Esther Dingley: DNA confirms remains found in Pyrenees are those of missing British hiker
HUMAN remains discovered last week on a mountain pass in the Pyrenees match DNA of Esther Dingley, the missing British hiker who disappeared during a
Dozens of cute-looking puppies discovered at illegal breeding farm on the Costa Blanca in Spain
POLICE and animal welfare council officials have raided an illegal Costa Blanca puppy farm that housed 137 dogs. The unregistered breeder had been running his
Weekend Weather: Highs of 40ºC expected this weekend across Spain’s Malaga
AFTER a few days of truce, the terral wind will once again blow elevated temperatures into Malaga this weekend— with highs of 40C expected. Following
Billionaire brothers buy swathes of Mallorca to preserve coastal paradise
A PAIR of British brothers who have made fortunes investing in property and aluminium have turned their sights on Spain. But this time, David and
Counterfeit notes totalling €4 million are discovered in an abandoned Mercedes on the Costa Blanca in Spain
A Mercedes car heading to a Costa Blanca scrapyard got a last minute reprieve after a suitcase containing €4 million of counterfeit cash was found
Gibraltar launches new five-year Mental Health Strategy
THE Minister for Health has announced a new Mental Health Strategy to improve the wellbeing of the country. The five-year plan has been developed in
The number of arrests for the brutal beating of young man in Spain rises to eight
POLICE in Spain said they had arrested eight people after a brutal attack involving a group of up to 12 assailants in the Basque Country.
COVID-19 weekly case rates continue to ‘flatten out’ in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
THE latest figures from the Valencian health ministry bring a mixed regional picture over the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s new trend of lower week-to-week infections
Spanish campaign to make padel Olympic sport in Paris Games
PADEL pioneer Ramón Morcillo has pledged to work towards its inclusion in the Olympic Games in Paris. The President of the Spanish Padel Federation said: “In
Spanish social media star crashes Aston Martin just days after boasting to fans about his new car
A SPANISH influencer wrecked his brand new Aston Martin just days after boasting about his purchase on social media. The luxury car, valued at €180,000,
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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