After two years of rapid expansion, the Olive Press announces an online pay wall
AS the Olive Press approaches its 15th anniversary it’s a good time to take stock of what we have experienced down the years. But even
Wanted Interpol man caught as he set foot on the Rock yesterday
A WANTED suspected drug smuggler has been arrested coming into Gibraltar and will now be extradited to Morocco for trial.
Sighting of two whales off Los Alamos beach in Spain’s Torremolinos
The animals were seen cruising along the coast at a constant pace, keeping most of their bodies submerged under the water as they swam.
Netflix row as new series on Spain’s drugs barons’ secret lives in La Linea scheduled for release
RESIDENTS in La Linea have slammed a new Netflix documentary on the dark underbelly of drug trafficking in the area saying it ‘does not reflect
Top Spanish academic joins British expats in condemning far right ‘hooligan’ Tommy Robinson for proposed move to Spain
CO-FOUNDER of the English Defence League (EDL), Tommy Robinson, has come in for scathing criticism from a top Spanish academic. Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Robinson), released a
Secret tunnels, mafia bosses and tacky decor: Inside the illegal luxury urbanisations dubbed ‘Narcoville’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol
There are now several urbanisations containing up to 10 homes each, all of them built with cash earned from the smuggling of tobacco or drugs,
Music video clip recorded in La Linea drug smuggler’s home
AN Algeciras musician has used the home of a drug smuggler as the setting for a music video released last year, it has been revealed.
Earthquake rumbles Andalucia’s coast near new fault line which could cause killer quakes in Spain
The Andalucian scientists believe the new fault zone was the cause of a 2004 quake which killed more than 600 people with a magnitude of
Art vs COVID-19: New exhibition fights impact of the pandemic
ARTISTS from Gibraltar, Austria, Spain and Argentina have put on a joint exhibition on the Rock with a Minister describing culture as giving us hope.
‘Covid taxes’, hotel deals and the price of a pint – what can Brits expect on holiday in Spain post-lockdown?
THOUSANDS of hotels and restaurants across Spain have reopened in a major boost for the economy. Some 12% of the country’s GDP comes from tourism,
Brits kicked off timeline of mafia violence post-lockdown on Spain’s Costa del Sol – and there will be more to come
It wouldn’t be a Marbella summer without brawls, shootings and burning beach clubs - all of which have made a swift comeback of late
Spain’s Andalucia to hire 6,300 extra teachers for next school year
Additionally, 1,600 cleaners will be employed to cover the disinfection tasks of the schools
SCORCHER: Heat warning for Spain’s Costa del Sol and Malaga with highs of 40C tomorrow
The scorching weather is a result of the terral wind, a warm breeze from the west
Massive drug bust leads to 34 arrests and cash seizures in La Linea
OVER 300,000 euros was seized during a number of raids carried out in La Linea by a special Guardia Civil anti-drugs unit after months of
British couple stuck in UK ‘devastated’ after seeing pics online of yobs vandalising and partying in their home on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The couple, who have had the home for over 30 years, asked their cleaner to assess the damage as they have yet to be able
Spain reports 118 COVID-19 cases and two deaths in 24 hours as Malaga sees new outbreak
SPAIN has registered 118 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours. This is the first time in four days that
As Spain’s COVID-19 crisis recedes the spectre of Brexit has returned for British property buyers
SPAIN has finally allowed tourism to return after several months of the world’s most draconian COVID-19 lockdown. Brits, Germans and other key tourist markets are
British man and Spaniards carrying hash and cocaine arrested at Marbella police roadblocks as drug crime returns to Spain’s Costa del Sol
A BRITISH national and two Spaniards have been arrested in Marbella after being caught with hash and cocaine. The trio, who are understood to have
Spanish experts warn 20 children in a classroom may lead to closure of schools again in autumn
According to the study, a group of twenty children in a classroom would have contact with over 800 people in two days
Uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad jailed in France as Spain pursues money laundering trial
THE uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is wanted in Spain on money laundering charges, has been jailed for four years by a French
Olive Press reporter stuck in the UK for three months refused boarding by British Airways
AN Olive Press reporter has been refused boarding on a flight from London Heathrow to Gibraltar.
Four breathtaking viewpoints in Spain’s Malaga where you can contemplate life in a ‘new normality’
Best views of Costa del Sol’s Malaga, the perfect places to say ‘Adios’ to lockdown
COVID-19: EU recommends ‘partial and gradual reopening’ of borders for worldwide travellers from July 1
THE European Commission has recommended the ‘partial and gradual reopening’ of borders to countries outside of Europe from July 1. Only EU citizens are currently
Hundreds dispersed from beach party as people test lockdown freedoms
There are now five active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock, two which are cross frontier workers as 300 people were dispersed after drinking at
JOBS: Biggest English-speaking newspaper in Spain the Olive Press now hiring new full-time journalists on Costa del Sol
The ideal candidates should be NCTJ-qualified, English-speaking, and have a driving license
BREAKING: Brits and non-EU travellers barred from entering Spain until June 15 – except in these 8 circumstances
SPAIN has extended its ban on non-EU travellers entering the country to June 15. It has outlawed citizens arriving from so-called third countries since March