IN PICS: Spanish Royals pay family visit to Ukrainian refugees at asylum centre in Madrid
SPAIN’S King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their two daughters Leonor and Sofia, paid a visit to Ukrainian refugees at a reception centre in Pozuelo
Fresh tragedy strikes scenic Costa Blanca ravine in Spain after hiker falls down waterfall
A hiker, 24, died on Sunday after falling down a waterfall into an Alicante Province ravine at Bolulla. It’s the third death in nine days
Massive drugs busts sees Spanish police seize three tonnes of cocaine on fishing boat off Canary Islands
POLICE in Spain seized nearly 2.9 tonnes of cocaine in a raid on a fishing boat south of the Canary Islands. The 20-meter-long AKT 1
TRAVEL SPAIN: Five really good reasons why Valencia deserves to be World Design Capital 2022
SPANISH architecture usually makes one think of a Gaudi building melting into itself. Either that or an intricate archway at the Alhambra, a honey-coloured farmhouse,
Ultra-luxury cruise ship ‘Seven Seas Splendor’ makes first call to Spain’s Malaga
ONE of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships the ‘Seven Seas Splendor’ has completed its first port call in Malaga. In the early hours of
Spain’s Malaga records the highest temperature on Iberian Peninsula this Easter Sunday
THE forecasts that predicted a sunny and hot Easter Sunday have not failed with Malaga setting the highest temperature on the Peninsula. According to data
Donkey taxis slammed as ‘chronic mistreatment’ in Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol
ANIMAL rights party slam burro taxi owners for the ‘chronic mistreatment’ of the animals used to drive tourists ‘from sunrise to sunset.’ The animal rights
Fit for a king! Medieval castle in Girona, northeastern Spain goes on sale for €11 million
A SPECTACULAR Medieval castle boasting crenellations, turrets and its very own chapel is up for sale for a mere €11 million. Parts of Foixa Castle
1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Patalavaca – € 170,000
Apartment Patalavaca, Gran Canaria 1 beds 1 baths € 170,000 Great renovated apartment with balcony and direct sea views. It is located in
Tapas festival brings post-Covid joy as familiar faces meet up again on Spain’s Costa Blanca
TAPAS FESTIVALS are one of many reasons why people love Spain – and the Olive Press always promotes the positivity that they bring to towns
Guernica: Spain’s government refuses to let Picasso’s Civil War masterpiece be displayed in the Basque Country’s Guggenheim Museum
A BID to put Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica on display in the Basque country has been rebuffed. The picture, depicting the 1937 bombing of the Basque
Crisis planning: Expats in Spain should beware of currency fluctuations
THE Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has seen some wild swings in recent months. In March alone, it fluctuated between €1.183 and a five-year high
Restaurants and bars across Spain are now required by law to offer free tap water
FOR years campaigners have been calling for Spain to make it a legal obligation to provide free tap water on demand at bars and restaurants.
Spain’s National Dance Company welcomes five Ukrainian ballet dancers who had to flee Kyiv
A PRESTIGIOUS ballet company in Spain has taken in five Ukrainian dancers who had to flee Kyiv. Kateryna Chupina, Yelyzaveta Semenenko, Anastasiia Hurska, Aleksandra Berozkyna
Why Spain’s Canary Island of La Gomera has been ranked among the best destinations for winter sun
THE Canary island of La Gomera has been ranked number seven on The Times’ list of the 15 best destinations for winter sun. The second
Unusual prize offered as incentive for collecting rural waste in towns on Spain’s Costa Blanca
PEOPLE in the Vega Baja towns of Costa Blanca South are being offered an unusual incentive to encourage collection and composting of rural waste. All
Heed the news: More needs to be done to protect the environment
APART from the devastating and deeply upsetting events unfolding in Ukraine, two very noteworthy pieces of news were in the news last week that should
EXPLAINER: Why are Spain’s Semana Santa hats conical and are they linked to the KKK?
VISITORS to Spain during Easter week might gasp in horror when they see people in conical white hoods parading through the streets. But while these
ANALYSIS: Why property in Spain is retaining its value
OVER 3,000 kilometres separate the ‘tranquillity’ of Spain’s costas from the horrors of Ukraine. However, the effects of the war have become the ‘trigger’ for
Stunning rock star mansion acquired for €2.2million in Spanish Pyrenees
A STUNNING mountain retreat where a famous Spanish singer sheltered for the last year of his life has sold for €2.2m. The 912 sqm home
Spain’s Malaga to host Davis Cup Finals in 2022-23
MALAGA has been selected to host the knockout stage of the Davis Cup for two years. Malaga had originally been chosen as one of the
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Calahonda – € 265,000
Apartment Calahonda, Málaga 2 beds 2 baths € 265,000 Property Description: Middle floor Apartment Location: Calahonda Reference No: ROAA4008232 Price: €265,000 Sunny apartment
ANALYSIS: Extraordinarily, the effects of the Spanish Inquisition linger to this day
Even now, 200 years on from the Spanish Inquisition, the locations affected appear to be poorer, less educated, and less trusting.
The little known Spanish film director who won an Oscar
THE Oscar headlines may have been taken by Will Smith’s infamous slap on Chris Rock, but a Spanish filmmaker has made a little bit of
Six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain
EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious
Sevilla’s spectacular Plaza de España chosen to launch new Dior collection in Spain
THE iconic haute couture brand Dior has chosen Sevilla’s Plaza de España as the spectacular setting to launch its Cruise 2023 collection this summer. The