Tom Ewart Smith, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Woman ‘killed by husband’ in Benalmadena had requested a restraining order but was denied

A SPANISH woman was denied a restraining order against her ‘abusive’ ex-partner just days before he allegedly killed her, it has emerged. Catalina, 48, was

10 Feb, 2025 @ 14:27

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Richard Gere and his wife have ‘one of the best meals of their lives’ at this Andalucia restaurant

HOLLYWOOD star Richard Gere and his Spanish wife Alejandra were joined by four-time Grammy Award winner Alejandro Sanz for an unforgettable weekend dinner in Granada.

10 Feb, 2025 @ 12:47

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

When will the clocks change to summer time in Spain this year?

THE Official State Gazette (BOE) has confirmed the date for this year’s switch to summer time in Spain. Daylight saving time (DST) will begin on

8 Feb, 2025 @ 10:08

National News

Brit and German campervan tourists infuriate Alicante locals by parking next to beach illegally

DOZENS of campervans from across Europe have taken over a public parking area by Saladar Beach in Alicante, enjoying a prime coastal spot without paying

8 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Alicante·Lead·Travel News

Watch: Snake measuring 1.5 metres is found slithering down street in Estepona

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a street in Estepona this Thursday, in order to deal with a 1.5 metre snake. At 3pm on Thursday, the 112 Emergency

7 Feb, 2025 @ 20:00

Animals·Lead·Nature·Other News·Video

French tourist is carried to safety by police in Tenerife following harrowing mugging attack

LAST night, criminal gang members attacked a French tourist in the south-west of Tenerife. The tourist, who was on holiday in Las Galletas near Arona,

6 Feb, 2025 @ 15:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Tenerife

Watch: Spaniard living in Ireland gives warning to youngsters planning a move to the Emerald Isle

A SPANISH woman has shared her experience of living in Ireland as a foreigner, cautioning young people against moving to major cities like Dublin. According

6 Feb, 2025 @ 12:18

Lead·Travel News·Video

Spain considers switch to US driving licence process

SPAIN is contemplating a significant overhaul of its driver’s licence acquisition process, drawing inspiration from the American model. The proposed changes aim to simplify the

5 Feb, 2025 @ 15:10

Lead

Non-lucrative visa in Spain: How it works and who can apply

WITH Spain phasing out the Golden Visa in April, British residents and other non-EU nationals seeking to live in the country must explore alternative visa

5 Feb, 2025 @ 15:08

Lead·Travel News

These are the five best Mercadona products for ‘guiris’ in Spain, according to TikToker – but do YOU agree?

A TIKTOKER has revealed the best Mercadona products to buy for foreigners who live in Spain. The expat, from Lithuania, who has nearly 25,000 followers,

5 Feb, 2025 @ 13:39

National News

Botox clinic in Marbella’s San Pedro is among dozens across Spain accused of using illegal products

A BOTOX clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, is among dozens across Spain implicated in the use of illegal aesthetic medicine products, following a

5 Feb, 2025 @ 13:24

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Marbella

Founder of Nikki Beach Marbella dies: How US businessman got his start at McDonald’s before building global empire

JACK Penrod, the visionary founder and owner of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, has passed away at the age of 85 after a long battle with

5 Feb, 2025 @ 12:22

Lead·Marbella

Picturesque village in Malaga with homes from just €35,000 is seeking new residents

A PICTURESQUE village in Malaga is seeking new residents as a part of a depopulation initiative. Alfarnate, some 55km from Malaga airport, boasts rolling green

3 Feb, 2025 @ 15:35

Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Luis Rubiales and his long-awaited trial begins

THIS Monday, Luis Rubiales faces the heat in court as his trial over the Jenni Hermoso kiss begins. The incident happened after Spain’s female national

3 Feb, 2025 @ 11:13

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Sport

Cadiz hotel is nominated for a prestigious National Geographic award

A LUXURY hotel in Cadiz has been nominated for a National Geographic Travel Award. THE SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort will compete in the Best

1 Feb, 2025 @ 14:17

Andalucia·Cadiz·Costa del Sol·Hotels·Lead·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain smashes annual foreign tourist record with one month to spare- boosted by British holidaymakers

Visiting Spain in 2025? Be aware of these nine big changes

AS Spain anticipates another bustling year for tourism in 2025, several significant changes are set to impact visitors, particularly those from the UK. Last year

30 Jan, 2025 @ 18:59

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

Saint Sebastian concludes with a bang

ON Sunday 26, the traditional Correfoc celebration rounded off Mallorca’s 2025 Saint Sebastian festivities. The festival, which is held in the Balearic Islands but focused

28 Jan, 2025 @ 19:27

Balearic Islands·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

Six German national cycle team members hit by a car near Mallorca airport

SIX members of the German national track cycling team were involved in a car crash on Monday morning near Mallorca airport, suffering serious but non-life-threatening

28 Jan, 2025 @ 19:25

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

United Airlines to increase flight frequency from New York to Palma

ONE of the largest airlines in the world has revealed its decision to boost flight numbers from New York to Palma de Mallorca. In 2022,

28 Jan, 2025 @ 19:22

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Mercurial Mbappe sends a message to La Liga

KYLIAN Mbappe sent a warning sign on Saturday to Real Madrid’s opponents and his doubters. After a seemingly slow start to his La Liga career,

27 Jan, 2025 @ 13:30

Lead·Sport

Spain’s first Japan Weekend of the year will take place on February 15-16in Madrid, demonstrating a growing Spanish fascination with the country

SINCE its inception in 2008, Spain’s Japan Weekend event has evolved into one of Europe’s largest conventions dedicated to Japanese culture, celebrating everything from art

25 Jan, 2025 @ 11:17

La Cultura·Lead

Vocational training is a new path for young Spanish people to take on their journey into the job market

SPANISH students are increasingly turning to Formación Profesional (FP), or vocational training in English. In a country where young people have historically struggled with employment,

24 Jan, 2025 @ 17:13

Lead

Costa del Sol’s international schools could see a rise in popularity after Labour’s VAT imposition on UK private schools

A RECENT Financial Times article highlights that more British parents are considering international schools due to the 20% VAT on private school fees. Marbella, with

24 Jan, 2025 @ 17:12

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Education·Lead·Málaga·Malaga·Marbella

Spanish NGO seeks to ‘stamp out mistreatment towards children from authority figures in school’

LISTEN to your children is the message of a new campaign launched by a Spanish NGO. Educo has launched El Mejor Trato, which focuses on

24 Jan, 2025 @ 12:51

Education·Lead

Roman return: Mosaic goes back on display in Spanish town after being spotted in New York

A THIRD century Roman mosaic has returned home to Nigran in Galicia, seven years after being rediscovered in New York. The Panxon mosaic was rediscovered

24 Jan, 2025 @ 12:40

National News

Paula Badosa falls at the final hurdle before Australian Open final

SPANISH tennis star, Paula Badosa, was defeated in the Australian Open semi-final early this morning, losing 4-6 2-6 to world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.

23 Jan, 2025 @ 17:13

Sport