Locked wallets: COVID ‘savings’ will not be splurged
THE eventual end of COVID restrictions will not lead to a spending splurge. Seven out of 10 people will hang on to any cash they
FOOTLOOSE: Neanderthal footprints 106,000 years old found in Spain
IT is one of the most famous and popular beaches on Southern Spain’s Atlantic coast. Its kilometres of white sandy beaches have proven to be
Flamingos of the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra in Spain’s Malaga begin their breeding season
MORE than 7,500 birds have flocked to the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra to prepare for the mating season. According to the Junta, the wetland,
Estepona unveils plans to modernise resort with new cultural centre on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE town council of Estepona have revealed plans to rejuvenate and area of their coastline with modern cultural and commercial spaces and a 15-storey ‘faro’.
Mallorca’s Platja des Coll Baix named the best beach in Spain by Lonely Planet
AN idyllic beach off the coast of Mallorca has been named as the best in Spain by Lonely Planet. Platja des Coll Baix, located six
‘ON TAP’ as bottled water survey in Spain reveals increased sales in areas where piped supplies don’t taste right
BOTTLED water sales in Spain have risen by 8.5% between 2015 and 2019 with higher increases in regions where people don’t like the taste of
Popular and spectacular spot for Costa Blanca visitors is set to get ‘Natural Monument’ status in Spain
ONE of the largest and most significant geological areas in the Valencia region is set to be officially classified as a ‘Natural Monument’. La Falla
“I’m proud of the varied mix – and campaigning DNA – of the Olive Press”
AS a journalist who rolled up on Spanish shores in 1994 I had no idea what to expect. I had intended to spend a few
15 years of the Olive Press: A message from our editor-in-chief
WE made it! We just published edition 365: The number of days in the year and certainly sleepless nights I have had worrying about being
Drug smuggling family busted in joint operation between Columbia and Spain’s Mallorca
The investigation was initiated when police at Bogota's El Dorado airport discovered a package destined for Son Severa was concealing almost 5 kilos of cocaine.
Ultra right-wing extremists blamed for Molotov attack on Podemos HQ in Spain’s Murcia region
AN explosive device was thrown last night (April 1) into the Cartagena office of the far-left Podemos party and slogans daubed over the front windows.
Number of young Brits looking to move to Spain soars by nearly 500%
THE number of young Brits looking to make the leap and move to Spain has jumped by nearly 500% last year, new research has revealed.
BEE BANDIT: 21 hives stolen from farm in Spain’s Mallorca
The bees had been taking part in an important environmental project where they were pollinating almond trees planted on the land
The Olive Press celebrates its 15 year anniversary
FROM its very first issue in 2006 the Olive Press was campaigning for its community. Whether fighting for the environment or digging into crooks, we
Satanism, male lovers and family abandonment…the alleged lesser known side of Spain’s maestro Francisco Goya
Goya had a chequered start to his career as an artist
Life on the Line – How La Linea became the criminal capital of Spain
Cristo keeps her eyes low as she serves us our drinks. A Fanta Limon and a Coke, both straight out of the freezer, she blasts
More than 16,500 fines handed out in Spain’s Malaga for COVID-19 breaches since January
POLICIA local have reported that a total of 16,618 fines have been handed out in Malaga during the first quarter of the year for non-compliance
Police patrols stepped up in tourist hotspots across Spain’s Mallorca this weekend
In a bid to prevent a surge in coronavirus infections, the Balearic government and the Guardia Civil has launched a special operation to monitor areas
EXCLUSIVE: Brit involved in “living nightmare” of mass deportation from Spain’s Alicante Airport speaks out
THE BRITISH expat told by Ryanair that he fulfilled “legitimate requirements” to enter Spain but was put on a plane back to the UK has
The bunq Travel Card: an emerging must-have travel accessory in a post-COVID-19 World
AS we emerge from an undeniably rocky year in all aspects, focusing on good things in the future is an effective way to maintain emotional
Why the bunq Travel Card will be your next top travel item
AFTER more than a year of changing travel restrictions, global lockdowns have boosted, more than ever, the desire to travel. After all, travel is one
Domestic violence suspect escapes after stabbing wife in Spain’s Castellon
At the time of reporting, it was feared that the suspect could strike again, given his unknown whereabouts.
Iberia airlines does not pay for 83% of its CO2 emissions in the EU due to regulation loophole
SPAIN’s principal airline did not pay a single cent for 83% of its CO2 emissions within the EU in 2019, according to data released on
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER: Scientists highlight the many health benefits of fresas
APRIL is slap-bang in the middle of strawberry season in Spain. Usually regarded as a luxurious treat, especially when covered in thick cream, the fruit
Dolphin stranded at Misericordia beach in Spain’s Malaga dies despite rescue efforts
A BEACHED dolphin has died despite frantic efforts to save it by wildlife experts. The 7ft-long (2.13m) common dolphin had been washed up at Misericordia
Goya goes to Hollywood- The A lister obsession with the famous Spanish artist
BORN 275 years ago, Francisco Goya has long been heralded as one of the most influential Spanish artists of the 18th and 19th centuries. His