Spain’s inflation rate surges to 9.8%- highest figure since 1985
INFLATION in Spain has soared to 9.8% in March- the highest rate since May 1985, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute(INE). The rate
Spain’s Hipra booster vaccine against Covid-19 could be ready by summer
A Covid-19 booster vaccine made by a Spanish pharmaceutical firm has moved a step closer to being approved and could be on the market within
Spain has 2.6 million uninsured vehicles driving on its roads
THE true number of vehicles which are driven on Spanish roads without being insured has been revealed and it’s a shocking 2.6 million. Insurance company
Here’s what you can do to help people in Ukraine
WITH the world watching the desperate situation unfold in Ukraine after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion by Russian troops, it is easy to feel helpless.
Ex-King of Spain, Juan Carlos, looks to Court of Appeal to delay or stop London trial over surveillance of ex-mistress
LAWYERS acting for Emeritus King, Juan Carlos, say they are going to the Court of Appeal over a key immunity ruling made last week. Justice
Amnesty International slams Spain’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with refugees and migrants
THE Spanish government has been heavily criticised in the latest report by Amnesty International over its treatment of migrants. The NGO accused Spain of ‘double
Winging it: Spain’s Rugby World Cup could be in doubt over allegations of ineligible player
SPAIN could be disqualified from the Rugby World Cup after fielding a player who may have been ineligible. Spain secured a World Cup spot for
Police catch dive-bombing hawk that attacked humans and caused terror in Spanish town
A BIRD of prey that was causing havoc in the town of Tobarra, Albacete has finally been caught. The Harris hawk had escaped from its
VIDEO: Choirs across Spain sing for peace in Ukraine
IN towns and cities across Spain on Sunday thousands of voices joined together to sing for peace in Ukraine. More than 800 community choirs gathered
Spain drops quarantine for mild or asymptomatic Covid positive cases
FROM Monday March 28, Spain has dropped the requirements for those who test positive for Covid-19 to self-isolate if they are asymptomatic or have only
The clocks have gone forward but thanks to fascism Spain is still stuck in the wrong time zone
SPAIN’S clocks, like those across the rest of the EU and the UK, have once again rolled forward an hour to Central European Summer Time.
Toys that risk choking and electrocution of children seized in multinational operation led by Spanish police
FAKE and counterfeit toys worth €18million that put childrens’ lives at risk have been seized in a Europe-wide operation led by Spain’s Guardia Civil. Operation
Explore Spain: Walking the Mirador Challenge around Javea on Costa Blanca
The Mirador challenge may be gruelling at 30kms long, but the views more than make up for it, writes Joshua Parfitt.
Mucho machismo: How sexist is Spain when it comes to women drivers?
More than half of women in Spain say they have been the target of chauvinistic statements about being bad drivers. A new survey reveals that
MEET THE TEAM: From professional poker player to Olive Press webmaster, this is Kate Langshaw
OLIVE PRESS webmaster Kate Langshaw is thankfully used to the late nights of the media from her poker tournament days in Las Vegas. Most of
The clocks go forward in Spain tonight. Could this be the last time?
Spring is officially here, the days are getting longer and from Sunday the evenings will be lighter the clocks turn forward by one hour. The
TRAVEL: Which two cities are the most popular tourist destinations in Spain?
TWO Spanish cities have made the top-ten list for holiday destinations in continental Europe, according to one recent survey. And neither of them were Madrid.
Spy chief extradition from Spain to United States paused due to Human Rights court appeal
SPAIN’S National Court has suspended the extradition of former Venezuelan spy chief, General Hugo Carvajal, to the United States on drug-trafficking charges. The delay comes
OBIT: Remembering David Searl, author of Spain’s expat bible on all legal matters, who has died aged 82
DAVID Searl, the author of expat Bible ‘You & The Law in Spain’ which provides a step by step guide to all aspects of legal
DATA: Where can you find the most affordable property in Spain
VALENCIA, Toledo and Granada are the provinces in Spain which have the highest number of towns with the most affordable prices on the market. Spain’s
Animal rights campaigners in Spain plea for life of dog stranded at Madrid airport
A DOG has been stranded at Madrid airport unable to legally enter the country because his owner failed to have him microchipped. Luno, arrived with
Industrial production prices in Spain soar by over 40% in February in biggest rise since records began
INDUSTRIAL production prices in Spain notched up a record annual rate for the fifth successive month in February according to figures released on Friday by
Striking truck drivers in Spain split after government reaches deal with majority of carriers
A group of striking truck drivers have vowed to continue their walkout despite the government reaching a Friday morning deal with the sector’s main body,
New driving rules you need to know about that come into force in Spain on March 21
SPAIN’S revised Traffic and Road Safety Law (BOE) comes into effect on March 21 but has already made headlines for its harsher penalties. Not that
When is Earth Hour 2022? What is it and how is Spain is involved in the WWF ‘blackout’ event
THIS year marks the 15th Earth Hour – the world’s biggest environmental event. The global event aims to ‘increase awareness and spark global conversations on
High Court in London rejects sovereign immunity for Spain’s Emeritus King, Juan Carlos, over damages claim by ex-mistress
SPAIN’S former monarch, Juan Carlos, could be forced to give evidence in a damages claim brought by his ex-mistress in a London High Court trial.