If lockdown is leaving you bookworms bereft of new titles, turn over a new leaf with these 10 books of the same genre

By Alicia Duggan SO you’ve reached the last page of that gripping novel and you’re still pining for more. No worries. Make a list of

24 May, 2020 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead

How Killing Eve’s psychopathic hitwoman Villanelle is inspired by infamous Spanish ETA assassin

A RUTHLESS Spanish terrorist has been revealed as the subject matter behind one of the UK’s biggest TV hits of the last few years. Former

24 May, 2020 @ 10:08

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Bullfighters in Spain want August restart for blood sport after coronavirus shutdown

SPAIN’S bullfighters are set to return to the ring in August – provided they can get the official go ahead. Some of the biggest names

23 May, 2020 @ 17:00

Lead·National News

Mayors united in demanding answers from regional government about lack of Phase 2 de-escalation in Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Mayors of two Costa Blanca cities want proper explanations as to why the Costa Blanca and the rest of Valenciana region will not be

23 May, 2020 @ 16:43

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

Man fakes his own 4am kidnapping to hide whereabouts from his wife on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A TORREVIEJA resident who reported he had been kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 20, has now been arrested for simulating the

23 May, 2020 @ 16:36

Costa Blanca

REVEALED: How beaches in Palma de Mallorca will operate as island enters Phase 2 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

Phase 2 will abandon exercise time-slots, meaning that one will be free to go to the beach as and when they choose as long as

23 May, 2020 @ 16:33

Lead·Mallorca

IN PICS: Thousands shut down Spain’s Palma de Mallorca in mass protest organised by VOX against government’s management of COVID-19 crisis

Citizens demonstrated in their cars to protest against the government's management of the coronavirus crisis, calling for Pedro Sanchez's resignation

23 May, 2020 @ 16:26

Lead·Mallorca

Serial teen thief asks 85-year-old woman for glass of water before assaulting and robbing her on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A 16-YEAR-OLD girl has been arrested in Callosa de Segura for attacking an 85-year-old woman before stealing jewellery from her home. The octogenarian was alone

23 May, 2020 @ 16:22

Costa Blanca

Hundreds dispersed from beach party as people test lockdown freedoms

There are now five active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock, two which are cross frontier workers as 300 people were dispersed after drinking at

23 May, 2020 @ 16:07

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

Learn these Spanish phrases for ordering in restaurants as Spain eases coronavirus lockdown

GAMBAS pil pil, crusty bread, beer, ensalada de pulpo, real cafe con leche, chips, alioli, tomato salad, jamon, olives – the list of local delicacies

23 May, 2020 @ 16:00

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·National News

BREAKING: Spain officially announces tourism can return from June 22 – but with conditions

SPAIN has announced that tourism will return to Spain from June 22. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in his press conference today that the ‘great

23 May, 2020 @ 14:49

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Catalunya announces extra 635 coronavirus related deaths

CATALUNYA has announced an extra 635 coronavirus related deaths.

23 May, 2020 @ 14:21

Barcelona·Health·Lead

Budget airline Jet2 unveils new programme of flights connecting London Gatwick and Spain

Jet2 to resume all flights and holidays from July 1

JET2 has announced that it intends to resume all flights and holidays from July 1, pushing back the original date of June 17.

23 May, 2020 @ 13:41

Lead·Travel News

RECIPE: This is easy baked papoutsakia is a Greek classic but is also a huge hit in Spain

FOR the last two months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340). But now British couple Yianni

23 May, 2020 @ 11:00

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Lisa Burgess confronts her inner serpent during lockdown and puts it right back in its cage…

MENTAL health is often neglected in these dire times so to keep the brain firing on all cylinders I do frequent Zoom quizzes in Dulwich

23 May, 2020 @ 10:00

Columnists

Enjoy Spain’s Camino de Santiago without leaving home and breaking Phase 1 de-escalation rules

What better way to enjoy the last few weeks of Spain’s lockdown by virtually exploring the country's breathtaking landscapes.

23 May, 2020 @ 09:00

Lead·National News·Other News

ASK GRANNY: Fully Satisfying Summer Days: Learn Something New

One of the best ways to brighten up our days is to set a new goal—get inspired to try something new and do it. It’s

22 May, 2020 @ 21:54

Ask Granny

Spain’s Guardia Civil rescue 83-year-old man who fell into ravine in Malaga province

AN 83-year-old man has been rescued by the Guardia Civil after he fell into a ravine 15 metres deep.

22 May, 2020 @ 19:45

Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain remain below 100 for sixth consecutive day

THE number of coronavirus related deaths in Spain has stayed below 100 for the sixth consecutive day.

22 May, 2020 @ 18:32

Health·Lead·National News

Confusion as Gibraltar beaches fill up all day despite 30 minute rule

The amount of people going to the beach has increased with people staying longer than the 30 minutes limit as parents started taking children there.

22 May, 2020 @ 17:59

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

JOBS: Biggest English-speaking newspaper in Spain the Olive Press now hiring new full-time journalists on Costa del Sol

The ideal candidates should be NCTJ-qualified, English-speaking, and have a driving license

22 May, 2020 @ 17:24

Lead·National News·Other News

BREAKING: Malaga and Granada will not advance into Phase 2 along with the rest of Andalucia on Monday, Madrid and Barcelona finally in Phase 1

THE provinces of Malaga and Granada will not advance into Phase 2 on Monday, it has been announced.

22 May, 2020 @ 15:27

Granada·Health·Lead·Malaga

Villarreal and Getafe deny any involvement with match fixing as part of Operation Oikos in last season’s La Liga

VILLARREAL and Getafe have both denied any involvement with match fixing in last season’s La Liga.

22 May, 2020 @ 14:48

Lead·Sport

Italian woman wins Picasso painting worth €1 million from €100 raffle ticket

AN Italian woman has won a Picasso painting that’s worth €1 million in a raffle.

22 May, 2020 @ 14:07

La Cultura·Lead

Keep your distance: golf courses in Spain reopen with coronavirus rules in place

AS Spain’s golf courses start reopening, players will have to stick to new protocols or risk disqualification. A whole new set of rules has been

22 May, 2020 @ 13:43