OPINION: Why is Spain still failing when it comes to transparency?
THE Olive Press has recently reported on how dismal many of Spain’s town halls are when it comes to transparency. And now comes the confirmation
The urology blokes: British consultants expand practice from Gibraltar to Costa del Sol
Urologist James Allan explains why it's important not to ignore early warning signs
Best foot forward: Spain boasts a treasure trove of great hiking just a short climb inland from the costas
Getting out into the rugged interior of southern Spain is a dream come true for hikers and country enthusiasts, writes Niamh Ryan
As energy bills soar across Spain, English language comparison website will save you money on electricity bills and much more
By Niamh Ryan FOR a long time, price comparison websites have been a familiar and popular service in countries such as the United Kingdom. Companies
MADELEINE MCCANN: German sex offending undertaker shared child porn with chief suspect Christian Brueckner
A CONVICTED paedophile who had a series of depraved online chats with Maddie suspect Christian Brueckner is an UNDERTAKER! The German sex offender – who
Dry January: How good are Spain’s alcohol-free alternatives?
As we approach the end of January, how many have managed to stay alcohol free? Will it continue into February? We asked Jo Chipchase to
Spain’s CaixaBank promises better services for older customers despite branch closures
SPAIN’S CaixaBank has pledged new and improved services for older customers despite a wave of over 1,500 branch closures in the wake of its merger
Children’s TV favourites recruited to boost COVID-19 vaccines among Spain’s over 5s
SPAIN has enlisted the help of the nation’s favourite children’s television characters to encourage kids to get the jab. The state television channel RTVE will
Violent far-right hate group arrests after using social media as recruiting tool in Spain
SEVEN members of a violent ultra-right group that co-ordinated hate crimes via social media have been arrested by the Policia Nacional. One of those detained
MUST READ: European Court of Justice rules against Spain’s Modelo 720 foreign asset law including system of excessive fines
EUROPE’S top court says Spain broke EU laws by imposing harsh penalties on Spanish residents who failed to declare property and bank accounts they held
Spain announces its best job figures since banking crisis of 2008
SPAIN has announced the highest number of people in work since the 2008 banking crisis. Over 20 million people are employed with 840,700 new jobs
Have you seen him? Police hunt Brit fugitive thought to be on the run in Spain’s Marbella in new appeal for ‘most wanted’
POLICE have made a public appeal for another one of the UK’s most wanted fugitives after it emerged he might be hiding out on the
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez fires off ‘massive sanctions’ warning to Russia over Ukraine invasion
SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has warned Russia about ‘massive sanctions’ if it attacks the Ukraine. Russia has built up an estimated 100,000 troops close
ANALYSIS: The meteoric rise of Spain’s far-right party – how far can VOX go?
Could an anti-abortion, anti-immigration party whose following is three quarters male somehow get into power in Spain, asks Heather Galloway
HOW TO WATCH: Spain decides Eurovision song in three-day Benidorm Fest this week
BENIDORM this week hosts a three-day competition to decide which of 14 artists will represent Spain at Eurovision 2022. It’s the first year Benidorm gets
Fraudsters charge anti-vaxxers in Spain up to €1,000 for bogus COVID-19 passports and PCR test results
SEVEN members of a gang who sold fake COVID-19 passports to anti-vaxxers have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Spain. The Spanish branch of
How Spain compares to the rest of the world over fighting corruption
THE image of how tough Spain is on corruption has barely changed in a year, according to the 2021 Corruption Perception Index(CPI). The CPI, published
Guide dog ‘graduates’ with History degree from university in Spain
A GUIDE dog has been included in the official photo of students graduating with a History degree from Spain’s University of Castilla-La Mancha. Desi, a
TRAVEL UPDATE: Day 2 COVID tests scrapped in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated travellers
TRAVELLERS arriving in England and Scotland from Spain will no longer need to buy day-two COVID tests, if they are fully vaccinated. The rules will
Catholic Church in Spain admits to owning nearly 1,000 unregistered properties
THE Catholic Church in Spain has admitted to owning 965 properties despite no documented evidence to verify the claim. There were even instances where evidence
From shelf stacker to Our Man in the Balearics: Meet the British consul awarded an MBE for his work with Brits in Spain
WHEN Lloyd Milen was informed, just before Christmas, that he had been awarded an MBE for services to British nationals in Spain he couldn’t quite
Scandal-hit Princess Cristina of Spain splits from husband Iñaki Urdangarin days after female co-worker photos appear
KING Felipe’s sister, Cristina, has split from husband Iñaki Urdangarin by ‘mutual agreement’ just days after photos were published of him with another woman. A
Prefabricated craze hits Spain with homes for as little as just €5,000
HOME and garden giant Leroy Merlin are the latest to jump onto a new craze for prefabricated houses in Spain. The perks are clear: for
Chef Jose Andres awarded Spain’s top honour for humanitarian work
CELEBRITY chef Jose Andres who is famous for pioneering modern Spanish cuisine in the USA has been awarded Spain’s Order of Civil Merit for his
READERS’ TIPS: How do you keep warm during winter in Spain?
When Olive Press intern Tallulah Taylor arrived on the Costa del Sol in December she discovered she was entirely unprepared for winter in a house
18 stunning murals in Spain nominated for world’s Best Street Art awards
SPAIN has produced some of the world’s finest visual artists with the likes of Picasso and Dali household names. These artists not only changed the