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OPINION: Give expats full voting rights in Spain

Staff Reporter - 17 Jun, 2022 @ 18:00

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Calorie counting: The difference between the UK and Spain

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HORSEPOWER TO THE PEOPLE: Why the Olive Press has launched campaign to allow Brits in Spain back on the road

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Expat in Spain or immigrant: Is there a difference?

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OPINION: It’s time Spain took responsibility once and for all to protect homeowners instead of penalise them

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Travelodge mafia

- 2 May, 2009 @ 11:22

The old adage of ‘one rule for one, and one rule for another’ has never been truer in Loma de Vera

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Golden goose in for chop?

- 2 May, 2009 @ 11:10

It confirms exactly what we have all suspected for a long time. There has been a massive improvement in Spanish cooking over the last five years.

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Fighting bull or paper tiger

- 16 Apr, 2009 @ 20:15

Will the Auken Report lead to better protection of the environment and a solution to illegal builds in Spain? Yes, says Matthew Pritchard

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The Olive Press… big in America

- 16 Apr, 2009 @ 12:29

Website relaunch is a resounding success with more than 35,000 ‘unique’ visitors a month

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We all have responsibilities, and few perhaps more than the legal profession

- 2 Apr, 2009 @ 15:37

While a few will always believe they are above the law, what are we to think – or do – when lawyers themselves ignore the rules.

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Drip, drip of your water footprint

- 16 Mar, 2009 @ 18:08

Forget your carbon footprint. It’s your ‘Water Footprint’ that you need to worry about, writes Bob Denton. The next 20 years are already forecast to bring us ‘water wars’ – and the move to dedicate increasing amounts of agricultural land to bio-fuels will only make things worse

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One year on

- 26 Jan, 2009 @ 13:56

January 9, 2008. The date will forever be etched into the minds of those who have fallen victim to regional government's drive to rid Andalucía of illegal housing.

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Cut advertising, cut off your head

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 2 Dec, 2008 @ 20:40

THINKING of snipping your advertising budget? Think again. A series of six studies conducted by analysts Meldrum & Fewsmith showed conclusively that advertising aggressively during...

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We are two today

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 27 Nov, 2008 @ 10:46

OLIVE PRESS WESTERN ISSUE MAKES IT TO TWO YEARS!!! WELCOME to the weird and wonderful world of the Olive Press where no stone is...

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Shameless

- 22 Jul, 2008 @ 11:16

THE warped logic of many councils around Andalucia is stunning. While tourists are the main source of income to the region their interests are often...

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¡Enhorabuena Olive Press West!

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 10 Jan, 2008 @ 11:41

Hip hip hurray! Olive Press West is one today. Has it really been 365 days since our sister newspaper was launched? For 12 months,...

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Start the day the right way

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 6 Dec, 2006 @ 07:21

Fast food giants Burger King have become the latest victims of the Spanish government’s campaign for a fitter, healthier (happier?) nation. Health minister Elena...

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Golf: a good walk spoiled?

Karl Smallman - 27 Nov, 2006 @ 06:39

IT was infamous English landowner Nicholas Van Hoogstraten who labelled ramblers `the scum of the earth´ when they forced him over a long and...

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Tourism chief leads calls for coastal rail service to connect towns on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Kimberley Mannion - 29 Jun, 2022 @ 18:00

THE Costa del Sol attracts tens of millions of tourists each year, both domestic and foreign, who are drawn to its beach resorts and...

Off the beaten track: Escape to Arcadia with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

29 Jun, 2022 @ 17:00

Jupiter Venus and Marte new arrivals at ADANA

Shaggy dog stories: Forever homes and the new arrivals capturing the hearts of staff at ADANA shelter on Spain’s...

29 Jun, 2022 @ 16:30

Benidorm Prepares For Summer Tourist Influx By Boosting Street Cleaning And Rubbish Collections On Spain's Costa Blanca

Benidorm prepares for summer tourist rush with big clean up on Spain’s Costa Blanca

29 Jun, 2022 @ 15:00

Doctor punched and paramedic almost strangled during home visit in Spain’s Murcia City

29 Jun, 2022 @ 14:30

PEED-OFF: Hefty fines for bathers in Spain’s Vigo who pee in the sea or sand

29 Jun, 2022 @ 14:00

Drunk Man On Mobile Phone Gets Run Over By Train On Valencia Level Crossing In Spain

Drunk man using phone gets run over by train on Valencia level crossing in Spain

29 Jun, 2022 @ 13:15

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Altea – € 272,000

29 Jun, 2022 @ 13:05

Two teens and driver dead after car overturns on dangerous curve during police chase near Ronda

29 Jun, 2022 @ 12:30

Spain reports 800 registered monkeypox cases- with over half in Madrid area

29 Jun, 2022 @ 11:47

Inflation busts 10% mark in Spain for first time since the 1980s

Inflation rate busts 10% mark in Spain for first time since 1980s

29 Jun, 2022 @ 11:10

Malagueta Beach In Malaga. Andalusia, Costa Del Sol, Spain

Petty Crime: Places where tourists are most likely to be robbed in Spain’s Malaga

29 Jun, 2022 @ 09:30

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Rubicons on Tens of thousands of pro-lifers march in Madrid against Spain’s abortion laws : “Just to clarify legally. Contrary to the media’s typical hype, the SCOTUS decision does NOT take a position on whether…” Jun 28, 12:31
Wolfgang on Is Spain really ugly? You decide, after leading writer slams overdevelopment and awful architecture: “The bad examples are unique monsters only and may be subject to different flavor (bad exception: Algarrobico Hotel). But what…” Jun 27, 17:27
jmah on Spanish airline based in Mallorca due to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda from UK: “This UK government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been condemned by Archbishops and bishops of the Church…” Jun 14, 23:00
Wolfgang on Spain to grant more work visas as labour shortages worsen: “Yes, Spain badly needs waitors and constructions workers from the UK! What about their driving licences?” Jun 11, 23:16
Wolfgang on Andalucia’s drive towards green energy with electric car charging points at Spanish ports: “Even peanuts of 78,500 Euros need a full funding by EU funds? Is Spain not able to fund its Carbon…” Jun 11, 23:09
Wolfgang on Spain splashing out over €12 billion to develop micro chip sector over next five years: “That’s ridiculous and burning of cash from the EU taxpayer! Spain has no proven tradition with chip design and manufacturing.…” May 26, 22:46
Rubicons on Prices soar as Spain’s Sevilla prepares for Scots invasion ahead of Rangers match: “Hey, it is a journalism miracle. Finally for us non-English/UK subscribers, this match is not just between always identified Frankfurt,…” May 19, 10:23

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