Worried UK family reach out to Olive Press readers to help care for their ill relative, 72
AN urgent plea has gone out to expats in the Costa Blanca South to help a very sick British pensioner suffering from cancer. Big-hearted expats
REVEALED: When lockdown is predicted to end in Spain as experts say country’s coronavirus hospitalisations have already peaked
SPAIN has already passed its peak in terms of coronavirus hospitalisations. That’s the consensus made by the research team at the University Institute for Multidisciplinary
Costa Blanca animal rescue names newborn kitten after Olive Press reporter that saved his mum
A RESCUE kitten has been named after Olive Press reporter, Simon Wade. It came after our hardy hack ventured out during the lockdown to save
The new Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – and here’s where you can get your copy
THE ELEVENTH edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South & Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and
British expat receives ‘frightening threats against her family’ after accusations of spreading Covid-19 around the world – she says authorities to blame
A BRITISH expat accused of ‘denying’ self-isolation rules and spreading Covid-19 across the world has responded after receiving ‘frightening threats’ against her safety. Coral Guise-Smith,
BREAKING: Spain surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases – but there is some good news
SPAIN has seen another daily record in terms of coronavirus deaths with 864 people losing their lives between Tuesday and Wednesday. New figures from the
British transfer company gets hundreds of 5* reviews after bringing back 25% of stranded Costa Blanca tourists during first days of Spain’s coronavirus crisis
A BRITISH transfer company has received hundreds of 5* reviews after bringing back 25% of stranded Costa Blanca tourists during the first days of Spain’s
WATCH: Expat opera singer, 22, treats Costa Blanca neighbours to rooftop rendition of Puccini’s ‘Oh mio babbino caro’
NEIGHBOURS in the Costa Blanca town of San Miguel de Salinas were treated to a surprise rendition of a Puccini aria on Sunday, March 29,
BREAKING: Spain sees biggest daily rise in deaths as coronavirus caseload nears 95,000
A FURTHER 849 people have died from coronavirus in Spain in the past 24 hours. It is the deadliest day yet and brings the death
Costa Blanca police ‘break down perceived barriers’ with home visits for children celebrating birthdays during Spain’s lock-down
SAN FULGENCIO Local Police in the Vega Baja area of Costa Blanca South have made a pledge to lighten the lock-down blues of the town’s
European Space Agency proves lock-down leads to significant drop in pollution above Spain’s major cities
A BAN on non-essential travel has led to a drastic drop in pollution across Spain. The European Space Agency (ESA) published images on Friday, March
Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis
THE Spanish government will be using mobile phone data to track its citizens during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced. In a publication in
Madrid family-of-five fined for picknicking on closed Costa Blanca beach during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown
FOR families from Spain’s bustling capital, a visit to their second home on the coast is not complete without a toe-dip in the Med. Except
Mixed news: Official Coronavirus figures released for Alicante region showing more deaths but increase in hospital discharges
OFFICIAL figures relating to Coronavirus cases were announced today, Sunday March 29, by Minister of Universal Health and Public Health, Ana Barceló. New cases numbered
Prison officer who refused retirement last year ‘dies from coronavirus’ AFTER being released from hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A PRISON officer is believed to have died from COVID-19 this morning after being released from hospital on the Costa Blanca. Known only as Ismael,
LONG READ: From the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca, British expat firms are showing their true grit in the face of Spain’s COVID-19 crisis
The Olive Press asked a series of top expat businesses how they are coping and what measures they are taking to stay afloat
BREAKING: Spain sees record number of deaths from coronavirus but infection rate lowers and thousands cured as turning point edges closer
SPAIN has seen another record day in terms of deaths from coronavirus with 838 dying from the disease between Saturday and Sunday. It brings the
Costa Blanca town reaches 1,000 fines for people violating lock-down
IN ONLY two weeks of ‘lock-down’, Torrevieja authorities will have issued 1,000 penalties to people flouting lock-down restrictions, according to the Mayor. City Mayor, Eduardo
Spain makes it ILLEGAL to fire workers during coronavirus crisis
SPAIN has made it illegal to fire workers during the coronavirus crisis. The new measure was passed today and came into effect immediately. The law
Man sentenced to four months in prison for repeatedly breaking lockdown restrictions in Spain’s Valencia
A MAN in the region of Valencia has been sentenced to four months in prison for repeatedly breaking lockdown restrictions.
Costa Blanca entertainers ‘bring the world together’, and defy Spain’s lockdown with all-day charity memorial gig … online
TOP entertainers in the Costa Blanca have come together to rescue a memorial gig that was destined for the Coronavirus chop. Using modern technology and
Self-employed ‘autónomos’ affected by coronavirus lockdown to receive benefits up to €1,500 in Spain’s Comunitat Valenciana
SELF-EMPLOYED ‘autónomo’ workers whose income has been affected by the coronavirus lockdown will have access to benefits ‘up to €1,500’ in the Comunitat Valenciana. According
Woman punctures partner’s tyres because he ‘kept going to play slot machines’ and risking coronavirus infection in Spain’s Alicante
A WOMAN has punctured the tyres of her partner’s car because he kept ‘leaving to play slot machines’ and she feared he would catch coronavirus
BREAKING: 700 people dead by coronavirus in a DAY in Spain in new record as caseload surpasses 64,000
SPAIN has seen another record day in terms of coronavirus deaths with 769 people losing their lives to the virus between Thursday and Friday. The
93-year-old man discharged from hospital after surviving coronavirus in Spain’s Valencia
The recovery of the 93-year-old man brings a ray of hope to the 80 elderly people infected in the 665 public and private nursing homes
Neighbourhood watcher reports dog walking ring to police amid coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Alicante
A NEIGHBOURHOOD watcher has alerted police in Alicante to a number of residents walking the same dog. Police reportedly went undercover to follow the ‘various