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Expat community fundraise for Maria, a little girl with a rare form of epilepsy, in Manilva on Spain’s Costa...

Tallulah Taylor - 1 Feb, 2022 @ 15:45

By Elena Gocmen and Tallulah Taylor

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Gibraltar active COVID-19 cases are now the lowest seen in 22 days

Diexter Thomas - 17 Apr, 2020 @ 19:43

GIBRALTAR’S active COVID-19 cases are now the lowest they have been since March 26, with recoveries rising daily and plans to test all frontline workers.

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Over 150 African immigrants scale two HUGE fences to enter Spain’s Ceuta in largest crossing for a year

Charlie Smith - 30 Aug, 2019 @ 12:38

The people of Benzu were heard shouting ‘welcome’, while there were even reports of locals helping treat migrants in their own homes

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Sunbathe and quit smoking to reduce MS risk in Spain’s Malaga say leading doctors

Staff Reporter - 30 Dec, 2018 @ 13:00

LACK of Vitamin D and smoking are among the leading causes behind a surge in multiple sclerosis cases in the Malaga region, say local...

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Let’s talk mental health: Why teenage suicide in UK and Spain is on the rise and what parents can...

Elisa Menendez - 9 Dec, 2018 @ 10:00

The Olive Press investigates the surge in teenage depression and the role social media plays in self-harming

Health

Scientists in Spain develop new pioneering VACCINE against deathly Zika virus

Charlie Smith - 2 Dec, 2018 @ 17:10

The virus can cause serious neurological conditions like microcephaly, where a baby’s head develops abnormally

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‘Snake girl’ shares progress photo after receiving miracle treatment in Marbella

Jed Neill - 4 Nov, 2017 @ 14:14

Teen who received a miracle cure in Marbella shared snaps of her recovery one month after starting the treatment.

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Have you got it covered?

Danni Worth (Columnist) - 6 Sep, 2014 @ 09:00

This week, Olive Press insurance expert Danni Worth throws the floor open for FAQs

Top marks for Andalucian health care

Claire Wilson - 21 Oct, 2013 @ 06:00

Vote of confidence by patients for Andalucian health care

Health

Expat drivers in Spain required to take medical test

Mason Jones (Reporter) - 16 Jan, 2013 @ 17:04

A new directive will mean people driving on a UK licence will be forced to undergo a sight, hearing and co-ordination test

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