COMPETITION: Another chance to win our Christmas giveaway
READERS have one final chance to bag a stunning mural that promises to revolutionise your home. The winner of the Olive Press’ Christmas competition, will
Avocado thefts leave growers needing security in Malaga province
AVOCADO growers are hiring security guards to deter thieves from stealing their fruit in Axarquia. The move comes after a number of growers reported thefts
Spain has officially recovered as property sales match pre-crisis levels
SPAIN has had its best quarter for property sales since the 2008 financial crisis. Some 121,561 units were sold in the third quarter of this
Santa Claus arrives in the Sierra Nevada for festive frolicks
Santa Claus has paid a Christmas visit to the Sierra Nevada to launch an array of festive celebrations in the resort. St Nicholas successfully navigated
King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity
THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of
Eating fruit and veg prevents child bullying
CHILDREN who eat healthy diets are happier, have better self-esteem and are more confident, a European study has found. Kids who eat fruit, vegetables and
New focus on food exports as Spanish population reducing
SPAIN’S food industry is ramping up exports in a bid to counter the country’s shrinking population. Since 2012, the number of citizens has been decreasing
The people of Malaga show that they have true Christmas spirit
THE people of Malaga have shown what Christmas is all about by donating their food. Over 600 tonnes of food was collected over a two-day
Our tips for top tipples to pair with your Christmas feast
CHRISTMAS and celebrations go hand in hand so what better way to get the party started than with bubbles! Made by the same ‘traditional method’
Remainers in Spain fearful of ‘being thrown under Brexit bus’
A GROUP campaigning for the UK to remain in the EU issue a scathing rebuttal of the government’s sluggish Brexit negotiations. Bremain in Spain, who
Calls for Guardia Civil numbers and salary to match Policia Nacional
THE PSOE in Marbella are calling for a boost in Guardia Civil numbers. The Socialists will support a town hall motion next week which will
British expat ‘stranded’ in southern Spain after ‘ridiculous’ arrest over marijuana plants
A BRITISH expat is demanding answers after a ‘wrongful’ arrest over marijuana plants has left him unable to work for months. Robbie McMiller, 24, has
Malaga wins big in El Gordo draw
THE Fat One has been drawn and the numbers are in. And this year Malaga residents have won almost 129 million euros. The winning number
Malaga bakers create ‘Christmas flavoured’ turron
MALAGA bakers have created goat cheese, wine and pecan-flavoured turrons just in time for the Christmas season. Damian Ramos and Seabstian Guerrero from the Ramos
Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success
The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s
CONFIRMED: British passport will return to blue after Brexit
THE BRITISH passport will no longer include the EU insignia and will change from burgundy to blue following Brexit. Redesigning and producing the document will
Date rape drug use in Granada on the rise
UP to 50 people have been raped or sexually assaulted after drink spiking in Granada since 2012, new figures have shown. The startling statistics mean
British expats claim Andalucia food bank workers raid supplies before locals arrive
BRITISH expats have blasted workers at a food bank for allegedly raiding the much-needed supplies before desperate locals arrive. According to Joe Clark, 62, helpers
Secret note found hidden in bum of Jesus Christ statue
A HIDDEN handwritten note has been found up the bum of a 18th century statue of Jesus Christ in Northern Spain. The message dating back
EXCLUSIVE: Brits desperately tried to save lorry driver in horror crash on Costa del Sol
A PAIR of brave expats have told of their dramatic attempt to save a lorry driver who had crashed onto a Costa del Sol beach.
Human waste photographed at natural park in Malaga
PHOTOS of human feces and fast food wrappers strewn across a protected natural park have been exclusively obtained by the Olive Press. The images, taken at Sierra de
Dozens of firefighters called to forest fire in Benahavis this morning
Some 85 firefighters, two environmental agents, meteorology technicians were called to the Finca la Resinera forest just after 7:45 am in Benahavis.
Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote
OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly,
New animated film featuring Ronda will be the talk of town this Christmas
20th Century Fox’s Ferdinand, the story about a Spanish pacifist bull mistaken as a violent beast will be a real tear-jerker as it depicts Ronda’s
Man who shot and killed two police officers in Cantavieja to be extradited to Italy
Norbert Feher, a 36-year-old from Serbia, will be sent back to Italy to face more charges of homicide and home invasion robberies before potentially serving
FIFA threaten to kick Spain out of 2018 Russian World Cup
FIFA are throwing the rule book at them saying they have the power to suspend membership if they feel elections are not independent.