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OPINION: Predictions that Spain’s far right Vox party could become kingmakers in today’s elections are worrying for expats and Spaniards alike

In 2016, their current leader controversially unfurled a giant Spanish flag on the rock of Gibraltar, an act he was willing to be arrested for

10 Nov, 2019 @ 10:45

Opinion·Politics

SPAIN ELECTIONS 2019: Who’s contesting it? What do they want? Who will win?

Spaniards are heading to polling booths for the fourth time in four years this weekend as voters hope to bring an end to the country’s

9 Nov, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·National News·Politics

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

A new survey by Ipsos has predicted that no party or coalition will gain the absolute majority of 176 seats needed to form a government

4 Nov, 2019 @ 13:24

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Spain’s moderate Ciudadanos party in CRISIS as its voters leave in droves to support far right Vox in snap election

Vox is set to gain 14% of the overall vote, after the PP in second place (21.2% and 91 seats) and the left wing PSOE

3 Nov, 2019 @ 14:55

Lead·National News·Politics

Shakespeare, bonsai trees, fish suppers…how Spain’s politicians wind down in the run-up to the elections

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2 Nov, 2019 @ 09:01

Lead·National News·Politics

‘UNITY AND STRENGTH’: With Brexit and Vox on horizon, SDGG’s Richard Buttigieg says Rock stands ‘together’ on Gibraltar National Day

“These are the very traits that our forefathers had to rely on to overcome what were extremely difficult years during the frontier closure of 1969”

5 Sep, 2019 @ 08:02

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol

THE PSOE has achieved the largest share of Andalucia’s municipal votes, continuing its upward rise. The Socialist party achieved 37% of the region’s votes, compared

27 May, 2019 @ 11:09

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain AGAIN labels Gibraltar a ‘colony’ in new bid to separate it from UK

It comes despite 99% of Gibraltarians rejecting shared sovereignty with Spain in the 2002 referendum

8 May, 2019 @ 13:01

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

VOX candidate for Benidorm mayor booted out after revealing he received two-year sentence for domestic violence last February

VOX’S top candidate for Benidorm mayor has been replaced after it was revealed he received a two-year prison sentence for repeated domestic violence last February.

2 May, 2019 @ 09:53

Costa Blanca·Lead·Politics

Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power

Vox was narrowly elected in ahead of the governing Popular Party, with the right-wing party securing 364 votes to their conservative rival's 356

30 Apr, 2019 @ 13:31

Lead·Politics

Everything you need to know about Spain’s general election on Sunday April 28

Don't know your PACMA from your pata negra? Join the Olive Press on the campaign trail for a whirlwind tour of Spanish politics

26 Apr, 2019 @ 13:47

Lead·National News·Politics

Facebook cracks down on far-right networks ahead of Spain election

The bogus profiles had reached more than 1.5 million followers and generate almost 7.4 million interactions in only three months before being removed

24 Apr, 2019 @ 12:41

Lead·Politics

Political leaders set for TV debate ahead of Spain’s election

Spain’s prime minister and PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez will appear on RTVE with the leaders of Podemos, the conservative Popular Party and centrist Citizens

21 Apr, 2019 @ 15:57

Lead

RISE OF THE RIGHT: How the rhetoric of Vox risks normalising violence

After a dangerous neo-Nazi was captured in Mallorca, the Olive Press investigates the growing threat from far right terror in Spain and abroad

14 Apr, 2019 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics

Women across Spain protest on International Women’s Day as political parties clash over feminism

Last year the numbers of women protesting on March 8 in Spain reached 5.3 million, according to unions

8 Mar, 2019 @ 13:08

Lead·Malaga·National News

Female gypsy Vox candidate wants to undo Spain’s gender violence laws as fight for women’s rights turns ugly in run-up to the 8M strike today

AS thousands of Spaniards prepare to take the streets, joining the global sisterhood in a show of solidarity on March 8 for the second consecutive

8 Mar, 2019 @ 12:37

La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Local Vox leader in Spain arrested for alleged sexual abuse of disabled children and paying them for sex acts

Police are now investigating to see if there are more victims and to see if there is more evidence on computers and tablets

6 Mar, 2019 @ 12:13

Crime & Law·Lead

VOX number two reveals UK police STILL have search warrant for him after Spanish flag prank in Gibraltar

The former Green Berets soldier claimed he could still be arrested for the act, which was intended to question Gibraltar’s sovereignty

17 Jan, 2019 @ 14:18

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Feminists camp outside Andalucian parliament to protest FAR-RIGHT support of new government

HUNDREDS of feminist activists have gathered at the Andalucian parliament to protest against the far-right supported government being sworn in. Juanma Moreno of the PP

15 Jan, 2019 @ 13:47

Lead·Politics

FAR-RIGHT: Vox agrees coalition deal in Spain’s Andalucia to end 36-year Socialist rule

It marks the first time a far-right party has had a role in Spanish regional government since Franco died in 1975

10 Jan, 2019 @ 11:32

Lead·Politics

Extreme-right party Vox ‘will not support’ Partido Popular and Ciudadanos in Andalucia government unless gender violence law revoked

Vox has slammed the law for treating men as 'second class citizens' but Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera insisted 'equality is non-negotiable'

3 Jan, 2019 @ 18:55

Lead·Politics

THEY’VE DONE IT: Right wing pact to throw Socialists out of Spain’s Andalucia

A TRIO of right wing parties have come to an agreement to end 36 years of socialist rule in Andalucia.Juan Manuel Moreno will be the

26 Dec, 2018 @ 23:57

Lead·Politics

How did far-right party Vox do so well in Andalucia election…and what could it mean for Spain?

Nationally Vox, which means ‘Voice’, would command around 10% of the vote if a general election was called tomorrow

23 Dec, 2018 @ 09:56

Lead·Politics

POLL SHOCKER: Far-right Vox party could form government if Spain held general election tomorrow

While the next general election is not scheduled until 2020, some 47.2% of Spaniards think current prime minister Pedro Sanchez should call a snap vote

17 Dec, 2018 @ 16:04

Lead·National News·Politics

Susana Diaz will NOT resign after historic losses to far-right Vox party in Andalucia

The local leader said she would take her seat, even if the opposition parties formed a coalition

5 Dec, 2018 @ 14:17

Lead·Politics

Rise of the right in Spain’s Andalucia could make life for British expats more difficult, expert warns

THE rise of the right in Spain could spell trouble for British expats, an expert has warned. Former minister of Europe Denis MacShane has sounded

3 Dec, 2018 @ 16:16

Lead·Politics

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OPINION: Predictions that Spain’s far right Vox party could become kingmakers in today’s elections are worrying for expats and Spaniards alike

SPAIN ELECTIONS 2019: Who’s contesting it? What do they want? Who will win?

GROUNDHOG DAY: Spain headed for FOURTH ‘hung parliament’ in FOUR years as new poll suggests no alliance will reach absolute majority as far right makes gains

Spain’s moderate Ciudadanos party in CRISIS as its voters leave in droves to support far right Vox in snap election

Shakespeare, bonsai trees, fish suppers…how Spain’s politicians wind down in the run-up to the elections

‘UNITY AND STRENGTH’: With Brexit and Vox on horizon, SDGG’s Richard Buttigieg says Rock stands ‘together’ on Gibraltar National Day

Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol

Spain AGAIN labels Gibraltar a ‘colony’ in new bid to separate it from UK

VOX candidate for Benidorm mayor booted out after revealing he received two-year sentence for domestic violence last February

Wealthy expat town in Spain becomes first in Malaga to elect far-right Vox into power

Everything you need to know about Spain’s general election on Sunday April 28

Political leaders set for TV debate ahead of Spain’s election

RISE OF THE RIGHT: How the rhetoric of Vox risks normalising violence

Women across Spain protest on International Women’s Day as political parties clash over feminism

Female gypsy Vox candidate wants to undo Spain’s gender violence laws as fight for women’s rights turns ugly in run-up to the 8M strike today

Local Vox leader in Spain arrested for alleged sexual abuse of disabled children and paying them for sex acts

VOX number two reveals UK police STILL have search warrant for him after Spanish flag prank in Gibraltar

WATCH: Feminists camp outside Andalucian parliament to protest FAR-RIGHT support of new government

FAR-RIGHT: Vox agrees coalition deal in Spain’s Andalucia to end 36-year Socialist rule

Extreme-right party Vox ‘will not support’ Partido Popular and Ciudadanos in Andalucia government unless gender violence law revoked

THEY’VE DONE IT: Right wing pact to throw Socialists out of Spain’s Andalucia

How did far-right party Vox do so well in Andalucia election…and what could it mean for Spain?

POLL SHOCKER: Far-right Vox party could form government if Spain held general election tomorrow

Susana Diaz will NOT resign after historic losses to far-right Vox party in Andalucia

Rise of the right in Spain’s Andalucia could make life for British expats more difficult, expert warns

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