Two years since lockdown: What we know about the evolution of coronavirus pandemic in Spain
IT’S been two years since Spain declared a ‘state of emergency’ as the coronavirus swept across Spain and the nation was put into lockdown. The
Spain seizes Russian oligarch superyachts in Barcelona and Mallorca
A €140 million superyacht owned by an oligarch friend of Russian leader Vladamir Putin has been seized by authorities in Barcelona. Another craft has also
Lift off! Ryanair launches five more summer routes in Spain
BUDGET airline Ryanair is expanding its summer routes in anticipation of a big increase in passenger numbers as the pandemic ends. The airline, which is
14 common Spanish proverbs that you can use everyday without offending anyone
EVERY language has its own particular sayings and proverbs that are passed down generation to generation and whose origins are often lost in the annals
Spain to lower taxes for industries affected by war in Ukraine
SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced he will reduce the tax burden of the industries most impacted by the war in Ukraine. He made
TRAVELLING FROM SPAIN? UK scraps remaining Covid travel restrictions in time for Easter holidays
IT’S good news for holidaymakers looking to travel to the UK this Easter. The UK Government has confirmed that they will scrap all the remaining
Weather warnings issued across Spain as Storm Celia sweeps in bringing much needed rain
SPAIN’S meteorological agency Aemet has issued weather warnings in 11 regions across Spain as Storm Celia sweeps across the nation. The storm, named on March
EXPLAINED: How to find the cheapest petrol stations in Spain
The cost of petrol is pricing driving off the roads. Here’s where you’ll find the cheapest fuel in Spain. The price of petrol in Spain
Restaurant bill dodger jailed after conning nine eateries in Spain’s Zaragoza
A restaurant bill dodger has earned himself some free prison meals after being jailed by a Zaragoza judge. The Spaniard, 47-year-old Antonio Miguel Grimal, skipped
Spain’s truck drivers begin nationwide strike over working conditions and rising fuel prices
THOUSANDS of truck drivers across Spain began a strike on Monday in protest at poor working conditions that have been worsened by the rise of
SCRUM DOWN!: Spain get through to 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
SPAIN will take its place on Rugby Union’s biggest stage after qualifying for next year’s World Cup. Los Leones completed a remarkable turnaround when they
Spanish Embassy workers in UK call ‘indefinite strike’ in lower-than-minimum wage protest
WORKERS at the Spanish Embassy in London and consulates across the UK have called an ‘indefinite strike’ from Monday in protest at salaries not meeting
‘Digital Nomad visa’ and tax breaks: What we know about Spain’s plans to attract remote workers
THE Spanish government gave the green light to introduce new measures to attract digital nomads to make their base in Spain but the law hasn’t
WATCH: “Hero” firefighters bring first wave of Ukraine refugees to safety on Spain’s Costa Blanca
AFTER a 6,000km round trip, a team of Alicante province firefighters have brought 27 Ukrainian refugees to the safety of Costa Blanca. Nine volunteers used
OPINION: Why this International Women’s Day is more poignant than ever
LAST week we marked International Women’s Day – celebrated annually on March 8 – as a day that commemorates the social, political and economic achievements
Slow strutting on the catwalk: One woman shares first hand experience at Madrid Fashion week
With fashion such a big business in Spain, Sarah Crozier shares the latest trends from the catwalk at Madrid Fashion week
Meet the team: The Olive Press digital editor and Madrid Correspondent Fiona Govan
It’s International Women’s Day this week and no better time to present our indefatigable digital editor Fiona Govan. A journalist in Spain since 2006 when
Suncoaster: Let us handle your rental property in Spain’s Costa del Sol
NOW is a better time than ever to be renting properties on the Costa Del Sol. Owners can make a small fortune and still keep
Liberty Seguros: Special offers and peace of mind for those living the dream in Spain
There are many things that make you feel great, but when it comes to living the dream in Spain you need an insurer that brings
Mammoth tooth donated to raise money for chef Jose Andres to feed refugees in Ukraine
FISHERMEN who netted a 12,000 year-old woolly mammoth tooth from the ocean floor as they dredged for crustaceans are to auction it and donate the
OwnersLink: The unique property listing agent on the Costa del Sol, linking vendors and buyers globally
OwnersLink is a unique and independently-run property listing and service company which has been successfully enabling and supporting owners to sell their properties on the
Ukrainian children to receive cancer treatment in Spain after hospitals bombed by Russia
THIRTY Ukrainian children with cancer are in transit to Spain to continue treatment following shelling of hospitals by invading Russian forces. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
Spain will send more weapons to Ukraine over ‘coming days’
SPAIN will be sending more weapons to the Ukrainian Army over the next few days according to Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares. Speaking to broadcaster
Spain’s Red Cross warns over fake charity workers collecting door-to-door for Ukraine
THE Cruz Roja has issued a warning that scammers are posing as volunteers and going door to door to collect money for Ukraine. The Spanish
Galicia president Feijoo gets unopposed run to be proclaimed as new leader of Spain’s Partido Popular
GALICIA president Alberto Nuñez Feijoo will succeed Pablo Casado as leader of Spain’s conservative Partido Popular. Feijoo received over 55,000 nominations on Thursday after a
EXPLAINED:How Russia’s war with Ukraine is affecting consumers in Spain
WITH the war between Russia and Ukraine approaching its third week, consumer prices in Spain have already risen because of sanctions imposed. In particular, the