Lead News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Need a job in Spain? Tourism fair is offering 1,800 positions with immediate start on the Costa del Sol

THE upcoming tourist season in the Costa del Sol is set to unleash a bonanza of jobs and employment. More than 1,800 immediate vacancies will

16 Mar, 2025 @ 14:30

Costa del Sol·Lead

OPINION: The Iberian Funeral scandal is a disgraceful betrayal of the British expat community in Spain

THE closure of Iberian Funeral Plans without any communication to customers is both a shocking and distressing abuse of the expat community, writes the Olive

16 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Lead·Opinion

IN PICS: Las Fallas sculptures reveal scathing criticism of Valencian officials following deadly flooding

VALENCIANS have used the traditional Fallas festival to voice their outrage after hundreds were killed in tragic flooding last October. The region’s iconic festival celebrates

16 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

British DJ Calvin Harris secures historic double residency at Ushuaia Ibiza

CALVIN Harris has secured a historic double residency at Ibiza’s premier nightclub Ushuaia. He is the first artist to secure a back to back spot

15 Mar, 2025 @ 11:00

Ibiza·La Cultura·Lead

Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations

SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,

15 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Travel News

Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees

THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury

15 Mar, 2025 @ 09:00

Barcelona·Lead·Property·Travel News

Ex-footballer Gerald Pique dramatically breaks down in tears during corruption hearing in Spain

FORMER Barcelona defender Gerard Pique broke down in tears when quizzed by a Madrid judge on Friday over an alleged corrupt business deal. It involved

14 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Lead·Madrid·National News

Spain’s Malaga province now has water supplies for almost three years – but how much does each region consume?

Malaga province now has water reserves sufficient for almost three years of consumption, following more than two weeks of continuous rainfall. Just months after authorities

14 Mar, 2025 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

One of Europe's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations takes place day early on the Costa Blanca

One of Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place a day early on the Costa Blanca

MAINLAND Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade will once again be held in Spain this weekend. The event will be staged for the 12th time

14 Mar, 2025 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia

LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:31

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Costa Blanca airport scoops 'Best in Europe' award yet again after a record-breaking year for passengers

Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)

14 Mar, 2025 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Heavy rain and gales forecast from Friday for parts of Spain

Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante

A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the

14 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Alicante·Lead·Weather

Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines

A TORNADO has stunned residents in Alicante after tearing through multiple neighbourhoods during the height of Storm Konrad. The weather phenomenon struck the ‘barrios’ of

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:28

Costa Blanca·Lead·Video·Weather

Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis

WWF is turning its attention to the critical year ahead. With the upcoming 2025 of Earth Hour, the global initiative will continue to be a

14 Mar, 2025 @ 12:02

Environment·Lead

British expats face being denied entry into Spain under EU’s new Entry/Exit System - unless they show this document

EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027

UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain will not have to worry about signing up and paying for the EU’s new ETIAS travel system until at least

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:54

Lead·National News

Spain’s disgraced ‘rogue officer’ has complaint over the Gibraltar border thrown out – but does this mark the end of his crusade?

THE Spanish police chief at the Gibraltar border has had his complaint against the post-Brexit transitional agreement thrown out by a La Linea judge. She

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:50

Gibraltar·Lead

Locals block Ibiza beauty spot with BOULDERS and ‘no entry’ signs to ward off ‘avalanche’ of polluting tourists

LOCAL residents in the Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep area of Ibiza have blocked access to famous viewpoints. In order to combat the influx of

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:21

Ibiza·Lead·Travel News

DANA Alice warnings of heavy localised rain expected in Eastern Spain and the Balearics

Why is it raining so much in Spain’s Andalucia? Experts at Aemet give their verdict

STORM Konrad is continuing from where the previous storm system Jana left off, prompting the question as to why Andalucia has got so much rain

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:16

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if

13 Mar, 2025 @ 18:30

Lead·National News

When will the crucial A-397 road between Ronda and the Costa del Sol be repaired?

THE Ronda road leading to the Costa del Sol will remain completely closed off to traffic for approximately six months. It follows severe damage that

13 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Jet2 boss admits some Brits are worried about tourist protests in Spain

Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain

SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be

13 Mar, 2025 @ 17:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

New water transfer pipeline between the Campo de Gibraltar and Costa del Sol opens just days after reservoirs were forced to release overflow

A CRUCIAL new pipeline connecting Campo de Gibraltar’s water supply to the Costa del Sol has been opened, offering vital respite to the usually drought-starved

13 Mar, 2025 @ 17:00

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Malaga

Triple A worker fumes as Marbella animal shelter floods for second time following town hall’s €1.8m upgrade

A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall. Heavy rain this week

13 Mar, 2025 @ 16:25

Animals·Lead·Marbella·Weather

International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana for export including the UK

International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana to countries including the UK

RESIDENTS of a tiny Alicante province town were shocked to discover an international drugs gang operating from an isolated finca. A joint operation by the

13 Mar, 2025 @ 16:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges

THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%. The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday

13 Mar, 2025 @ 15:50

Balearic Islands·Lead·Travel News

Watch: Heart-stopping moment baby GOAT runs onto motorway on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the heart stopping moment a baby goat ran into oncoming traffic on one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest roads. The A-7 connects

13 Mar, 2025 @ 15:27

Costa del Sol·Lead·Video

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