatures soar, why not try to
INTERNS LEAVE SPAIN: So long, and thanks for all the stories!
The Olive Press is bidding farewell to two of our most recent interns, who have each played a key role in our newsroom during their
MULLINS IT OVER: From Spanish property madness bureaucratic blind spots, life abroad isn’t all sunshine and sangria
By Charlie Mullins I’VE no regrets about relocating to Spain a year ago, but there are times when it really hits home that you’re squatting
Where to find Spain’s ‘Red Sea’ of blooming poppies
THOUSANDS of red poppies are blooming across the Spanish province of Ciudad Real with Spring’s arrival. The town of Socuéllamos, with about 12,000 residents, is
Runway to success: Javea fashion show wows audience beside popular Arenal beach
AS the music began to play, the runway was set ablaze in a riot of colour and rhythm. The energy then shifted to a Latin-inspired
Developers fear Spain’s real estate bubble will burst in three years amid 70-year mortgages
REAL ESTATE developers are urging Madrid to take action to prevent the incoming market collapse they predict is on its way within the next three
Nuclear power plant in Spain temporarily shut down after ‘leak in cooling system’ identified
A TARRAGONA nuclear power plant has said an onsite incident does not endanger its staff, the nearby town or surrounding environment. The Ascó I nuclear
Quirónsalud Marbella marks 50 years of healthcare excellence with tribute to staff and community
QUIRÓNSALUD MARBELLA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a formal institutional ceremony, marking half a century of commitment to healthcare on the Costa del Sol. The
Sevilla students feeling the crush of Spain’s housing crisis
STUDENTS studying in Seville have to pay an average of €350 for just a room in the Andalusian capital. The rental market in Seville has
Inside Europe’s Online Casino Boom
THESE may be hard economic times for many industries, but one that is not suffering at all is the online gambling sector. This industry revealed
CHOW DOWN: Exciting new addition to the Puerto Banus dining scene opens in time for summer
CHOPSTICKS at the ready… a brand new pan-Asian joint has opened in Marbella. With its name in caps, CHOW aims to really stand head and
Malaga politicos take demands for a Costa del Sol train to Brussels and bypass Madrid
MALAGA’s People’s Party politicians have given up on Madrid and are calling on the European Union to intervene on rail infrastructure investments. A delegation from
Brussels tells Spain to build more social housing as EU makes Spanish housing crisis ‘a priority’
BRUSSELS is calling on Spain to address its housing crisis through taking actions to strengthen its supply of social and affordable homes. The European Commission
Bar owner in Spain ‘withholds tips if waiters don’t get at least two customer reviews per day’
A WAITER has anonymously shared a threat from their manager – for every missed review, 10 euros will be deducted from the staffs’ tips. Shared
Two British tourists arrested in Marbella after ‘mugging expat and stealing hundreds of euros’
TWO British tourists, aged 31 and 33, have been arrested for allegedly violently pushing a woman to the ground and stealing her bag containing €670
Famous Wreck Scuba Diving Sites in Malta
MALTA is a top spot for divers from all over the world. Its clear blue waters hold many secrets. Many of these secrets are shipwrecks
How Spanish Gambling Laws Differ from the UK and What Expats Should Know
Living in Spain comes with plenty of surprises, some welcome, some confusing. For British expats, the differences between the UK and Spanish systems become especially
Aid for young renters in Mallorca: €250 offered to combat housing crisis
YOUNG people will soon be able to apply for aid of up to 250 euros for renting apartments and rooms in Mallorca. The second round
Only third of young Spaniards are Catholic as religious rates plummet in Spain
FIVE decades ago, 90 percent of Spanish people said they were Catholic. This figure has now dropped to 55 percent. The decline in people following
The trusted insurance choice for expats in Spain: Discover Reale Seguros
WHETHER you’ve just landed on the Costa del Sol or are a long-term resident enjoying life under the Spanish sun, one thing is clear: the
‘DEXTER Collaborators Convention 2025’: a new milestone on the Costa del Sol during a golden moment for alternative financing
ON MAY 29, DEXTER marked a new milestone in its continuous growth trajectory, particularly on the Costa del Sol, where the company has maintained a