THE OLIVE PRESS: We reach readers in Spain that others can’t
THE Olive Press has been in a continuous state of growth for the past five years – and there’s no secret to our success. We
NEVER AGAIN!: Travel woes as Terenia tries to get back to Mallorca
I AM never going to leave the island again! For anyone who has attempted to get off the island for any reason and get back,
LIVES SAVED: Fewer car journeys during Spain’s 2020 lockdown cut pollution and premature deaths
IMPROVED air quality in Spain caused by last year’s pandemic lockdown restrictions may have prevented at least 170 premature deaths. It’s largely down to fewer
Barrios of Estepona: Where to live in the Costa del Sol’s ‘Garden City’
Estepona has something for everyone: a historic centre, miles of golden-sand beaches, the mountains of Sierra Bermeja and some of the best-value areas to own
EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo
THE situation will be familiar to the vast majority of expats who relocate to the Valencia region, especially in smaller, more ‘traditional’ towns. You make
How an epic bicycle journey across southern Spain revealed some surprising delights
When British traveller Chris Atkin set out to cross southern Spain making a 1,300 km route between Valencia to Gibraltar by bicycle, he didn’t know
Flight bookings to Spain’s Mallorca soar after Germans told they will NOT have to quarantine or take PCR test if vaccinated
On Wednesday, the German government eased entry restrictions for its travellers, allowing people who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 to enter
Gibraltar pushes ahead with €300 million reclaimed development despite Spain’s objection
GIBRALTAR has remained defiant against the Spanish government as it pushes on with its €300 million plan Victoria Keys development, risking diplomatic tension. The group
New MTV documentary investigating the death of Kirsty Maxwell in Spain’s Benidorm is a stark reminder of dangers faced by Brits abroad
KIRSTY Maxwell was just 27 when she plunged from a 10th floor balcony in Benidorm after a night out partying with her friends on the
OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain
YOU know you’re old when watching TV programmes involving, ‘well-known’ personalities, and you don’t recognise any of them. And to ensure you have no bolt-hole
OPERATIC TRIUMPH for Madrid venue that scoops the top prize for Spain in prestigious international awards
MADRID’S Teatro Real has won the top honour at the 2021 International Opera Awards which are opera’s equivalent of the movie Oscars. The virtually-hosted event
DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production
IF the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is to appreciate the importance of local commerce – specially when it comes to food. Producers,
VIA VERDE: Cycling and kayaking through Catalunya’s Ebro Delta makes for a great family adventure
THIS was a holiday which separated the men from the boys. Unfortunately, my fear of the dark meant I came across as one of the
Negligent dog owner loses jail sentence appeal after six-month-old puppy died on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Costa Blanca woman has lost her appeal against a three-month jail sentence for letting her dog die from serious neglect. She also got a
LATEST COVID-19 case and hospital admission figures for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
NEW COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are maintaining their significant falls, helped by increasing vaccinations in the Valencian Community. The regional health ministry today(May 14) reported
FROZEN PENSIONERS: Finland beats sunny Spain for retirement quality of life
SPAIN may be a popular retirement spot but according to a new report chilly Finland is actually the best country in Europe in which to
PRIME SUSPECT: Paw of blame pointed at bear for string of grizzly livestock slaughters in the Spanish Pyrenees
HE looks as cuddly as Rupert, Paddington or Winnie-the-Pooh. But Goiat the bear is no marmalade sandwich-eating vegetarian. He is on the wanted list, suspected
Spain gets burnt in hottest year ever with warnings over further temperature hikes
SPAIN had the hottest year on record last year according to a report published today(May 14) by the state meteorological agency, Aemet. The news comes
GETTING BATTY for home comforts to fight off mosquitoes in a park area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BATS and birds are being coaxed to have a home in a Costa Blanca park in order to fend off nasty pests and mosquitoes. Boxes
Benidorm and other major Costa Blanca cities get ready for the busiest weekend of the year
MAJOR centres across the Costa Blanca are stepping up their security measures this weekend in anticipation of a big influx of visitors. Alicante, Benidorm, Denia
‘EXTREMELY VIOLENT’ drug dealer is arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca after he tried to kill a customer
DNA analysis has helped police arrest a man branded as ‘extremely violent’ in Crevillente. The 37-year-old drug dealer is accused of trying to kill a
Spain’s Costa del Sol tentatively opens it doors to welcome the summer season with 75% occupancy expected
THE president of the Association of Hotels on the Costa del Sol, José Luque announced yesterday that 43% of the hotels across the region have
Gibraltar transport minister meets with Viking Cruises to safeguard return of tourists post COVID-19
IN a major step towards the return of cruise tourism to Gibraltar, the Transport and Tourism Minister Vijay Daryanani met with Viking Cruises to discuss
CORRUPTION SWOOP: High-ranking politicians arrested in Spain’s Valencia on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for public contracts
According to police sources, firms paid illegal commissions in exchange for the right to purchase and build on publicly owned land in and around Valencia.
Spain’s Malaga records lowest number of coronavirus hospitalisations in nine months
COVID-19 hospitalisations in Malaga has dropped to 123, the lowest it has been since August 27 of last year where there were 110 patients in
SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon
NEW speed limits have come into effect throughout Castellon city. As of this week, drivers caught breaking the new top speed of 60 kilometres per