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British couple robbed by neighbours following the demolition of their home in Torrox on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH couple whose house was demolished last week after they lost a battle with the council to legalise it have described their shock at

11 Apr, 2022 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Property

British expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol plans drive to Poland to collect refugees from Ukraine border

A RETIRED British expat who lives on Spain’s Costa del Sol is driving to the Polish border to drop off goods and pick up refugees.

7 Mar, 2022 @ 18:00

Lead

Bogus gas inspectors scam €6,000 out of elderly woman after three visits for 'repairs' in Valencia home

Fresh warning as bogus gas inspector tricks elderly expats in Costa Blanca area of Spain

A bogus gas inspector has been caught in Denia with police warning residents to be careful over who they let into their homes. The fraudster

17 Jan, 2022 @ 12:54

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s Vox wants to extend citizenship waiting period to 15 years for British expats

SPAIN’S far-right Vox political party has proposed a bill to the Spanish Congress that would see citizenship through residency take 15 years instead of the current ten

14 Nov, 2021 @ 20:24

Lead·National News·Politics

Europe Minister Wendy Morton and Spain’s Secretary of State for EU Juan González-Barba

INTERVIEW: UK’s Europe Minister flies into Madrid for talks with Spain over issues affecting British expats post-Brexit

In an interview at the British Embassy in Madrid, Europe Minister Wendy Morton told the Olive Press that “citizens’ rights remain really really important” to

1 Oct, 2021 @ 16:56

Brexit·Lead·Must Read

How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where you can fry an egg on the pavement

With temperatures hotting up to 46 degrees we made an egg-cellent trip to the ‘frying pan of Spain’

19 Aug, 2021 @ 10:13

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Petition calls on UK govt to allow vaccinated British expats to visit without quarantining

An official petition is demanding that the UK government allow all vaccinated British expats to visit the UK without quarantining. After the outrage from British

12 Jul, 2021 @ 19:15

Lead

How residents of Costa Blanca urb’ joined forces to raise awareness and improve integration in Spain

EL RASO Urbanisation may not have been in existence two decades ago, but it’s international community shows a maturity way beyond its years. The friendly

21 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·Lead

Stranded British family launch appeal to raise funds to return home from Spain after coronavirus blights Benidorm dream

A BRITISH family who moved to Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca and have been left penniless after losing their jobs in the coronavirus crisis are

3 May, 2021 @ 15:15

Alicante·Coronavirus·Lead·Valencian Community

OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain

To all fellow retired ex-pats. Eat drink and be merry. Enjoy life in this beautiful country we now call home, the last leg of our

10 Apr, 2021 @ 15:15

Columnists

‘TYPICAL SPANISH’: Why British expats in Spain need to stop using this derogatory phrase

By Mijas Councillor Bill Anderson I HAVE supported the British community in Spain in a number of articles over the years. During the COVID-19 crisis,

11 Jul, 2020 @ 14:04

Bill Anderson: Mijas Matters·Lead·National News

British expats in Spain needed in university survey

UNIVERSITY academics have been appealing to British residents in Spain to take part in a new study.

8 Jul, 2020 @ 12:46

Lead

Why expats SHOULD be learning Spanish as Spain opens up post-lockdown

YOU may have been too scared to venture outside over the past few months, even for life’s basic necessities. If you’re an expat, you’ve probably

21 Jun, 2020 @ 11:00

Education·La Cultura

British expats shocked as ‘traffickers’ dump drugs and jet skis on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol while locals ‘threatened with death’

BRITISH expats have been left shocked by a suspected drug drop outside their Costa del Sol homes last night. Bales of hash and an abandoned

20 Jun, 2020 @ 12:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British expats ‘outraged’ as dogs BANNED from all beaches in town on Spain’s Costa Blanca apart from ‘dangerous’ rocky outcrop

THE mayor of Torrevieja has said that dogs will be banned from every beach in the town. Eduardo Dolon’s controversial announcement means that previously dog-friendly

7 Jun, 2020 @ 13:27

Costa Blanca·Lead

Female expats slam police for ridiculous sanctions, as it emerges Spain has issued over ONE million fines for breaking coronavirus lockdown

A PAIR of female expats have appealed to their town halls over intimidation and overreaction by their local police forces during the COVID-19 lockdown. The

30 May, 2020 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

IN PICS: Thirsty Spaniards and expats hit cafes and bars as Costa del Sol enters Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus deescalation

The next stage of Spain's coronavirus deescalation plan saw many bars and cafes throw open their doors for the first time in nine weeks

18 May, 2020 @ 19:26

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·National News

COVID-19: British expats in Spain flying to UK will have to quarantine for 14 days under new coronavirus rules

The strict travel measure is reportedly part of a larger ‘road map’ for Britain’s coronavirus deescalation

9 May, 2020 @ 13:26

Lead·National News·Travel News

COVID-19 GUIDE: What self-employed expats in Spain’s different regions need to know about being autonomo during coronavirus crisis

Spain’s 3.2 million self-employed workers still had to pay their €283 social security contributions at the beginning of April

9 Apr, 2020 @ 21:35

Business & Finance·Columnist·Lead·National News·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

BREXIT: It’s time for British expats in Spain to adopt David Bowie’s mantra – ‘turn and face the strange’, writes Mijas Councillor Bill Anderson

Gone are the days of the British Empire when a British Citizen could travel anywhere with a sense of entitlement

29 Feb, 2020 @ 17:30

Bill Anderson: Mijas Matters·Politics

QUÉ? 13 Spanish language facts expats in Spain should know

Here are some facts to remind us why we want to belong to this growing list of speakers

21 Feb, 2020 @ 15:41

La Cultura·Lead

EXPLAINED: Why British expats in Spain might need to complete Modelo 720 tax form before March 31 deadline

By Raymundo Larraín Nesbitt of Larraín Nesbitt Lawyers

18 Feb, 2020 @ 13:48

Business & Finance·Lead

WE’RE OUT: British expats on Spain’s Costa del Sol see in Brexit with a dance, a clap and a few pints

A very British way to see in this new era of British history

1 Feb, 2020 @ 02:40

Lead·Malaga

Crucial Brexit meeting for British expats and businesses in Spain’s Rincon de la Victoria next week

The meeting is part of a programme that the British Consulate is conducting to help inform the expat communities

6 Jan, 2020 @ 20:01

Malaga·Politics

MPs back Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal for UK to leave EU in January, prompting fear for British expats in Spain

It comes after the Conservative leader lead the Tories to their biggest general election win since Margaret Thatcher

20 Dec, 2019 @ 16:09

Lead·Politics

‘IT’S MASS SUICIDE’: Spain’s British expats react to Tories’ biggest election majority since Thatcher with crushing defeat for Labour

Sue Wilson, chair of the Bremain in Spain group said: “Shocking exit poll results. What has the British public done? Its mass suicide”

13 Dec, 2019 @ 01:34

Lead·Politics

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British couple robbed by neighbours following the demolition of their home in Torrox on Spain’s Costa del Sol

British expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol plans drive to Poland to collect refugees from Ukraine border

Fresh warning as bogus gas inspector tricks elderly expats in Costa Blanca area of Spain

Spain’s Vox wants to extend citizenship waiting period to 15 years for British expats

INTERVIEW: UK’s Europe Minister flies into Madrid for talks with Spain over issues affecting British expats post-Brexit

How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where you can fry an egg on the pavement

Petition calls on UK govt to allow vaccinated British expats to visit without quarantining

How residents of Costa Blanca urb’ joined forces to raise awareness and improve integration in Spain

Stranded British family launch appeal to raise funds to return home from Spain after coronavirus blights Benidorm dream

OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain

‘TYPICAL SPANISH’: Why British expats in Spain need to stop using this derogatory phrase

British expats in Spain needed in university survey

Why expats SHOULD be learning Spanish as Spain opens up post-lockdown

British expats shocked as ‘traffickers’ dump drugs and jet skis on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol while locals ‘threatened with death’

British expats ‘outraged’ as dogs BANNED from all beaches in town on Spain’s Costa Blanca apart from ‘dangerous’ rocky outcrop

Female expats slam police for ridiculous sanctions, as it emerges Spain has issued over ONE million fines for breaking coronavirus lockdown

IN PICS: Thirsty Spaniards and expats hit cafes and bars as Costa del Sol enters Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus deescalation

COVID-19: British expats in Spain flying to UK will have to quarantine for 14 days under new coronavirus rules

COVID-19 GUIDE: What self-employed expats in Spain’s different regions need to know about being autonomo during coronavirus crisis

BREXIT: It’s time for British expats in Spain to adopt David Bowie’s mantra – ‘turn and face the strange’, writes Mijas Councillor Bill Anderson

QUÉ? 13 Spanish language facts expats in Spain should know

EXPLAINED: Why British expats in Spain might need to complete Modelo 720 tax form before March 31 deadline

WE’RE OUT: British expats on Spain’s Costa del Sol see in Brexit with a dance, a clap and a few pints

Crucial Brexit meeting for British expats and businesses in Spain’s Rincon de la Victoria next week

MPs back Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal for UK to leave EU in January, prompting fear for British expats in Spain

‘IT’S MASS SUICIDE’: Spain’s British expats react to Tories’ biggest election majority since Thatcher with crushing defeat for Labour

Spain paves the way for 310 square-km offshore wind farm as close as 25km from the Costa del Sol shore

Spain’s TENTH named storm arrives: Pedro will bring winds of up to 110km/h – and more insurance claims

Spain’s La Liga is offering a €50 reward to anyone who reports bars streaming football without a licence

Foreigners bought up nearly half of all properties sold in this Costa Blanca province in late 2025 – but Brits are falling

Leaked police report claims Spanish government is ‘massively underestimating’ scale of new migrant amnesty plan with up to 1.35 million applying