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Why Brits staying with friends or family in Spain should consider carrying THIS document: And what hosts MUST do to avoid fines of €10,000

BRITS and other non-EU residents looking to vacation in Spain may be required to show proof of accommodation — even when staying with friends or

10 Feb, 2024 @ 12:30

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree

Der Grosse Auftritt: Präsident Putin Bei Der Siegesparade Zum Ende Des 2. Weltkrieges Auf Dem Roten Platz In Moskau

Move to Spain while you can! British citizens are told they should be ready to serve in the military in the event of an all-out war against Vladimir Putin’s Russia

THE British public should be prepared to serve in the military if there is a future war with Russia, a top Army chief warned today.

24 Jan, 2024 @ 16:26

National News

EXPLAINED: How to register to vote in UK general elections as a British expat in Spain – and which documents you will need

FOLLOWING the removal of the arbitrary 15-year limit, British citizens living abroad are now eligible to vote in UK general elections and referendums regardless of

16 Jan, 2024 @ 11:40

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Must Read·Politics

David Cameron is back in government: Man behind Brexit becomes Foreign Secretary and vows to ‘strengthen the UK’s partnerships’ and tackle ‘daunting international challenges’

FORMER Prime Minister and Brexit mastermind David Cameron will return to the UK Government as Foreign Secretary. Rishi Sunak has undertaken a radical government reshuffle

13 Nov, 2023 @ 12:52

Lead·Politics

Local artists host street photography exhibition of UK cities Manchester, London, Bristol and more

LOCAL street photographers have come together to showcase a collection of snaps taken in the heart of British cities. Including places like London, Manchester, Liverpool,

22 Aug, 2023 @ 10:15

Andalucia·La Cultura

BUSTED: British man sought for stabbing his girlfriend in Costa del Sol arrested in the UK

THE British man who fled the scene after stabbing his girlfriend in Costa del Sol two weeks ago has been arrested in the UK. The

28 Jul, 2023 @ 17:15

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Malaga airport launches new air route to Bristol with Jet2 four days a week

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport and Jet2 have successfully launched their new air route to Bristol. The debut air route, launched last Tuesday, July 25, offers

27 Jul, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

In joint operation between Spain and UK, authorities bust cocaine smugglers using recreational boats

SPAIN’S Civil Guard has carried out a joint operation with UK authorities to bust a drug-trafficking gang that was using recreational boats to smuggle their

7 Jul, 2023 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Drugs·Lead

Much sought-after yacht belonging to scandal-ridden Tory peer Michelle Mone finally tracked down in Barcelona

THE infamous yacht of scandal-embroiled Baroness Michelle Mone has been tracked down near Barcelona by activists who renamed it ‘Pandemic Profiteer’. The search has been

2 Feb, 2023 @ 12:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain announces details of new windfall tax on banks and fuel companies

GBP/EUR exchange rate slumps as BoE forecasts a two-year UK recession

The pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate fell sharply through the first two weeks of November as it became increasingly apparent that the UK economy has

12 Nov, 2022 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Columnists·Currencies Direct: Financial Advice·Lead·National News

Malaga–Costa del Sol Airport leads in Spain’s recovery of air travel demand post Covid-19 Pandemic

Winter flights from UK to Spain’s Costa del Sol to increase by 22% over next six months

THE number of flights from the UK to the Costa del Sol will increase 22% in the next six months compared to the same period

8 Nov, 2022 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Ryanair blasts Spain's airport operator for scrapping five-year charge freeze

Ryanair flight from Luton to Spain’s Murcia gets diverted as Corvera airport was closed for the night

A Ryanair flight from Luton to Corvera in Murcia suffered a two-hour take-off delay on Sunday- meaning it was too late for it land at

24 Oct, 2022 @ 17:08

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia·Premium

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Analysis: Spain’s view of the UK’s political turmoil

LIKE MANY of their European counterparts, Spanish newspapers have recently been focusing on Brexit as the root of the current ills in the United Kingdom.

20 Oct, 2022 @ 16:46

Lead·Politics

A big tourist welcome this winter in Benidorm and Valencia areas of Spain

AFTER two ‘pandemic’ winters, around 88% of tourist accommodation will remain open in the Valencian Community during the next few months according to the regional

13 Oct, 2022 @ 14:58

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

No laughing matter: Spanish police call Tesco’s paella sandwich a ‘health hazard’

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil police force have waded into a row over UK retailer Tesco’s paella sandwich. Perhaps still smarting from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s ‘sacrilegious’

27 Sep, 2022 @ 15:14

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

IN PICS: Concern for ‘Aunt Lilibet’ from the Spanish Royals, who have long had an ‘amazing’ relationship with Queen Elizabeth

SPAIN’S King and Queen have long addressed Queen Elizabeth as ‘Aunt Lilibet’ and referred to the late Duke of Edinburgh as ‘Uncle Philip’. The strong

8 Sep, 2022 @ 19:09

Lead·National News

Spain’s Mayor of Malaga to be awarded honorary OBE from the UK

THE United Kingdom has awarded Francisco de la Torre an Honorary OBE (Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to

1 Sep, 2022 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Saleswoman Gave The Keys And House To The Customer Who Signed Th

Investing for the future with 3B Investments

FINANCIAL planning at whatever stage of your life is really important and UK-based 3B Investments will look to guide you all the way. “It’s all

27 Aug, 2022 @ 11:00

Business & Finance·National News·Sponsored

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QUE? Ten Spanish phrases that make no sense in English

LEARNING another language is never easy, but as expats, we should at least give it a try. But whether you’re beginner or near fluency, there

10 Aug, 2022 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·National News·Premium

LATEST: What you need to know about travelling to Spain from the UK

WITH the peak summer holiday season now in full-swing, here’s the run down of the rules for those travelling to Spain from the UK. Post-Brexit

10 Aug, 2022 @ 08:15

Must Read·National News·Olive Press Travel·Premium·Travel News

Man, 61, Tries To Leave Spain Via Murcia's Corvera Airport With Underage Girl Who Defied Her Parents

Spanish tourism official ‘sets the record straight’ about travel requirements for British tourists visiting Spain

IN the wake of headlines sparking outrage over ‘new rules’ that mean Brits are required to show proof of finances on entry, Spain’s Tourist Office

1 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·Premium·Travel News

Costa Blanca Drugs Gang Used Post Offices In Spain To Mail Narcotics To Uk And Usa

Costa Blanca drugs traffickers use post offices in Spain to mail narcotics to UK and USA

THREE Czech nationals have been arrested for running a mail order drugs service out of the Costa Blanca. They were based in Playa de San

28 Jun, 2022 @ 11:16

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Commons’ Committee launches inquiry into Gibraltar treaty progress amid border check controversy

THE House of Commons’ European Scrutiny Committee has launched an inquiry into the progress of post-Brexit negotiations on the agreement of future trade and border

16 Jun, 2022 @ 18:00

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Luxury Villa Turned Into Marijuana Farm In Spain's Valencia With Drugs Sent To Uk

Luxury villa gets converted into marijuana farm in Spain’s Valencia with drugs sent to UK

THE Policia Nacional have raided a luxury villa in Chiva, Valencia Province, that housed a marijuana farm. Products from the clandestine nursery were exported to

6 Jun, 2022 @ 13:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Premium·Valencia·Valencian Community

Tourists are pouring back to Spain but still fall short of pre-Covid pandemic numbers

LATEST: Spain extends ban on unvaccinated travellers until mid-June

SPAIN has yet again extended the existing entry ban on non-essential travel by non-vaccinated travellers from a long list of non-EU countries, including Brits and

17 May, 2022 @ 12:45

Coronavirus·Lead·Must Read·National News·Travel News

FRIDAY 13th: Spain’s ten weirdest superstitions revealed

FRIDAY the 13th is a day of misfortune for many a superstitious expat. But you won’t find locals drawing their blinds and running from black

13 May, 2022 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News