Svenska Skolan Marbella – a Swedish education under the sun
SVENSKA Skolan Marbella offers something many families dream of: a secure Swedish school education combined with life in a Mediterranean environment. The school is approved
Spain’s hidden mortgage clause scandal has cost dozens of expat families millions – but one law firm fought back
FOR years, Spanish banks quietly siphoned money from unsuspecting homeowners using a single line buried deep in their mortgage contracts. A clause so discreet, so
Blockchain in Oil and Gas Industry: Key Applications and Trends
A HUNDRED years ago, in 1925, the world produced just over 500 million tons of oil per year. Today that number exceeds 4.3 billion tons.
The Security Behind E-Signatures: How Safe Are They?
THE transition from paper to pixels relies on a sophisticated layer of mathematics that ensures a document remains unchanged from the moment of signing. A
Housing, Politics and Investors in Andalusia: Local Tourist Rental Rules
ACROSS Spain, housing policy has become one of the most politically charged debates. In cities like Barcelona, the drive to protect residents from rising rents
One of the best schools in Spain is in Tenerife. It’s official
OF the over 4000 international British schools in the world only 60 of them are “Outstanding in every aspect” according to official British school inspectors. These
Feel rewarded, stay protected: Generali’s €30 cashback campaign for expats in Spain is now running
LIVING in another country already involves enough decisions. Insurance should not be one of the stressful ones. Generali Expatriates specialises in protecting foreign homeowners, drivers
Old investment rules don’t work for Spain’s country-hopping expats – that’s why you need a financial planner
By Peter Dougherty MOST investing advice assumes we live our life in one country, with one currency, one language, and one tax system. But as
This Mediterranean foodie’s paradise guards the entrance to Valencia’s most authentic neighbourhood
MERCADER is a gastronomic market located in one of the most distinctive enclaves of the city of Valencia. It was conceived as a space where
A deep dive into Mallorca’s luxury tourism boom: Record spending creates rental pressure – can ‘quality tourism’ save the day?
MALLORCA’S luxury travel market is having a record year — and the numbers behind it are hard to ignore. Visitor volumes remain high, spending keeps
Urgent plea for help and donations for two devastated towns cut off by flooding near the Costa del Sol
TWO Andalucian towns that were cut off during Storm Leonardo are urgently appealing for help. The Costa del Sol’s neighbours, El Secadero de Casares and
Moving to Spain with assets in other countries? How to navigate the Spanish tax system without hassle
MOVING to Spain is often a decision filled with excitement. A new country, a new personal or professional chapter and, in many cases, a better
The Pearl of Africa: How Ugandan coffee is the sustainable sip for the Madrid Coffee Festival 2026
UGANDA is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa,’ and offers one of the finest topographies in the world for growing quality coffee beans. From the
Top tips on what to look for to find your trusted financial planner in Spain – and avoid getting taken for a ride
By Peter Dougherty FROM time to time, I get asked what it took for me to become accredited as a European Financial Advisor and later
How to win back thousands from your bank now that mortgage ‘floor clause’ policy has been outlawed in Spain
THERE are tens of millions of euros waiting to be claimed from banks in Spain this year from one dodgy now outlawed policy. Did you
MULLINS IT OVER: Despite the swelling number of foreigners in Spain, Charlie has never felt unwelcome
Despite the large and growing percentages of foreigners on the costas, Charlie Mullins hasn’t felt unwelcome in Spain – but then ‘us expats’ pay a
‘We still can’t find her’: Families launch heartbreaking appeals for missing loved ones after Cordoba train disaster
Do you know where Miriam and/or Maria are? Get in touch: newsdesk@theolivepress.es FLOODS of heartbreaking missing persons appeals are starting to emerge in the wake
Spain’s rail safety under scrutiny after Cordoba crash – as passengers report worrying vibrations on high-speed trains ‘for over a year’
SPAIN’S Transport Minister Oscar Puente has urged the public not to speculate about the cause of Sunday’s high-speed train crash near Adamuz in Cordoba province
Calls grow to rename Avenida Julio Iglesias in Marbella’s Puerto Banus after legendary singer’s sex assault and trafficking allegations
PRESSURE is mounting on Marbella authorities to strip Julio Iglesias of his local honours following accusations of sexual assault and human trafficking. The famous thoroughfare
Are solar panels a good investment in Spain? This Costa del Sol installation suggests a 17.7% ROI
This installation case study from Manilva – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – suggests a 17.7% ROI for the solar panel investment, based on electricity-bill
Market Response After U.S. Policy Decision Signals Shift in Risk Assets
Federal Reserve Policy Adjustment and Market Expectations On 10 December 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to reduce the federal funds
The Ancient Ritual Reclaiming London’s Soul: How Tantra Is Fighting Modern Burnout
The glow of a thousand screens, the relentless chime of notifications, the suffocating pressure to perform—this is the symphony of modern city living. In sprawling
This town on Costa Blanca is home to one of Spain’s most charming Christmas markets – here’s what you need to know
HALFWAY between Valencia and Alicante, nestled between the mountains and the sea, lies a town that locals proudly call ‘the jewel of the Costa Blanca.’
Winter Brings New Maintenance Concerns for Costa Brava Holiday Homes
As the tourist season winds down and many holiday homes along the Costa Brava are left unoccupied, a different set of challenges begins to emerge.
Pain and bruising: the overlooked signs of lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic disorder of fatty tissue that causes a symmetrical and disproportionate increase in the size of the legs and, in some cases,
BARGAIN BUYS: Where are the cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026? You’ll be surprised to learn, plenty are by the sea
SPAIN continues to be one of the most attractive countries in Europe for property buyers, and its not just about the sunshine and beaches. With
