Lead News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Concerns for last unspoiled Mediterranean cove in Spain as building ‘frenzy’ resumes

ONE of Spain’s last unspoiled Mediterranean coves is under threat from a new building frenzy. Environmentalists are growing concerned for the Costa Brava after several projects

6 Oct, 2018 @ 15:54

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Malaga to get new marina for mega yachts of the super rich

MALAGA is getting a huge new marina for mega yachts of the super rich. Bidding has been opened for the space at the Marques de

6 Oct, 2018 @ 09:47

Lead·Malaga·Property

WARNING: Vicious and ‘stealthy’ tiger mosquitos are back and stronger than ever in Spain’s Malaga

ENVIRONMENTAL groups have warned Malaga locals of a resurgence in tiger mosquitos. Ecologistas en Accion (GENA) and the Gabinete de Estudios de la Naturaleza de

4 Oct, 2018 @ 15:29

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Body found in Algeciras IS linked to Estepona kidnapping as victim identified

THE victim of the Estepona kidnapping has been identified as a young Spaniard. The 29-year-old, whose name has not been released, had a history of

4 Oct, 2018 @ 14:04

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Highs of 31C on Spain’s Costa del Sol this weekend as summer weather continues

AFTER a slow start to the summer this year, it seems we are being rewarded with extended periods of heat. According to AEMET, the Costa

3 Oct, 2018 @ 15:55

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Estepona Málaga vista casco antiguo estepona

Estepona shootings are ‘normal’ in town housing international criminals and mafia, says police commissioner

THE shootings and violent crime witnessed in Estepona this summer are ‘normal’ for a town that’s home to international criminals, the Policia Nacional commissioner has

3 Oct, 2018 @ 14:42

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Politics

British Agnese Klavina suspect Craig Porter arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

CRAIG Porter has been arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The Briton, 36, was cuffed after being intercepted by police on the Ronda road while

3 Oct, 2018 @ 12:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Brutally murdered body dumped in Algeciras may be victim of last night’s kidnapping on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRUTALLY murdered body has been discovered in Algeciras just hours after a shootout and alleged kidnapping on the Costa del Sol. The body had

3 Oct, 2018 @ 09:19

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Estepona shooting believed to be part of kidnapping as more details emerge

GUNSHOTS fired on the Costa del Sol tonight are believed to have been part of a kidnapping. Witnesses say that between two to four hooded

3 Oct, 2018 @ 01:20

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

IN PICS: Police rush to Estepona promenade as more details of shooting emerge

SEVERAL police cars have rushed to the scene of a shooting on Estepona’s promenade. At least six Policia Nacional vehicles are on the scene on

2 Oct, 2018 @ 23:23

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Reports of gunshots on Spain’s Costa del Sol as expats and locals locked inside restaurants while police chase suspects

PANIC has hit the streets of Estepona tonight after a succession of ‘gunshots’ saw people ‘running for their lives’. Witnesses have told the Olive Press

2 Oct, 2018 @ 22:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

FLIGHT SALE: Ryanair flights from €14.99 as record 36 new routes announced between Spain and UK, Italy, Portugal, France and more

RYANAIR has announced a record 36 new routes between Spain and Europe. The new connections will be in place for next summer with the majority

2 Oct, 2018 @ 13:56

Lead·Malaga·Sevilla·Travel News

WATCH: Storm, hail and rain turn streets of Nerja into rivers

NERJA was hit by a surprise onsalught of rain and hail yesterday which turned the streets into rivers. In just 15 minutes, 15 litres of

2 Oct, 2018 @ 12:03

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Malaga already preparing for Christmas as lights and party planning begin

There are 12 weeks until Christmas

2 Oct, 2018 @ 11:38

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

All you need to know about claiming compensation for Primera Air collapse

PRIMERA Air has officially ceased trading. It means hundreds of flights have been cancelled now and in the future – but can you claim compensation?

2 Oct, 2018 @ 11:14

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Budget airline goes bust leaving hundreds stranded in Spain and US

PRIMERA Air has ceased trading leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. It comes after the budget airline began offering long-haul flights from the UK to the

2 Oct, 2018 @ 11:01

Business & Finance·Lead

Podemos calls for referendum on bullfighting in Spain

Iglesias said he wanted to ‘democratise’ discussions about the future of bullfighting, but did not comment on other events using bulls, such as those in

1 Oct, 2018 @ 14:16

La Cultura·Lead·National News

WATCH: 300 dogs chained to walls living in their own faeces and urine in Spain’s Andalucia

Ningún animal debería vivir así… ? ¡No permitas que los cazadores abandonen y maltraten así a los animales!? Te esperamos ahora a las 11:00h en

1 Oct, 2018 @ 12:38

Cordoba·Crime & Law·Lead

Is gin and tonic good for digestion? Spanish expert reveals all

IS gin and tonic good for your digestion? In short, no. That’s according to Spanish biology professor and food technology expert Javier Morallon. Writing in

1 Oct, 2018 @ 11:48

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Pensioner, 71, dies on Marbella beach after suspected drowning

A WOMAN has died on a Marbella beach. The unnamed 71-year-old was pronounced dead on Playa del Alicate after a suspected drowning yesterday evening. It

1 Oct, 2018 @ 10:58

Lead·Malaga

Watch out, there’s a new 80s revival in town, but don’t except big hair and shoulder pads

Every time I think that I get out, they drag me back in...

30 Sep, 2018 @ 12:10

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Lead

Why you shouldn’t write off Algeciras just yet

If Lonely Planet authors had been passing through during Algeciras Entremares earlier this month, they’d be in a flurry to update

29 Sep, 2018 @ 15:37

Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle·Lead

Retirement abroad: Don’t wing it, plan it

The earlier you plan for retirement, the better the result you’ll achieve, writes Woodbrook CEO Michael Doherty

29 Sep, 2018 @ 15:20

Lead

Q&A: Angel Nozal on why he should be running Mijas

Mijas Matters' Bill Anderson puts politician Angel Nozal in the hot seat

29 Sep, 2018 @ 14:12

Bill Anderson: Mijas Matters·Lead

WATCH: Manhunt for machete attacker captured hacking defenseless neighbour as he bled out on the ground in Spain

THIS is the shocking moment a young man was hacked by a machete-wielding attacker in Spain. The clip, obtained by El Pais, shows a young

28 Sep, 2018 @ 15:22

Crime & Law·Lead

PICTURED: Young man who fell to his death from Gibraltar apartment this morning

A GIBRALTAR man has fallen to his death from the upper floor of Sea Shell House this morning. Kyle Azzopardi, 31, was pronounced dead after police

28 Sep, 2018 @ 15:03

Gibraltar·Lead

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Concerns for last unspoiled Mediterranean cove in Spain as building ‘frenzy’ resumes

Malaga to get new marina for mega yachts of the super rich

WARNING: Vicious and ‘stealthy’ tiger mosquitos are back and stronger than ever in Spain’s Malaga

Body found in Algeciras IS linked to Estepona kidnapping as victim identified

Highs of 31C on Spain’s Costa del Sol this weekend as summer weather continues

Estepona shootings are ‘normal’ in town housing international criminals and mafia, says police commissioner

British Agnese Klavina suspect Craig Porter arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Brutally murdered body dumped in Algeciras may be victim of last night’s kidnapping on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Estepona shooting believed to be part of kidnapping as more details emerge

IN PICS: Police rush to Estepona promenade as more details of shooting emerge

BREAKING: Reports of gunshots on Spain’s Costa del Sol as expats and locals locked inside restaurants while police chase suspects

FLIGHT SALE: Ryanair flights from €14.99 as record 36 new routes announced between Spain and UK, Italy, Portugal, France and more

WATCH: Storm, hail and rain turn streets of Nerja into rivers

Malaga already preparing for Christmas as lights and party planning begin

All you need to know about claiming compensation for Primera Air collapse

Budget airline goes bust leaving hundreds stranded in Spain and US

Podemos calls for referendum on bullfighting in Spain

WATCH: 300 dogs chained to walls living in their own faeces and urine in Spain’s Andalucia

Is gin and tonic good for digestion? Spanish expert reveals all

Pensioner, 71, dies on Marbella beach after suspected drowning

Watch out, there’s a new 80s revival in town, but don’t except big hair and shoulder pads

Why you shouldn’t write off Algeciras just yet

Retirement abroad: Don’t wing it, plan it

Q&A: Angel Nozal on why he should be running Mijas

WATCH: Manhunt for machete attacker captured hacking defenseless neighbour as he bled out on the ground in Spain

PICTURED: Young man who fell to his death from Gibraltar apartment this morning

Padel vs Tennis: Why padel is winning over expats – and where to play in Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: British toddler who has undergone SIX surgeries battling rare cancer gets lifeline in the Costa Blanca

Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada

This Costa Tropical seaside town is set to launch a €900k underwater sculpture park for diving enthusiasts – here’s what you need to know

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard