Largest ever drug trafficking trial of Castanas gang starts in Spain’s Andalucia
THE largest drug traffic trial ever in Spain started Monday in Andalucia as members of the Castanas clan were brought to justice. Prosecutors will now
Five people charged with starting devastating forest fires in Spain’s Asturias region
FIVE people have been charged with starting forest fires in the Asturias region over the last three weeks with police investigating a further ten suspects.
Sea Dragons in Alicante
A number of Glaucus Atlanticus, known as BLUE SEA DRAGONS, have been discovered off the coast of Alicante for the first time in 300 years.
Short Break in Madrid: Five reasons why Spain’s arty capital draws us in
GET set, ready… Go! The masks are off and it’s time for an adventure. But nothing too exotic. Madrid is the perfect spring escape. And
Picasso’s Guernica revisited: The Malagueno artist’s perplexing masterpiece
PICASSO was living in Paris when German bombs rained down on the Basque city of Guernica. Stark black and white photographs plastered over the front
Not carrying the can? Will powdered beer become popular in Spain?
HERE in Spain, the culture of enjoying ‘una cervecita’ runs strong, but what do traditional beer drinkers think of a powdered version, where you just
COSTA TROPICAL ROAD TRIP: the tranquil seaside towns on the N340 of Spain’s Granada – near the Contraviesa and Alpujarra
WITH summertime officially upon us, and temperatures rising, many people dwelling on the south side of the Sierra Nevada are visiting the Costa Tropical of
Uncle of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad, nicknamed the ‘Butcher of Hama’, evades trial in Spain on medical grounds
SPAIN’S national court will try in May to resume the trial of the billionaire uncle of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad, accused of money laundering in
Órgiva in Spain’s Granada celebrates Viernes Santo and launches ‘Made in the Alpujarra’ Fair
LAST night, April 7, the thriving market town of Órgiva celebrated its annual Viernes Santo event. In a traditional and well-attended procession, Santo Sepulcro and
Iberian conquest: A little-known Israeli hotel chain has acquired eight new hotels in Spain in a year
IT has been something of a silent takeover. But in just seven years an ambitious Israeli group has acquired 17 hotels in Spain. In the
From past to present: Built to support Montemayor castle Benahavis is still a highly prized location
WITH its lofty position high above the coast, Benahavis has long been one of the most sought after spots on the coast of Andalucia. Its
Army of Michelin starred chefs to descend on the Costa del Sol’s Benahavis
IT is set to be a busy year for tiny Benahavis with two key events this Spring already set to make national headlines. The first
On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
TODAY (April 8) is the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picassoand it is true to say that his legendary status remains undimmed. The
PICASSO QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ART a) Nothing, b) Lots
It’s Picasso Year, in case you hadn’t noticed. April 8, 2023 marks a significant anniversary of the death of the great Spanish modern artist, and
MÁGIC OF EASTER IN SPAIN: Female soldier leads Foreign Legion squadron across Ronda’s famous Tajo bridge
A TINY female legionnaire leads a crack army squadron carrying Jesus in a Spanish Easter parade this year. The diminutive soldier barks orders at her
Driving on sunshine: Are solar cars the future?
THE Spanish government is preparing a law to ban the sale of internal combustion engines by 2040. It is part of a concerted effort to
BIG IMPACT: Olive Press mail-out campaign for new restaurant bites BIG with our thousands of registered users
WITH a new restaurant opening looming and a need to spread the word, Malaga’s leading Metro Group turned to the Olive Press to help. Via
Paul Cunningham Nurses need your help
Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity was my vision. On my return to Spain after losing my son Paul to spinal cancer at the age of 33,
Just perfect! Why is Javea so attractive to foreign buyers?
WHY do people come to Javea? Why do they invest their money in property in this small Mediterranean town over many others? What is it
Hot or Not: The Scottish Parliament Building designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles
AT home, Enric Miralles is seen as one of Spain’s most celebrated architects, with works including the Santa Caterina Market and Natural Gas Building, both
Gold service: Award given to mental health organisation in Murcia
THE Murcia Mental Health Federation has been awarded the Gold Medal of the City for 25 years of defending the rights and serving the needs
Top Spanish beer Cruzcampo launches in UK as Iberian brands continue British invasion
ONE of Spain’s top draught beers is launching in Britain with Heineken UK bringing over Cruzcampo to the country. The lager will be available exclusively
Online scammers con bank into getting €950,000 personal loan on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SIX people have been arrested in the Benidorm and Aspe areas of Alicante province for being part of a cyber scam that netted €1.1 million.
New luxury hotel and apartment skyscraper unveiled for Spain’s Benidorm
THE Goya Real Estate group has announced details of its project to build the ‘Gran Delfin Private Residences & Hotel’, situated next to the Delfin
Wise walls : Award-winning Casa Sophia is said to be Spain’s greenest home
IT is said to be Spain’s most renewable home. Casa Sophia, near Madrid, is constructed entirely from recycled and low-impact materials which ‘protect the planet
‘Crespells’ – Were Mallorca’s traditional Easter treat brought to the island by Jews?
EASTER is the time for crespells in Mallorca. These typical Mallorcan sweet biscuits are an intrinsic part of the culture of the island. Their origins,