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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Mullins reveals plans to become Spain’s Simon Cowell after selling Pimlico Plumbers in multimillion deal

IT used to be that Charlie Mullins was best known for his plumbing. And it’s true to say that the 60-something Londoner first came to

26 Sep, 2021 @ 20:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·Must Read

Spanish reporter Pilar Rubio and Shakira ranked as most successful WAGs

WAGs get a bad rep. Fashion snobs give them the red card for crimes against style including the revival of bondage dresses, Uggs boots and

26 Sep, 2021 @ 19:15

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·National News·Sport

First bird census in Spain’s Sierra de las Nieves detects 82 bird species

THE first bird census carried out in Sierra de las Nieves, in Malaga, has confirmed the presence of 82 species. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,

26 Sep, 2021 @ 17:00

Environment·Malaga

Going native: How to improve your Spanish and what to look for in a language course

NO one wants to be the expat who can’t speak the language, but starting out on the road to being bilingual can be hugely intimidating.

26 Sep, 2021 @ 16:00

Education·Lead

James Bond Legend Sean Connery Who Lived For 20 Years On Spain S Costa Del Sol Has Died

Former resident of Spain’s Marbella, Sean Connery, is ‘officially’ the favourite James Bond of all time

AFTER five outings in the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig is eventually revoking his license to kill. As fans and critics alike ponder on who

26 Sep, 2021 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Spain second-home boost: Post-pandemic priorities include search for a better lifestyle

HOW has the COVID-19 pandemic affected buyers’ work/life priorities? After an unprecedented period of lockdown, many people have taken the opportunity to reassess their lifestyles

26 Sep, 2021 @ 14:00

Lead·National News·Property

Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn

Autumn is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.

26 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

DNA analysis by British university sheds light on the origins of Valencia’s Giant of Segorbe

DNA analysis of a skeleton found in an ancient Islamic necropolis in the Valencian town of Segorbe gives evidence of the brutal expulsion of Moriscos

25 Sep, 2021 @ 17:45

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

Learn the lingo: Maravillas has the Spanish language programme for you

TO get the best from settling into a new life in Spain, it is best to learn the language. Whether it is for business purposes

25 Sep, 2021 @ 12:00

Education·Lead

Why you should subscribe to the Olive Press

EVERY day, almost every hour and sometimes by the minute we are putting up breaking stories online. Over the last week the big story in

24 Sep, 2021 @ 18:35

Lead·Must Read·Other News

Locals offered sneak peek inside new Dolmens Museum in Antequera in Spain’s Andalucia

THE new Dolmens Museum in Antequera will offer a series of museum open days starting this coming Monday, September 27. After an investment of €4.5

24 Sep, 2021 @ 16:00

La Cultura·Malaga

British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca literally putting plastic bottles in the frame

COSTA BLANCA’S popular British optician, Specsavers Ópticas, has found a way to meet demands of the fashion industry and the eco-conscious. Consequently, stylish environmentally-aware clients

24 Sep, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

COVID crisis funds approved for 10,000 businesses on Spain’s Balearic Islands

THOUSANDS of businesses and freelancers affected during the Covid pandemic will receive a share of €835.7 million in state funding on the Balearic Islands. The

24 Sep, 2021 @ 11:25

Balearic Islands·Business & Finance·Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca

English courses organized for Spanish hospitality workers on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ENGLISH FOR HOSPITALITY courses have just started on the Costa Blanca, after a Guardamar del Segura council collaboration with Convega. The course involves 155 training

24 Sep, 2021 @ 09:00

Costa Blanca·Education·Lead

Three Brits arrested over kidnapping couple at holiday home on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THREE Brits have been arrested and accused of kidnapping a couple for two days against their will at gunpoint Marbella. The gang is believed to

23 Sep, 2021 @ 19:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

WATCH: Storms hit southern Spain causing floods that turn streets into rivers

STORMS hit parts of Extremadura and Andalucia on Thursday bringing torrential rain and flooding that swept away cars and caused huge damage to property. The

23 Sep, 2021 @ 18:22

Huelva·Lead·Sevilla·Weather

Outpouring of love: Spain’s King Felipe shows support for olive industry during visit to Andalucia

THE King of Spain has paid a flying visit to Andalucia, where he sampled olive oil and praised the region’s growing industry. Felipe VI helped

23 Sep, 2021 @ 18:15

Entertainment·Jaen·Lead·Other News

Spain’s Balearic Islands make firm commitment to fight climate change

This week, the minister for energy and climate change travelled to international conference to reaffirm the Balearics commitment to the environment

23 Sep, 2021 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Environment·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca

3 Incredible Spanish Poker Players to Inspire You

With the Fiesta Nacional de España, or National Day of Spain, falling on October 12, halfway through this year’s World Series of Poker tournament, what

23 Sep, 2021 @ 12:18

Entertainment

Johnny Depp Bei Der Verleihung Des Donostia Awards Für Sein Lebenswerk Auf Dem 69. Internationalen Filmfestival San Seb

Johnny Depp blasts ‘cancel culture’ as he accepts top award amid protests at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD star Johnny Depp warned that no-one was safe from ‘cancel culture’ as he collected San Sebastian’s Donostia Award in the face of criticism from

23 Sep, 2021 @ 11:37

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Cruel owners investigated after dogs found in shocking sanitary and hygienic conditions in Spain’s Malaga

POLICIA local are investigating a possible case of animal abuse after two canines were found living in ‘deplorable’ conditions. As reported by the Policia Local

23 Sep, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Other News

EXCLUSIVE: Brit ex-footballer admitted for gallstone op but loses right leg at scandal-hit hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH EXPAT went into Torrevieja Hospital for routine gallstone treatment, and came out minus his right leg. James survived the experience, but must suffer

23 Sep, 2021 @ 08:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·National News

Property prices rose by 8.4% last year in Spain in biggest increase since 2007

Spain property sales boom to levels not seen since before bubble burst in 2008

SPAIN registered the highest number of house sales in over 13 years for the month of July, according to data published on Wednesday. More than

22 Sep, 2021 @ 19:43

Lead·Property

Amateur artist inspired by beauty of Spain’s Costa Blanca sells painting at London’s Royal Academy for £900

A PAINTING of a friend’s house in Moraira was selected to feature in the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition in London earlier this year. The painting,

22 Sep, 2021 @ 14:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Cars swept away in flashfloods as Spain’s Balearic Islands battered by storms

STORMS are continuing to batter the Balearics with severe flooding destroying homes, businesses and roads. The worst hit are Menorca and Mallorca, which remains on orange

22 Sep, 2021 @ 13:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Menorca·Weather

Troll campaign on Amazon aims to stifle sales of a new book on the Madeleine McCann case

Anti-McCann lobby launch evil attack on well-researched book My Search for Madeleine

22 Sep, 2021 @ 13:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

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