EXCLUSIVE: Forged signatures, unwanted procedures and trainee surgeons: Unravelling the medical practices of ‘Dr Frankenstein’ – aka ‘the Buttman’ – Marbella’s world renowned plastic surgeon

More patients have come forward to allege that slain surgeon Alex Aslani forged signatures on patient consent documents and allowed trainee doctors to operate on

6 Nov, 2026 @ 16:51

EXCLUSIVE·Health·Lead·Marbella

Paramedics and police outside a sports hall

EXCLUSIVE: On the ground in Urda, the rural town at the centre of a senseless tragedy

During a day of harrowing trauma, the Olive Press was at the centre of the rescue operation in a community rocked by disaster.

28 Oct, 2026 @ 21:42

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Madrid·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Why Brits are fleeing London’s falling house prices and ‘socialist’ taxes for Spain’s Costa del Sol

As taxes and falling house prices push British expats and high earners abroad, the Costa del Sol is reaping the benefits of London's property exodus.

27 Oct, 2026 @ 18:30

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Property

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It could have ended in tragedy’: German family’s campervan nightmare as rental firm leaves them stranded with terrifying fire inching closer and closer

IT was meant to be a budget-friendly family holiday exploring the Costa del Sol. Instead, it turned into a nine-hour nightmare, with two terrified children

25 Oct, 2026 @ 16:51

EXCLUSIVE·Lead

Julian Peribañez in a Netflix documentary

EXCLUSIVE: The Spanish detective Madeleine McCann’s parents hired to find their missing girl reflects on the disturbing case nearly 20 years on

Julian Peribañez tells The Olive Press about two decades of searching, his theories and his new child protection foundation.

25 Oct, 2026 @ 11:51

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Former modelling boss with links to Epstein handed Ibiza lawsuit over claims he raped American supermodel Carre Otis

The 76-year-old, who was once married to supermodel Linda Evangelista and helped manage stars including Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford, denies the allegations.

21 Oct, 2026 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Ibiza·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are being robbed’ – inside the Granada tent city where housing protesters inspired by Maricarmen vow to stay until rents fall

Hundreds of pro-housing protesters inspired by the plight of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal are camping out in central Granada.

17 Oct, 2026 @ 18:00

EXCLUSIVE·Granada·Lead·Property

Alex Aslani, the Marbella surgeon, staring at a monitor

Dozens of women come forward to allege Marbella’s murdered butt-lift doctor butchered their bodies – and tried to silence them

Several former patients have come forward to share stories of alleged malpractice and wrongdoing since his murder last week.

13 Oct, 2026 @ 20:35

Andalucia·EXCLUSIVE·Health·Lead·Marbella

Exclusive: Madeleine suspect back in court today – and facing a string of new charges including injuring police officers

Christian Brueckner is facing at least six new charges, the Olive Press can reveal.

13 Oct, 2026 @ 09:53

EXCLUSIVE·Lead

Supporters of the Orihuela Costa Independence Party with a background view of Orihuela Costa

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Orihuela Costa independence movement led by expats bidding to break away from Costa Blanca town

Hundreds of expats in a sun-kissed Costa Blanca town are leading a bid to gain independence from a town hall that has looked down on

12 Oct, 2026 @ 19:20

Costa Blanca·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Politics

Alex Aslani during surgery in scrubs and a mask

EXCLUSIVE: Murdered Marbella BBL surgeon ‘lost right to practice in UK’ in 2016

GMC records show Dr Alexander Aslani was disciplined for a series of severe issues - including 'patient consent'.

10 Oct, 2026 @ 16:28

Andalucia·EXCLUSIVE·Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Must Read

Magaluf mayor has vowed to stamp out the resort's booxy reputation

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Magaluf mayor vowing to banish the resort’s boozy past – and take on the ‘anti-tourism guerrillas’ hounding visitors

In an exclusive interview with the Olive Press, the mayor of Calvia reveals his plans to rid tourist hotspot Magaluf of its reputation for booze-fuelled

3 Oct, 2026 @ 18:30

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

A clear view of caixabank positioned in the scene, showing the subject and surrounding setting.

British pensioner launches legal action against leading Spanish bank over expired mortgage cover after wife’s death

A British pensioner is suing CaixaBank over mortgage life insurance he says expired when he turned 70, leaving him unable to claim after his wife’s

26 Sep, 2026 @ 17:40

Business & Finance·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Property

SPECIAL MULTIMEDIA INVESTIGATION: Inside the noise row accusing Torremolinos City Hall ‘violating’ citizens ‘fundamental rights’

A special investigation into the Meliá hotel noise dispute in Torremolinos, including residents’ complaints, council enforcement, evidence and legal action.

16 Sep, 2026 @ 11:47

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

Exclusive: Eyewitness says Nikoline ‘clearly disoriented’ just hours before tragic Costa del Sol hit-and-run death

A NORWEGIAN teenager who was killed in a mystery hit-and-run incident was ‘barely able to speak’ and appeared heavily under the influence, it can be

13 Aug, 2026 @ 18:45

Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Marbella

Migrant children on the street in Ceuta, Spain

Inside Ceuta: thousands of migrant children on the pavement – and thousands more in the hills

A WEEK after almost 72,000 people crossed into Spain’s African enclave, Jon Clarke finds thousands of children sleeping rough and a city struggling with the

10 Aug, 2026 @ 18:48

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·National News

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We stupidly waited too long’: The haunting final texts of American expat photographer among dozen foreigners dead in Almeria wildfire

“IT’S right across the road. Road blocked in both directions. No fun at all,” the first message read. Then, more hopefully: “We’re out but there’s

27 Jul, 2026 @ 19:00

Almeria·Environment·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Irish expat left with nothing after €50,000 worth of belongings vanish en route from Turkey to his Andalucia home on the Spanish – Portugal border

AN Irish expat is demanding justice after a removal firm failed to deliver his belongings when he moved to Spain three years ago. Retired pharmacist

13 Jun, 2026 @ 10:00

Andalucia·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: British boy, 7, born and raised in Spain is refused the right to remain in the only country he has ever known thanks to ‘grievous legal error’

A BRITISH boy born and raised in Alicante province has had his right to remain in Spain denied despite it being the only country he

12 Jun, 2026 @ 14:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

EXLUSIVE: Expat garage owner ‘scams’ up to 50 car buyers out of approximately €1 million

AN incredible 45 victims have joined an action group against an expat car dealer in southern Spain. They all claim to have been scammed by

26 May, 2026 @ 13:00

Andalucia·Crime & Law·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

Why Ronda is still among the most charming cities in Spain – almost a century after Ernest Hemingway fell in love with its beauty

IT is easily one of Spain’s most memorable sensations; the moment the adrenaline hits as you look down from a ledge at the top of

10 May, 2026 @ 13:20

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest

FANCY a gourmet weekend in Granada with a Britpop soundtrack? The Olive Press is giving away three pairs of tickets to Degusta Fest, taking place

22 Apr, 2026 @ 16:15

EXCLUSIVE·Food & Drink·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

A YOUNG woman came a split second from death when a tree collapsed in high winds in Marbella this weekend. A British expat couple also

30 Mar, 2026 @ 13:45

Costa del Sol·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: Car wars! How a €18,000 custom Range Rover sold in Spain sparked a legal storm between dealership and American buyer

IN the snapshot David Curry received, the 1996 Range Rover gleamed in a glossy sand-coloured finish. But the promise of its delivery has sparked a

29 Mar, 2026 @ 13:07

Alicante·Business & Finance·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Mayors gather for emergency meeting in Malaga’s Ronda to decide on further evacuations with Montejaque dam ‘just 25cm from overflowing’

EXCLUSIVE by Jon Clarke in Ronda A HIGH-LEVEL meeting is taking place in Ronda to decide how to tackle the current emergency in inland Andalucia,

9 Feb, 2026 @ 14:52

Andalucia·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Malaga·Weather

INTERVIEW: Animal charity founder speaks to the Olive Press ahead of UK march against Spanish hunting dog cruelty

HUNDREDS will take to UK streets this weekend in a series of ‘peaceful protests’ over the mistreatment of hunting dogs in Spain. Among them will

28 Jan, 2026 @ 15:08

EXCLUSIVE·Lead

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE: Forged signatures, unwanted procedures and trainee surgeons: Unravelling the medical practices of ‘Dr Frankenstein’ – aka ‘the Buttman’ – Marbella’s world renowned plastic surgeon

EXCLUSIVE: On the ground in Urda, the rural town at the centre of a senseless tragedy

EXCLUSIVE: Why Brits are fleeing London’s falling house prices and ‘socialist’ taxes for Spain’s Costa del Sol

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It could have ended in tragedy’: German family’s campervan nightmare as rental firm leaves them stranded with terrifying fire inching closer and closer

EXCLUSIVE: The Spanish detective Madeleine McCann’s parents hired to find their missing girl reflects on the disturbing case nearly 20 years on

EXCLUSIVE: Former modelling boss with links to Epstein handed Ibiza lawsuit over claims he raped American supermodel Carre Otis

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are being robbed’ – inside the Granada tent city where housing protesters inspired by Maricarmen vow to stay until rents fall

Dozens of women come forward to allege Marbella’s murdered butt-lift doctor butchered their bodies – and tried to silence them

Exclusive: Madeleine suspect back in court today – and facing a string of new charges including injuring police officers

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Orihuela Costa independence movement led by expats bidding to break away from Costa Blanca town

EXCLUSIVE: Murdered Marbella BBL surgeon ‘lost right to practice in UK’ in 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Magaluf mayor vowing to banish the resort’s boozy past – and take on the ‘anti-tourism guerrillas’ hounding visitors

British pensioner launches legal action against leading Spanish bank over expired mortgage cover after wife’s death

SPECIAL MULTIMEDIA INVESTIGATION: Inside the noise row accusing Torremolinos City Hall ‘violating’ citizens ‘fundamental rights’

Exclusive: Eyewitness says Nikoline ‘clearly disoriented’ just hours before tragic Costa del Sol hit-and-run death

Inside Ceuta: thousands of migrant children on the pavement – and thousands more in the hills

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We stupidly waited too long’: The haunting final texts of American expat photographer among dozen foreigners dead in Almeria wildfire

EXCLUSIVE: Irish expat left with nothing after €50,000 worth of belongings vanish en route from Turkey to his Andalucia home on the Spanish – Portugal border

EXCLUSIVE: British boy, 7, born and raised in Spain is refused the right to remain in the only country he has ever known thanks to ‘grievous legal error’

EXLUSIVE: Expat garage owner ‘scams’ up to 50 car buyers out of approximately €1 million

Why Ronda is still among the most charming cities in Spain – almost a century after Ernest Hemingway fell in love with its beauty

Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

EXCLUSIVE: Car wars! How a €18,000 custom Range Rover sold in Spain sparked a legal storm between dealership and American buyer

EXCLUSIVE: Mayors gather for emergency meeting in Malaga’s Ronda to decide on further evacuations with Montejaque dam ‘just 25cm from overflowing’

INTERVIEW: Animal charity founder speaks to the Olive Press ahead of UK march against Spanish hunting dog cruelty

Spain could ‘pull out of 2030 World Cup’ if final given to Morocco

EU investigates Spanish rail safety bodies for ‘safety fund fraud’ after Toledo train crash

Remigration’ guru banned from the UK plans to open Spanish base to push for the mass deportation of ‘millions of migrants’

Spain’s largest warship docks in Malaga this weekend – and is opening its doors to the public

EXCLUSIVE: Forged signatures, unwanted procedures and trainee surgeons: Unravelling the medical practices of ‘Dr Frankenstein’ – aka ‘the Buttman’ – Marbella’s world renowned plastic surgeon

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