Dead whale calf washes up in port of Spain’s Malaga
A DEAD male fin whale calf was spotted on Monday night floating upside down near the mouth of the harbour. The carcass has now been
Spain’s wine trade breathes easy after European Parliament backtracks over ‘cancer warning’ labels
SPAIN’S wine industry has applauded a U-turn from European politicians who ditched proposals to slap ‘cancer warning’ labels on wine bottles. The European Parliament(EP) rolled
68 child sex abuse investigations involving Spain’s Catholic Church are revealed
68 cases of alleged child sex abuse connected to the Catholic Church are currently being investigated in Spain. Attorney General, Dolores Delgado, ordered 17 regional
Oscars adds ’fan favourite’ prize voted by Twitter after several Spanish blockbusters were snubbed for Best Picture
NEXT month’s Oscars will include a new ‘fan favourite’ prize for the year’s most popular film as voted for by Twitter users. The Academy announced
Stargazers ready for dazzling spectacle as ‘Snow Moon’ blossoms above Spain tonight
SKYGAZERS are in for a treat tonight as this year’s Snow Moon is set to blossom over Spain. The spectacle should be on display shortly
Time running out as deadline approaches for driving licence exchange for Brits resident in Spain
AFTER February 28, British residents in Spain will no longer have an automatic legal right to drive using their British licence unless there is another
Iconic ‘Red Wall’ building on Spain’s Costa Blanca to be celebrated in 50th anniversary year
THE Muralla Roja(Red Wall) building in Calpe reaches a landmark next year with the local council announcing a special commemoration of the iconic structure. Calpe
Five of the most important contemporary Spanish artists
Everyone has heard of Picasso, Dali, Goya and Velazquez. Their paintings are among the most celebrated in the world of art, fetching millions at auction
Irish teacher stabbed in back by teenage student at prestigious private school in Spain’s Murcia area
A 13-year-old student at a Murcia City bilingual private school knifed his teacher in the back during a lesson this Wednesday morning. Reports described the
COVID-19 passports set to end as health situation improves in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 passports are set to be abolished in the Valencian Community by the end of February, according to Valencian president, Ximo Puig. They are currently
Countdown to the Olive Press 7.0 we have the most exciting news to kick start the new year
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Police appeal over missing elderly British resident on Spain’s Costa Blanca
AN appeal has been launched to discover the whereabouts of a British expat Costa Blanca resident who has not been seen since Sunday. The Guardia
Costa Blanca shoemaker famous for coloured trainers opens its own shops in Spain
ELCHE footwear manufacturer, Hoff, has opened its second branded store in Spain in Palma de Mallorca. Since it started in 2016, Hoff has sold over
2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in La Duquesa / Puerto de la Duquesa with pool – € 155,000
Penthouse La Duquesa / Puerto de la Duquesa, Málaga 2 beds 2 baths € 155,000 Bargain 2 bedroom penthouse walking distance to the
Schoolgirl found raped and murdered in church ruins in Jaen province, in Spain’s Andalucia
A 14-year-old girl has been discovered lying dead in the ruins of a church above Alcala la Real, Jaen. Police believe the girl, who has
Svenska Skolan Marbella: Bringing a friendly approach to the Swedish curriculum
Svenska Skolan is a private school offering the Swedish curriculum to all students aged from three to 18 in their preschool, primary and secondary classes,
Inside Novak Djokovic’s Spanish mansion renovation
WORLD No1 Novak Djokovic has been busy since his deportation from Down Under renovating a sprawling €6.4 million mansion on the Costa del Sol. The tennis star
Three crew members rescued in Spain’s Estepona after sailboat’s engine failure
THREE people were rescued by the Salvamar Gadir from a sailboat that suffered engine failure in rough seas in the Costa del Sol. The alarm was raised
Firefighters save life of pensioner, 72, as candle fire leaves her trapped at home in Spain’s Malaga
FIREFIGHTERS in Malaga saved a woman’s life during a terrifying blaze caused by an unsupervised candle. The quick-thinking crew guided the pensioner, 72, to safety
EXCLUSIVE: Expat pensioners left without water and electricity as Iberdrola cut off ‘unsafe’ supply in Spain’s Jalon
EXPAT pensioners living in a rural urbanisation in Jalon on the Costa Blanca are struggling without piped water and electricity after Iberdrola cut off their
WATCH: Spectacular fireball streak across Spain’s Andalucia on Valentine’s Day
A DAZZLING fireball, produced by a rock detached from an asteroid, has streaked across the sky of southern Spain on Valentine’s Day. The spectacular fireball,
Beggars and prostitutes face fines of up to €3,000 in Spain’s Alicante City
FINES of up to €3,000 could be handed to beggars and prostitutes on Alicante streets after the city council passed a new wide-ranging ordnance. The
Water thieves use 12 kilometre-long pipe and pumping gear to illegally supply farms across Murcia area of Spain
A gang who hooked up an illegal water supply from a Murcia region well to irrigate farms has been busted by the Guardia Civil. Three
Spectacular Easter celebrations in Costa Blanca city win tourist recognition in Spain
ALICANTE’S Easter ‘Semana Santa’ celebrations have been classified as a festival of ‘National Tourist Interest’. Secretary of State for Tourism, Fernando Valdes, said: “Semana Santa
Troubled Hospital starts emotional support programs for staff on Spain’s Costa Blanca
UNDER-FIRE Torrevieja Hospital has initiated an emotional support and training program for its front-line staff. The program, named “Take care of ourselves to continue caring”,
British drugs fugitive arrested in Maguluf area of Spain’s Mallorca after UK police tip-off
A British fugitive wanted for drug trafficking offences has been arrested on Mallorca after a UK police tip-off. The man with the initials MHS was