The Olive Press celebrates its 15 year anniversary
FROM its very first issue in 2006 the Olive Press was campaigning for its community. Whether fighting for the environment or digging into crooks, we
“No plans to deport British citizens”: Authorities in Spain urge calm over 90-day rule
SPANISH authorities have said they will take “a pragmatic approach” to those who overstay 90-day rule. Thanks to Brexit, March 31 marks an important deadline
Masks now mandatory on beaches and at swimming pools throughout Spain
A NEW law establishes stricter face mask rules in Spain, making coverings mandatory in all public spaces regardless of distance. The Government of Spain, led
‘Fury’ at Spain’s Alicante Airport as 40 Brits deported back to UK after flight from Manchester
DOZENS of Brits arriving at Alicante-Elche airport yesterday were refused entry to Spain and sent back to Manchester on the SAME PLANE. Border guards had
REMINDER: Clocks go forward in Spain – and why this might be the last time
When do the clocks go forward in Spain? Spring is just around the corner – and we can look forward to longer days soon as
EXCLUSIVE: Spain-UK bilateral agreement pending over post-Brexit driving licence exchange
Spain and the UK are holding high level discussions to allow Brits to continue to exchange their driving licences for Spanish ones without the need
Expats in Spain frustrated at ‘lack of clarity’ over access to Covid-19 vaccines
FOREIGNERS living in Spain have expressed worry and frustration at not knowing when and if they will be called up for a Covid-19 vaccination jab.
LESSONS NEEDED: How did a convicted British paedophile move to Spain, dodge criminal record checks and find work as an English teacher?
SHOCKWAVES have been sent through bilingual schools across Spain following the arrest of a British man who began teaching at one of Madrid’s most exclusive
FINALLY! Planning amnesty for ‘illegal homes’ across Spain’s Andalucia stands after legal challenge dropped
THE final barrier preventing the legalization of hundreds of thousands of homes built across rural Andalusia had been removed, after an agreement was struck between
EXPLAINER: Left right, left right, centre, reverse – why Spain’s political landscape is in turmoil again
They say that a week is a long time in politics… And this week in Spain, that adage runs particularly true. Spain has seen an
Thousands of British expats in Spain remain “exposed and unprotected” since Brexit
Thousands of British expats who were oblivious to rule changes in the new year have been left exposed and unprotected in the new age of
Five exceptions that permit travel between provinces in Spain during Easter
THERE are currently five justified situations which permit travel between regions in Spain over Easter. Under the central government’s motto ‘We don’t save weeks, we