New traffic signs in Spain: What drivers should know in 2025
SPAIN’S new traffic signs are finally hitting the roads. Approved in July 2025, they are now being introduced step by step – first in urban
Listen up!: Futura Hearing marks 25 years of care on the Costa del Sol
FOR 25 years, Futura Hearing has been helping people across the Costa del Sol look after their hearing. Established in 2000, the family-run business now
More than 80% of patients regain useful vision with DMEK corneal transplants
SIX months after introducing the DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) corneal transplant, Quirónsalud Marbella is reporting highly positive results for patients. Regarded as the most
The Psychedelic Furs to rock Spain this November – don’t miss the iconic Post-Punk legends Live!
GET ready for a double dose of post-punk brilliance as The Psychedelic Furs prepare to rock Malaga and Valencia Following the huge success of their
Restaurant Review: La Tizona is a great new wine bar in Marbella’s San Pedro where you can also eat well… and all day
IT’S rare to find a wine bar where you can actually eat properly. La Tizona in San Pedro Alcantara is one such rarity. Drinks-wise it
Barcelona is set to grind to a halt tomorrow as a general strike is called – all you need to know about how schools, trains and medical centres will be affected
BARCELONA will wake up to severe disruption tomorrow as a general strike paralyses the city’s public transport, shuts classrooms and slows down hospitals across Catalunya.
The Olive Press Media Group is more than just a paper
WHILE the Olive Press has just been recognised as Spain’s leading English-language media group, it is for much more than just a printed paper! The
Malaga campaign raises nearly €5,000 for lifesaving defibrillators
A CHARITY event in Malaga has raised enough money to purchase two new life-saving defibrillators for the region. In under two months, local organisation Save
Hacienda’s unlawful harassment nearly killed her husband. Now, this retired Dutch expat is challenging Spain’s tax authority in a new memoir
THERE have been many stories of how dreams of retiring in Spain can quickly turn into nightmares when you cross paths with Spain’s notorious tax
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital launches new Microbiota and Longevity Unit
QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital has launched its new Microbiota and Longevity Unit, a service that combines prevention, health promotion, and optimisation to maximise vitality and quality
EYES OUT FOR ALL: The Olive Press is relaunching its ‘Smash the Spiking’ campaign with Sala Group Holdings to tackle the growing menace of drink spiking in Spain
THE Olive Press is teaming up with one of the Costa del Sol’s leading hospitality groups to highlight the growing danger of spiking. We are
SLICE OF THE PIE: When it comes to financial planning, there’s no dessert without the main course, writes Peter Dougherty
HELPING people with financial planning is my job. When I’m asked for ‘shortcuts’, ways to bypass the effort but still reap the benefits of financial
Health insurance expert TERESA MORENO on why it’s the key to your visa in Spain as well as overall peace of mind
MOVING to another country always brings with it a mix of excitement and paperwork that can sometimes be overwhelming. In Spain, one of the most
Why you should never take investing tips from the front page
By Peter Dougherty HAS anyone ever got good investment advice from the front page of a newspaper or magazine? Probably not. Still, the media churns
The real estate sector in Spain is facing a big labour shakeup with fines being slapped on big firms like Engel & Volkers, writes Adam Neale
OVER the last two years, the relationship between real estate agents and agencies in Spain has come under intense scrutiny. Labour inspectors have increasingly targeted
Quirónsalud Hospital backs Marbella’s CrossFit showdown
MARBELLA’S top private hospital has thrown its weight behind one of Europe’s biggest fitness festivals – promising to keep the athletes in tip-top shape. Quirónsalud
Leading lawyer believes there are thousands of homeowners in Spain still owed compensation over shameful ‘floor clause’ mortgages
IT was yet another giant victory over the banks for Marbella lawyer Diego Echavarria in the courts last month. Handing his clients a €16,000 cheque
UPDATE: Missing British woman who ‘got on train to Malaga airport but never arrived’ is found
A DESPERATE search had been launched for a missing British woman who vanished after boarding a train towards Malaga airport. Charlotte, whose family say she
As it reaches its tenth birthday, Jon Clarke runs a rule over the Six Senses Douro spa hotel
WHEN leading Asia hotel chain Six Senses decided it needed an outpost in Europe, to show off its incredible eye for detail and how to
BIG WIN: Olive Press awarded as Best English newspaper in Spain at key awards ceremony
THE Olive Press has been described as the ‘best English newspaper in Spain ‘for its honest, incisive reporting and professionality’. It came as the newspaper
Leaving a legacy for nature: Why foreign residents in Spain are choosing WWF in their wills
FOR many people who have made Spain their home – whether full-time or part-time – the country’s natural wealth becomes an inseparable part of life
Why September is a dream month to travel while pregnant
FOR expectant mums, this month might just be the perfect time to escape – cooler weather, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed pace. That’s the
What has been the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations?
By Alisa Perekopskaya NUCLEAR weapons have been a controversial topic for many years since the first nuclear weapon was created in the 1940s. In the
deVere wins Best Client Service award for second year running
DEVERE has been recognised with International Investor’s prestigious Best Client Service award for both 2024 and 2025, confirming its standing as a global leader in
War zone in Madrid: 14 arrests after clashes with violent squatters terrorising neighbourhood
By  Alessio Ghirlanda in Madrid TENSIONS have exploded in a north Madrid neighbourhood after fed-up residents confronted a violent gang of squatters over the weekend
Reasons Countries Update Their ID Cards
NATIONAL identity (ID) cards are central to everyday identification worldwide. From accessing banking services to crossing borders, they are as essential as driver’s licenses. But