Rapper’s prison sentence sparks massive free speech legal debate across Spain
THE jailing of Spanish rapper and poet Pablo Hansel over the content of his lyrics has sparked a nationwide backlash in Spain’s punishments for crimes
COVID in Spain: Chief medical officer warns of fourth wave
A FOURTH wave of coronavirus could soon hit Spain, experts fear. Spain’s chief medical officer, Fernando Simon, said the ‘possibility of a fourth wave does exist’
Shopping centres reopen in Spain’s Mallorca but bars and restaurants remain closed until March
From Monday, February 15, shopping centres and department stores can reopen under a limited capacity
Flood-ravaged city on Spain’s Costa Blanca produces 1300 page report on gota fria weighing over 4 kilos
ORIHUELA City Council has produced a two-volume book, packed with reports and recommendations following the devastating gota fria and floods of 2019. The city’s mayor,
More cycle lanes planned to link popular expat areas on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO, in the heart of the Vega Baja, is to build dedicated cycle routes in and around the area to improve both health and
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to show big falls in Spain’s Valencian Community
2,911 coronavirus cases were reported in last night’s(February 11) daily update from the Valencian health ministry. That is a fall of 120 new infections compared
Ex Andalucian mayor faces suspension after using phone sex hotlines with municipal funds
A FORMER Granada mayor has been found guilty of using municipal money to phone premium phone sex lines whilst he was in office. Juan Jose
Spanish footballer Nacho Novo’s ex slams fraudster using her name and pictures for fake OnlyFans page
THE ex wife of Spanish football legend Nacho Novo has been left ‘embarrassed’ after a fraudster set up an Only Fans account in her name.Â
James Blunt reunited with prized possessions stolen from villa in Spain’s Ibiza
The popstar's stolen possessions are reportedly on their way home
Spain’s Fernando Alonso struck by car while training in Switzerland, F1 return in doubt
NEWS is emerging that Spanish F1 Driver Fernando Alonso has been hit by a car whilst cycling in Switzerland. Italian sports outlet La Gazzetta dello
Suspected cocaine smuggling ring smashed in Gibraltar Campo drug bust
A DOZEN suspected international cocaine traffickers are under arrest after a large police operation spanning various Andalusian cities.
Train operator joins forces with Vega Baja city to promote popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA council, who cover expat areas like Campoamor, the Orihuela Costa, and Mil Palmeras, has joined forces with state rail operator RENFE to promote the
Who is currently banned from travelling to Spain?
BRITS have been banned from entering Spain for a further period of time amid concerns over the mutant strain of coronavirus. People from South Africa
Marbella and Estepona can re-open bars, restaurants and shops from SATURDAY after COVID-19 incidence rate drops below Junta threshold
MARBELLA and Estepona are among the 17 municipalities in Malaga which will be permitted to re-open bars and restaurants this Saturday. Malaga city, Ojen and
Spain plans not to give AstraZeneca vaccine to those who have tested positive for COVID-19 until six months after infection
SPAIN is making changes to its vaccination strategy. Although the measure is ‘provisional’, meaning it is subject to change, the AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer
The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy
OUR 33rd edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and
African prince looks to buy multimillion euro mansion once named ‘Spain’s most expensive home’
ONE of Spain’s most expensive properties could soon get the royal treatment. An African prince has reportedly set his sights on one of the most
BREAKING: Hospitality workers and business owners protest outside regional government HQ in Valencia
AN estimated 200 employees and business owners within the hospitality sector are at this moment protesting outside the regional government headquarters in Valencia city. Angry
Catalunya judge orders insurance pay-out over enforced restaurant closure during Spain’s first State of Alarm
A court in Spain’s Catalunya region has ordered an insurance company to pay €6,000 in compensation to a restaurant forced to close during the country’s
OPINION: The Olive Press is the English-language paper in Spain you can trust – and has actually got your back
THE Spanish Government was ONCE AGAIN forced to counteract misleading reporting after a slew of national papers in the UK claimed foreign tourists would be
Police search for two missing Lynx after ‘ripped off’ geo trackers discovered in Spain’s Cordoba
SEPRONA are on the hunt for two missing Lynx after their geo tracking collars were discovered in different locations across the Cordoba province. The Nature
Scandal in Spain’s Marbella as Mayor’s husband, step-son and bodyguard under investigation for money laundering and drug trafficking
THE husband of the mayor of Marbella has been arrested after undercover police raided his office. The events took place on Tuesday morning when police,
Spain’s Malaga city could open bars and shops this weekend
MALAGA city could reopen its non-essential activity this weekend. Following the meeting held on Wednesday with the committee of experts, the Junta has given the
TWO-THIRDS drop over two weeks for new COVID-19 cases in Spain’s Valencian Community
THE Valencian Community last night(February 10) reported 3,031 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours. That’s a fall of 1,279 on the Tuesday total and is
Police bust child prostitution ring in Spain’s Mallorca
Policia Nacional took three men, aged 22, 25 and 30, into custody this morning as part of their investigation into a criminal gang
Spain’s Princess Leonor to study at Hogwarts-style college in the UK – all you need to know
PRINCESS Leonor is going to a college in Wales, the Spanish royal family has announced. The 15-year-old will complete the International Baccalaureate programme at the