Women across Spain protest on International Women’s Day as political parties clash over feminism
Last year the numbers of women protesting on March 8 in Spain reached 5.3 million, according to unions
Female gypsy Vox candidate wants to undo Spain’s gender violence laws as fight for women’s rights turns ugly in run-up to the 8M strike today
AS thousands of Spaniards prepare to take the streets, joining the global sisterhood in a show of solidarity on March 8 for the second consecutive
BREAKING: British tourist killed in ‘fight between holidaymakers’ in Benidorm
Police have launched an ongoing investigation and an autopsy is set to be held later today
Spain’s airports to produce own power under massive solar panel project
SPAIN’S airport operator has announced ambitious plans to produce most of its own electricity using solar power. Aena, which manages 46 airports and two heliports
There is more than just good fish restaurants in the seaside resort of Manilva
EVER since I took a photo of giant octopus’ drying on a line at one of my favourite secret chiringuitos a few years ago, I
Headmaster of British school in Mallorca facing extradition to Scotland following sexual abuse allegations
THE headmaster of an exclusive British school in Mallorca is facing extradition to Scotland following allegations of sexual abuse. James Berry, 74, was arrested on
3.5 million Brits could be BANNED from entering Spain and EU after no-deal Brexit unless they renew passport TOMORROW
Under a no-deal Brexit, Brits visiting the zone, which includes France, Spain and Greece, will be treated the same as non-EU nationals
International Women’s Day
As International Women’s Day approaches on Friday, I find myself reflecting on how far women have come in terms of equality. This is a poignant
Spain’s Costa del Sol to host Game of Thrones actor Jack Gleeson, who plays King Joffrey, this weekend
GoT fans will have the opportunity to meet and get pictures with Gleeson, as well as get their hands on some of the show’s memorabilia
Marbella named as one of Europe’s ‘best fishing destinations’
MARBELLA has been named one of the ‘best fishing destinations’ in Europe, according to a report published this week. FishingBooker, the world’s largest website for
WATCH: Guardia Civil in Mallorca swoop on drug gang and seize TWO KILOS of Marijuana
Guardia Civil arrested 10 people and seized two kilos of marijuana, as well as a cache of stolen goods
Manilva Properties has been serving the area for a decade
IF you’re looking to sell, rent or buy a Manilva home then look no further than Manilva Properties. The clue’s in the name, and after
Local Vox leader in Spain arrested for alleged sexual abuse of disabled children and paying them for sex acts
Police are now investigating to see if there are more victims and to see if there is more evidence on computers and tablets
Spain suspects ‘political espionage’ in raid on North Korean embassy in Madrid
POLICE in Spain suspect ‘political espionage’ was behind attack on the North Korean embassy in Madrid. The South Korean consulate has been approached as part
‘World’s saddest elephant’ dies in Spain’s Andalucia after 43 years in solitary confinement at zoo
It follows a 47-month decline in her health, before the zoo announced her death ‘with great sadness’ on March 1
WATCH: Spanish inventor creates ‘rain generating device’ to turn HELICOPTERS into sprinklers for fighting forest fires
A 73-YEAR-OLD Spanish inventor has created a device to turn helicopters into rain-making machines in an effort to better control forest fires. Antonio Garcia, who
BREAKING: Brexit Secretary writes to EU seeking mutual citizens rights deal in case of no deal
Britain has already guaranteed the status of EU citizens in the event of no deal, while multiple EU countries have done the same for their
IN PICS: British project underway to bring ‘largest leisure park in southern Europe’ to Spain’s Costa del Sol
The complex will use renewable energy and an energy saving system, while at least 20% of materials used for construction will be recycled
The Olive Press talks to Manilva mayor Mario Jimenez Rodriguez
What is the biggest draw to Manilva? I’m a big fan of the green spaces and the fantastic expanse of coastline, some 8 kms in
REVEALED: Estepona spent €100 million on public works in eight years, with cash for new hospital and football ground
Mayor Urbano said under him Estepona has seen the ‘the greatest transformation the city has ever experienced’
Bremainers in Spain reassured by ‘REMAIN THE SAME’ royal decree on expats, but ‘alarm bells’ raised over UK reciprocity
The royal decree is conditional on Theresa May’s government giving the same rights to Spaniards living and working in Britain.
UK and Spain sign first treaty over Gibraltar for 300 years in fight against tax fraud
SPAIN and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement to fight tax fraud and money laundering in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The treaty,
WERE YOU THERE? Tributes pour in from 26 Spanish festivals headlined by The Prodigy after death of frontman Keith Flint
THE Prodigy vocalist and dancer Keith Flint died this morning at his home in Essex, United Kingdom. The tragic news of Flint’s passing at just
Police believe slain millionaire Marco laundered Kinahan cartel money, as latest Marbella shooting sparks manhunt
49-year-old millionaire Marco Yaqout was shot more than 20 times last January while parking outside his two-storey villa in San Pedro de Alcantara
Rain predicted for Ash Wednesday after Costa del Sol sees hottest temperatures in country
RAIN is predicated to hit the Costa del Sol on Wednesday. Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET has predicted 100% chance of wet weather in Malaga province,
IN PICS: Anchovy bonfire signals end of Carnaval de Malaga
MALAGA’s carnival week ended yesterday with the traditional burning of a giant anchovy. The week-long celebrations began on February 23, centring around Plaza de la
