How did anarchism lead to charming Casas Viejas village to change its name to ‘Benalup’?
IMAGINE that you’re driving to Cadiz for a holiday from Madrid or Marbella, and you’ve decided to leave the main road, in order to take
Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only
By Brandon Cheevers IMAGINE you’re on your way to a nightclub that bears a striking resemblance to a giant cake – one that is covered
ON THIS DAY: Dali, Buñuel – and Dani Carvajal? A trio of Spanish geniuses have links to this weekend in January
IT’S one of the coldest, darkest weekends around Spain, where traditionally not much happens and nobody has any money or energy left. With the festivities
MICHAEL COY explains how the lives of two Spanish princesses 500 years apart didn’t go to plan – thanks to their choice of husbands
DISNEY princesses never had it easy. Their paths to a happy ending were always strewn with formidable obstacles: evil stepmothers, jealous witches, tentacle-bottomed sea sorceresses
Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study
IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. But relying on weight-loss drugs such
The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why
By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY in Spain is magical for children. The Cabalgata de Reyes is one of the most anticipated events of the year.
WATCH: Macabre ‘Black Axe’ cult is smashed in Spain: Police swoop on feared mafia group in Sevilla and Malaga
THE Policia Nacional have arrested 34 people in a nationwide operation against an international crime ring known as Black Axe. The detentions- carried out in
Spain’s wintry weather drags on as alerts are issued for snow and wind: These are the affected areas
SPAIN’S cold snap shows no sign of thawing after yet more weather alerts were issued across large swathes of the country. An orange warning is
Pope Leo will make first trip to Spain as pontiff this year with three ‘recommended’ destinations revealed
BARCELONA, Madrid, and the Canary Islands have been suggested as possible parts of Spain that Pope Leo could visit later this year. There has been
Calls for urgent action after two homeless people die in Andalucia during Spain’s big freeze
ANDALUCIA’s left is calling for urgent action after two homeless men, one of them elderly, died this week while sleeping rough amid a brutal cold
Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you
HOSPITALS and health centres will grind to a halt next week as an estimated 100,000 doctors stage a two-day walkout across Spain. Services will be
REVEALED: The ‘instant’ hair miracle taking the Costa del Sol by storm – and no surgery required
LET’S be honest, losing your hair is a nightmare. Whether it’s male pattern baldness, thinning crowns, or medical conditions, watching your thick head of hair
How will Gibraltar’s gaming sector rise to the challenge of the UK’s tax changes?
THE recent announcement of sweeping tax increases on gambling and online gaming in the United Kingdom has sent ripples through Gibraltar’s economy, where the gaming
Spain’s government strikes deal with Catholic church on mechanism to compensate sex abuse victims
SPAIN’S government and the country’s Roman Catholic bishops have agreed on a method to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died
Drivers will have ‘reasonable period’ to get now-mandatory V-16 light – as new stats show Spain registers over a thousand traffic deaths each year
DRIVERS in Spain still have time to equip their vehicles with the new mandatory emergency lights, the Minister of the Interior has said. Fernando Grande-Marlaska
EXCLUSIVE: Russian warship disguised as a trawler lurked off the Costa del Sol for days – as Putin ramps up activity in the Mediterranean
RUSSIAN activity has been ratcheting up in the Strait of Gibraltar as the Kremlin comes under increasing pressure to keep the oil flowing. Data shared
Modular prefab ‘Lego’ homes arrive in Andalucia – but do they offer better value than traditional homes?
A SPANISH housing company has unveiled Andalucia’s first ever modular prefab – sparking hopes that the new ‘Lego’ homes could help ease the region’s property
Home sales boom in Spain despite prices continuing to soar
PROPERTY sales in Spain are continuing to surge despite double-digit annual price rises. A survey published this week indicated an average 20% hike in second-hand
Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays
ANDALUCIA has been officially named the most popular holiday destination in the entire European Union for short-term rentals. New figures released today by Eurostat show
A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026
ESTEPONA is set for a striking facelift after the local council approved a “historic” multi-million-euro budget on January 1. Authorities said that around 20% of
Record 20.5% annual price rise in 2025 for second-hand properties in Spain
A STUDY has reported a record 20.5% annual price rise for second-hand properties in Spain last year. Property portal Fotocasa said that prices reached an
New costa kings of bling: Brits are being hugely outspent in Alicante property market
DUTCH buyers have officially dethroned the British to become the biggest spenders on the Costa Blanca. While UK nationals are still buying the highest number
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez opens door for Spanish troops to be stationed in Ukraine and Palestine
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Spain may send troops to join a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Sanchez on Thursday said the government
WATCH: One dead and several missing after traffickers force migrants into freezing water at gunpoint off the Andalucian coast
A MAN has died and several others are feared missing after human smugglers forced migrants to swim to Andalucian shores at gunpoint on Sunday. Shocking
LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY: Twenty Years of The Olive Press – Why Independent Journalism Still Matters
STARTING a newspaper was never meant to involve police statements or security concerns. Yet over the past twenty years, The Olive Press has faced legal
Andalucia property prices soared 19% in 2025 – with one under-the-radar province seeing the biggest jump of all
PROPERTY prices across Andalucia have once again shattered historic records, surging by 18.9% in 2025 to reach an all-time high of €2,755 per square metre