Lead News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Spain basketball ace to join Freddie Flintoff and Katie Price in buying world’s leading protection dog

“We get frequent calls from the underworld to buy dogs. Criminals, drug dealers - they come knocking, but we assess each client before we even

6 Oct, 2019 @ 11:00

Barcelona·Celebrity·Lead

Spain medical experts say products containing salt should come with warning similar to tobacco

The WHO has now set countries a goal of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025.

6 Oct, 2019 @ 10:00

Lead

Charlie Smith spends a spooky night at the office in Spain with British psychic medium Gerry Cannon

Before I have time to think, we move onto the ouija board

6 Oct, 2019 @ 09:05

Lead·Malaga

The rescue centre may be home and dry, but there’s a bigger crisis on the horizon, writes Susan Weeding

The next instalment of Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, and what a story we have! I’m sure all of you will have seen the horrendous

5 Oct, 2019 @ 15:30

Columnists·Costa Blanca·Lead

Electricity giant to scrap dirty coal power station to cut costs in Spain’s Andalucia

The two plants would not have complied with emission limits imposed by the EU, which come into force on June 30, 2020.

5 Oct, 2019 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead

Expat duo create website chronicling history of Spain’s castles starring in blockbuster hits

There are around 2,500 castles in Spain and Jaen in Andalucia has the largest number, with 237, however no films have shot there.

5 Oct, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·National News

Unbelievable fraudster who squandered MILLIONS from footballers and retirees into dodgy pyramid scheme sentenced 10 YEARS later on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘some victims still like him’

A MAN who defrauded at least 48 people out of their savings on the Costa del Sol has finally been sentenced some 10 years after

4 Oct, 2019 @ 22:17

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Drug traffickers RESCUE Guardia Civil agents after they fall overboard in collision during high speed boat chase off Spain’s Costa del Sol

A GROUP of drug traffickers have rescued the Guardia Civil agents chasing them after their boats collided. The bizarre scenes occurred off the Costa del

4 Oct, 2019 @ 21:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British family in ‘nightmarish’ limbo as insurance assessors still to evaluate ruined home three weeks after catastrophic floods

A BRITISH couple who lost ‘everything’ in their Vega Baja villa during last month’s devastating floods are STILL in limbo as insurance assessors are yet

4 Oct, 2019 @ 20:21

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Boris Johnson will ask EU for Brexit deadline extension if deal isn’t reached by October 19

The papers contradict statements given in parliament by the prime minister last week.

4 Oct, 2019 @ 16:46

Lead·Politics

Three expats arrested in Spain’s Malaga after police seize over 60kg of hashish and 40kg of marijuana

Drugs were being distributed across France, Belgium and the Netherlands from the house.

4 Oct, 2019 @ 15:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Over a dozen authorities call for instant action against mosquito plagues in Spain

PLAGUES of mosquitoes are causing havoc across Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, from Alicante down to Cartagena. Council representatives right across the region have met

4 Oct, 2019 @ 15:30

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Mystery as three men attempt to kidnap woman at gunpoint near Spain’s Costa del Sol

THREE men have been arrested for the attempted kidnapping of a woman in Cadiz. The trio of suspects were cuffed last night after assaulting the

4 Oct, 2019 @ 15:01

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

British girl, 15, is in a serious condition after falling from a balcony in Spain’s Mallorca

Boy, 6, dies after being rescued from boat off coast of southern Spain

A SIX-year-old boy has died after being rescued alongside his mother from a boat in the Alboran Sea. The boy died during the medical evacuation

4 Oct, 2019 @ 14:50

Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Soot-covered ‘minor’ pulled from chimney by firefighters after getting stuck during failed burglary attempt in Spain’s Andalucia

No es #Navidad ni es #PapaNoel ??pero aunque ha entrado por la chimenea ? de una vivienda en el @AAlbayzin para robar????, salir no ha

4 Oct, 2019 @ 14:38

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead

REVEALED: The Spanish products US President Donald Trump wants to hit with HUGE 25% taxes

In 2018, wine and olive oil alone were the Spanish products most exported to the US, with the total put at just over €700 million

4 Oct, 2019 @ 12:17

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain’s Government launches €300 million fund for firms affected by Thomas Cook collapse

Around 600 hotels owed money by Thomas Cook will also be given the option of deferring their taxes and delaying payments

4 Oct, 2019 @ 11:07

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Anger Of British Airways Passengers As Flight From Gatwick To Malaga

British Airways passengers left absolutely FUMING after Malaga flight diverts to Spain’s Barcelona, with airline offering ‘no assistance’

Passengers were left raging at BA’s lack of information and help as they were left roaming around the Catalonia airport.

4 Oct, 2019 @ 10:12

Barcelona·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

‘High-level’ Spanish classes for British expats to aid ‘full integration’ in Orihuela on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA Town Hall has announced a 40-hour language course for Brits, and other foreign nationals, to aid their integration into Spanish society. Councillor for Immigration,

3 Oct, 2019 @ 18:43

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

MOUTHWATERING: Four-week food festival takes over Spain’s Mallorca from TOMORROW

A MOUTHWATERING new food festival has been launched in Calvia for October. Every Friday the Mostra de Cuines – or Calvia Food Show – a

3 Oct, 2019 @ 15:10

Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca

More than 127,000 Sephardi Jews outside Spain apply for Spanish citizenship after their ancestors were exiled 600 years ago

The Sephardi Jews set up communities throughout Spain and Portugal before they began to be exiled in the 15th Century

3 Oct, 2019 @ 12:24

La Cultura·Lead

IN PICS: Spain’s most luxurious modern mansion with 10 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and its own spa goes on sale in Marbella

How does having a turkish bath, a spa and two bronze Salvador Dali sculptures in your house sound?

3 Oct, 2019 @ 10:43

Lead

Four hamsters in a cage found by rubbish bins in Benitachell on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOUR little hamsters in a cage have been found by rubbish bins in Benitachell on the Costa Blanca. The white-coated creatures were spotted in a

2 Oct, 2019 @ 20:28

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Valencian students win national James Dyson Award with buoy that filters microplastics from the ocean

STUDENTS from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have won a national design award with a buoy that filters microplastics from the ocean. The buoy,

2 Oct, 2019 @ 17:57

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

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“He’s not in a good way” – British expat struck down by driver in Javea still awaiting brain surgery as brother pleads for public to ‘help fundraise’ for his recovery

THE brother of a British expat who was run down by a driver without a licence last Saturday has asked for help as his brother

2 Oct, 2019 @ 15:10

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

ELECTION 2019: Party campaigns gets into full swing with GSLP/Liberals on the front foot

The Olive Press gives you a rundown of the election goings-on in the run-up to October 17

2 Oct, 2019 @ 14:59

Columnist·Gibraltar·Lead

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Spain basketball ace to join Freddie Flintoff and Katie Price in buying world’s leading protection dog

Spain medical experts say products containing salt should come with warning similar to tobacco

Charlie Smith spends a spooky night at the office in Spain with British psychic medium Gerry Cannon

The rescue centre may be home and dry, but there’s a bigger crisis on the horizon, writes Susan Weeding

Electricity giant to scrap dirty coal power station to cut costs in Spain’s Andalucia

Expat duo create website chronicling history of Spain’s castles starring in blockbuster hits

Unbelievable fraudster who squandered MILLIONS from footballers and retirees into dodgy pyramid scheme sentenced 10 YEARS later on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘some victims still like him’

WATCH: Drug traffickers RESCUE Guardia Civil agents after they fall overboard in collision during high speed boat chase off Spain’s Costa del Sol

British family in ‘nightmarish’ limbo as insurance assessors still to evaluate ruined home three weeks after catastrophic floods

Boris Johnson will ask EU for Brexit deadline extension if deal isn’t reached by October 19

Three expats arrested in Spain’s Malaga after police seize over 60kg of hashish and 40kg of marijuana

Over a dozen authorities call for instant action against mosquito plagues in Spain

Mystery as three men attempt to kidnap woman at gunpoint near Spain’s Costa del Sol

Boy, 6, dies after being rescued from boat off coast of southern Spain

WATCH: Soot-covered ‘minor’ pulled from chimney by firefighters after getting stuck during failed burglary attempt in Spain’s Andalucia

REVEALED: The Spanish products US President Donald Trump wants to hit with HUGE 25% taxes

Spain’s Government launches €300 million fund for firms affected by Thomas Cook collapse

British Airways passengers left absolutely FUMING after Malaga flight diverts to Spain’s Barcelona, with airline offering ‘no assistance’

‘High-level’ Spanish classes for British expats to aid ‘full integration’ in Orihuela on Spain’s Costa Blanca

MOUTHWATERING: Four-week food festival takes over Spain’s Mallorca from TOMORROW

More than 127,000 Sephardi Jews outside Spain apply for Spanish citizenship after their ancestors were exiled 600 years ago

IN PICS: Spain’s most luxurious modern mansion with 10 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and its own spa goes on sale in Marbella

Four hamsters in a cage found by rubbish bins in Benitachell on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Valencian students win national James Dyson Award with buoy that filters microplastics from the ocean

“He’s not in a good way” – British expat struck down by driver in Javea still awaiting brain surgery as brother pleads for public to ‘help fundraise’ for his recovery

ELECTION 2019: Party campaigns gets into full swing with GSLP/Liberals on the front foot

Fury as case is closed in killing of Brit expat in Andalucia tourist town

British pilot jailed for chemsex murder of boyfriend in drug-fuelled stabbing frenzy near Barcelona

Revealed: The location of British pub giant Wetherspoon’s first-ever bar in Spain

Bungled Malaga kidnapping exposes corruption plot within Marbella’s local police with links to a mysterious foreign national

‘Try putting a Spanish ad up in Barcelona’: Catalan-language billboard in Madrid backfires on 50th anniversary of Franco’s death