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Spain’s Zara founder Amancio Ortega, 88, is wealthier than ever as he tops rich list yet again

People in Spain’s Galicia took to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Zara founder, Amancio Ortega and to applaud him for all the help he provides to the health authorities

CITIZENS in Galicia have taken to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Amancio Ortega.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 13:29

Celebrity·Health·Lead

BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home, after developing symptoms of coronavirus

DOMINIC Cummings has started self-isolating at home, after showing symptoms of Covid-19.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:40

Health·Lead

Dog’s paws burned with bleach in coronavirus scare

PEOPLE are being warned not to wash their dogs’ feet with bleach after a picture of an animal with red-raw paws went viral. The pet

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:36

Lead·National News

Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft

A group of residents ignored government orders to remain indoors in order to stop a car theft

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus

Dubbed ‘the Red Princess’, she passed away in Paris at the age of 86

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:06

Celebrity·Lead·National News

Llegan Los Test Rapidos De Coronavirus Que Son Como Funcionan Y Que Ventajas Tienen

The Chinese company to supply the failed coronavirus tests say the instructions weren’t followed

"Given that it is a quick test, it is very important that they follow the protocol"

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Spain overtakes China as Covid-19 infections hit 85,000 – coronavirus lockdown day 16

CORONAVIRUS infections in Spain have hit 85,195 – meaning the country has overtaken China where infections are recorded as 81,470. The latest figures, as of

30 Mar, 2020 @ 11:51

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BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

THE leader of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies Fernando Simon has tested positive for coronavirus. The 57-year-old is now waiting for confirmation

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:43

Health·Lead·National News

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically

Farmers warn that the harvest is suffering a 40% drop in the workforce.

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:19

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn

Covid-19 death figures are incomplete

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:13

Health·Lead·Other News

Man to be fined up to €60,000 for going shopping after taking coronavirus test in northern Spain

A MAN in northern Spain is facing a fine up to €60,000 for visiting a supermarket after having taken a test for coronavirus. Guardia Civil

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:12

Lead

Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic

THE entire Easyjet fleet has been grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic. The budget airline said it was unable to say when flights will take

30 Mar, 2020 @ 10:07

Business & Finance·Lead

Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown

A MAN has been arrested today for posing as a taxi driver to deal drugs around Madrid. The suspect allegedly hid narcotics in chewing gum

29 Mar, 2020 @ 19:07

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Troops take to Marbella streets as part of coronavirus lockdown

SIXTY Spanish Legionnaires have been deployed to patrol the streets of Marbella, Benahavis, Ojen and Istan as part of the coronavirus measures. The crack troops from the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio battalion based in

29 Mar, 2020 @ 18:48

Lead

Coronavirus cases up to 65 in Gibraltar with on the spot fines ‘possible’

Ministers have pleaded with the public to not abuse of freedoms provided by its social lockdown or they will be forced to allow on the

29 Mar, 2020 @ 18:24

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Health·Lead

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

29 Mar, 2020 @ 17:43

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Here’s how to enjoy a night at the opera, theatre or ballet from your sofa during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

ITCHING for a bit of cultural content after binge-watching all your favourite Netflix shows? The Olive Press has the solution. Some of the world’s most

29 Mar, 2020 @ 16:00

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

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,

29 Mar, 2020 @ 15:54

Costa Blanca·Lead

Lockdown rebel ignores COVID-19 checkpoint, crashes car into lamppost and attacks police officers in Spain’s Mallorca

A dramatic police chase pursued after a man failed to stop at a checkpoint in Alcudia

29 Mar, 2020 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

BORDER REOPENS as Portugal lifts January closure at 18 land crossings with Spain

Fewer road accident deaths so far this year in Spain, compared to 2019, primarily due to the coronavirus lockdown

THERE have been fewer road accident deaths so far this year, compared to 2019.

29 Mar, 2020 @ 15:02

Lead·Travel News

How a private school on Spain’s Costa del Sol still provides top level education for its students during the coronavirus lockdown

SINCE the state of emergency came into effect in Spain, our everyday life has been affected severely.

29 Mar, 2020 @ 14:23

Education·Lead

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

29 Mar, 2020 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead

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

29 Mar, 2020 @ 13:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rumbles inland Andalucia and Spain’s Costa del Sol

In the subsequent hour and a half, three minor aftershocks were recorded

29 Mar, 2020 @ 13:11

Lead·Malaga·Other News

The TOP 10 books to get you through Spain’s coronavirus crisis

WE all need a bit of escapism, even in the best of times, but making space in our busy lives to delve into the pages

29 Mar, 2020 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Lead

Spain and the Costa del Sol feel the effects of the lockdown with a dramatic drop in pollution

The majority of the drop has been from a 60% reduction of traffic on the roads of Madrid and Barcelona, while in Andalucia, around an

29 Mar, 2020 @ 11:55

Health·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

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People in Spain’s Galicia took to their balconies to sing Happy Birthday to Zara founder, Amancio Ortega and to applaud him for all the help he provides to the health authorities

BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings is self-isolating at home, after developing symptoms of coronavirus

Dog’s paws burned with bleach in coronavirus scare

Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft

Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus

The Chinese company to supply the failed coronavirus tests say the instructions weren’t followed

Spain overtakes China as Covid-19 infections hit 85,000 – coronavirus lockdown day 16

BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically

Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn

Man to be fined up to €60,000 for going shopping after taking coronavirus test in northern Spain

Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic

Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown

Troops take to Marbella streets as part of coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus cases up to 65 in Gibraltar with on the spot fines ‘possible’

Mixed news: Official Coronavirus figures released for Alicante region showing more deaths but increase in hospital discharges

Here’s how to enjoy a night at the opera, theatre or ballet from your sofa during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

Prison officer who refused retirement last year ‘dies from coronavirus’ AFTER being released from hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Lockdown rebel ignores COVID-19 checkpoint, crashes car into lamppost and attacks police officers in Spain’s Mallorca

Fewer road accident deaths so far this year in Spain, compared to 2019, primarily due to the coronavirus lockdown

How a private school on Spain’s Costa del Sol still provides top level education for its students during the coronavirus lockdown

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

BREAKING: Spain sees record number of deaths from coronavirus but infection rate lowers and thousands cured as turning point edges closer

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rumbles inland Andalucia and Spain’s Costa del Sol

The TOP 10 books to get you through Spain’s coronavirus crisis

Spain and the Costa del Sol feel the effects of the lockdown with a dramatic drop in pollution

Suspect in murder of Hungarian woman in Benahavis attempts to slit his own throat as Guardia Civil make arrest

Barcelona 24-hour supermarkets open ’round the clock’ are fronts for human trafficking, police say

The lure of Ceuta: The contested land young men die to reach and Spain sends its army to Africa to stop

Inside the secrets of Alicante’s remarkable ‘Venus’ head – which may just be the city’s greatest Roman treasure

Gibraltar airport eyes four million people catchment zone and battles Malaga for Costa del Sol passengers and routes

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