The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats in Spain
ARE you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of
Europe’s coastal tourism boom fuels rise in mobile gaming and entertainment apps among visitors
Looking south THE European coastal resorts have been popular for decades, and they remain some of the world’s most attractive (and famous) destinations in the
Why your next wealth manager in Spain could very easily be a university professor
By Peter Dougherty AT 6.19pm, as the sun begins to set in Bilbao, German Guevara is erasing a whiteboard. In less than an hour he’ll
Looking for a career change? Learn to teach English in just four weeks and take your skills around the world
READY to take your skills global? Step into the wider world with CLIC International House’s CELTA teacher training in Sevilla and Malaga. In today’s interconnected
Social security systems in Spain, the UK and the USA are becoming ticking timebombs – here’s what I would do to minimise your risk
By Peter Dougherty PEOPLE tend to live longer lives than ever before. Many of us would agree that is a good thing. Financial planners, though,
How to prepare yourself financially for your retirement in Spain – and grow old abroad with confidence
FOR many European expatriates, retiring in Spain represents independence, quality of life and the feeling of having finally found balance. Yet ageing abroad also brings
Spain vs Turkey hair transplant comparison guide – cost, tech and hidden risks
DECIDING to undergo a hair transplant is a life-changing resolution. Beyond the aesthetic transformation, it is an investment in self-esteem and professional image. However, the
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