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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

18 Feb, 2026 @ 14:44

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

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

12 Feb, 2026 @ 15:27

Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel·Sponsored Article·Valencia

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

12 Feb, 2026 @ 14:55

Lead·Mallorca·Property·Sponsored Article

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

11 Feb, 2026 @ 14:30

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

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

9 Feb, 2026 @ 12:24

Business & Finance·Sponsored Article

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

6 Feb, 2026 @ 11:02

Health·Madrid·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

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

6 Feb, 2026 @ 11:00

Business & Finance·Other News·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

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

5 Feb, 2026 @ 17:00

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

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

27 Jan, 2026 @ 14:15

Lead

‘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

19 Jan, 2026 @ 15:52

Andalucia·Cordoba·Lead

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

19 Jan, 2026 @ 12:24

Andalucia·Cordoba·Lead

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

14 Jan, 2026 @ 11:11

Celebrity·Lead·Marbella

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

24 Dec, 2025 @ 13:07

Business & Finance·Environment·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

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

24 Dec, 2025 @ 07:35

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

23 Dec, 2025 @ 17:46

Business & Finance·Other News

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.’

18 Dec, 2025 @ 13:58

Costa Blanca·Olive Press Travel

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.

17 Dec, 2025 @ 16:10

Barcelona·Catalunya·Costa Blanca

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,

12 Dec, 2025 @ 15:59

Health

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

11 Dec, 2025 @ 11:44

Lead·Other News·Property

Best Essay Writing Services: Top Tools and Tips for Today’s Students

College life can feel like a tornado, so here’s the big question: how does anyone keep up? The moment one assignment is finished, another appears,

11 Dec, 2025 @ 11:08

Education·Other News

Why this villa for sale in Lloret de Mar is an ‘extremely rare find’ in luxury market

LUXURY real estate experts have highlighted an “extremely rare” villa for sale in Lloret de Mar. Demand from national and international buyers continues to rise

10 Dec, 2025 @ 17:04

Catalunya·Property·Sponsored Article

Saro Spadaro: A Human-First Visionary in Caribbean Hospitality

In the global hospitality and real estate arena, Saro Spadaro stands out as an entrepreneur who builds not from a desk but from the ground

9 Dec, 2025 @ 11:18

Travel News

The McGrail Report – Gibraltar is small and needs its best people regardless of affiliations, writes F Oliva

In his final column on the long-running McGrail saga – and with publication of the report delayed until December 15 – former Gibraltar Chronicle news

8 Dec, 2025 @ 17:57

Gibraltar·Lead

FOCUS ON: The annual inter-house Laude school magazine battle

How the talented young writers at Laude school in Marbella are learning how to turn a phrase and even invent new words. Olive Press Editor

8 Dec, 2025 @ 13:46

Andalucia·Education·Lead·Other News

Get advice!: There are plenty of reasons to hire a financial advisor in Spain, writes Peter Dougherty

HAVE you thought about hiring a financial advisor, but not done so? You are not alone. Many of us put off the decision. Here are

8 Dec, 2025 @ 12:39

Business & Finance·Columnists·Other News·Property

Christmas cheer!: Free parties for recovering addicts to stave off loneliness this Xmas, without the festive temptations

A businessman is organising not one, but two, free parties for recovering addicts this Christmas and New Year. For those in recovery, the holiday season

8 Dec, 2025 @ 11:49

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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