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Gibraltar finally given official city status 180 years after Queen Victoria awarded it

John Culatto - 29 Aug, 2022 @ 16:30

THE UK has finally recognized Gibraltar as a city as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 180 years after the fact was omitted from...

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Spanish airline based in Mallorca due to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda from UK

George Mathias - 14 Jun, 2022 @ 17:30

SPANISH airline Privilege Style, based in Mallorca, has agreed to fly channel-crossing migrants currently in the UK to Rwanda under a highly controversial new...

Gibraltar

Problem, what problem?: UK’s Europe Minister James Cleverly ‘not aware’ of Gibraltar border issues

Kimberley Mannion - 2 May, 2022 @ 13:45

THE UK'S Europe Minister, James Cleverly, has insisted that recent issues with strict Schengen controls at the Gibraltar border are not a negotiating ploy...

Balearic Islands

MBE awarded doctor works tirelessly with UK government to dramatically reduce British balconing deaths in Spain’s Balearic Islands

Isha Sesay - 20 Sep, 2021 @ 13:30

The Olive Press talks to a Mallorca based surgeon who has worked tirelessly to reduce balconing deaths among British nationals

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Airline bosses fuming after latest announcement leaves Spain off green list AGAIN – but flight prices to Ibiza soar

Kirsty Mckenzie - 25 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

TRAVEL bosses have reacted with fury at the UK government's changes to travel plans as the Balearic Islands become the ONLY part of Spain...

Property

Foreign travel uncertainty causing tax limbo for Brits with holiday homes in Spain

Kirsty Mckenzie - 13 Apr, 2021 @ 12:44

MORE than 600,000 Brits have been left in expensive tax limbo by the latest government update on overseas travel, according to experts. Non-resident holiday homeowners...

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BREAKING: UK pledges €85 million to repatriate stranded Brits, with over 150,000 returning from Spain since the coronavirus lockdown

Dimitris Kouimtsidis - 30 Mar, 2020 @ 19:43

THE British government has pledged to spend €85 million to repatriate stranded Brits abroad.

Andalucia

Dominic Raab pens open letter to British expats in Spain, pledging to ensure their needs are met following Brexit

Jacque Talbot - 10 Oct, 2019 @ 18:50

"No matter the terms of our departure from the EU, you will continue to be able to live and work in Spain."

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UK Government denies issuing ‘fresh warning’ of terror threat in Spain

Charlie Smith - 17 Jun, 2019 @ 17:34

The last update to the UK Government’s travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, however, was on June 3

National News

British expats bemoan ‘broken’ postal voting system as Cameron wins UK General Election

Rob Horgan - 8 May, 2015 @ 13:18

A total of 113,742 people registered to vote from abroad

Environment

Tuna-cuddling Helena Bonham Carter rejoices at new UK marine reserve

Iona Napier - 18 Apr, 2015 @ 10:25

The UK government has agreed to create the world’s largest marine reserve

Gibraltar

British government reject Gibraltar’s request for greater military presence

Rob Horgan - 2 Nov, 2014 @ 08:30

Fabian Picardo's request for a greater military presence on the Rock has been turned down

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‘IT’S unfair and disgusting’: Readers affected by UK driving licence debacle share their stories with The Olive Press

Simon Hunter - 2 Oct, 2022 @ 21:45

FIVE calendar months have now passed since British residents of Spain who are without a valid driving licence have been unable to legally take...

Makes learning come alive: Alma Forest School is a new and progressive international school on the Costa del Sol

2 Oct, 2022 @ 14:56

British actress takes family tragedy to Spanish stage in stunning exercise of catharsis

2 Oct, 2022 @ 13:48

Superb local art in La Fabrica in the Alpujarran town of Lanjaron

2 Oct, 2022 @ 12:02

MSC Cruises programs 31% more calls to Spain’s Malaga in 2023

2 Oct, 2022 @ 10:30

Camping Órgiva is the perfect base for your visit to La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada

1 Oct, 2022 @ 16:08

Ecole Francaise Internationale Marbella: French school on Costa Del Sol offers classes in three languages

1 Oct, 2022 @ 15:45

Villa in Barcelona up for sale at a cool €21 million

1 Oct, 2022 @ 15:37

3 bedroom Flat for sale in Palma de Mallorca – € 252,000

1 Oct, 2022 @ 13:05

Shaggy dog tales from the Adana shelter in Andalucia

1 Oct, 2022 @ 12:55

Spain’s Andalucia makes over 38000 phone calls offering preventative care to vulnerable individuals at high risk of heatstroke

1 Oct, 2022 @ 10:30

An introduction to Spanish Compliant Investing

30 Sep, 2022 @ 18:30

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Octopus on Spain plans digital nomad visa to attract remote workers : “Great solution! So Spain will become more accessible to independent people from around the world!” Sep 29, 15:14
Wolfgang on UK driving licence holders flock to Facebook page inviting ‘Invasion of the British embassy in Madrid’: “Obviously the Spanish driving license problem is not on the priority list of Liz Truss! Wasn’t she in charge as…” Sep 27, 10:19
Rubicons on How to motivate your teen for the new academic year in Spain’s education system: “When did school start up again in Spain? Or if different dates, more specifically in Andalucia… Sept xx? Thanks” Sep 24, 20:12
Paulinho on Third killer whale dies at Spain’s Tenerife Loro Parque: “Terrible! Animals should live in their natural environment! Let’s avoid animal shows!” Sep 22, 18:23
Rubicons on Spain’s solicitor general takes legal action against Franco family in bid to take ownership of assets in summer home: “What does that mean exactly, that the estate and its contents have to be returned to the State? Under what…” Sep 22, 10:36
Rubicons on Are there any Hispanic players in the NFL?: “Thanks for the info about Latino players in the NFL and I wish them well. However, I am not interested,…” Sep 8, 11:36
Rubicons on Huelva home to the best-preserved rural mosque in Spain: “Correction to paragraph two: after the Reconquista, the mezquita was converted back to its origins from the 5th century, as…” Sep 5, 10:41

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