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EU-funded task force seizes counterfeit items of clothing and luxury goods worth €16.5m in Spain

FAKE GOODS including clothing, footwear and luxury goods have been seized in an cross-country operation in Spain and Portugal. The haul, worth some €16.5 million,

29 Jul, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain extends COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people in their 40s and 50s

Serum injected into arms by mistake and not COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in Alicante Province town in Spain

PEOPLE summonsed for a second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot got serum injected into them instead. It’s estimated that 12 residents from Biar in Alicante Province

29 Jul, 2021 @ 15:30

Alicante·Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Tourism reboot: Balearics receive millions to develop new tourism strategy

THE Balearics are to get a €233 million tourism boost from the European Union. The €133 million will come from a €2 billion fund set

29 Jul, 2021 @ 14:45

Balearic Islands·Lead

The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy

THE 45th edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and

29 Jul, 2021 @ 14:25

Costa Blanca·Lead

Shakira could go on trial and be jailed if convicted of €14 million tax fraud in Spain

Shakira faces trial and could be jailed if found guilty of €14 million tax fraud in Spain

POP star Shakira could be tried and jailed over allegedly defrauding Spanish tax authorities of over €14 million between 2011 and 2014. A three-year probe

29 Jul, 2021 @ 13:45

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead

Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Ryanair announces major recruitment drive in Spain

RYANAIR is looking for cabin crew in Spain to join its team, as part of a ‘major recruitment campaign’ for its Spanish bases: Malaga, Alicante,

29 Jul, 2021 @ 13:15

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Dominic Raab won't rule out fully-vaccinated travellers from Spain going into quarantine despite EU travel rule change

Dominic Raab won’t rule out fully-vaccinated travellers from Spain going into UK quarantine despite EU travel rule change

PEOPLE returning to the UK from Spain may be forced to go into quarantine despite relaxations announced yesterday for fully-vaccinated travellers. Speaking to Sky News

29 Jul, 2021 @ 12:30

Health·Lead·Travel News

Everybody in Spain can get a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose this autumn

Spain rejects using EU COVID-19 travel passport for entry into bars and clubs

SPAIN’S Health Minister, Carolina Darias, has rejected using the EU COVID-19 certificate nationally to allow people into indoor hospitality and leisure venues. The government says

29 Jul, 2021 @ 11:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Book In Front Of A Poppy Field Outside The House

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Free book download from Andalucia-based author

EXCLUSIVELY for Olive Press readers, author Sabina Ostrowska is offering a free download of her book The Crinkle Crankle Wall: Our First Year in Andalusia,

28 Jul, 2021 @ 20:30

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Gang of 12 teens filmed violent attack on terrified schoolboy in Spain

A GANG of out-of-control teen thugs videoed themselves as they assaulted a terrified young boy. Police said the young victim was kicked, pushed and attacked

28 Jul, 2021 @ 20:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Increase in COVID-19 cases continues to slow down in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

THE rate of new COVID-19 infections is continuing to show signs of falling in the Valencian Community. 2,685 new infections were announced today(July 28) compared

28 Jul, 2021 @ 19:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

TWO underage boys have been arrested after accusations they tied up and threatened to kill their own father. The National Police confirmed that they had detained the

28 Jul, 2021 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Other News

Covid-denier doctor suspended and fined in Spain’s Balearic Islands

A Covid-denier doctor has been suspended for six years and fined €16,660 for staging protests insisting that the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t real. Angel Ruiz-Valdepeñas, 55,

28 Jul, 2021 @ 17:45

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Many sunscreens contain lower SPF than labels claim, Spanish study finds

IF you’re packing your bags for Spain, or just getting the barbeque out this weekend – the advice is to wear sunscreen. But did you

28 Jul, 2021 @ 17:15

Health·Lead·Other News

Lottery ticket seller scams customer out of big payout on Spain's Costa Blanca

Lottery store manager stole a customer’s winning ticket worth over €55,000 in Murcia area of Spain

A Cartagena lottery shop manager has been convicted of defrauding a lucky ticket holder of a €55,733 prize over two years ago. Murcia’s Provincial Court

28 Jul, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Double-jabbed in Spain? Yes, you CAN travel to England without quarantine from August 2

FULLY-VACCINATED travellers from the EU will be able to avoid quarantining when they arrive in England, the government announced on Wednesday, July 28. EU citizens

28 Jul, 2021 @ 16:09

Coronavirus·Lead·National News·Travel News

European Grand Prix Formula 1 Urban Street Circuit, Valencia

Shantytown takes over unused Formula 1 racetrack in Spain’s Valencia

The total cost of hosting the European Grand Prix in Valencia was said to be in the region of €308 million.

28 Jul, 2021 @ 16:00

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Nervous Lorry Driver Exposes His Hidden 103 Kilo Marijuana Stash To Police In Murcia Area Of Spain

Nervous truck driver exposes his hidden 103 kilo marijuana stash to police in Murcia area of Spain

POLICE in Murcia have intercepted a truck with over 103 kilos of marijuana concealed in a hidden compartment. Drugs were also found in a car

28 Jul, 2021 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Storms damage grape harvest

A BIG storm has once again damaged the grape harvest for the Valencia region. The heavy rainfall, coupled with hail, has affected the Medio Vinalopo

28 Jul, 2021 @ 15:37

Alicante·Lead·Valencia

EXCLUSIVE: Police in Spain arrest well known businessman for the murder of expat prostitute

POLICE have ruled out that a serial killer is behind a spate of four recent murders of women in the Valencia region. It comes after

28 Jul, 2021 @ 14:19

Alicante·Lead

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about new post-Brexit rules on UK passport validity

AMID all the other travel confusion and chaos caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, UK authorities have just published a new notice of changes

28 Jul, 2021 @ 14:00

Lead·National News·Travel News

Staff shortages mean just 13% of COVID-19 rule breakers have so far been fined in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Staff shortages mean just 13% of COVID-19 rule breakers have been fined in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

LEGAL staff have only been able to process 13% of fines imposed by police for breaking COVID-19 rules in the Valencian Community. 208,000 infractions have

28 Jul, 2021 @ 13:19

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Dumb Assailant Slashes Man's Neck And Gets Arrested After Reporting A Finger Injury To The Police On Spain' S Costa Blanca

Dumb attacker slashes man’s neck and gets arrested after reporting a finger injury to the police on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A Torrevieja man has been jailed for attempted murder after popping into a police station to report a cut finger caused by an assault. The

28 Jul, 2021 @ 12:17

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Barcelona football star buys old Andalucia cinema site in Malaga

BARÇA star player Gerard Pique’s family investment company has secured a deal worth around €50 million to build a five-star hotel in a prime Malaga

28 Jul, 2021 @ 11:15

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Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 cases fall on a week-to-week basis in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

A fresh set of COVID-19 infection figures are tentatively suggesting a possible slowing down of new cases in the Valencian Community. Health ministry figures today(July

27 Jul, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels report best week of the summer as Spanish room bookings keep them goin

Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels report busiest week of the summer as Spanish bookings keep them going

BENIDORM and Costa Blanca hotels have had their best week for room occupancy this summer according to the Hosbec hoteliers association. Figures for July 19-25

27 Jul, 2021 @ 19:58

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News

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EU-funded task force seizes counterfeit items of clothing and luxury goods worth €16.5m in Spain

Serum injected into arms by mistake and not COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in Alicante Province town in Spain

Tourism reboot: Balearics receive millions to develop new tourism strategy

The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy

Shakira faces trial and could be jailed if found guilty of €14 million tax fraud in Spain

Ryanair announces major recruitment drive in Spain

Dominic Raab won’t rule out fully-vaccinated travellers from Spain going into UK quarantine despite EU travel rule change

Spain rejects using EU COVID-19 travel passport for entry into bars and clubs

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Free book download from Andalucia-based author

Gang of 12 teens filmed violent attack on terrified schoolboy in Spain

Increase in COVID-19 cases continues to slow down in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Covid-denier doctor suspended and fined in Spain’s Balearic Islands

Many sunscreens contain lower SPF than labels claim, Spanish study finds

Lottery store manager stole a customer’s winning ticket worth over €55,000 in Murcia area of Spain

Double-jabbed in Spain? Yes, you CAN travel to England without quarantine from August 2

Shantytown takes over unused Formula 1 racetrack in Spain’s Valencia

Nervous truck driver exposes his hidden 103 kilo marijuana stash to police in Murcia area of Spain

Storms damage grape harvest

EXCLUSIVE: Police in Spain arrest well known businessman for the murder of expat prostitute

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about new post-Brexit rules on UK passport validity

Staff shortages mean just 13% of COVID-19 rule breakers have been fined in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Dumb attacker slashes man’s neck and gets arrested after reporting a finger injury to the police on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Barcelona football star buys old Andalucia cinema site in Malaga

COVID-19 cases fall on a week-to-week basis in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels report busiest week of the summer as Spanish bookings keep them going

Man, 30, dies after rockfall while climbing in Spain’s picturesque Montserrat mountain range

Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title

Young woman still in critical condition after Spain’s Adamuz rail disaster gives birth to healthy baby in Malaga hospital

Two young university students praised for returning wallet they found on Malaga street stuffed with €1,300 in cash

Four seasons in one day: Weather warnings for heavy rain, storms, snow and wind across Spain – but some regions will bask in glorious sunshine

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