Man held after knifepoint robbery of pharmacy in Spain’s SevillaÂ
A MAN has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a pharmacy in Sevilla. Police said a man entered the pharmacy on Calle Carretero in
Cops launch murder investigation after pensioner dies in Spain’s Sevilla
A MURDER probe has been launched after a pensioner died after suffering severe injuries in a Sevilla street. The 81 year-old man was found with
Police arrest veteran bank robber, 67, in Spain’s Malaga
A PENSIONER in Spain is accused of coordinating a string of bank robberies across Malaga. The 67-year-old man, who the authorities said is wanted for
Supermarkets in Spain ration sunflower oil amid fears that supply threatened with Russian invasion of Ukraine
SPANISH supermarkets have taken steps to ration the sale of sunflower oil amid stockpiling by customers fearing a shortage as a result of Russia’s invasion
Ukraine protest: Mayor of Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol returns medal awarded to him by Putin
THE mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has already returned the controversial Pushkin medal that Vladimir Putin awarded him in 2018. Since Russia invaded
Woman swindled out of €20,000 in online romance scam by bogus doctor in Spain’s Murcia region
A conman swindled €20,000 out of a woman looking for love as he pretended to be a ‘prestigious’ South American doctor. The 34-year-old Nigerian trickster
AHOY THERE: Galleon opens its decks to visitors in Spain’s Valencia
A Spanish galleon has docked in Valencia port and will open its decks to the public between March 9 and March 20. The Galleon Andalucia
Boys arrested in Spain’s Valencia after forcing girl to drink urine and posting social media video of degrading treatment
TWO boys aged 15 and 16 have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Valencia over the degrading treatment of a 14-year-old girl. A video
Farmers rejoice over big rainfall to boost vineyards and fruit growing on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FARMERS in Alicante Province have welcomed the recent big downpours that they claim have saved vineyards. The winter drought threatened crops but the heavy rain
Spain to ban influencers from advertising junk-food to kids
THE Spanish government has announced plans to ban influencers from advertising junk food to children. The plans outlined would see anyone in a position of
OPINION: How Ukraine resistance in face of Russian invasion recalls famous Spanish Civil War cry of ‘No pasaran!’Â
WATCHING Sky News chief correspondent Stuart Ramsey shot at and wounded along with one of his team, while clearly working for the press in Ukraine,
Exclusive interview: Local hero sets off to deliver critical medical supplies to Ukraine and bring back seven refugees to Spain
A LOCAL greengrocer from Sevilla is set on driving 7,000 kilometres to help Ukrainians. Jesus Perez de Tena, from Sevilla, has set off early this
Oil giant Repsol is constructing Spain’s first advanced biofuel plant in Murcia region
CONSTRUCTION of Spain’s first advanced biofuel plant has started in the Cartagena area of Murcia. The €200 million project is being undertaken by Repsol at
How one of Spain’s most successful expat entrepreneurs came to lead an all-female team
BRITISH businesswoman Jenninfer Cunningham is proud of the fact that she leads a team of twenty women in what has become one of the most
After 50 years of married bliss, man threatens to hang wife in argument over car keys in Spain’s Valencia
A Valencia man, 74, threatened to hang his wife after she refused to let him have the keys to their car. The couple have reportedly
Beleaguered town with as few as one policeman on duty recruits seven new officers on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ROJALES and its expat urbanisation of Ciudad Quesada hit the news earlier this year, as The Olive Press revealed only one policeman was available at
Ukraine war: Spain’s Huelva and Sevilla to welcome 58 Ukrainian refugees todayÂ
ALMOST 60 Ukrainians will arrive in Andalucia today thanks to a scheme for refugees coordinated by a church in Huelva. A bus carrying 58 refugees
Driving school owner ‘forged documents for driver candidates’ in Spain’s Huelva
THE owner of a driving school in Huelva has been arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent driver test completion certificates. The teacher allegedly worked alongside an
Parents accused of abducting and hiding their family behind bolted doors arrested in Spain’s Sevilla
THREE children who vanished five years ago when they were ‘kidnapped’ by their parents after a tumultuous custody battle have been found in Sevilla. The
Orange and MasMovil announce merger plans to create biggest mobile operator in Spain
ORANGE and MasMovil have formally announced their intention to merge their businesses in Spain. It would make them the largest mobile/telecoms operator in the country
Cheeky thief overturns getaway car and reports it as stolen to police on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A thief lied to the Guardia Civil that his van had been stolen after it overturned in a ditch in Agost. The man, 19, took
Celebrating women: British expat charity worker rewarded with MBE for care and compassion during Covid crisis
Pamela Twissell-Cross had never imagined her life would take such a turn after retiring to Spain. After a long career saving lives in the NHS,
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the achievements of expat women in Spain
Women are often too modest to blow their own trumpets, so we sent Helen Barklam to speak to five inspirational women and do it for
Tell-tale whiff gives away massive marijuana plantation hidden in Spain’s Antequera
A TEAM from Spain’s Guardia Civil uncovered a massive marijuana plantation hidden in Antequera after following their noses. Officers detected the tell-tale whiff given off
OPINION: How Spain is outpacing the UK when it comes to women in politics
To mark International Women's Day campaigner Sue Wilson, MBE, explores how UK is falling behind Spain when it comes to political representation.
International Women’s Day marked by protests outside Spain’s biggest cathedrals
HUNDREDS of women gathered in front of cathedrals in Andalucia on Sunday to protest the church’s treatment of women ahead of International Women’s Day.