Spain’s 2021 budget will target plastic packaging with new green taxes
TAXES on plastic packaging are to be introduced in next year’s budget as part of attempts to cut environmental waste. Spain’s government plan to limit
Two armed Brits almost run over police officers while attempting to flee traffic stop in Spain’s Marbella
TWO armed Brits have been arrested after almost mowing down several policemen during a routine traffic stop in Marbella. The men, aged 29 and 30,
Two people critical from COVID-19 with more cases at Gibraltar schools
THREE new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified at government schools in Gibraltar as cases close in on 100 in the territory.
Save £100 off flights to and from Spain as EasyJet major launches flash sale
It’s good news for those hoping to return to Spain in 2021. Homeowners and holidaymakers can bag a bargain flight back to the country next
Couple found shot to death inside car in Spain’s Mallorca
The victims, a 37-year-old Spanish man and his 36-year-old Bulgarian girlfriend, were discovered next to a petrol station in Peguera yesterday
Mystery surrounds Marbella ‘explosion’ as residents report hearing ‘gunshots’ in the early hours of this morning
RESIDENTS in Marbella were woken up in panic at 1am after a loud explosion. The Olive Press understands the startling disruption came from a car
COVID-19 cases and outbreaks continue to rise in Spain’s Costa Blanca
NEW COVID-19 cases are continuing to climb in Alicante Province in contrast to lower figures at the start of the week. The Thursday(October 15) update
Perimeter confinement for more than 30 municipalities throughout Spain
MORE than thirty municipalities in five autonomous communities will be subject to perimeter confinement this weekend. The latest area to be placed under mobility restriction
Devastated sister of missing expat Lisa Brown speaks out five years on from shocking disappearance in Spain
THE heartbroken sister of a missing expat Lisa Brown has spoken out about the horror of losing her sibling – and begged people to speak
Local restrictions set to be introduced in COVID-19 ‘outbreak’ areas of Spain’s Valencian Community
THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY is set to introduced localised restrictions to combat outbreaks of COVID-19 in the region. Despite the area having the lowest infection rates
Spain extradites corrupt Iranian banker in ‘first of its kind’ case in Europe
THE former CEO of the Iranian Sarmayeh Bank has been extradited back to Iran following his arrest in Spain on corruption charges. Alireza Heydar Abadipour
Spain registers 13,318 COVID-19 cases Thursday
SPAIN has recorded 13,318 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the second-highest daily count since the end of June. It was beaten only by September 18, when
Remembrance Sunday parade in Spain cancelled by RAF because of COVID restrictions
REMEMBRANCE Sunday services have become the latest event to be cancelled by coronavirus. Due to take place on November 8, the service was scheduled to
Gibraltar celebrates sustainable culture with latest award ceremony
A TOTAL of 12 winners were announced for the Gibraltar Sustainability Awards last night judged by UN goals.
Spain set to create four-tier system to decide on future COVID-19 lockdown measures for all 17 regions
The draft proposal, which has been sent to the autonomous communities for agreement, analyses each community on seven different criteria
Rough Day: Unlucky motorist injured after tree fell on his convertible on Spain’s Costa del Sol
AN unlucky driver has been admitted to Malaga infirmary after a tree branch fell into his convertible car yesterday afternoon. The man, who has not
Odeon launch new cinema in converted railway station in Sevilla
TWO giants of Spanish theatre and cinema have joined forces to create an original entertainment hub in Sevilla. Platea, which is located in the shopping
Girls That Wander launch new online community to help solo expats find friends in Spain
WHILE expat communities are often a thriving social network, life in another country can at first feel daunting and solitary. Research has found that four
Brit who allegedly flew to and from Spain despite showing COVID-19 symptoms lands in intensive care
BRITISH police have launched an investigating after reports that a man flew to and from Spain while suffering from symptoms of COVID-19. The man is
Long saga over illegal Benidorm bus station complex sees breakthrough on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A 17-YEAR saga over the illegal use of Benidorm’s bus station complex has reached an important breakthrough. Benidorm council has finally struck a deal with
Spain’s Andalucia registers 1,971 COVID-19 cases Thursday as hospital pressure increases
ANDALUCIA has registered 1,971 cases of COVID-19 by PCR and rapid tests on Thursday. According to the Junta, there have been 11 deaths in the
BREAKING: Spain’s Salamanca to revert to lockdown measures after surge in COVID-19 cases – see rules here
The regional health minister Veronica Casado announced a package of measures which will be in force from Saturday at 00:00
Family con insurers out of €250,000 over bogus flood damage on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOUR FAMILY members have been arrested in a Costa Blanca town for conning a €250,000 insurance payout after last year’s flood disaster in the Vega
More than 600 children test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Balearic Islands since start of school term
A total of 619 youngsters have contracted COVID-19 in the region, with 105 testing positive in the last week
Major outbreaks cause upward rebound in COVID-19 cases across Spain’s Costa Blanca
NEW COVID-19 case rates in Alicante Province have seen the biggest spike since September 24. The latest figures released by the Valencian Health Ministry on
COVID-19 vs. FLU: Main differences as explained by Spanish experts
With the flu season looming and COVID-19 still spreading, Spanish experts highlight the main differences between both viruses.