PARTY’S OVER: Arms trafficker on Europe’s Most Wanted list arrested at his own birthday party on Spain’s Costa del Sol after six YEARS on the run

A VIOLENT arms trafficker on Europe’s Most Wanted list has been captured on the Costa del Sol. The Luxembourg native had been on the run

29 Oct, 2019 @ 13:44

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s 30 million caged egg-laying hens mean it is worst in EU for animal welfare

The EU average stands at just 52%, while other countries in the 28-member bloc, like Germany and the Netherlands have just 10% of their total

29 Oct, 2019 @ 13:14

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Britain on track for Brexit election in December after Corbyn backs poll

The Lib Dems and the SNP have already said that are willing to back a December election.

29 Oct, 2019 @ 12:40

Lead·Politics

OUTRAGE after British expat in Marbella set to earn over €2,000 PER DAY consulting for cash-strapped NHS board in UK

A MARBELLA-based management consultant brought in to cut costs to a struggling Welsh NHS is set to rake in more than €2,000 per DAY. Expert

29 Oct, 2019 @ 12:21

Health·Lead·Malaga

Expenses scandal in Spain’s Andalucia after politicians used Bla Bla Car app to charge riders for trips to work

TWO Andalucian politicians have been forced to resign after becoming involved in an expenses scandal involving the use of the BlaBlaCar travel app. Luis Cano

29 Oct, 2019 @ 11:40

Lead·Politics

MILLIONS of British tourists flock to Spain’s Costa del Sol in tourism boost despite Brexit uncertainty

MILLIONS of British tourists have travelled to the Costa del Sol this year despite Brexit uncertainty. According to new figures, some 2.37 million Brits arrived

29 Oct, 2019 @ 10:59

Lead·Malaga

Mystery man found dead in ditch on Costa del Sol ‘had no roots’ in Spain and was killed ‘just a few hours before’ being dumped

THE mystery surrounding the dead body found dumped in a ditch in Marbella continues. Police have established that he was a Bulgarian citizen, but have

28 Oct, 2019 @ 20:09

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British drug lord arrested on yacht off Spain’s coast as 3,100kg of hash seized

Three polish men were also arrested.

28 Oct, 2019 @ 16:20

Crime & Law·Lead

Brexit stalled again as EU approves extension until January 2020

The extension means the UK will no longer leave on Boris Johnson's 'do or die' Brexit deadline of October 31.

28 Oct, 2019 @ 15:46

Lead·National News

Poll predicts far right Vox will be THIRD LARGEST political party in Spain just days ahead of general election

VOTERS in Spain have taken a swing to the right just days ahead of a fresh general election. According to the latest SocioMetric survey for

28 Oct, 2019 @ 14:59

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Pensioner, 85, stabs nursing home roommate, 80, during row in Spain’s Mallorca

AN 85-year-old man has been arrested after stabbing his roommate, 80, at an old people’s home in Mallorca. According to Policia Nacional, the pensioner became

28 Oct, 2019 @ 13:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

550kg of hash seized as police bust one of Spain’s BIGGEST and most sophisticated drug gangs

3,000 litres of petrol, twelve cars and two motorcycles have also been seized during the sting.

28 Oct, 2019 @ 13:25

Crime & Law·Lead

Triple A animal shelter ‘killed animals for profit for at least five years’ while many died in AGONY as drug was not administered correctly, Costa del Sol judge rules

A MARBELLA investigating judge has concluded that animal charity Triple A slaughtered animals ‘in a massive and unjustified manner’. The judge has ordered that the

28 Oct, 2019 @ 13:23

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Man shot to death before being dumped in ditch on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BODY of a man has been found dumped in a ditch on the Costa del Sol. The corpse was found yesterday on the A-716

28 Oct, 2019 @ 12:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

People living in Andalucia are second most unhappy with their lives in Spain

People in Spain recorded a 7.3 life satisfaction rating on average.

28 Oct, 2019 @ 10:38

Lead·National News

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WATCH: Car spotted parking ON TOP of another in Benidorm street

WE all know Spanish drivers are notorious for parking in unlikely spaces. But this video shows the moment a grey Audi was spotted parked ON

27 Oct, 2019 @ 18:52

Costa Blanca·Lead

Expat fashion designer Jody Smart accused of taking €1million from Continental Wealth Management (CWM) before its collapse left pensioners facing ruin, depression and alcohol abuse

A WELL-KNOWN expat designer has been accused of receiving up to €1million to fund her fashion business and property portfolio from a financial advisory company

27 Oct, 2019 @ 18:43

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Despite a family visit to the UK, Javea Connect’s Loraine Gostling is still stuck in her Facebook group complaint cycles

This week I am meandering from that green and pleasant land we know as the United (although now rather Untied) Kingdom. But, as admin on

27 Oct, 2019 @ 16:19

Columnists·Loraine Gostling: Getting Connected

A carousel pony savagely beaten begins his rehabilitation at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, writes Susan Weeding

Well, here we have the next instalment from the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales! Last week we castrated one of our 30-odd ponies,

27 Oct, 2019 @ 15:18

Columnists·Costa Blanca

“I suffered a very British accident this week, but I am now available as the perfect panto pirate”, writes Giles Brown

"In the circumstances, my only option was to shout out for help."

27 Oct, 2019 @ 14:00

The Olive Press sent Heather Galloway to Madrid to witness a moment of Spanish history

A short while after, the helicopter carrying Franco could be seen rising overhead and a cry went up of ‘Franco lives!’

27 Oct, 2019 @ 12:00

Professional squatters have found new means of bypassing new laws, and everyone is passing the buck, writes Jacque Talbot

Despite the seemingly random trail of destruction they leave behind, squatting has now become a sophisticated operation reenforced by ringleaders with up-to-date knowledge of the

27 Oct, 2019 @ 10:00

Lead

BOOK SERIAL, PART 3: How we nailed a champagne socialist MP

In part two of the story on Blair babe Margaret Moran, the Olive Press nearly gets the wool pulled over its eyes

27 Oct, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead

British bar owners in fight against ‘homophobic’ neighbours may leave Spain’s Mallorca after karaoke ban

The ban has cost the couple 80% of their business.

26 Oct, 2019 @ 15:30

Lead·Mallorca

I miss Spain’s Madrid, says former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool footballer Micheal Owen

Despite the disappointing stint at Real Madrid between 2004 and 2005 he described Madrid as a ‘brilliant city’.

26 Oct, 2019 @ 15:30

Lead·Sport

New councillors, like puppies, aren’t just for Christmas and their novelty wears off fast, writes Bill Anderson

New councillors, like puppies, aren’t just for Christmas but Bill Anderson already feels his novelty wearing off

26 Oct, 2019 @ 13:00

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PARTY’S OVER: Arms trafficker on Europe’s Most Wanted list arrested at his own birthday party on Spain’s Costa del Sol after six YEARS on the run

Spain’s 30 million caged egg-laying hens mean it is worst in EU for animal welfare

Britain on track for Brexit election in December after Corbyn backs poll

OUTRAGE after British expat in Marbella set to earn over €2,000 PER DAY consulting for cash-strapped NHS board in UK

Expenses scandal in Spain’s Andalucia after politicians used Bla Bla Car app to charge riders for trips to work

MILLIONS of British tourists flock to Spain’s Costa del Sol in tourism boost despite Brexit uncertainty

Mystery man found dead in ditch on Costa del Sol ‘had no roots’ in Spain and was killed ‘just a few hours before’ being dumped

British drug lord arrested on yacht off Spain’s coast as 3,100kg of hash seized

Brexit stalled again as EU approves extension until January 2020

Poll predicts far right Vox will be THIRD LARGEST political party in Spain just days ahead of general election

Pensioner, 85, stabs nursing home roommate, 80, during row in Spain’s Mallorca

550kg of hash seized as police bust one of Spain’s BIGGEST and most sophisticated drug gangs

Triple A animal shelter ‘killed animals for profit for at least five years’ while many died in AGONY as drug was not administered correctly, Costa del Sol judge rules

Man shot to death before being dumped in ditch on Spain’s Costa del Sol

People living in Andalucia are second most unhappy with their lives in Spain

WATCH: Car spotted parking ON TOP of another in Benidorm street

Expat fashion designer Jody Smart accused of taking €1million from Continental Wealth Management (CWM) before its collapse left pensioners facing ruin, depression and alcohol abuse

Despite a family visit to the UK, Javea Connect’s Loraine Gostling is still stuck in her Facebook group complaint cycles

A carousel pony savagely beaten begins his rehabilitation at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, writes Susan Weeding

“I suffered a very British accident this week, but I am now available as the perfect panto pirate”, writes Giles Brown

The Olive Press sent Heather Galloway to Madrid to witness a moment of Spanish history

Professional squatters have found new means of bypassing new laws, and everyone is passing the buck, writes Jacque Talbot

BOOK SERIAL, PART 3: How we nailed a champagne socialist MP

British bar owners in fight against ‘homophobic’ neighbours may leave Spain’s Mallorca after karaoke ban

I miss Spain’s Madrid, says former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool footballer Micheal Owen

New councillors, like puppies, aren’t just for Christmas and their novelty wears off fast, writes Bill Anderson

Malaga rallies around evicted pensioner sleeping in doorways with an oxygen mask as stranger buys her furniture for new council home

Kinahan ‘hitman’ arrested in Marbella amid claims he is linked to disappearance of Premier League footballer’s brother

More than 200 artworks from legendary Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla to return home to Valencia after a century in New York

Umbrellas on the Costa del Sol today as Andalucia braces for heavy autumn storm lined up for next week

Valencia slashes size of tourist bike tours to 10 people following resident complaints they clog up streets

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