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
Injunctions and Property Disputes: Protecting What’s Yours
HAVE you ever had a neighbor just erect a fence midway in your backyard like Sims in real life? The matter of property disputes gets
How Private Investigators Help Improve Corporate Governance in the UK
UK businesses will face tighter compliance requirements. Private investigators don’t just solve problems, they stop them before they start. Their roles include finding hidden problems,
Common Misconceptions About Employment Law and Employee Rights
THE rumour in a workplace flies as fast as the kettle boils, but worse legal advice travels even faster. One of the co-workers swears that
Behind Bank of England rate cut: Weak growth, looming tax squeeze
Expats in Spain with property, pensions, or investments linked to the UK are being urged to act after the Bank of England cut interest rates
WHERE TO EAT: The Olive Press asked long-established local businessman James Stewart of Savills about his Sotogrande foodie picks
By James Stewart WHEN I made my first visit to Sotogrande many, many moons ago in March, Sotogrande was completely empty and the only place
Spain’s After-Dark Culture: What Tourists and Expats Do Once the Sun Goes Down
SPAIN doesn’t rush its days, and it certainly doesn’t rush its nights. When the sun finally dips below the horizon, the country takes on a
How to Teach Kids Money Management: Top Financial Lessons for Parents in the UK, US and Spain
By Peter Dougherty WHAT large financial risks do you currently face? That your investment portfolio might suffer losses if there’s a sudden stock market downturn?
€300,000 Raised to Fight Aging: Radical Life Extension Group in Spain Receives Funding for Breakthrough Longevity Research
Radical Life Extension Group (RLE), a nonprofit longevity research organisation based in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, has secured €300,000 in funding to support its scientific
Tunnel trouble as AVE fast-track train is being held up after major water leak and collapse between Malaga and Madrid
By Alfred Clarke THE recent fracturing of a series of inside slabs of a fast-track rail tunnel in Spain has led to a row between
Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella Named Official Medical Provider for Marbella FC
HOSPITAL Quirónsalud Marbella has been officially appointed as the new medical services provider for Marbella Football Club following an agreement between the two organisations. José
Stocks, bonds and your mortgage: Why smart expats in Spain need a tailored investment strategy
By Peter Dougherty WE’VE all heard of stocks and bonds, and most of us have a basic understanding of what they are. Stocks represent ownership
DON’T MISS: Supermarket shootings, Sanchez sleaze and Epstein’s links to Spain – all on this week’s episode of the Olive Press podcast!
IT’S been a busy couple of weeks…at least for the embattled government of Pedro Sanchez, and for the women’s football teams of England and Spain.
Strengthening mouth and facial muscles key to treating sleep apnoea, say Marbella doctors
POOR sleep isn’t just a nuisance – it could signal a serious condition like obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a chronic disorder that remains undiagnosed in
How one historic town in Spain’s Andalucia is using AI to attract more tourists
VISITORS to Frigiliana will now be able to chat with an AI, called AMALia, via WhatsApp for recommendations and plans of how to enjoy the
Police in Spain issue fraud warning: Scammers use ‘fake QR codes’ from DGT to ‘swindle thousands in bogus fines’
FRAUDULENT speeding tickets displaying the city’s coat of arms have been found by local Malaga police. The fines reportedly lack basic information, such as the