Spain’s CaixaBank promises better services for older customers despite branch closures
SPAIN’S CaixaBank has pledged new and improved services for older customers despite a wave of over 1,500 branch closures in the wake of its merger
New home construction in Costa Blanca rises quicker than before COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
SIGNS of a significant rise in new home construction are emerging in Alicante Province. Figures from the Alicante Quantity Surveyors, Architects, and Building Engineers Association(COAATIEA)
Stop Messi-ing with our jobs! Lionel Messi buys hotel in Spain’s Sotogrande and 40 staff are dismissed
ONE of the most luxurious hotels in the rich man’s enclave of Sotogrande has been bought by footballing superstar Lionel Messi. But the deal has
Iñaki Urdangarin: Disgraced brother-in-law of Spanish king pictured holding hands with mystery woman
THE disgraced brother-in-law of Spain’s king is again making headlines but this time not over his dodgy financial dealings. Iñaki Urdangarin, who was jailed for
The Christmas clear out – How Olive Press columnist Giles Brown spent the festive season
I HAVE always been keen on maintaining my Christmas traditions. Once again, I spent most of the Christmas and New Year period at the radio
King Felipe of Spain pays tribute to terrorism victims at annual Pascua Militar event in Madrid
KING Felipe VI paid tribute this Thursday to victims of terrorism during his speech at the annual Pascua Militar ceremony in Madrid. The event held
Spain in review: The biggest and most important stories covered by the Olive Press during 2021
IT has been a year marked yet again by the coronavirus pandemic, with much of our daily coverage focusing on the ever changing rules, updates
Spain’s King Felipe uses Christmas message to reaffirm pledge to be an example of ‘public and moral integrity’
SPAIN’S King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve message to further distance himself from the reign of his father after the year ended with
Rafa Nadal has COVID-19 after returning home to Spain from Abu Dhabi tournament
SPANISH tennis ace Rafa Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking part in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The former world number one
Royal family in Spain release charming 2021 Christmas card photo
SPAIN’S royal family have released their 2021 Christmas card photograph. The image was taken in their Zarzuela Palace garden in Madrid. King Felipe and Queen
ANALYSIS: The beastly dilemma of animal rights in Spain
A new draft bill triggers fears of an animal farm scenario among the far right, writes Heather Galloway.
WIZZ OFF: low cost airline suspends service between Gibraltar and London-Luton
WIZZ AIR’S service between the Rock and London-Luton has been suspended due to COVID restrictions. “The uncertain outlook for the travel industry has forced us
A safe haven: As inflation rises and interest rates in Spain stay low, investors turn to new build property
HIGH inflation and low interest rates are pushing investors towards the real estate sector, which is once again becoming a safe haven asset. This is
Most wonderful time of year – the perils of being a freelancer in Spain
THE last few weeks of November are the time of the year that I try and take a pause. It always feels as if this
EXCLUSIVE: Skull found at alternative community near Orgiva, in Granada, is now being investigated in Sevilla
IT was during a short walk with her dog before taking the kids to school that an expat got the shock of her life. The
Star buys: Man charged with sending meteorite prices into orbit
AN out of this world meteorite has been sold – and it’s value is astronomical. The fragment – that spent 4,500 of years passing through
Military Hospital in Sevilla discharges its last patient with coronavirus
THE Miltary hospital in Sevilla Spain has discharged its last patient with coronavirus and is now COVID clear. The Vigil de Quiñones Military Hospital in
Halloween: These are the ten most haunted houses in Spain
FROM haunting wails to ghostly figures appearing in the mirror, those on the hunt for paranormal activity this Halloween have plenty of options across Spain
Sierra Bermeja forest fire FINALLY declared fully extinguished in hills above Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Sierra Bermeja forest fire, which started on September 8 and was declared ‘under control’ since September 14, has finally been completely extinguished by authorities.
Politicians in Spain could get pay rise under new proposals – but where does all the money come from?
MPs in Spain could receive a pay rise of just 0.9% a year from next April under new proposals included in the General State Budgets
Former police boss Jose Villarejo facing jail term for ‘running 20 year spying and corruption operation’ that implicated Spain’s great and good
WITH a network of crooked politicians, dirty cops, wiretaps and secret bank accounts, it might be the plot of a blockbuster Hollywood crime thriller. But
Viva la Casita! Ten years of living off grid in the hills above Spain’s Costa del Sol
IT seems hard to believe but this month marks my tenth year of living at the Casita del Lago, a converted smallholders’ cottage on the
San Sebastian Film Festival: Here’s what you need to know about the winners, films and fashion during 69th edition
THE 69th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival has drawn to a close, here’s a rundown of what happened this year. With controversy surrounding
Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn
Autumn is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.
10 of the most beautiful walled towns and cities to visit in Spain
Throughout the centuries, medieval walls have served as defence barriers and examples of historically significant architecture with some still encompassing thriving communities today
‘The bravest of knights’: Hero firefighter who died battling Spain’s devastating Sierra Bermeja forest fire to be awarded Civil Merit
The father of two sadly lost his life after being brought in from Almeria to battle the devastating blaze