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Getting Testy: Issues mount for British expats in Spain unable to drive after failure to strike post-Brexit licence deal

THOUSANDS of British expats have been left unable to drive legally in Spain after the failure to strike a bilateral deal. And they are getting

21 May, 2022 @ 19:15

Brexit·Lead·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Expats’ €14,000 medical bill because insurance company ‘wouldn’t answer phone’ after accident in Spain

A BRITISH couple have a huge medical bill for hospital care, despite being fully covered by their private health insurance company. The expats have been

20 May, 2022 @ 10:30

Lead·Must Read·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Expat couple vow to leave Spain after beloved dog shot by hunters and police ‘did nothing’

AN expat couple have slammed police inactivity after their dog was shot dead by hunters on an evening stroll. Jennifer and Victor Gebhardt, 67 and

18 May, 2022 @ 19:30

Lead·Must Read·National News

FRIDAY 13th: Spain’s ten weirdest superstitions revealed

FRIDAY the 13th is a day of misfortune for many a superstitious expat. But you won’t find locals drawing their blinds and running from black

13 May, 2022 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News

‘Bittersweet’: Brits living abroad for over 15 years finally win right to vote in UK elections

CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating their victory after years of battling for the right of those who have lived abroad for more than 15years to maintain the

28 Apr, 2022 @ 17:00

Brexit·Lead·National News

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·Columnists·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

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Getting Testy: Issues mount for British expats in Spain unable to drive after failure to strike post-Brexit licence deal

EXCLUSIVE: Expats’ €14,000 medical bill because insurance company ‘wouldn’t answer phone’ after accident in Spain

EXCLUSIVE: Expat couple vow to leave Spain after beloved dog shot by hunters and police ‘did nothing’

FRIDAY 13th: Spain’s ten weirdest superstitions revealed

‘Bittersweet’: Brits living abroad for over 15 years finally win right to vote in UK elections

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

A decade after Brexit: Could Andy Burnham be the man to steer Britain back towards the EU?

Estepona mayor secures license to build 20 tourist flats in Malaga days after halt is announced on new holiday lets in the city

Gibraltar proposes tip-off hotline as solution to unexpected treaty problem – how to stop cross-border food deliveries

Two thirds of Europe wants Britain back in the EU, new poll finds – with the Dutch and Danes the most enthusiastic

Real estate agents in Barcelona are using AI to ‘pimp up’ dilapidated homes – and it’s not illegal

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