‘COVID tongue’ can be a fast way of diagnosing the virus, Spanish study claims
FROM a dry cough to a loss of sense of smell, there are several symptoms known to be linked to coronavirus. Now researchers from Madrid, and
Spain will suffer from COVID-19 pandemic longer than necessary if regions not granted extra lockdown powers, warns Andalucia president as he demands 7pm curfew
THE pandemic is going to last longer than necessary if regional governments are not granted lockdown powers, Andalucia has warned. President of the country’s most
Keeping an eye on you: Sol Eyes offer a range of treatments and surgery
JUDGING by the name it would be all too easy to expect Sol Eyes to simply to look after your eyesight. In fact, the health
BLACK FRIDAY: 90 deaths and 7,759 new COVID-19 cases in Spain’s Andalucia as president pleads ‘stay at home’ ahead of warm weekend
ANDALUCIA has registered 7,759 new coronavirus cases on Friday, more than double the number added on Thursday. It has caused the 14-day cumulative incidence rate
Spain’s 4-day working week a step closer as Government backs left-wing scheme in return for EU backing
SPAIN is one step closer to implementing a four-day week as it approves plans to help combat the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The
BILLS GALORE as Cartagena’s desperate hospitality trade plead for help outside Murcia’s parliament in Spain
BOXES of bar and restaurant invoices were dumped by struggling businesses outside the Regional Assembly building in Cartagena this morning(January 29). The symbolic act was
Motorsport world pays tribute to Spanish Formula 1 legend Adrian Campos
THE world of motorsport has gathered in sharing their condolences to Spanish Formula One (F1) legend and TV personality Adrian Campos, who passed away yesterday.
Cities start COVID-19 weekend blockade this Friday on Spain’s Costa Blanca
OVER 1,200 police officers will be involved in closing off nine Costa Blanca cities this weekend in the latest move from the Valencian Government to
New COVID 19 cases fall as hospital admissions level out in Spain’s Valencian Community
6,855 new coronavirus cases were reported in last night’s(January 28) daily update from the Valencia health ministry. That is a fall of 2,432 new infections
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