Have you seen Michal? Family search for Polish engineer missing on Costa del Sol
IN a desperate search to find her missing brother Michal, Maria Jagier has sent out appeals to police forces, social media groups and even national
Two American tourists fall to their deaths while rock climbing without ropes in Spain’s Mallorca
TWO men from the USA fell to their death whilst rock climbing without a rope in Cala Mitjana and Cala Sa Nau coves in Portocolom.
Gang of 15 youths violently attack man in Mallorca street to steal just €10 and a mobile phone
A man was beaten and robbed in Palma by fifteen youths for €10 and a mobile phone Police are investigating the attack in Palma after
Tinder trials: Lisa Burgess takes a look at the perils of online dating
In her latestest column for the Olive Press, Lisa Burgess explores the trials of dating.
Temporary terrazas make way for car parking in Mallorca’s Palma with loosening of COVID restrictions on restaurant dining
It’s a step towards a return to normality as indoor capacity will be increased for hospitality venues, helping to create more parking in Palma on
Art fills the streets of Palma in Spain’s Mallorca for Nit de l’Art festival
FOR four days the centre of Palma will be turned into a huge art gallery with paintings, sculptures and photography on display throughout the City
DAMP SQUIB: Holiday season to end early in Spain’s downmarket resort of Magaluf
MANY hotels in Magaluf are set to close for the season within two weeks as reduced bookings means it’s not worth keeping them open. But
Calling all Cricket supporters! Join the European Cricket Championships in Malaga, Spain
An annual tournament played by European national teams. The ECC is the first international T10 cricket event ever to be staged. Dates: 13 SEPTEMBER –
Three British expats investigated in €50 million international fraud ring based in Spain’s Mallorca
AT least three British expats are under investigation into the €50 million fraud case following police raids across Mallorca. The British landlord of a crew
Electrifying: Mallorca to invest €54.6 million in five new green energy trains
MALLORCA will be investing €54.6 million in five new electric trains as part of a green strategy for the island. Each of the trains, consisting
Happy geese: Farmer produces ethical foie gras in Spain’s Extremadura
For many this buttery, rich delicacy is one of the most desired luxury food items in the culinary world, for others its method of manufacture
BACK TO SCHOOL: Brits in Spain urged to remember that children also need to register as residents
AS we move into September, families have been making sure that their children are prepared for the school year ahead. But one important issue is
NIGHTMARE: Record numbers of aircraft and firemen tackle Spain’s Costa del Sol blaze into fourth night
TEAMS of firefighters are getting prepared to battle the biggest blaze on the Costa del Sol for decades for a FOURTH consecutive night.The appalling fire
BACK TO SCHOOL: Choosing the right schools for your kids in Spain can be a puzzle of Einstein proportions
PENCIL cases to fill, textbooks to buy, packed lunch boxes to prepare… the first day of school can be as big a deal for parents
SPAIN TRAVEL: UK’s Covid traffic light system could be scrapped by October
THE traffic light system that governs international travel to the UK could be scrapped by October 1, according to industry sources, a move that would be
EXCLUSIVE: National Day message from Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to Olive Press readers
NATIONAL Day has always been a great occasion for Gibraltarians, residents and visitors to the Rock. Over the years, it has grown into a day
WATCH: Fire rips through yachts docked in marina on Spain’s Mallorca
Two boats were totally destroyed by a fire while docked at a marina in Portopetro, Santanyi on the island of Mallorca. An investigation has been
Police raid addresses across Spain’s Mallorca in massive fraud probe affecting hundreds of wealthy islanders
A FORMER policeman and bank branch manager are at the centre of a probe into an international fraud scam following raids at several locations across
New arrival: British holidaymaker gives birth in police car on Spanish Island of Menorca
A BRITISH holidaymaker in Menorca gave birth in the back of a Guardia Civil patrol car after her waters unexpectedly broke. Officers helped deliver the
Three Irish tourists arrested at airport trying to flee Spain’s Mallorca after torching sunbeds
THREE Irish tourists were arrested at Palma airport after setting fire to umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach in Santa Ponsa. The suspects allegedly set
How do you change your hair color without affecting your psyche?
The most common female fantasy and dream is a change of hair color. Of course, we can’t do it too often, and many people simply
Festa des Vermar: the Mallorca harvest festival where the whole village throws grapes at each other
MOST sensible people prefer to drink a glass of wine rather than wear it, but one Mallorca village celebrates its annual grape harvest with a
A luxury hotel in Mallorca has been named one of the best new hotels of 2021
THE hotel Can Ferrereta de Santanyí, located in the historic centre of Santanyí, has been listed as the best boutique hotel for its “exquisite style
30% discount on our online Spanish course
It’s that time of year again: summer has come and gone, and September is upon us. There’s no better time to start learning a new
Prisoner escapes using bed sheets from hospital in Spain’s Mallorca
A prisoner escaped from the third floor of Son Espases Hospital in Palma by tying bed sheets together and clambering out of the window in
Property sales go through the roof in Mallorca with Brits and Germans buying on the island
THE Balearic Islands has proved the most popular place in Spain to buy property this year with the Brits and Germans making up the majority