Staff Reporter, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Weather warning for rainfall on Spain’s Costa del Sol and Malaga TODAY

AEMET has issued a yellow weather warning for rainfall along the Costa del Sol and Malaga today. The warning covers the capital and the Guadalhorce, with rain already falling in Marbella and

23 Oct, 2018 @ 11:43

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Buses to be FREE in Marbella and San Pedro next year – but you’ll have to do one thing first

BUSES will be free for those living in Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara next year as part of a drive to encourage the use of public transport. But to make use

22 Oct, 2018 @ 21:36

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

HISTORIC: Malaga town sets ALL TIME record in Spain for rainfall following weekend’s floods

A MALAGA town has set a national record for the highest amount of rainfall in 12 hours. Alpandeire, in the Serrania de Ronda, saw 399.4 litres of rainfall per square metre from

22 Oct, 2018 @ 18:03

Environment·Lead·Malaga

FLASH SALE: Ryanair flights across Europe for just €9.99 but offer ends TOMORROW

RYANAIR has announced a massive 24 hour sale with one million seats available for just €9.99. The huge sell off is for flights across Europe between November 2018 and March 2019. The

22 Oct, 2018 @ 16:44

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Tributes pour in for fireman killed in Malaga floods as body is laid to rest and three days of mourning announced

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for the fireman killed in Malaga’s devastating floods at the weekend. https://www.facebook.com/mvmovimientovictoria/posts/440462936480896 Jose Gil, 47, died after his fire truck crashed while responding to a call.

22 Oct, 2018 @ 16:31

Lead·Malaga

Third case of dengue fever transported by tiger mosquitos confirmed in Spain as experts fear return of tropical diseases

A THIRD person has acquired dengue fever in Spain. The Ministry of Health confirmed last week that the third person to be infected belongs to the same family as the previous two

22 Oct, 2018 @ 13:28

Cadiz·Lead

Invaluable 16th Century Titian painting torn after falling from wall in Madrid

Conservation experts from the Museo del Prado, to mend the ‘considerable horizontal tear’

20 Oct, 2018 @ 15:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

IN PICS: Richard Gere filming in Sevilla TODAY for upcoming British series

RICHARD Gere has been spotted filming in Sevilla today. Richard Gere ya se encuentra en Sevilla para rodar su última serie https://t.co/lCneS089sP pic.twitter.com/k78Q2pxpAc — Sevilla Actualidad (@SevillaActual) October 17, 2018 The

17 Oct, 2018 @ 12:01

Lead·Sevilla

WATCH: Spanish riot police open fire at England fans ahead of Nations League match in Sevilla

https://twitter.com/MatheusM633/status/1051588761237241856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1051588761237241856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joe.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fengland-fans-seville-police-204219 THIS is the moment England fans were sent running from Spanish riot police ahead of tonight’s game in Sevilla. England supporters vandalised cars during a ‘drink-fuelled night of anti-social behaviour’ in

15 Oct, 2018 @ 16:37

Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

You could win $1 billion USD in Lottery Prizes this week from Spain

It’s no secret that Spaniards love to play the lottery. Participation in EuroMillions and EuroJackpot draws has always been huge. More than that, it is said that over 90% of all Spanish

15 Oct, 2018 @ 08:00

Entertainment

MASTERGATE: How and why a fake university masters scandal has been rocking Spain’s top leaders

By Lenox Napier POLITICS in Spain has fallen to a new low – and the gloves are off. Whether it’s fabrication, secret recordings or character assassination, the good old days of politicians

14 Oct, 2018 @ 15:45

Lead·National News·Politics

Netflix and Spotify could be blocked for Brits visiting EU post-Brexit in case of no deal, UK government admits

HOLIDAYING Brits hoping to stream their Spotify playlists or catch up with their Netflix shows post-Brexit could be in for a rude awakening. It comes as the UK government admitted all streaming

12 Oct, 2018 @ 15:42

Environment·Lead

Don’t miss the annual Oktoberfest festival at Bar Allioli

THE Oktoberfest festival at Bar Allioli, in Jimera de Libar, will kick off this Saturday. Music is planned from 1pm until 11pm and there are three bands playing at the unique hangout

11 Oct, 2018 @ 15:35

La Cultura

The Most Followed Sports in Spain

When it comes to sports, any sport that is, Spain is found there and thereabouts at the top of the rankings in terms of participation and sporting prowess. While this is public

11 Oct, 2018 @ 12:45

Sport

Concerns for last unspoiled Mediterranean cove in Spain as building ‘frenzy’ resumes

ONE of Spain’s last unspoiled Mediterranean coves is under threat from a new building frenzy. Environmentalists are growing concerned for the Costa Brava after several projects which were halted in 2008 have been

6 Oct, 2018 @ 15:54

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Tile with style – Spain Awards is open for entries

THE Tile of Spain Awards is open for entries – and it’s cooler than it sounds. Architects, interior designers and students are invited to submit projects for a chance to share a

6 Oct, 2018 @ 11:06

La Cultura

Oslo-sur-Med – modern home praised for its cutting edge design

A SPANISH architect has received praise for his Norway-inspired and totally white house, lodged like an iceberg in the foothills Alicante’s mountains. The impressive Oslo House, surrounded by pine trees, is the

3 Oct, 2018 @ 19:02

Property

Madrid’s oldest luxury hotel checks in for another heyday

THE fast Edwardian set’s favourite Madrid hotel is back in business with a brand new look for a new century. The Gran Hotel Ingles was a reference point for high class hospitality

2 Oct, 2018 @ 19:49

Property

Into the hills! Inland sales are booming

WHAT an incredible year we are having inland with property sales. We are 40% up on last year – which itself was a good year. Can I tell you the reason? Quite

2 Oct, 2018 @ 15:56

Property

WATCH: Storm, hail and rain turn streets of Nerja into rivers

NERJA was hit by a surprise onsalught of rain and hail yesterday which turned the streets into rivers. In just 15 minutes, 15 litres of water per square metre fell onto the

2 Oct, 2018 @ 12:03

Environment·Lead·Malaga

All you need to know about claiming compensation for Primera Air collapse

PRIMERA Air has officially ceased trading. It means hundreds of flights have been cancelled now and in the future – but can you claim compensation? First of all, don’t waste your time

2 Oct, 2018 @ 11:14

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Photographer reveals amazing world of Andalucia’s cave dwellers

A CHILEAN photographer has spent two weeks in Andalucia documenting hundreds of cave dwellers and their fascinating homes. As part of her project, Tamara Merino photographed cave homes and their residents in

1 Oct, 2018 @ 15:38

La Cultura

Is gin and tonic good for digestion? Spanish expert reveals all

IS gin and tonic good for your digestion? In short, no. That’s according to Spanish biology professor and food technology expert Javier Morallon. Writing in Diario Sur, the scientist said such falsehoods

1 Oct, 2018 @ 11:48

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Spain’s impressive recovery continues 10 years after the global economy collapsed

IT’S been exactly 10 years this month since the Lehman Brothers collapse in the US kickstarted the global economic crash which decimated Spain’s property market. And boy have we come a long way.

30 Sep, 2018 @ 19:33

Business & Finance·Property

Four things that must be available at an Online Casino

A good number of online casinos are emerging as more and more brands have hit the market. This has ensured that players are now spoilt for choice, while online casinos get to

30 Sep, 2018 @ 15:49

Entertainment

Gateway to Dreams – Homeseller’s report

LOOKING for a castle? He’s got a few. Looking for a palace? That’s easy. Want a vineyard or an olive estate? What grape or olive variety do you prefer? Welcome to the

30 Sep, 2018 @ 14:10

Property