Real Madrid in ‘Franco’ storm as fans chant name of dictator for new signing
REAL Madrid fans are under fire after chants of “Franco, Franco” rang out at the Santiago Bernabeu — sparking fury just months before the 50th
Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths
A HEALTH expert has warned that the way we exercise has to change as we age. There are various myths surrounding health and ageing, but
This summer in Spain was the hottest on record at 2.1C above the average
SPAIN has experienced the warmest summer since records began, with overall temperatures being higher than in the summer of 2022 by 0.1C. This summer also
The unexpected Spanish dish that Brits in the UK can’t get enough of – as culinary love affair continues
BRITS have long been a fan of Spanish cuisine for its taste, diversity, and health benefits, but surprisingly it’s not paella or croquetas which are
Three injured in brawl in Madrid’s Puente de Vallecas
THREE young men have been injured following a brawl on Wednesday in Madrid’s Puente de Vallecas. The brawl took place in a bar in Avenida
Green kiwis can officially help you go to the bathroom – EU decision paves way for new advertising standards
GREEN kiwis help aid digestion, and now the European Commission has greenlighted the use of this argument in the advertising of the fruit. This decision
Antonio Banderas to star in British romantic comedy alongside glamorous Spanish actress Ursula Corbero
ANTONIO Banderas, one of Spain’s most celebrated actors, is set to play a father navigating his relationships following his divorce in Rose’s Baby, a romantic
Spain’s 1,000C wildfires are ‘too hot for firefighters to get near’ as Catalunya warned it is next
‘A FLAME crosses a border without asking for permission’: the chief of the fire brigade in Caceres, Extremadura, has warned of wildfires in the years
Warning as Spanish Jaffa Cake imitator recalled from the shelves in Spain after discovery of ‘bits of metal’
THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) was alerted by health authorities in Madrid regarding the possible presence of metal particles in Pims
Six alternative pilgrimage routes you can do in Spain while wildfires shut down the Camino de Santiago
ALREADY a seasoned hiker of the Camino de Santiago? Want to try something new? The Olive Press takes a look at what alternative pilgrim routes
Police arrest ‘zimmerframe bandit’: Elderly local man targeted tourists arriving at Mallorca airport
AN elderly man has been arrested following a spate of thefts at Son Sant Joan airport this summer. Police forces from Policia Nacional worked with
European watchdog warns miracle weight-loss drug Ozempic might make you go blind
WEIGHT-LOSS seekers have been warned that one possible side effect of drugs such as Ozempic could be a sudden loss of vision. The European Medicines
Turkish Airlines banks on South American tourism market with €300m stake in Spain’s Air Europa
TODAY Turkish Airlines announced that its offer of a minority stake in the Spanish airline company Air Europa has been accepted. This new deal means
EXPLAINER: What is the scheme to help people move to Spain’s dwindling rural villages?
FANCY moving to rural Spain? Have a business idea? Why not consider HolaPueblo? As populations increasingly leave the Spanish countryside and move to urban environments,
Raging wildfires force partial closure of Spain’s world-famous Camino de Santiago
AS SEVERAL regions in Spain continue to battle wildfires, authorities in Castilla and Leon have closed down a section of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Another firefighter dies battling Spain’s wildfires after fire engine careens down embankment
A FIREFIGHTER has lost his life to the wildfires sweeping Castilla and Leon after a fire engine tipped over in the village of Espinoso de
Got grandparents from Spain? Countdown is on to register for a Spanish passport
A NEW deadline has been put in place to request Spanish citizenship for those with the correct ancestry – and it’s coming up fast. Descendants
Collapse in European sales of Tesla cars spells bad news for Spain’s Valencia
TESLA has put a halt to expansion plans in Valencia after a drop in two-thirds of its European sales. This comes after a promising deal
REVIEW: Michael Bublé tribute show at La Sala
Peet Rothwell, an expat from North Wales, has been performing Michael Bublé tribute shows for 15 years. Zoe Dahse went along to his show at
Tunes of the Summer 2025 – what the Olive Press team is listening to
WHETHER we’re reporting from the beach, stuck in the office or cruising the coast with the windows down, summer isn’t summer without a great soundtrack.
Hot reads for a roasting summer
FROM poolside page-turners to air-con escapism, these top 10 books will keep you hooked all season long. Whether you’re baking on the beach, flopped by
WATCH: Mijas’ donkey taxis forced to work during heat alert – while operators ‘ignore new welfare laws’
ANOTHER complaint has been filed against Mijas’ controversial donkey taxi operators after they were caught working them during an extreme heat warning. Animal rights group
Easyjet staff at UK airports get cash bonus for spotting oversized luggage
STAFF at seven airports in the UK and Channel Islands are eligible for a £1.20-a-bag payment through a new incentive scheme. If you’ve ever been
British man found dead on a street in Spain’s Ibiza – drug use suspected
THE death of a British man who died in plain sight on an Ibizencan street is being investigated by the National Police, working under the
This ‘Little Britain’ in Spain is hailed as ‘the most complete destination for UK tourists’
BENIDORM, an old fishing village in Alicante has been converted into a symbol of modernity without losing its essence over the years. It remains a
Spain’s housing market is breaking all records – but it isn’t even in the EU’s top three fastest growing
IN the first quarter of the year Spain has recorded the third highest increase in housing prices in the entire European Union, with an increase