Spain overhauls driving laws with strict new rules for scooters, bikes and motorists
SPAIN is set for one of the biggest road-rule shake-ups in years after the government passed sweeping new measures aimed at better protecting road users.
British World Cup winner recovers investment after failed Marbella property development
THOUSANDS of foreign buyers who lost money in failed Spanish developments may still have legal options available. Sir Geoff Hurst, the former England footballer and
Instagram and Facebook continue to dominate social media use in Spain – where Gen-Z logs over 40 hours usage a month
INSTAGRAM and Facebook remain the dominant social media platforms in Spain, with new data showing Gen-Z users are spending more than 40 hours a month
A decade after Brexit: Could Andy Burnham be the man to steer Britain back towards the EU?
ON 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, triggering Brexit and one of the most dramatic political upheavals in modern
Estepona mayor secures license to build 20 tourist flats in Malaga days after halt is announced on new holiday lets in the city
THE mayor of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, has secured a licence to build 20 tourist apartments in Malaga, just days after the city announced
Gibraltar proposes tip-off hotline as solution to unexpected treaty problem – how to stop cross-border food deliveries
GIBRALTAR might just have to contend with a brand new form of smuggling once the frontier opens up – cross-border food deliveries. One of the
Two thirds of Europe wants Britain back in the EU, new poll finds – with the Dutch and Danes the most enthusiastic
TWO THIRDS of Europeans would welcome Britain back into the EU, a major new poll has found, ten years after the fateful Brexit vote that
Real estate agents in Barcelona are using AI to ‘pimp up’ dilapidated homes – and it’s not illegal
BARCELONA real estate agents are using AI to ‘pimp up’ dilapidated homes and create digitally enhanced images of flats that often bear little resemblance to
More than one home is squatted every day in Malaga province as PP calls for 24-hour evictions and bill cut offs
THE conservative Partido Popular(PP) has claimed that Malaga’s rental housing supply is drying up because owners are worried about squatters. Malaga’s PP president, Patricia Navarro,
Brexit 10 years on: From ‘I voted Leave and I’d do it again’ to ‘nothing good has come from it’ – what Olive Press readers really think about the UK’s decision to leave the EU
ON this day in 2016, the Brexit referendum cast uncertainty over the future of the 296,000 Britons officially registered as residents in Spain. A decade
Hollywood superstar Antonio Banderas one of many celebrities in trouble in Spain over ‘over covert social media advertising’ that could land him €1 million fine
SOCIAL media advertisements depicting some of the top celebrities and influencers may end up costing them hefty sanctions over non-transparent partnerships. Antonio Banderas is one
A valiant Atlantic archipelago has put itself on the map after lighting up the World Cup – but what do you really know about Cabo Verde?
A TINY Atlantic archipelago nation is starting to a draw global attention after holding the mighty Spain at the North American World Cup. Cabo Verde’s
Polish family among seven injured after driver ‘suffering epileptic seizure’ ploughs into a busy bar terrace at Costa del Sol beauty spot
SIX people, including two children, have been left injured and shocked after a car swerved into a busy bar in the Arxaquia region of Malaga.
Beware of the hidden financial trap costing American expats in Spain thousands of dollars a year
By Peter Dougherty BRIAN and Emily moved from the United States to Spain in 2022. They enjoy the slower pace and the sunnier weather. They
Spain shatters June heat records as Almeria suffers historic 30.8C night while Palma de Mallorca port also tops previous nighttime highs
SPAIN has shattered June heat records after Almeria endured a historic 30.8°C night, with Palma de Mallorca port also surpassing previous nighttime highs. The first
Spain’s housing shortfall grows by 150,000 in a single year while tourist flats continue to boom, new report warns
SPAIN’S shortage of available homes to buy is continuing to rise according to figures published by the Bank of Spain. It has calculated a shortage
Historic June heatwave forces mass cancellations of beach bonfires on usually raucous San Juan celebrations over forest fire fears
SPAIN’s annual San Juan celebrations may have been extinguished before the night even begins, after concerns of mass fires cause termination in certain areas. While
What is the new travel trend of ‘dusking’ and why has Tenerife named among the world’s top destinations for it?
A NEW travel trend dubbed ‘dusking’ is gaining traction across the world, with Tenerife named one of the leading destinations for the practice. The concept
Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines
AS Spain celebrated a record 96.8 million foreign tourists last year, one corner of the country remained largely untouched by the boom. Tucked between the
EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations as traditional beach bonfires are banned in some areas
SPAIN’S San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Fire and water,
Former Spanish transport minister and Pedro Sanchez ally jailed for 24 years over Covid face mask corruption scandal
A FORMER Spanish transport minister and key ally of embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison over
A Roman wreck and a British steamship among discoveries from fascinating study of Spain’s Cadiz coastline – which may also have solved a nautical mystery
Aereal shot of British steamship Gladiator (Credit: IAPH)
Red weather alert in Andalucia: ‘Extraordinary danger’ warning issued ahead of scorching 44C highs
RESIDENTS living in southern Spain have been urged to take great care this week after a red ‘danger to life’ warning was issued for extreme
Terror fugitive wanted by Belgium caught during routine police check near Estepona beach club
A ROUTINE police check near an Estepona beach club has led to the arrest of a man wanted internationally by Belgium for terrorism. Officers from
Vox’s anti-immigrant ‘national priority’ plan starts to take shape as far-right party gains influence across Spain – should expats be worried?
A CONTROVERSIAL ‘national priority’ agenda being pushed by Vox is beginning to take shape across Spain as the far-right party expands its influence in regional
The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister met the Spanish press last week in the iconic Rock Hotel for a personal briefing on what to expect once the border