Star of Channel 4’s New Life in the Sun pens first column for the Olive Press
GREETINGS readers! Lisa Burgess here, newly minted restaurateur and now Olive Press columnist. Just to recap, in case you missed me on TV this year,
Malaga based artist faces jail for placing art on historic buildings
A MALAGA-based artist is facing up to three years in prison for plastering historic buildings with his artwork. Known only as Invader, the French artist
DOSE OF REALITY: Campaign to regulate lethal painkiller Nolotil gathers momentum in Spain
The Olive Press speaks to relatives of victims and campaigners about their hopes of regulating the controversial drug
Brit rushed to hospital after falling down Spanish cliff while taking selfie
A BRITISH tourist is in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after falling down a cliff while taking a selfie. The unnamed 38-year-old holidaymaker is believed to
Spanish stars Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz to feature in new film together
MALAGUEÑO Antonio Banderas will feature in Pedro Almodovar’s next film alongside Penelope Cruz. Dolor y Gloria will begin filming this July and is described as
Buses in Mallorca must now have WiFi to boost connectivity
NEW buses in Palma must now have WiFi on-board and access to a USB for charging mobiles in an attempt to increase business productivity on the
Spanish supermarket Mercadona has arrived in England
SPAIN’S biggest supermarket has launched in the UK. The food giant has opened a trading office in Harrogate, Yorkshire, to handle fish from the North
New line of bug goodies go on sale at one of Spain’s top supermarket chains
A SPANISH supermarket has launched a new range of creepy crawlies edibles into many of its stores. The new treats at 300 Carrefour stores include
Worker at rotten meat company alleges she kept quiet due to ‘fear’
AN employee from a company accused of selling rotten and out-of-date quality meat has said she did not report illegal practices out of ‘fear’. The
Move over Cava – sparkling Rioja is on its way
A HOST of Spanish wineries have started adding bubbles to red Rioja. Eight vineyards are now producing sparkling versions of the traditional vino. It comes
Top restaurant in Marbella to host fundraising lunch for paralysed expat
ONE of Marbella’s top restaurants is hosting a fundraising lunch for expat photographer David Toms, who was tragically paralysed following a motorbike accident. The €50
THINK PINK: ‘Tis the season for rosé – or pink wine in English – writes Aleesha Hansel
PINK wine, known as rosé in France and rosado in Spain, has a somewhat mixed reputation. Seen as a bit of an in-between, it has
SHOCK: Cursach bailed for €1 million despite facing 80 years imprisonment
DISGRACED former nightlife magnate Tolo Cursach has been released on bail for a whopping €1 million. The shock ruling comes after three previous attempts for
A HUGE food festival is coming to Malaga
NEXT Tuesday, April 24 at 11.00 am the presentation of the ‘Soles de Málaga’ Festival organized by the El Pimpi Foundation and to be held on
Andalucian olive farmers face increase in tariffs after American trade deal
OLIVE farmers in Andalucia are facing tariffs on up to 25% of their exports following a series of trade levies by US president Donald Trump.
‘Stoned’ cyclist killer released after paying bail
THE driver who ran over and killed German cyclist Christoph Bohnen has been been released from jail after paying €10,000 bail. Anais Marco Batalla, 28,
Scottish expat in Spain campaigns for MPs to represent Brits living abroad
The Almeria-based teacher has launched a petition which already boasts over 1,000 signatures
Magaluf pub crawl banned after flouting new city law
A PUB crawl route has been dismantled in Magaluf, and two establishments have been fined for organising the tour without the proper paperwork. The sanctions
Potential animal mass grave unearthed in southern Spain after dogs found tortured and dumped in reservoir
DEVASTATED dog owners have found four of their pets mutilated in a stagnant water reservoir. The heartbreaking discovery came after the dogs went missing over
British Ambassador to Spain handed prestigious award for promoting Costa del Sol
Ambassador Simon Manley, has been greatly praised for maintaining a good relationship between the UK and Spain
Spanish father claims Madeleine McCann suspect tried to kidnap his 5-year-old daughter
It was six years before McCann disappeared from Praia da Luz in May 2007
Balearic transport system overwhelmed after 40% private car increase
POOR train routes and inconvenient bus routes have caused traffic to increase over 40% in the last decade in the Balearics, while it has dropped
WATCH: Antonio Banderas’ guide to Spanish slang
WANT to impress your Spanish neighbours with the latest colloquial phrases? Well Antonio Banderas is here to help. The Malagueño has released a video with
Mallorquin cyclists to adopt ‘extreme caution’ after shocking number of accidents
A SHOCKING five cyclists have died on the roads in the Balearics this year. In addition, the emergency services have responded to over 250 accidents
BREAKING: Body found of missing British expat Kieran O’Brien
THE body of missing British expat Kieran O’Brien has reportedly been found. The body of the teen was located during a search. A family friend
GHOST BUSTED: ‘Photobombing spirit’ caught in British tourist’s Spain holiday snaps
The mum-of-three noticed mysterious goings on in the background of her holiday snaps after a family trip to Salou