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“Their parents pimp them out from age 10 to buy drugs” – the shocking stories of 98 children in Alicante safehouses aided by British-run charity Make a Smile

NINE homes for abused and neglected children exist in northern region of Alicante province and you won’t have heard of them. That is except for

11 Nov, 2019 @ 13:49

Costa Blanca·Lead

WARNING: Deadly LISTERIA detected in popular Aldi product in Spain

ALDI has sounded the alarm after one if its products was found to be contaminated with listeria. The warning at the weekend came just days

11 Nov, 2019 @ 08:01

Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca·National News

France's Marine Le Pen was one of the first to congratulate Vox on their victory

F-RIGHT NIGHT: France’s Le Pen and Italy’s Salvini congratulate Vox after far-right party becomes third biggest political force in Spain

FAR-right leaders in Europe are beaming with pride tonight after Vox surged in the Spanish polls to become the third biggest political force in Spain.

11 Nov, 2019 @ 00:07

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Benidorm police slammed after emails reveal they let British grandfather Philip Pearce – missing since September – leave station at 3am in ‘confused and disoriented’ state

BENIDORM police have been slammed after emails reveal they allowed missing British man Philip Pearce walk out of a police station into the dead of

10 Nov, 2019 @ 18:40

Costa Blanca·Lead

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Locked in a cupboard in an abandoned warehouse, Manolo was one of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s most traumatised rescues, writes Susan Weeding

EVERY rescued animal has a story to tell, but I do believe Manolo’s to be one the most horrific cases of psychological animal abuse. In

10 Nov, 2019 @ 18:19

Columnists·Costa Blanca·Environment

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Costa Blanca doctor reveals the long-term harm that mobile phones inflict on us all

A TORREVIEJA doctor has revealed the extent of harm that mobile phones inflict on the human body, especially among the young. Dr Alfonso Cort highlighted

10 Nov, 2019 @ 13:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

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EXCLUSIVE: Killer drug Nolotil still being handed out without prescription on Spain’s Costa Blanca despite ban

The Spanish Medical Agency (AEMES) banned the medication’s sale without a prescription last year.

10 Nov, 2019 @ 09:30

Costa Blanca·Lead·National News

A sprinkle of Hollywood on the Costa Blanca but Bake Off Paul is not on tip top form

“You've got ten seconds to get out of here or else,” he threatened, after pulling up in a Jaguar at a local cafe in his

9 Nov, 2019 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Surprise TV appearance for The Olive Press as Costa Blanca South edition launches

WE’VE only just launched on the Costa Blanca south – and we’re already about to get famous. Just days before this week’s first edition, Olive

9 Nov, 2019 @ 08:57

Celebrity·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property

URGENT APPEAL: Big-hearted expats sought to save 20 Costa Blanca dogs from ‘uncertain future’

AN urgent appeal has gone out to save 20 dogs as a Costa Blanca charity faces losing it’s home. Pet charity, APAH, of Pilar de

8 Nov, 2019 @ 12:42

Costa Blanca·Lead

Expat priest ‘raped poverty-stricken girl’ INSIDE Evangelical church in Spain’s Madrid and ‘gave her €50 each time for her silence’ while threatening to release video of abuse if she told police

A PRIEST has been arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a 17-year-old church-goer. The 49-year-old allegedly took advantage of the girl, knowing her family were extremely

8 Nov, 2019 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News

DO NOT eat these fish if you’re pregnant or under 10 years old, say Spain’s health chiefs

SPAIN’S health bodies have raised the alarm after finding high levels of mercury in certain species of fish. Given recent findings, the Spanish Agency for

8 Nov, 2019 @ 11:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Warnings of SNOW, rain and strong winds as alerts put in place across Andalucia, Mallorca, Costa Blanca and northern Spain

All the warnings are in place until at least the end of Friday

7 Nov, 2019 @ 08:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Mallorca

The Olive Press’ brand new Costa Blanca South /Murcia Edition is on its way

Our fifth edition prints 10.000 copies tonight!

6 Nov, 2019 @ 23:24

Costa Blanca·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

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Former British travel agent on Spain’s Costa Blanca launches hugely successful online business in wake of Thomas Cook collapse

THOMAS Cook’s collapse shocked the travel industry and left many pointing fingers at the internet. But for one British former travel agent on the Costa

6 Nov, 2019 @ 10:15

Costa Blanca·Travel News

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Aquatic sports company that ignored weather warning before team of 22 paddle surfers became trapped in Javea could face costs of rescue mission

THE aquatic sports company that ignored an orange weather warning and led a party of 22 to near-fatal danger in Javea is now facing the

6 Nov, 2019 @ 08:46

Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News·Travel News

Do you know what these 10 trickiest road signs in Spain mean?

DRIVING in Spain has a reputation of being perilous at times, to say the least. Perhaps it’s the conceived notion that no one indicates. Perhaps

5 Nov, 2019 @ 21:17

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

REVEALED: Spain’s Forbes Rich List 2019… but one man is in a league of his own

THE rich just keep getting richer, it seems, as Forbes’ Rich List has revealed Spain’s top 100 earners are €1.5 billion better off than they

5 Nov, 2019 @ 14:44

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

“I’M GAY” Man who slit ex-partner’s throat in Denia tells court they never had a relationship and can’t remember murdering her in her sleep

THE Russian man who allegedly slit his his ex-partner’s in Denia last month has told a judge he is ‘gay’ and ‘can’t remember’ committing the

5 Nov, 2019 @ 13:19

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Revolutionary app to help the visually impaired navigate frenetic stations lifted from Alicante to one of New York City’s busiest subways

AN INNOVATIVE app developed by the University of Alicante for the visually impaired has been implemented at one of the busiest subway stations in New

5 Nov, 2019 @ 12:13

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead

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Tapa and a drink for just €3 at Denia’s XV Ruta de Tapas – here’s what’s on offer

IT’S a luxury to have a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy right on your doorstep. And a downright steal to sample the best of it

5 Nov, 2019 @ 11:16

Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

A new survey by Ipsos has predicted that no party or coalition will gain the absolute majority of 176 seats needed to form a government

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:24

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Flu vaccination campaign rolled out TODAY across entire Valencian Community

MORE than 1,700 health centres have today begun a Valencian Community-wide campaign urging the elderly to get their flu jabs. The Department of Health has

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:05

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Government official calls in Guardia Civil to investigate ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before cleaner admits throwing them out to ‘make some space’

A GOVERNMENT official called in the Guardia Civil to investigate the ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before a cleaner admitted to throwing them out to ‘make

4 Nov, 2019 @ 11:20

Costa Blanca·Lead

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Six examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board to appear in court after allegedly leaking exam answers to candidates

SIX examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board are under investigation after one candidate spotted other aspirants cheating on a written exam. The candidate made

4 Nov, 2019 @ 08:35

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

SMOKED OUT: Blaze at cannabis farm in Costa Blanca urbanisation leads to arrest of 48-year-old British mastermind

A BLAZE at a cannabis farm installed in a Costa Blanca urbanisation has led to the arrest of a 48-year-old British behind a string of

1 Nov, 2019 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

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“Their parents pimp them out from age 10 to buy drugs” – the shocking stories of 98 children in Alicante safehouses aided by British-run charity Make a Smile

WARNING: Deadly LISTERIA detected in popular Aldi product in Spain

F-RIGHT NIGHT: France’s Le Pen and Italy’s Salvini congratulate Vox after far-right party becomes third biggest political force in Spain

Benidorm police slammed after emails reveal they let British grandfather Philip Pearce – missing since September – leave station at 3am in ‘confused and disoriented’ state

Locked in a cupboard in an abandoned warehouse, Manolo was one of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s most traumatised rescues, writes Susan Weeding

Costa Blanca doctor reveals the long-term harm that mobile phones inflict on us all

EXCLUSIVE: Killer drug Nolotil still being handed out without prescription on Spain’s Costa Blanca despite ban

A sprinkle of Hollywood on the Costa Blanca but Bake Off Paul is not on tip top form

Surprise TV appearance for The Olive Press as Costa Blanca South edition launches

URGENT APPEAL: Big-hearted expats sought to save 20 Costa Blanca dogs from ‘uncertain future’

Expat priest ‘raped poverty-stricken girl’ INSIDE Evangelical church in Spain’s Madrid and ‘gave her €50 each time for her silence’ while threatening to release video of abuse if she told police

DO NOT eat these fish if you’re pregnant or under 10 years old, say Spain’s health chiefs

Warnings of SNOW, rain and strong winds as alerts put in place across Andalucia, Mallorca, Costa Blanca and northern Spain

The Olive Press’ brand new Costa Blanca South /Murcia Edition is on its way

Former British travel agent on Spain’s Costa Blanca launches hugely successful online business in wake of Thomas Cook collapse

Aquatic sports company that ignored weather warning before team of 22 paddle surfers became trapped in Javea could face costs of rescue mission

Do you know what these 10 trickiest road signs in Spain mean?

REVEALED: Spain’s Forbes Rich List 2019… but one man is in a league of his own

“I’M GAY” Man who slit ex-partner’s throat in Denia tells court they never had a relationship and can’t remember murdering her in her sleep

Revolutionary app to help the visually impaired navigate frenetic stations lifted from Alicante to one of New York City’s busiest subways

Tapa and a drink for just €3 at Denia’s XV Ruta de Tapas – here’s what’s on offer

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

Flu vaccination campaign rolled out TODAY across entire Valencian Community

Government official calls in Guardia Civil to investigate ‘robbery’ of sensitive documents before cleaner admits throwing them out to ‘make some space’

Six examiners on Benidorm’s Policía Local selection board to appear in court after allegedly leaking exam answers to candidates

SMOKED OUT: Blaze at cannabis farm in Costa Blanca urbanisation leads to arrest of 48-year-old British mastermind

WATCH: Disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales pelted with eggs launched by his own UNCLE

Good news for passengers in Spain after parliament rules Renfe must reimburse tickets if high-speed trains arrive 15 minutes late

Red weather warning issued in central Spain: Storm Claudia could dump over 120mm of rain in just 12 hours

‘Rosalia mania’: Spain’s biggest music star smashes records with ‘exquisite’ new album – with Pedro Sanchez and Catholic bishops among her biggest fans

Marbella homes now three times pricier than Spain’s national average reveals influential Panorama Market Report