Staff Reporter, Author at Olive Press News Spain

No More Opioids: Natural Painkillers to Avoid Addiction

ANY kind of medication has its specific side-effects. For such a highly effective class of painkillers as opioids, these side-effects are so strong, that they basically annul their general medical value. A

28 Jun, 2019 @ 09:52

Health

The Axarquia and Costa Tropical have a great selection of places to stay

WITH stunning views across emblematic Vinuela lake and up towards the formidable peak of Mount Maroma, Hotel Vinuela is one of the most scenic places to stay in Andalucia. With stylish bedrooms,

27 Jun, 2019 @ 11:44

Lead·Travel News

It’s really all about the location, at the stunning award-winning holiday property complex overlooking lake Vinuela

IT is certainly corny to use location, location, location in a property description, but one exception must surely be this unusual complex in the Axarquia, which has just come up for sale.

27 Jun, 2019 @ 10:24

Travel News

Why the friendly team at Edwards Estates find selling in Frigiliana a breeze

THEY say it’s easy to sell something you love. And for the team at Edwards Estates, the only established property agents in Frigiliana, it’s never been easier. The small and friendly team

26 Jun, 2019 @ 10:14

Property

What are the betting odds for Brexit

ONLINE and land-based bookmakers now have an entire section dedicated to politics. Punters can bet on the results of major elections, as well as the passing of key laws by the parliaments

25 Jun, 2019 @ 09:45

Business & Finance·Politics

11 Reasons Why Over 75,000 International Students Choose to Study in Spain

Nestled in the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, Spain provides visitors with the limitless opportunity of to enjoy the warm Mediterranean climate; relax on pristine beaches; taste some tantalizing local cuisines and learn

19 Jun, 2019 @ 19:05

Travel News

Out of this world: ‘Green Spaceship’ to dock in Madrid

IT’S not a UFO but it’s certainly flying. Dubbed the Green Spaceship, innovative design studio 3Gatti is pushing architecture to its outer limits with its galactic plans for a new municipal library

16 Jun, 2019 @ 10:24

Lead·Property

After a five-year period of sustained growth, there is a change in the air in Marbella, reports Diana Morales Properties

LAST year was another year in a growth cycle that started in 2013 in Marbella. It began after the market finally bottomed out in 2012 and by 2015 there began a strong

16 Jun, 2019 @ 10:14

Lead·Property

Rule-breaking Madrid design firm gives grunge office block some colour therapy

TAKE an austere concrete shell, lob some paint at it, and what have you got? The ominously-titled building, LH135. This is the latest ambitious project of Mariano, the award-winning Madrid design studio,

15 Jun, 2019 @ 18:52

Lead·Property

The latest mega-development for Gibraltar has all the signs of being a big hit with investors

Victoria Keys, which will be built at Coaling Island inside the historic harbour, is set to raise the profile of Rock to rival the likes of Monaco. Luxury flats, new shopping areas

15 Jun, 2019 @ 12:43

Gibraltar·Lead·Property

Madrid architects take centre stage with their dramatic conversion of a historic playhouse

A CURTAIN-RAISING design has transformed a 19th-century Barcelona theatre into a stylish contemporary home guaranteed to get rave reviews from buyers. Aged brick walls and ceiling beams set the scene, hinting at

15 Jun, 2019 @ 11:25

Lead·Property

BBQ King: Ingenious pellet stove barbecues are a dream come true for cooking outdoors

FINDING the balance between providing the perfect BBQ, while also getting to spend quality times with your guests, is an age old dilemma. So much is in the timing, preparation and location

15 Jun, 2019 @ 11:09

Food & Drink·Lead

Famous British businessman and Premier League football star flock to new Benahavis development

THE first building project in Benahavis village for more than a decade has proven a hit with more than half of its units already sold. The Riverside complex, marketed by local agent

14 Jun, 2019 @ 11:08

Lead·Property

Barcelona Unesco treasure hosts Scottish cancer charity’s first care centre on the continent

A NEW haven for cancer patients – the first of its kind to be built in mainland Europe – has opened in the stunning grounds of Barcelona’s Sant Pau Hospital, a UNESCO

13 Jun, 2019 @ 18:47

Barcelona·Lead·Property

Amazing conversion: how to bring a beautiful old abandoned 18th century townhouse back to life

IT started as a search for a modest bolthole in Ronda to live in during the holiday season when our country house is rented out. Then I stumbled across an enormous old

13 Jun, 2019 @ 15:40

Lead·Property

5 Ideas of Having Fun in Internet

The internet is filled with endless opportunities for having fun and learning new tricks and ideas. It has so much content and fun activities like playing games that will slay boredom and

13 Jun, 2019 @ 09:23

Entertainment

The Emergence And Growth of Bitcoin Casinos

Bitcoin casinos are becoming a global phenomenon. And with their success, how they run their business should be inspected. Perhaps other commercial industries can take note of the quickly evolving world of

12 Jun, 2019 @ 20:02

Business & Finance

Messi start: Football ace’s restaurant finally gets green light after 12 month construction ban

LIONEL Messi’s latest restaurant venture has finally been put back on track after being blocked by the town hall for a YEAR. The Argentina football star will now resume constructing his beachfront

12 Jun, 2019 @ 18:41

Food & Drink·Lead·Property·Sport

Best Blackjack Tips and Tricks

BLACKJACK is a popular casino game that is widely accepted in the online and offline gaming communities. Many online platforms, such as black-jack.com for example, are designed specially for that game. And

12 Jun, 2019 @ 17:19

Entertainment

How to Start a Casino Business

CASINOS have proven to be very profitable businesses. If you are wondering how to start a casino business, this article comprehensively discusses this business’s profitability and points to consider including software to

12 Jun, 2019 @ 12:17

Entertainment

The road you live in might just be one of Spain’s ‘official’ prettiest postcodes

IF Spain’s streets could talk they would tell incredible stories about their original architects – the Roman, Moorish and Christian conquerors who once lived among them. They are so steeped in historical

12 Jun, 2019 @ 10:32

La Cultura·Lead

The halcyon days of the foreign home buyer market in Spain could be coming to an end

THE number of properties bought by foreigners, while still up, has shrunk to the slowest rate of increase since the second half of 2010. Figures for the last six months of 2018

11 Jun, 2019 @ 18:36

Lead·Property

Illegal homes process for 300000 people gets sped up LEAD(3)

Fast track solution brings fresh hope to 300,000 illegal home owners in southern Spain

AROUND 300,000 owners of illegal homes in Andalucia need no longer fear the Junta’s bulldozers thanks to plans to speed up the legalisation process. While a royal decree addressing property irregularities is

10 Jun, 2019 @ 09:32

Lead·Property

Most Wanted British ‘killer’ allegedly spotted in Spain during Champions League final in Madrid

The sighting comes after former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley launched a fresh campaign to catch the alleged killer after 14 years on the run

7 Jun, 2019 @ 13:43

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

British expat cuffed for allegedly dealing cocaine to fellow Brits on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The four month investigation revealed that the Brit, from England and with long hair and a beard, dealt the drugs to mostly British and Finnish clients

30 May, 2019 @ 15:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Five of the best casinos in the world

Nothing beats the thrill of a casino. The sound of coins and chips clashing together on tables and slot machines. The inaudible chatter amongst players. The buzz you feel as you walk

30 May, 2019 @ 13:10

Entertainment