Spain’s President Sanchez to visit Costa Blanca on Monday to test out new AVE service into Orihuela
PEDRO SANCHEZ himself is to visit Costa Blanca South on Monday, February 1, in part to celebrate the first AVE from Madrid to Orihuela. He
Spain braces itself for the arrival of storm Justine
STORM Justine arrives following days of spring-like temperatures. A cold front forming the squall will approach northern Spain this Friday bringing heavy rain, snowfall and
Juanma Moreno warns of shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in Spain’s Andalucia
JUNTA chief has warned of ‘very adverse circumstances’ if the promised vaccination dosages are not received. According to Moreno, Andalucia needs some 350,000 vaccines per
The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy
OUR 32nd edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and
Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca sizzles to highest January temperature since 1982
TEMPERATURES on the Costa Blanca reached 29.2 degrees today(January 28) to become the highest January temperature in 39 years. Alicante was the epicentre of what
Schools in Gibraltar to re-open on February 22 to stop COVID-19 spread
SCHOOLS in Gibraltar will not open on February 1 as originally planned but three weeks later instead, the government announced.
Spain’s Andalucia detects 3,676 new COVID-19 cases Thursday in significant drop, but president warns of ‘difficult days ahead’ and demands powers for total lockdown
ANDALUCIA has recorded 3,676 new coronavirus cases on Thursday in a significant drop from Wednesday’s tally of 6,626. It is also far fewer than the
Mapping out hit BBC series ‘The Mallorca Files’
Pinpointing diverse locations across the island, the map also offers a synopsis of each episode
BREAKING: Portugal to close border with Spain from TOMORROW following ‘exponential’ COVID-19 surge
PORTUGAL has announced that it will close its border with Spain on Friday for at least two weeks following a surge in coronavirus figures. The
HELPFUL THIEF robs cars after showing tourists where to park on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A cheeky thief helped Costa Blanca visitors find parking spots close to beaches and then robbed their vehicles when they went for a walk. Stolen
Cocaine worth £2 million found attached to cargo ship in Gibraltar
COCAINE valued at up to £2 million was found in a ‘parasite device’ on a bulk carrier anchored outside Gibraltar port yesterday.
SLOW GOING as cars snarl up Denia on Spain’s Costa Blanca in hospitality closure protest
AROUND 200 cars brought Denia to a halt today(January 28) in a protest over the closure of the Costa Blanca hospitality sector. The motorcade was
Renovated museum reopens after 14 years and puts Vega Baja town ‘back on the map’ in Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO council has announced that the town’s Archaeological Museum is to reopen after closing in 2007. A Ministry of Culture report from October last
Douglas perfume chain in Spain to close 103 shops as online sales rise
DOUGLAS Perfumes are to shut 103 stores across Spain which will see up to 600 people lose their jobs. The company says that the move
British expat feared 77-year-old mum battling COVID-19 was dead after being denied update from hospital for FIVE DAYS on Spain’s Costa del Sol
‘IS my mother dead or alive?’ That’s what expat Lee Samuel, 54, was left pondering for five days straight as his 77-year-old mum Carole battled
COVID-19 restrictions extended for at least 15 more days in Spain’s Mallorca
The tough measures, which saw all ‘non-essential’ services being forced to close, was meant to come to an end this weekend
People infected with British COVID-19 variant, on the rise in Spain, less likely to lose smell and taste study reveals
PEOPLE infected with the new coronavirus variant discovered in the UK are less likely to report a loss of taste and smell as part of
TINY SHOOTS appear of COVID-19 case falls and fewer people in hospital in Spain’s Valencian Community
TENTATIVE signs are appearing of a slight slowing down of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations in the Valencian Community. Latest figures from the regional health
British expat drives 100 miles to retrieve his car after Olive Press reader spots alleged thief on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A BRITISH expat who reported his car stolen by a transport company called Mission Impossible has his car back after the alleged thief was spotted
Benidorm launches police operation to enforce weekend closure on Spain’s Costa Blanca
POLICE will be deployed at key entry and exit points around Benidorm to ensure that a new weekend perimeter closure is not flouted. The resort,
Woman arrested in Spain’s Costa del Sol after allegedly leaving her three-year-old son in the car while gambling in a Marbella casino
A WOMAN of German nationality has been arrested in Marbella after allegedly leaving her three-year-old son alone in the car while she was gambling in
CWM pension pot scam that syphoned millions from investors returns to court on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A court case over a British-run pension scam is scheduled to resumes in Denia today(January 28) after a break of almost a year. Continental Wealth
Benidorm skyscraper worker gets safety rope slashed by angry resident on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A 51-year-old woman has been charged with trying to kill a Benidorm skyscraper worker after she cut his safety rope. She was allegedly unhappy that
BREAKING: Spain extends travel ban from the UK until February 16
SPAIN has extended the travel ban by sea or air from the UK until 6pm on February 16. The decision was made yesterday (Tuesday) in
Teen burglar puts policeman in hospital after resisting arrest on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A 17-year-old robber at a Guardamar villa violently attacked a Guardia Civil officer during his arrest. The officer was admitted to Elche General Hospital due
Granada in state of pre emergency after city is rattled by seven earthquakes in less than an hour
GRANADA’s mayor has declared a state of pre emergency after a series of earthquakes shook the city, including two big quakes in less than 15